Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Brighton
Established in 1962, Atkinsons Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants have dedicated over six decades to empowering small and medium-sized businesses across Brighton, Hove, and London. As a family-run practice, we combine generational expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our team of Chartered Accountants specializes in cloud accounting solutions, VAT compliance, statutory audits, and tailored financial strategies for startups, contractors, and established enterprises. We prioritize proactive client relationships, ensuring businesses remain compliant while optimizing growth opportunities.With three partners leading offices in Sussex and Surrey, we offer hands-on support for payroll, corporate tax planning, and real-time financial reporting. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our adoption of Xero-certified cloud accounting systems, enabling clients to access live financial data securely. By handling complex financial obligations, we allow business owners to focus on core operations, confident in the knowledge their finances are managed by experts dedicated to their success.
Services
Cloud Accounting
VAT Returns
Statutory Audits
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
Business Startups
Xero Accountants
Contractor Accounting
Management Reporting
Corporate Tax
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of accounting expertise tailored to SME needs
- Our Xero-certified team implements cutting-edge cloud accounting solutions
- Family-run practice with personalized service from Brighton-based partners
- Proactive tax planning minimizes liabilities while ensuring HMRC compliance
- Real-time financial reporting enables data-driven business decisions
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting services transform financial management through Xero-certified software implementation. We enable real-time financial visibility, automated bookkeeping, and secure collaboration between businesses and accountants. This digital solution streamlines VAT returns, payroll processing, and financial reporting while ensuring Making Tax Digital compliance. Clients benefit from remote access to live financial data across multiple devices.
VAT Returns
We manage complete VAT compliance services including scheme selection, quarterly returns, and cross-border transaction reporting. Our experts optimize flat-rate or accrual scheme suitability while ensuring EC sales list submissions and MOSS return compliance. Real-time software integration prevents late filing penalties through automated submission processes aligned with HMRC requirements.
Statutory Audits
Our ICAEW-accredited auditors conduct statutory and voluntary audits for SMEs, charities, and international groups. We assess internal controls, financial reporting quality, and regulatory compliance while providing improvement recommendations. Alternative financial reviews offer cost-effective assurance solutions for organizations not requiring full statutory audits.
Payroll Services
We deliver RTI-compliant payroll solutions managing PAYE, auto-enrolment pensions, and real-time reporting for businesses with 1-100 employees. Our services include payslip distribution, tax code updates, and year-end P60 processing while maintaining compliance with evolving employment legislation.
Tax Planning
Our chartered tax specialists provide corporation tax planning, R&D tax relief claims, and international tax structuring. We optimize group structures, capital gains strategies, and offshore compliance while representing clients during HMRC investigations to ensure favorable tax outcomes.
People
Oliver Atkinson
Chartered Accountant
Qualified in 2006 with PwC audit experience, Oliver specializes in corporate tax and property sector accounting. He leads audit engagements for larger corporate clients while providing strategic financial advice to Brighton-based businesses.
Alex Atkinson
Chartered Accountant
With 20+ years supporting SMEs, Alex focuses on growth strategy for Brighton freelancers and small businesses. He manages a substantial client portfolio while maintaining expertise in startup financial structuring.
Gregory Atkinson
Chartered Accountant
Cloud accounting specialist since 2011, Greg helps businesses transition to digital systems. He implements Xero solutions for real-time financial management and provides technical support for cloud-based accounting transformations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for startups?
We provide company formation, tax registration, cloud accounting setup, and financial planning tailored to new businesses.
How do you support businesses with Making Tax Digital?
We implement Xero-certified software and manage all digital tax submissions including VAT returns and corporation tax filings.
Can you handle payroll for growing businesses?
Yes, our RTI-compliant payroll services scale from 1 to 100+ employees with automated payslip distribution and tax reporting.
Do you provide audit services for charities?
We conduct statutory audits and financial reviews for charities and not-for-profit organizations across Sussex.
How do you assist contractors with tax compliance?
We offer IR35 guidance, expense optimization, and limited company tax planning specifically for contractor businesses.
What areas do you cover beyond Brighton?
We serve clients in Hove, London, New Malden, Crawley, and the wider South East region.
Reviews (5)
Jamie Coltman
Dec 25, 2020
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Atkinsons were really helpful and managed to turn everything around really quickly, would highly recommend!
Russell Blythe
Nov 03, 2017
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I have used Atkinsons for 4 years now and the service and advice i have received has always been excellent.
Ross Murley
Sep 11, 2017
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Great customer service. The advice I had was spot on, the staff were nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend them.
Pascal Gillan
Sep 01, 2017
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Weve used Atkinsons for two years. Theyve been excellent - reasonable charges, clear return documents and always available to answer any small question. Recommended.
Ruth P.
Aug 10, 2017
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I have used Atkinsons Chartered Accountants over the past year and I would highly recommend them. They provide an excellent service, and are willing to answer any questions promptly and in detail. I feel rest assured that they are taking good care of my accounts.
