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Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Norwich
We are Shaper Accountants, an independent firm of chartered accountants providing tax and accountancy services across Norfolk, Suffolk and the South East from our offices in Norwich. With over 35 years of combined experience, we serve businesses of all sizes, offering bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax and VAT reporting, management accounts and consultancy. Our team holds CIMA accreditation and specialises in cloud accounting solutions through Xero, Receipt Bank and QuickBooks Online.We pride ourselves on building meaningful client relationships, providing 24/7 support without additional charges, and leveraging industry-specific expertise from sectors including property, manufacturing and IT. Our approach combines the flexibility of a small team with the resources of a larger firm, ensuring clients receive both technical excellence and strategic business advice tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Annual Statutory Accounts
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Tax Planning
Management Accounts
Xero Integration
Receipt Bank Support
Business Consultancy
Cloud Accounting
Financial Forecasting
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years combined experience in financial management
- Our team holds prestigious CIMA professional accreditation
- 24/7 direct access to senior accountants without extra charges
- Specialists in cloud accounting software integration and training
- Proven expertise across property, manufacturing and technology sectors
Associations and certifications
- CIMA
What people say
Excellent tax services
Friendly & helpful
Accurate, knowledgeable
Lowering stress levels
Prompt service
Services
Annual Statutory Accounts
We prepare full statutory accounts for companies of all sizes, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our service includes balance sheet preparation, profit and loss statements, and detailed financial disclosures. Clients receive expert guidance on year-end reporting obligations and tax implications.
Xero Integration
As certified Xero partners, we implement cloud accounting systems tailored to business needs. Our service covers software setup, data migration, staff training, and ongoing support. We help businesses transition smoothly to digital accounting while maintaining financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Management Accounts
We produce regular management accounts to support business decision-making. This includes income and expenditure analysis, cash flow forecasting, and performance benchmarking. Our reports help identify growth opportunities while maintaining financial control and strategic direction.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles all aspects of employee payment processing. We manage real-time information submissions, workplace pensions, CIS returns, and P11D documentation. Clients benefit from accurate, timely payroll processing that meets all HMRC requirements and statutory obligations.
Tax Planning
We provide comprehensive tax advisory services to optimise business and personal tax positions. Our expertise covers corporation tax, self-assessment returns, VAT strategies, and tax-efficient business structures. We help clients minimise liabilities while maintaining full compliance with current tax legislation.
People
Nigel Connor
Chartered Accountant
Fellow of CIMA with 15 years senior financial management experience. Specialises in business efficiency optimisation and growth planning for SMEs across property, IT and publishing sectors.
Caroline Connor
Chartered Accountant
CIMA Fellow with 20 years experience in manufacturing and R&D sectors. Xero-certified trainer specialising in management accounting systems and future-focused financial strategies for small businesses.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, annual accounts, VAT returns, payroll processing, management reporting and tax planning tailored to small businesses.
Do you support cloud accounting software?
Yes, we specialise in Xero software integration, Receipt Bank implementation and cloud accounting system setup with full training and ongoing support.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Norfolk, Suffolk and the South East from our Norwich office, providing both local and remote accounting services to businesses.
How quickly can I get help with accounting queries?
Our clients receive direct access to senior accountants without additional charges - we aim to respond to all queries within one working day.
What qualifications do your accountants hold?
Our team consists of CIMA-accredited professionals with over 35 years combined experience in financial management and accountancy practice.
Reviews (5)
Karen McCanna
Dec 23, 2016
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I work in a design business and the Shaper team do all our accounts and bookkeeping - they make it look easy. They introduced us to Xero and Receipt Bank and life has been made so much easier in the office. They know about IT, workflow, saving you time and money. Thanks for lowering our stress levels!
Amanda George
Sep 08, 2016
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Friendly & helpful and I can phone them whenever I want. Great service, excellent Xero trainers and they can sort out any accounting and tax queries fast.
Alice Mercer
Aug 25, 2016
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VAT sorted, was a muddle. Xero all reconciled and we had messed that up too! These guys are a different type of accountant, really helpful and available. Thanks so much - so glad we found you.
Charlie Rougham
Jun 04, 2016
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Cloud based for everything and so easy to work with where ever I am in the UK. Accurate, knowledgeable and nice guys who want you to succeed.
Stephen Charles
May 12, 2016
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Prompt, friendly and helpful. Really made me think about future planning and helped me focus on profitability. Highly recommend.
