Business Details
19 Years
experience
Award-Winning Accounting Services in Reading & London
At Goringe Accountants, we are dedicated to empowering businesses through tailored financial solutions. With a team of fully qualified professionals holding certifications from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, ACCA, and AAT, we combine technical expertise with a client-centric approach. Our services span compliance, outsourced finance departments, and strategic business advisory, all delivered with a commitment to transparency and fixed fees. We prioritise clear communication, ensuring clients understand complex financial matters without jargon, while offering exclusive Sage software discounts and free tax enquiry protection.Our proactive ethos means we anticipate client needs, providing timely insights to support growth. Established in 2007, our success is measured by our clients' achievements, reflected in a 95% annual retention rate and 100% tax return compliance. We serve diverse industries including IT, real estate, and legal services, with offices in Reading and London. Our team's 35+ years of combined banking experience and membership in professional bodies underscore our authority. We offer free initial consultations and stand by our values of kindness, education, and mutual respect, ensuring every client interaction adds measurable value.
Services
Accounting
Tax Advice
Payroll Services
Business Advisory
Management Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Qualified professionals with ACMA/CGMA/ACCA/ATT certifications
- Fixed fees for all services with monthly payment options
- Proactive tax planning and compliance support
- Jargon-free communication for clear financial understanding
- Exclusive Sage software discounts and free tax enquiry protection
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
What people say
Helpful reliable company
Professional expertise
Stress-free accounting
Outstanding service
Proactive support
Services
Accounting
Comprehensive accounting services covering statutory requirements, financial reporting, and compliance. Our team ensures accurate preparation of company accounts, tax returns, and regulatory submissions while maintaining strict deadlines. Clients benefit from real-time financial insights and proactive advisory to support informed decision-making.
Tax Advice
Strategic tax efficiency assessments and compliance support tailored to business structures. We specialise in corporation tax, personal tax returns, and HMRC interactions while identifying legitimate savings opportunities. Our tax enquiry protection service covers clients against unexpected audit costs without additional charges.
Payroll Services
Full payroll management for employees and CIS subcontractors including real-time reporting, pension auto-enrolment, and CIS compliance. We handle PAYE submissions, salary calculations, and year-end processes while ensuring adherence to evolving employment legislation.
Business Advisory
Expert guidance on business acquisitions, mergers, and exit strategies. Our due diligence services assess commercial viability while EMI schemes and SEIS/EIS tax reliefs optimise employee incentives and investment structures. We provide tailored succession planning and financing solutions.
Management Accounts
Customised management accounts packs with performance analysis and cashflow forecasting. We deliver monthly/quarterly reporting packs to track KPIs, supported by regular review meetings to identify growth opportunities and financial risks.
People
Nicky Goringe Larkin
Managing Director & Founder
With over 20 years in accountancy, Nicky leads business development and client satisfaction. She established Goringe Accountants' vision while maintaining CIMA accreditation. Her expertise spans tax strategy and SME growth support.
Paul Townsend
Business Development Director
Bringing 35 years of commercial banking experience, Paul oversees outsourced finance operations. He manages client portfolios while serving as trustee for two local charities, combining financial expertise with community engagement.
Emily Crowson
Head of Statutory Accounting
As a qualified auditor with ACCA certification, Emily leads statutory accounts preparation for limited companies and charities. She manages complex audits while mentoring junior staff in compliance standards.
Jake Bassford
Head of Outsourced Finance Department
ACA qualified, Jake provides strategic financial insights to business owners. He specialises in transforming raw data into actionable performance metrics while overseeing outsourced finance operations for corporate clients.
Sohaib Rasul
Accounts Associate
Supporting the accounts team with VAT compliance and audit processes, Sohaib delivers technical expertise across multiple service lines. He contributes to statutory reporting while assisting with client-specific accounting needs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide full accounting packages including bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll, and management accounts tailored to SME needs with fixed fees.
Do you offer tax enquiry protection?
Yes, all clients receive free tax enquiry fee protection covering HMRC audit costs as part of our standard service.
Can you assist with business setup?
We guide clients through business structures (Sole Trader, LLP, Limited Company) and handle registration processes with Companies House.
What industries do you specialise in?
We serve IT, real estate, recruitment, legal services, and construction sectors with industry-specific accounting expertise.
Do you provide software integration support?
As Sage Accountant Partners, we offer software implementation, training, and exclusive client discounts on Sage products.
What are your office locations?
We operate from Arlington Business Park in Reading (RG7 4SA) and 45 Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD with free parking available.
Videos
