Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Leigh-on-Sea
Established in 1975, Segrave & Partners LLP has built a reputation as a trusted firm of chartered accountants and business advisors serving clients across diverse sectors. Our expertise spans accountancy, auditing, taxation, and strategic business advisory services, underpinned by a commitment to delivering tailored solutions. We prioritise understanding our clients' unique needs, enabling us to offer proactive advice that fosters business growth and personal financial success. Our team combines technical proficiency with a personalised approach, ensuring clients receive accurate, timely, and actionable guidance. We invest in building long-term relationships, positioning ourselves as an integral part of our clients' success. With statutory audit registration and a focus on compliance, we provide assurance in financial reporting and internal controls.Our services extend to company secretarial support, payroll management, and IT advisory, offering a holistic approach to business needs. Recognising the evolving tax landscape, we specialise in minimising liabilities while ensuring adherence to complex regulations. We support entrepreneurs from business inception through strategic planning, structure optimisation, and finance acquisition. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our continuous engagement with industry developments and client-centric methodologies. For over five decades, we have maintained our position as a leading accounting firm in Essex, driven by integrity, professionalism, and a forward-thinking mindset.
Services
Audit
Accounts Preparation
Tax Planning
Business Advisory
VAT Compliance
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
Estate Planning
IT Advisory
Start-up Support
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services.
- Our team provides proactive, tailored financial strategies aligned with client goals.
- We deliver comprehensive compliance and advisory services under one roof.
- Our local expertise in Essex supports region-specific business challenges.
- We prioritise long-term client relationships built on trust and transparency.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
- Statutory Auditors
Services
Statutory Audit
We provide statutory audit services for limited companies and organisations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and enhancing confidence in financial reporting. Our audits assess accounting procedures and internal controls, identifying risks while guaranteeing accuracy. With registration under reference C004469331, we deliver assurance to stakeholders through rigorous examination tailored to diverse business sizes and structures.
Accounts Preparation
Our accounts preparation services cover management accounts, statutory filings, and consolidated reports for groups or overseas subsidiaries. We ensure timely compliance with Companies Act requirements while offering bespoke budgeting and cash flow forecasting solutions. This core service supports businesses in maintaining accurate financial records essential for informed decision-making.
Business Taxation
We manage corporation tax compliance and planning, minimising liabilities while handling income tax computations and self-assessment returns. Our expertise reduces administrative burdens, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations. Clients benefit from strategic advice on tax-efficient structures and mitigation of potential penalties through proactive planning.
VAT Compliance
Our VAT specialists assist businesses in navigating complex regulations, from return preparation to liability optimisation. We provide tailored advice to prevent overpayment or underpayment, address assessments, and implement compliance strategies. Regular updates on regulatory changes ensure clients maintain accurate VAT reporting practices.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning to minimise inheritance tax through strategic use of reliefs and allowances. Our review process identifies opportunities for tax-efficient wealth transfer, incorporating trusts and other mechanisms. This service ensures clients preserve assets for beneficiaries while complying with tax legislation.
People
Alan Pateman
Partner
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with extensive audit and advisory experience across diverse sectors, supporting business growth and compliance.
Ian Hay
Partner
Chartered accountant specialising in corporate taxation and strategic financial planning, offering clients tailored solutions for over 25 years.
Neil Bailey
Partner
Expert in business advisory services, focusing on SME development, succession planning, and operational efficiency improvements for local enterprises.
Stephen Pearce
Partner
Specialises in audit and assurance services, with a track record in delivering statutory compliance solutions for private and public sector entities.
Questions
What accounting services does Segrave & Partners offer?
We provide audit, accounts preparation, tax planning, VAT compliance, payroll, and estate planning services tailored to business and individual needs.
Are you qualified chartered accountants?
Yes, our team consists of qualified chartered accountants and statutory auditors registered under reference C004469331 with the Audit Register.
How can you help new businesses?
We assist start-ups with business structure selection, financial planning, compliance registration, and accessing appropriate finance through our dedicated advisory services.
Do you serve clients outside Essex?
While based in Leigh-on-Sea, we serve clients across the UK through digital communication tools and remote support capabilities.
What distinguishes your tax services?
Our tax team combines technical expertise with proactive planning to ensure compliance while minimising liabilities across corporate, personal, and inheritance tax areas.
Reviews (4)
Verity Lambert
Dec 10, 2019
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Very efficient, reliable, friendly service! Stephen Pearce has been my accountant for 7 years at Segrave. Always extremely satisfied with the service I receive. I would definitely recommend.
Matt Garwood
Nov 20, 2018
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These guys are great. I held a senior position in the insurance industry for 24 years, and know a fair amount about accounts etc... I deal with Alan and Kieran, as well as Chelsea and Angela for payroll stuff. All excellent. Very professional, always on top of things. Very valuable service to me, my wife, and our business.
Andrea Todd
Oct 25, 2018
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Awful Slow Service-Used this accountant for my self employed tax return in 2017. Had initial meeting where he talked a great deal about holidays and social matters which he billed me for.I provided him with all the details of my tax return in September 2017 and told him that I wanted details of my tax payment well before the due date of 31st January 2018 so I can organise my finances.I heard nothing from him and had to email and chase him up several times asking if he had completed tax return. He eventually completed my tax return 1 week prior to payment. This caused me a lot of stress and worry
Mark Lloyd
May 17, 2018
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We have been using Neil at Segrave & Partners as our accountants for 8 years now and the service has always been exceptional and very professional. Would not hesitate to recommend
