Business Details
8 Years
experience
Expert Accountancy Services for UK Businesses
Founded in 2018 by Director Bonnie Connolly ACA, Arubus Chartered Accountants delivers proactive accountancy services tailored to owner-managed businesses across the UK. Our expertise spans monthly bookkeeping, VAT compliance, payroll, and corporate tax planning, ensuring adherence to Companies House and HMRC regulations. We pride ourselves on building personalized service packages that align with each client's unique financial needs, supported by a team with decades of collective experience. As an ICAEW-regulated firm, we uphold the highest professional standards, offering Xero-integrated solutions and software training to enhance financial efficiency. Our client-centric approach has fostered a loyal base, with 90% of new business stemming from recommendations.We combine technical proficiency with a commitment to maintaining a professional yet personable service, ensuring clients receive both strategic advice and hands-on support. Our team includes AAT and ACA-qualified professionals, delivering services ranging from management accounts to personal tax returns. We prioritize transparency, flexibility, and continuous improvement, reflected in our hybrid working culture and investment in evolving technologies. With offices in Tewkesbury, we serve businesses from sole traders to corporations with turnovers up to 10 million, maintaining a balance between growth and personalized attention.
Services
Corporate Accounts
Personal Tax
Bookkeeping & VAT
Payroll Administration
Software Training
Cashflow Forecasting
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- ICAEW-regulated firm ensuring professional standards
- 25 years' experience serving owner-managed businesses
- Xero Silver Partner with software integration expertise
- 90% of new clients from client recommendations
- Hybrid working model combining flexibility and expertise
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Proactive accountancy services
Personalized approach
Technical expertise
Xero integration
Responsive support
Services
Corporate Accounts
Comprehensive financial reporting for companies with turnover up to 10 million. Includes annual financial statements, tax planning, management accounts, and company secretarial services. Ensures compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements while providing strategic financial insights.
Bookkeeping & VAT
Xero-integrated bookkeeping solutions meeting Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements. Offers quarterly VAT reviews, live financial reporting, and bespoke software training. Maintains accurate records for sole traders and corporations, ensuring HMRC compliance with proactive tax management support.
Payroll Administration
In-house payroll processing for accounting clients. Delivers monthly payroll runs, online payslip portals, pension reporting, and annual compliance documentation. Partners with specialist firms for pension and HR advisory services, ensuring accurate statutory compliance for businesses of all sizes.
Personal Tax
HMRC-registered personal tax services for business clients. Includes tax return preparation, quarterly reporting under MTD, and direct agency management. Leverages dedicated agent systems for real-time compliance monitoring and issue resolution, ensuring accurate submissions and tax efficiency.
Software Training
Xero and Sage implementation guidance tailored to business needs. Provides bespoke training sessions, software reviews, and bookkeeping system setup. Enhances financial literacy through hands-on support, ensuring clients maximize accounting software capabilities for improved operational efficiency.
People
Bonnie Connolly
Director
ACA-qualified director with 25 years' experience in owner-managed businesses. Founded Arubus after leading Gardner Brown Chartered Accountants. Specializes in strategic financial planning and client relationship management, driving growth through personalized service and technical expertise.
Jessica Charles
Accounts Senior
AAT and ACA-qualified professional since 2016. Manages complex accounting tasks for corporate clients, delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance solutions. Recognized for technical proficiency and client-focused approach in supporting business growth.
Tara Rumke
Payroll Manager
Payroll and bookkeeping specialist with five years' experience. Oversees payroll processing for accounting clients, ensuring statutory compliance and accurate reporting. Provides training and support for payroll software systems, maintaining high client satisfaction.
Hayley Yarsley
Office Manager
Manages office operations and client onboarding processes. Coordinates team logistics and client communications, ensuring smooth practice management. Plays key role in maintaining the firm's professional yet welcoming culture.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for owner-managed businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, corporate tax planning, payroll administration, and compliance support tailored to owner-managed businesses, with Xero software integration and bespoke training.
How do you support Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance?
We offer Xero-integrated bookkeeping solutions meeting MTD requirements, including quarterly VAT reviews and preparation for future personal tax reporting obligations.
Can you handle payroll for small businesses?
Yes, we provide in-house payroll processing for accounting clients, including monthly runs, online payslips, pension reporting, and annual compliance documentation.
What qualifications do your accountants hold?
Our team includes ACA and AAT-qualified professionals regulated by ICAEW, ensuring the highest standards of technical expertise and professional conduct.
Do you offer software training for accounting systems?
Yes, we provide bespoke Xero and Sage training sessions, software reviews, and implementation support to help businesses optimize their financial management tools.
Reviews (5)
Sue Barnes
Nov 19, 2018
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A professional and caring Company. Bonnie and the team at Arubus take pride in giving an excellent service. Highly recommended by The Bugatti Trust.
Lucy Hoddy
Nov 03, 2018
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The staff at Arubus are friendly and helpful and Bonnie is great at getting to know your business and its needs. She always finds time to help explain and guide you through your accountancy needs.
Ellie Arnett
Aug 03, 2018
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Bonnie and her team have really helped take the stress out of our accounts. Polite and prompt replies whether phone or email. They are also proactive was gets a big thumbs up from me.
Lyn Green
May 17, 2018
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I see Bonnie as the future Grande Dame of Cheltenham accountants. She is always charming, exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. After our business meetings I leave fired up by her ideas and advice on how to increase my turnover and profits. In bereavement and family matters, she is sympathetic, sensitive and equally reliable. We are fortunate to be clients in the new company Arubus.
Rob Connolly
May 05, 2018
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A personal, professional and friendly accountant who takes time to understand your business and your individual needs. Also they take time to break things down so you fully understand your accounts. Would not hesitate to recommend.
