Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Accountants for Hospitality & Tourism Businesses
We are a qualified accountancy practice with extensive experience in the leisure industry, serving businesses across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset. Established in 2009, our team combines technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge to deliver tailored financial solutions. Our services span annual accounts, tax compliance, payroll, and strategic business advice, with a focus on hospitality, tourism, and retail sectors. We utilise modern cloud-based accounting software and proprietary spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and cost-efficiency. Our team of nine professionals, led by ACCA-qualified Claire Carter, provides personalised support grounded in over 50 years of combined industry experience.We prioritise transparency, offering fixed-fee pricing starting from 180 for personal tax returns. Our unique value lies in merging accountancy excellence with operational insights from managing hotels, pubs, and holiday parks. Client testimonials highlight our proactive approach, technical proficiency, and ability to enhance profitability through data-driven analysis. We sponsor the Devon Tourism Awards, reflecting our commitment to sector growth. With offices in Galmpton, we serve businesses with turnovers up to 10.2 million, combining local knowledge with national regulatory compliance.
Services
Annual Accounts
Tax Compliance
Payroll Services
Profitability Analysis
Sector-Specific Advice
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in leisure sector accountancy
- Our proprietary spreadsheets optimise financial control and cost-efficiency
- ACCA-qualified team delivers tailored tax and compliance solutions
- Fixed-fee pricing structure ensures cost transparency
- Proven track record enhancing profitability for hospitality businesses
What people say
Fantastic business support
Highly competent accountant
Personal approach
Excellent help and advice
Significant savings achieved
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare formal annual accounts for businesses with turnovers up to 10.2 million. Our service includes statutory compliance, financial statement preparation, and performance analysis. Clients receive tailored Excel templates for ongoing financial control, with options for in-house system integration. This ensures accurate reporting aligned with HMRC requirements while maintaining cost-efficiency.
Tax Compliance
Our tax services cover income tax, corporation tax, and VAT for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. We specialise in complex hospitality sector tax issues including property-related allowances, capital gains, and benefit-in-kind calculations. Using TaxCalc software, we ensure compliance while minimising liabilities through strategic planning and accurate return submissions.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing for businesses of all sizes using Moneysoft software. Our service includes HMRC submissions, payslip generation, and real-time tax calculations. We handle complex scenarios like shared domestic/business expenses and vehicle taxation, ensuring compliance with current regulations while providing cost-effective solutions tailored to sector-specific needs.
Business Advisory
Combining accountancy expertise with operational experience in hospitality, we offer strategic business advice. Our services include profitability analysis, financial procedure implementation, and commercial strategy development. We provide sector-specific insights on cost control, margin optimisation, and operational improvements, acting as a virtual finance director for growing businesses.
Sector-Specific Advice
We specialise in financial and operational advice for leisure industry businesses including hotels, pubs, restaurants, and holiday parks. Our expertise covers property-rich business tax strategies, capital allowances, and industry-specific financial metrics. We offer tailored spreadsheets and performance benchmarks derived from managing similar establishments, helping clients achieve sector-leading profitability.
People
Claire Carter
Practice Manager
ACCA-qualified with 10 years' experience, Claire leads client interface and financial management. She has industry expertise in car retail, mining, and real estate, returning to head our practice in 2025 after commercial sector experience.
Alan Knight
Founder
FCCA-qualified with 15+ years' experience in accountancy and leisure industry management. Former general manager of hotels and attractions, he provides strategic direction and tax expertise, specialising in business turnaround and improvement for hospitality clients.
Will
Accounts Manager
MAAT-qualified with dual expertise in accountancy and technology. He manages client communications and leads our accounts production team, combining technical proficiency with experience in cloud accounting software and payroll systems.
Tasmin
Payroll Specialist
MAAT-qualified technician with property management experience. She specialises in payroll administration and management accounts, known for her early-morning HMRC liaison and patient client support.
Chris
Accountant
Chartered certified accountant with diverse industry experience including mobile phones and carpets. He prepares annual accounts and tax returns for smaller clients, balancing technical work with quiet dedication.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts preparation, tax returns, payroll services, and financial reporting for businesses with turnovers up to £10.2 million, using cloud-based software and proprietary tools.
Do you specialise in any particular industry sectors?
We focus on hospitality, tourism, retail, and property management sectors, combining accountancy expertise with operational experience in hotels, pubs, restaurants, and holiday parks.
How do you charge for your services?
We offer fixed-fee pricing starting from £180 for personal tax returns to £4,000 for full-service packages, with transparent pricing tailored to business size and complexity.
Can you help with tax planning for property-rich businesses?
Yes, we specialise in tax strategies for property businesses, including capital allowances, integral feature claims, and benefit-in-kind optimisation for owner-occupied premises.
What technology do you use for accounting services?
We use cloud platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage, supported by specialist TaxCalc software and proprietary spreadsheets designed for sector-specific financial control.
How do you support businesses needing part-time finance director services?
We provide flexible finance director services for growing businesses, offering financial analysis, strategic advice, and management reporting on a cost-effective retainer basis.
Videos
Reviews (4)
Darren Haynes
Sep 05, 2019
Report
Polite and friendly approach. Alan and his team will spend time to guide you through everything. First class service.
Sara Hawkins
Jun 01, 2019
Report
Alan was recommended to help me with guiding through the bureaucracy of HMRC letters and tax. His knowledge and guidance turned an extremely stressful situation into something manageable.
Alan was very clear with what information he needed to be given, unlike HMRC. Thank you.
Alan was very clear with what information he needed to be given, unlike HMRC. Thank you.
Mark Edmonds
Jan 05, 2019
Report
I wouldnt hesitate in recommending Alan to anyone. He is always professional honest and reliable. He provides sound advice and is always there when I need help with any accounting queries I may have.
Alan is always prompt in returning any communication and goes above and beyond to deliver excellent service.
Alan is always prompt in returning any communication and goes above and beyond to deliver excellent service.
Jeremy Stock
Dec 18, 2018
Report
Running a small business as I do, I find it important to be able to talk to my accountant from time to time. Alan always makes himself available.
An excellent and knowledgeable service.
An excellent and knowledgeable service.
