Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Camberley, Surrey
Porter Garland has been delivering tailored, proactive accounting solutions to businesses and individuals since 1978. Our approach centres on building long-term client relationships, combining deep technical expertise with a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs. With a dedicated team of chartered accountants, we specialise in transforming complex financial challenges into strategic opportunities for growth.Our services span business planning, tax optimisation, cloud accounting, and audit assurance, supported by decades of experience across diverse sectors including construction, IT contracting, and commercial property. We prioritise transparency, reliability, and continuous innovation, ensuring clients benefit from both traditional expertise and modern digital solutions.
Services
Business Planning
Company Formations
Corporate Tax Planning
Payroll Services
VAT Consultancy
Personal Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Online Accounting
Audit & Assurance
Cloud Accounting Software
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in chartered accountancy
- Our team provides tailored financial strategies for individual client needs
- We specialise in cloud accounting software integration (QuickBooks/Xero/Sage)
- Our proactive tax planning reduces liabilities while ensuring compliance
- We maintain long-term client relationships with transparent communication
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable team
Professional support
Reliable partners
Invaluable guidance
Services
Business Planning
We develop tailored business plans to support growth objectives, combining financial forecasting with operational strategy. Our approach identifies key performance metrics and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring clients have clear roadmaps for sustainable development. With expertise in sector-specific challenges, we help businesses navigate expansion opportunities while maintaining financial discipline.
Corporate Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimising liabilities while ensuring full compliance with evolving regulations. We analyse business structures and transactions to identify legitimate tax savings opportunities, implementing strategies for capital gains, corporation tax, and international tax considerations. Clients benefit from proactive advice that aligns with long-term commercial objectives.
Online Accounting
We implement cloud-based accounting solutions using QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage platforms. Our services include system migration, real-time financial reporting, and digital compliance management. By integrating cloud technology with traditional accounting expertise, we enable clients to access financial data securely from anywhere while maintaining accurate, up-to-date records.
Audit & Assurance
Our audit services provide independent verification of financial statements, meeting regulatory requirements for businesses of all sizes. We specialise in statutory audits, internal control assessments, and compliance reviews for residents' societies and regulated entities. The process focuses on improving financial transparency while identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
Payroll Services
We manage complete payroll processing solutions, including salary calculations, tax deductions, and regulatory reporting. Our services cover PAYE submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and real-time information (RTI) filings. By maintaining compliance with employment legislation and HMRC requirements, we help businesses avoid penalties while ensuring employee satisfaction.
People
Thomas Pottinger
Chartered Accountant
Experienced accountant with over 40 years' service at Porter Garland, specialising in corporate tax and audit assurance for local businesses and residents' societies.
Amanda Williams
Senior Accountant
Specialises in personal tax planning and payroll services, providing tailored financial solutions to individuals and small businesses across Surrey for over 20 years.
Nikki
Accounting Specialist
Supports business clients with cloud accounting implementation and financial compliance, combining technical expertise with proactive client service since joining the firm in 2005.
Justine
Client Manager
Manages client relationships for SMEs, focusing on business planning and tax strategy while ensuring timely compliance with regulatory requirements since 2010.
Mark Bartlett
Client Director
Oversees audit and assurance services for corporate clients, maintaining compliance with accounting standards while providing strategic financial guidance to long-standing business relationships.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive services including bookkeeping, payroll management, VAT returns, corporate tax planning, and business strategy consulting tailored to SMEs.
How do you support clients with cloud accounting software?
We implement and support QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage solutions, offering system migration, training, and ongoing technical support for real-time financial management.
Do you work with clients outside Surrey?
While based in Camberley, we serve clients nationwide through digital communication tools and cloud accounting platforms.
What makes Porter Garland different from other accountants?
Our combination of local expertise, long-term client relationships, and proactive financial guidance sets us apart, supported by over 40 years of experience.
How do you handle audit requirements for residents' societies?
We specialise in FCA-regulated audits for residents' societies, providing compliance expertise and tailored reporting solutions that meet specific regulatory requirements.
What personal financial services do you offer?
We provide self-assessment tax returns, retirement planning, estate planning, and personal tax optimisation strategies to individuals across the UK.
Reviews (5)
Michael Grimes
May 25, 2021
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I have used Porter Garland for a number of years now and have always received first class advice from Amanda and her team. Their knowledge is extensive and they have advised me on more complex issues surrounding property and capital gains tax to straightforward tax returns. Feedback is swift, clear and comes with a personal touch. I highly recommend their services.
Melissa C.
Jan 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Porter Garland have been my personal accountants for 20 years, and Thomas Pottinger has handled my end of year accounts, with great efficiency, and professionalism. I would highly recommend this firm.
Porter Garland have been my personal accountants for 20 years, and Thomas Pottinger has handled my end of year accounts, with great efficiency, and professionalism. I would highly recommend this firm.
Adrian Gregory
Nov 27, 2020
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I have worked with Porter Garland for almost 20 years. Throughout that time they have been efficient and user friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Matthew Lawrence
Aug 17, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I couldn't wish for a better accountant! I have been working with Thomas at Porter Garland for over 5 years and it has been a great experience from the start, with fantastic communications and service. I can't recommend them highly enough to anyone! Don't hesitate to get in touch.
I couldn't wish for a better accountant! I have been working with Thomas at Porter Garland for over 5 years and it has been a great experience from the start, with fantastic communications and service. I can't recommend them highly enough to anyone! Don't hesitate to get in touch.
Lucy H.
May 06, 2020
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Fantastic team. Very responsive and always available to help. Provide results in timely manner and with clear explanations for questions. Thank you
