Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Chartered Accountants in Hampshire & Surrey
Established over five decades ago, Wettone Matthews has built a reputation as a trusted accounting firm serving Hampshire and Surrey. Our practice, rooted in personal service and professional integrity, caters to businesses, individuals, startups, and charities. With offices in Alton and Bordon, we combine local expertise with a commitment to staying ahead of legislative and technological changes. Our team of ACCA-qualified professionals prioritises tailored advice, ensuring clients receive strategic financial guidance aligned with their unique needs.From annual accounts to tax planning, we deliver comprehensive services while maintaining the personal touch that has defined our practice since 1970. Our long-standing client relationships, some spanning generations, reflect our dedication to reliability, transparency, and exceptional service standards.
Services
Annual accounts
Bookkeeping
Company formation
Tax planning
VAT returns
Payroll services
Software support
Inheritance tax planning
IR35 guidance
Charity accounting
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of local accounting expertise in Hampshire and Surrey
- Our team holds ACCA chartered status for technical excellence
- We provide proactive financial advice tailored to individual client needs
- We combine personal service with competitive pricing through efficient resourcing
- We maintain long-term client relationships with multi-generational trust
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Proactive advice
Competitive pricing
Trusted advisors
Services
Annual accounts
We prepare compliant annual accounts for companies, partnerships, and sole traders. Our service ensures adherence to Companies Act requirements while providing strategic financial insights. By maintaining accurate records, we help businesses minimise HMRC enquiry risks and support informed decision-making through clear financial presentations.
Tax planning
Our specialists develop tailored tax mitigation strategies covering inheritance tax, capital gains, and business succession planning. We help clients legally reduce liabilities through proactive structuring of assets and income streams while maintaining full compliance with evolving tax legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
Company formation
We guide clients through company incorporation, ensuring proper share structure and compliance with Companies Act requirements. Our service includes preparing statutory documents, advising on tax-efficient structures, and providing ongoing support from business registration through initial growth phases to ensure strong foundational compliance.
Software support
We provide training and implementation support for Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. Our team helps businesses optimise accounting software usage through initial setup, staff training, and ongoing technical support, ensuring efficient financial management and compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements.
Charity accounting
We specialise in charity financial reporting, including independent examinations and compliance with specific accounting standards. Our services cover unincorporated charities, CIOs, and churches, providing tailored support for grant reporting, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance with the Charities Act and HMRC requirements.
People
Tim Wettone
Director
With over 30 years in accountancy, Tim Wettone co-founded the firm in 1970. He specialises in business advisory services, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance and tax strategy to our clients.
Barbara Matthews
Director
Barbara Matthews joined the firm in the 1980s, becoming a partner in 1991. She focuses on personal tax planning and charity accounting, maintaining long-term client relationships with multi-generational families.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, annual accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and business advisory services tailored to small businesses in Hampshire and Surrey.
How do you support new startups?
We offer free initial consultations, company formation assistance, compliance guidance, and strategic financial planning to help new businesses establish strong foundations and grow sustainably.
Are you qualified to handle complex tax matters?
As ACCA-qualified chartered accountants with 50 years' experience, we specialise in complex tax planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and business tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Do you provide software training for accounting systems?
Yes, we offer comprehensive training and support for Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, including system setup, staff training, and ongoing technical assistance to optimise financial management.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols, secure data handling practices, and professional ethics to protect client information, complying with all relevant data protection regulations.
What makes your firm different from online accounting services?
We combine personal, face-to-face service with local expertise, offering tailored advice from experienced directors who understand regional business needs, unlike automated online platforms.
