Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Cornwall
RRL is an independent accountancy firm based in Cornwall, operating with a team of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers. With deep regional roots and decades of combined experience, we prioritise understanding our clients' unique needs to deliver tailored financial solutions. Our services span tax planning, audit, business consultancy, and probate administration, supported by a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Recognised nationally with awards such as the Tolleys Taxation Award for Best Single Office Tax Practice, we combine technical expertise with a client-centric approach.Our team's dedication to continuous professional development ensures compliance with evolving regulations while optimising financial outcomes. We serve businesses and individuals across Cornwall and beyond, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and transparency. Our Net Zero initiative reflects our broader commitment to environmental responsibility, aligning financial success with ethical practices.
Services
Tax Advice
Audit Services
Business Consultancy
Management Accounts
Probate Administration
Highlights and features
- Award-winning tax practice with Chartered Tax Advisers
- Decades of experience serving Cornish businesses and beyond
- Personalised service with proactive financial guidance
- Net Zero-certified sustainability commitment
- Recognised excellence in audit and tax compliance
What people say
Award-winning tax practice
Long-standing client relationships
Expert tax advice
Sustainability commitment
Professional team
Services
Tax Advice
Our Chartered Tax Advisers provide strategic guidance on personal and business tax compliance, inheritance tax, property tax, and VAT. We identify relief opportunities and structure transactions to minimise liabilities while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations. With expertise in complex corporate structures and R&D tax credits, we deliver solutions tailored to evolving legislative changes.
Audit Services
We conduct independent audits for businesses, charities, and pension schemes, evaluating financial controls and reporting risks. Our approach combines technical rigour with practical recommendations to enhance profitability and governance. Statutory audits comply with Companies Act and Charities Act requirements, supported by post-audit feedback to improve operational efficiency.
Business Consultancy
From start-ups to established enterprises, we advise on business structuring, succession planning, and tax-efficient sales or acquisitions. Our consultancy includes capital allowances, R&D tax credits, and entity selection, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives. Case studies include supporting family-owned hotels and facilitating business transitions.
Management Accounts
We prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts to track performance against budgets and KPIs. Services range from profit-and-loss analysis to detailed cost-centre reviews, enabling data-driven decisions. Cloud-based tools like Xero and QuickBooks ensure real-time financial visibility for businesses of all sizes.
Probate Administration
As Cornwall's only independent Chartered Accountancy firm offering full probate services, we manage estate administration, including inheritance tax optimisation and will reviews. Fixed-fee or hourly-rate options provide flexibility, while collaboration with sister firm RRL Wills Limited ensures comprehensive estate planning solutions.
People
Nick Skerratt
Partner
Nick Skerratt leads client relationships at RRL, combining strategic oversight with hands-on accountancy expertise. With over 25 years in the profession, he specialises in business growth and tax efficiency for SMEs.
Steve Maggs
Tax Partner
Steve Maggs heads RRL's award-winning tax team, focusing on corporate and personal tax planning. His expertise in complex compliance issues earned RRL the 2025 Tolleys Taxation Award for Best Single Office Tax Practice.
Josh Stevens
Partner
Josh Stevens advises on audit and charity compliance, leveraging 20+ years of experience to streamline financial processes for non-profits and businesses. He co-led the audit of Cornwall's Minack Theatre for over 30 years.
Charlotte Eden
Probate Specialist
Charlotte Eden manages probate and estate administration, integrating tax-saving strategies with compassionate client support. Her work ensures smooth estate transitions while maximising inheritance tax reliefs.
Penny Roberts
Senior Accountant
Penny Roberts oversees management accounting services, delivering tailored financial insights to businesses like Carbis Bay Hotel. Her focus on cloud accounting enhances clients' real-time financial decision-making.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide tax planning, audit, business consultancy, management accounts, and probate administration tailored to businesses and individuals.
How can you help reduce my tax liabilities?
Our Chartered Tax Advisers identify relief opportunities, optimise structures, and ensure compliance to legally minimise tax burdens.
Do you support charities with audits?
Yes, we conduct statutory audits for charities, offering compliance guidance and operational efficiency recommendations.
Can you assist with probate and inheritance tax?
We manage full probate administration, including inheritance tax planning and will reviews to maximise estate reliefs.
Are your services available outside Cornwall?
While based in Cornwall, we serve clients nationwide through digital tools and remote consultations.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We're committed to Net Zero through the Accountancy Initiative, reducing our carbon footprint while advising clients on green strategies.
