Business Details
Trusted Accountants in Honiton, Devon
Northams Chartered Accountants is a family-owned firm based in Honiton, East Devon, with over 30 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. Our team, led by Chartered Certified Accountant Victoria Gillard, specialises in providing comprehensive accounting, tax advisory, and business consultancy services. We prioritise timely compliance with statutory obligations while offering strategic support to enhance business profitability and efficiency. Our expertise spans accounts preparation, tax planning, VAT management, payroll services, and company secretarial duties. We utilise modern accounting software including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks to deliver efficient solutions tailored to client needs.Our business development services help owners focus on growth through quarterly performance reviews and actionable planning. We provide dedicated start-up support, guiding new businesses through legal structures, financial forecasting, and HMRC registrations. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through our familiarity with evolving tax regulations like Making Tax Digital. We maintain a client-centric approach, combining technical expertise with personalised service to ensure businesses meet their financial objectives.
Services
Accounting
Taxation
VAT & Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Company Secretarial
Business Development
Business Start-Up
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience supporting SMEs in East Devon
- Our team includes Chartered Certified Accountants with specialist tax knowledge
- We guarantee timely compliance with HMRC filing deadlines
- We offer tailored business development strategies for growth
- We provide comprehensive start-up support packages
Services
Accounting
We provide comprehensive accounts preparation services using the latest accounting software. Our team ensures timely completion of financial statements well before HMRC deadlines. We analyse your business performance to identify growth opportunities while maintaining statutory compliance. Our service includes preparation of company accounts, corporation tax returns, and detailed financial explanations.
Taxation
Our specialist tax advisory service helps businesses and individuals legally reduce tax liabilities. We handle self-assessment returns, corporation tax, and complex tax planning strategies. With expertise in Making Tax Digital requirements, we ensure compliance while maximising tax savings. Our team provides ongoing tax consultancy to optimise financial positioning.
VAT & Bookkeeping
We manage complete VAT compliance and bookkeeping solutions for businesses. Our services include digital record-keeping, VAT return preparation, and accounting system maintenance. We ensure accurate transaction recording and timely submissions to HMRC. Our team works with all major accounting packages to maintain precise financial records.
Payroll Services
We offer full payroll management including PAYE, National Insurance, and auto-enrolment pension compliance. Our service covers wage calculations, payslip generation, and RTI submissions. We handle all statutory payments and ensure adherence to changing employment tax regulations. Businesses receive expert support with HMRC reporting requirements.
Business Start-Up
Our dedicated start-up service guides new businesses through formation and compliance processes. We assist with business structure selection, financial forecasting, and HMRC registrations. The package includes accounting system setup and access to trusted professional networks. We provide ongoing support to help new ventures establish strong financial foundations.
People
Colin Gillard
Founder
With over 30 years of experience, Colin established Northams Chartered Accountants as a trusted advisor for local businesses. He specialises in strategic business development and provides quarterly performance reviews to help clients achieve growth objectives.
Victoria Gillard
Office Manager
As Chartered Certified Accountant and Office Manager, Victoria leads our client services team. She brings modern accounting expertise combined with deep understanding of local business needs, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all client accounts.
Questions
What accounting software do you work with?
We support all major accounting packages including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and industry-specific software, both cloud-based and desktop versions.
Do you handle Making Tax Digital compliance?
Yes, we ensure full compliance with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements for VAT-registered businesses above the threshold.
What business types do you support?
We specialise in serving small to medium-sized owner-managed businesses and provide dedicated start-up support for new ventures.
How do you ensure timely compliance?
We prioritise meeting deadlines well in advance, with systematic processes for accounts preparation, tax returns, and statutory filings.
What business development services do you offer?
We provide quarterly performance reviews, strategic planning, and growth strategies to help businesses improve profitability and efficiency.
Can you assist with payroll auto-enrolment?
Yes, we manage complete workplace pension compliance including staging date calculations and ongoing auto-enrolment duties.
