Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Winchester
Established in 1993, we provide comprehensive accounting and business advisory services to businesses, charities, and individuals across Hampshire and beyond. Our expertise spans traditional accounting practices and modern cloud-based solutions, including Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent. With a team of qualified professionals, we offer tailored support in tax planning, payroll management, financial reporting, and company secretarial services. Our approach combines personalized care with specialist knowledge, ensuring clients receive both strategic advice and day-to-day operational support.We prioritise transparency, competitive pricing, and proactive communication, enabling clients to focus on growing their core business. Our long-standing client relationships, some spanning decades, reflect our commitment to reliability and exceptional service. As early adopters of cloud accounting, we continue to innovate while maintaining the traditional values of trust and accountability that underpin our success.
Services
Annual Accounts
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
Cloud Accounting
Company Secretarial
Management Accounting
VAT Compliance
Outsourced Finance
Charity Accounting
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of experience in accounting and business advisory services.
- Our team provides personalized support tailored to individual business needs.
- We specialise in cloud-based accounting solutions including Xero and QuickBooks.
- Our fees are competitive with no hidden charges for initial consultations.
- We maintain long-standing client relationships built on trust and reliability.
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly recommended
Proactive approach
Cost-effective solutions
Expert guidance
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies. Our service includes compliance with HMRC requirements and tailored financial reporting to support business decision-making. Clients benefit from accurate, timely submissions that simplify regulatory obligations.
Cloud Accounting
Specialist support for Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent users. We assist with system setup, training, and full-service management. Our cloud accounting solutions improve financial visibility, streamline processes, and enable real-time collaboration between clients and our team.
Payroll Services
Comprehensive payroll administration including salary processing, pension compliance, and furlough scheme support. We ensure accurate, HMRC-compliant payments while handling complex calculations and statutory reporting requirements for businesses of all sizes.
Tax Planning
Personal and corporate tax advisory services focused on compliance and efficiency. We provide strategic planning to minimise liabilities while adhering to regulations. Our approach balances legal compliance with opportunities for tax savings across multiple jurisdictions.
Outsourced Finance
Full-service finance department outsourcing covering bookkeeping, management accounts, and financial strategy. This service offers cost-effective access to expert teams without hiring permanent staff, with scalable support matching business growth cycles.
People
Sarah Chadbourne
Founder
Established Winchester Bourne in 1993, bringing over 30 years of accounting expertise. Specialises in strategic business advisory and cloud accounting implementation. Recognised for fostering long-term client relationships through transparent, approachable service delivery.
Alison Hodges
Senior Accountant
Manages key client accounts with focus on tax compliance and business growth strategy. Provides specialist support for SMEs transitioning from sole trader to limited company structures. Known for clear communication and proactive problem-solving.
Claire Clements
Accounts Manager
Handles personal tax planning and corporate compliance for high-net-worth individuals. Expert in cross-border tax implications and pension scheme administration. Maintains client trust through consistent, jargon-free advice.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts, tax planning, payroll, cloud accounting, company secretarial services, and outsourced finance departments for businesses and charities.
Are your fees competitive?
Yes, our fees are market-competitive with no hidden charges. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss tailored pricing options.
Do you support cloud accounting software?
Yes, we specialise in Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent, offering setup, training, and full-service management for these platforms.
Can you help businesses change accountants?
Yes, we simplify transitions with minimal disruption, handling all data migration and HMRC notifications as part of our onboarding process.
What sectors do you work with?
We serve SMEs, charities, recruitment agencies, veterinary specialists, hospitality businesses, and property management companies across Hampshire and beyond.
How do you ensure compliance?
Through regular updates on tax law changes, HMRC submissions, and internal audits to maintain compliance across all accounting processes.
