Business Details
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Cambridge
Chater Allan is a long-established accounting firm rooted in Cambridge, serving a diverse client base that includes commercial enterprises, academic institutions, and private individuals. Our expertise extends to charity and not-for-profit sectors, where we provide tailored financial solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes. With a team of qualified professionals, we combine local market knowledge with specialist services in business development and tax advisory.Our approach emphasizes close client collaboration, ensuring services align with the dynamic needs of businesses and individuals in Cambridge's vibrant ecosystem. Founded on decades of collective experience, our partners bring extensive technical proficiency and sector-specific insights to every engagement.
Services
Accounts
Tax
Audit
Payroll
Charities
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in Cambridge's commercial and academic sectors
- Our team includes qualified professionals with specialist charity accounting expertise
- We provide tailored financial solutions for evolving regulatory environments
- We combine local market knowledge with business development advisory services
- Our partners have extensive experience working with owner-managed businesses
Services
Accounts
We deliver accurate and timely accounting services tailored to businesses and charities. Our expertise includes financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, and management accounts. We ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while providing actionable financial insights to support business decision-making.
Tax
Our tax services cover personal and corporate tax planning, compliance, and advisory. We help clients navigate complex tax regulations while identifying legitimate opportunities for tax efficiency and regulatory compliance in Cambridge.
Audit
We provide independent audit services for businesses requiring statutory audits. Our approach combines technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge to deliver valuable insights that enhance financial transparency and regulatory compliance.
Payroll
Our payroll services handle all aspects of employee payment processing, tax deductions, and regulatory reporting. We ensure accurate and timely payroll administration while maintaining compliance with employment legislation and HMRC requirements.
Charities
We specialise in charity accounting and audit services. Our team understands the unique regulatory environment facing not-for-profit organisations, providing tailored solutions for financial management, grant reporting, and compliance with charity commission requirements.
People
Stuart Berriman
Partner
FCA, FCCA, BFP qualified partner with over 25 years' experience in accounting. Specialises in owner-managed businesses, charities, and not-for-profit clients in Cambridge.
Naomi Hedger
Partner
FCA, FCCA, CTA qualified partner specialising in audit and assurance services. Over 20 years' experience working with Cambridge businesses and charitable organisations.
Paul Chubbock
Partner
FCCA qualified partner with 40 years' experience. Focuses on developing businesses and providing strategic financial advice to Cambridge enterprises.
Charmaine Sinclair
Partner
FCCA qualified partner specialising in business advisory services. Joined partnership in 2025 with expertise in supporting growing businesses across Cambridge.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive accounting services including financial reporting, bookkeeping, and management accounts for businesses and charities in Cambridge.
Do you specialise in charity accounting?
Yes, we specialise in charity accounting with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, audit services, and financial management for not-for-profit organisations.
What tax services do you provide?
Our tax services include personal and corporate tax planning, compliance, and advisory services tailored to Cambridge businesses and individuals.
