Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Rainham, Kent
Established in 1986, Phipps Anthony has built a reputation as a trusted accounting firm serving businesses and individuals across Kent and South London. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to understanding each client's unique needs, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that reduce tax liabilities and support sustainable growth. With a team of chartered tax advisers and experienced accountants, we specialise in statutory audits, business planning, and complex tax matters while maintaining a personal touch that sets us apart from larger firms. Our proactive methodology focuses on long-term financial strategy, ensuring clients receive actionable advice that aligns with their commercial objectives. We prioritise transparency in all dealings, whether assisting with HMRC negotiations, company formations, or inheritance tax planning.This client-centric philosophy has fostered lasting relationships with businesses ranging from sole traders to large corporations. Our expertise extends to niche areas such as furnished holiday lettings and construction industry schemes, demonstrating our ability to address specialised financial challenges. By limiting our client base, we guarantee dedicated support and timely service delivery. The firm's leadership actively contributes to industry development through memberships in professional bodies like the Chartered Institute of Taxation. This combination of local knowledge and technical proficiency positions us as advisors who understand both regional market dynamics and national regulatory frameworks.
Services
Accountancy Services
Taxation Services
Business Start-up Services
Financial Planning
Added Value Services
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years' experience in tax advisory and accounting services
- Our team includes chartered tax advisers with specialist HMRC negotiation skills
- We guarantee personalised service through limited client numbers
- We specialise in complex tax areas including inheritance tax and capital gains
- We offer proactive business growth strategies tailored to individual needs
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Taxation
What people say
Professional tax advice
Competitive pricing support
Stress reduction
Expertise
Highly recommend
Services
Accountancy Services
Our accountancy services cover statutory audits, annual accounts preparation, and bookkeeping for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. We handle VAT and PAYE compliance while providing management accounts to support business decision-making. Our approach combines technical accuracy with strategic financial insights to ensure regulatory compliance and business growth.
Taxation Services
Specialist tax services include inheritance tax planning, VAT registration, and resolution of tax disputes with HMRC. We offer strategic tax planning to reduce liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Our team provides expert guidance on personal tax returns, property taxation, and trust management for individuals and businesses.
Business Start-up Services
We support new businesses with company formations, VAT and PAYE registrations, and construction industry scheme setups. Our services include selecting optimal business structures and arranging same-day formations when needed. We provide ongoing advisory support to ensure new ventures establish strong financial foundations.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning services cover business growth strategies, profit extraction optimisation, and investment planning. We connect clients with independent financial advisors for pensions, mortgages, and protection products. The service focuses on aligning financial decisions with long-term business and personal objectives.
Added Value Services
These services include business valuations, strategic planning, and access to alternative financing options. We offer management system implementation support and growth strategies tailored to specific industries. Our network connects clients with commercial finance solutions beyond traditional banking channels.
People
Richard Phipps
Chartered Tax Adviser
With over 35 years' experience since 1986, Richard specialises in all tax areas from inheritance to corporation tax. He provides strategic advice to businesses and high-net-worth individuals while maintaining direct client involvement.
Sarah Moon
Senior Manager
Sarah manages corporate accounts and complex personal tax cases with over 20 years' experience at the firm. Her expertise covers statutory accounts preparation and compliance for large business clients.
Nick Hume
Audit Specialist
Nick brings 30 years' audit experience focusing on large corporations and charity audits. His consultancy work addresses complex business challenges with practical solutions derived from extensive industry knowledge.
Lucy Smith
Personal Tax Specialist
Lucy handles personal tax returns and payroll compliance with five years' experience supporting self-employed clients. Her approach combines technical expertise with accessible client support.
Kelly Lewry
Corporate Accounts Manager
Kelly manages corporate accounts and PAYE compliance since joining in 2012. Her commercial background enhances her ability to deliver practical accounting solutions to business clients.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide statutory audits, annual accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT/PAYE compliance, and management accounts for businesses of all sizes.
How can you help reduce tax liabilities?
Through specialist tax planning in areas like inheritance tax, capital gains, and business asset disposal relief while ensuring full HMRC compliance.
Do you support new business formations?
Yes, we handle company formations, VAT/PAYE registrations, and business structure planning with same-day options available for urgent needs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept standard business payment methods - please contact our office team for specific arrangements and billing options.
