Chelmsford, Essex · CM1
Accountants in Chelmsford
Accountancy for limited companies, contractors and growing SMEs across Chelmsford, Springfield, Great Baddow and the wider CM1–CM3 area. We handle year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and tax planning on a clear fixed fee — with senior staff who actually know your business.
Office address
First floor, 105 High Street
Brentwood, Essex CM14 4RR
Phone & email
Opening hours
Mon–Fri: 09:00 – 17:00
Sat–Sun: closed
Why Chelmsford businesses work with us
Chelmsford is Essex's biggest commercial centre — a deep mix of professional services, financial firms, tech businesses and a fast-growing creative scene around Bond Street and the Meadows. There's also a strong base of trades and contractors serving the new-build expansion towards Beaulieu Park and Springfield.
Local without being city-priced. We're a 20-minute drive from central Chelmsford and almost all our work runs on cloud software, so most clients never need to travel. Fixed monthly fees, fast replies, and proper tax-planning conversations rather than just compliance.
Areas we regularly work in around Chelmsford: Bond Street · The Meadows · Springfield · Beaulieu Park · Chelmsford station
Industries we work with in Chelmsford
Where to find us
About 20 minutes up the A12 — easy meeting either at our Brentwood office or a coffee in town.
What clients say
"Jamie and the team have been brilliant since we moved over. Clear advice, fixed fees and they actually pick up the phone."
— Sarah M.
"Saved us thousands in our first year. Proper tax planning rather than just doing the accounts and sending a bill."
— David R.
"Switched from a big firm and the difference is night and day. We know who we're dealing with and nothing falls through the cracks."
— Laura T.
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Frequently asked questions
Common Questions
Are you actually based near Chelmsford?
Yes. Our office is in Brentwood (CM14 4RR), roughly 10 miles from Chelmsford. About 20 minutes up the A12 — easy meeting either at our Brentwood office or a coffee in town. Most of the day-to-day work runs on Xero or FreeAgent so most clients never need to come in.
What does it cost to switch to you?
Nothing. We handle the handover with your old accountant, transfer your records, and start on a clear fixed monthly fee — no surprise invoices, no hourly billing for phone calls. We'll always quote before any work starts.
Do you only work with limited companies?
No — we work with limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, landlords and individuals on self assessment. Pricing is based on what you actually need rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Are you regulated?
Yes. We're ACCA-qualified, registered with HMRC for anti-money-laundering supervision, and we're a Xero and FreeAgent partner firm.
How quickly can you get me onboarded?
Most clients are fully onboarded within 2 weeks of the first call — ID checks, professional clearance with your previous accountant, software setup and access to our client portal all included.
Talk to an accountant in Chelmsford
Free, no-pressure initial call. We'll look at where you are now, what you need, and quote a clear fixed monthly fee.