The accountants who actually have your back
We are accountants, advisors and problem solvers. Making our clients’ businesses better and more profitable is just what we do.
Abbeygate is a conversation-led business. At the heart of it are people and relationships, partnerships built on care, trust and forward-thinking solutions. We eagerly embrace AI and new technology to make your business more dynamic and effective.
Our story
Founded in 2013 by Andy Smith with a simple belief: business owners deserve an accountant who actually helps them grow. More than a decade on, we are an award-winning, fast-growing team near Bury St Edmunds, growing around 40% a year on the back of referrals and a five-star service.
Why choose us
- ✓ Proactive advice, all year round
- ✓ Proactive tax planning
- ✓ Structured 3 & 9 month reviews
- ✓ Commercial, practical insight
- ✓ Relationship-led service
- ✓ Quick responses, no last-minute rush
- ✓ Xero Platinum Partner expertise
Our culture
We are a hard-working but genuinely happy team. We share a culture of learning and adding value, we support each other, and we want to deliver a five-star service every time.
Award-winning & accredited: AAT Licensed Accountant of the Year 2024/25. FIPS Innovation Award winner. HSBC Regional Small Business of the Year (runner-up). Xero Platinum Partner. Members of Suffolk Chamber.
Four things that set us apart
Proactive, not reactive
We don’t wait until your year has ended to hand you a bill. Three and nine month reviews mean we are always looking forward, saving you tax and steering the business while it still matters.
Real commercial experience
We have sat in the seat. We have helped run, grow and fix businesses and acted as finance directors. You get advice from people who understand running a business, not just filing its accounts.
Tech and AI savvy
As Xero Platinum Partners we use the best tools and clever automation to do the number crunching. That gives us back time for the thing that actually matters, talking to you.
People who add value
We are here to tell you what you should be doing, not just report what already happened. Approachable, responsive and genuinely in your corner.
Here is something most firms won't tell you
Traditional accountants bill from timesheets. The longer a job takes, the more you pay, so there is no reward for being quick, and none for being proactive. Every one of our fees is a simple fixed monthly amount. That flips the incentive completely: the more efficient we are, the more time we can spend actually helping you. And it means no surprise bills, ever.
Sound familiar?
These are the things business owners tell us about their old accountant, almost word for word.
The traditional way, and the new fashioned way
Books in a mess? Not sure what you need? Good.
Proud AAT Licensed Accountants
We are a licensed and regulated member firm of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and it shapes how we work every day. Being AAT licensed means we are held to a professional standard you can rely on, backed by ongoing training, oversight and a strict code of ethics. The AAT Code of Professional Ethics runs through everything we do:
- ✓Integrity, honest and straight-talking
- ✓Objectivity, advice free from bias
- ✓Competence & due care, qualified and thorough
- ✓Confidentiality, your data is safe
- ✓Professional behaviour, doing it the right way
We are proud to work closely with the AAT, developing our apprentices through AAT qualifications to build the next generation of accountants. Being named AAT Accountant of the Year for 2024/25 reflects a shared belief: that great accountancy is ethical, professional and genuinely helpful.
Proud to be an award-winning Suffolk firm
