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We work with owner-managed businesses in Colchester and across North Essex from our base in Thurston, Suffolk. Colchester has a busy mix of retail, motor dealerships, construction, hospitality and professional services, and a lot of growing firms that want more than a once-a-year accountant.

AAT Accountant of the Year 2025Highly Commended, Bury Free Press Small Business of the Year 2026Xero Gold Partner4.9 on Google

Why Colchester businesses work with us

  • Proactive reviews at 3 and 9 months, every year
  • Commercially experienced advice from people who have run businesses
  • Xero Gold Partner set-up, migrations and free 1-2-1 training
  • Fixed monthly fees and quick, straight answers

Our services

Accounts and tax

Year end accounts, corporation tax and personal tax, done early and explained properly.

Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll

Clean books in Xero, VAT returns and payroll that just happens.

Outsourced FD

Forecasts, management accounts and a finance director in your corner, without the full-time salary.

Xero set-up and training

Gold Partner set-up, migrations and free 1-2-1 Xero training for clients until you’re confident.

Motor trade in Colchester and Essex

Our motor trade team has run dealer finance from the accounts office to the boardroom. We help dealerships and garages with DMS to Xero, composites, month end, audit preparation and interim FD cover.

Questions we get asked

Do you work with Essex businesses?

Yes. Our office is in Suffolk, but we work with businesses across Essex and the rest of England, mostly online through Xero.

Can you meet us in Colchester?

Yes. We are happy to visit for planning meetings and reviews, and use video calls the rest of the time.

Do you audit dealerships?

No. We do not carry out audits. We prepare you for the audit and support your team through it.

Talk to us about your Colchester business

Book a free call, or call us on 01284 834216. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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