Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Honiton, Devon
Northams Chartered Accountants is a family-owned accounting firm based in Honiton, East Devon, with over 30 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. Established by the Gillard family, we specialise in providing comprehensive accountancy, tax advisory, and business consultancy services tailored to the needs of owner-managed businesses and startups. Our team, led by Chartered Certified Accountant Victoria Gillard, prioritises timely, accurate, and client-focused solutions to enhance business profitability and efficiency. We utilise modern accounting software, including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, to deliver efficient digital record-keeping compliant with HMRC requirements. Our services extend beyond traditional accounting, offering strategic business development support, payroll management, and company secretarial duties to ensure statutory compliance.We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships through transparent communication, expert guidance, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. With a deep understanding of tax planning and Making Tax Digital regulations, we help clients minimise liabilities while maintaining compliance. Our fixed-fee agreements and quarterly business reviews provide ongoing value, enabling clients to focus on growth without administrative burdens. As a trusted local firm, we combine generational expertise with innovative approaches to support businesses at every stage of their journey. Our mission is to deliver professional, reliable, and forward-thinking financial solutions that empower clients to achieve their goals.
Services
Accounting
Taxation
VAT & Bookkeeping
Payroll
Company Secretarial
Business Development
Business Start-Up
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory services.
- Our family-owned firm combines generational expertise with modern technology solutions.
- We offer comprehensive compliance services including Making Tax Digital readiness.
- Our quarterly business reviews provide strategic, actionable growth insights.
- We specialise in supporting startups with tailored financial and administrative guidance.
Services
Accounting
We prepare accurate, timely financial accounts using modern software like Sage and Xero, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines. Our team provides clear explanations of financial statements to aid business decision-making. With expertise in cloud-based systems, we streamline accounting processes for efficiency and transparency.
Taxation
Our tax advisory services focus on legitimate tax savings through strategic planning, including corporation tax, income tax, and capital gains. We ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and deadlines while minimising liabilities. We also assist with Making Tax Digital requirements for VAT-registered businesses.
VAT & Bookkeeping
We manage VAT returns and bookkeeping to maintain accurate records that meet HMRC standards. Our services include digital record-keeping, receipt organisation, and analysis to support business efficiency. Competitive pricing ensures cost-effective compliance for growing businesses.
Payroll
We handle payroll calculations, tax deductions, and compliance with real-time information (RTI) requirements. Our services include statutory pay calculations, payslip generation, and pension auto-enrolment support. We ensure adherence to HMRC regulations to avoid penalties.
Business Start-Up
We guide new businesses through setup, including legal structure selection, tax registration, and accounting software implementation. Our package includes financial forecasting, finance-raising assistance, and ongoing compliance support to reduce administrative burdens for entrepreneurs.
People
Colin Gillard
Director
Colin Gillard has over 30 years of experience advising businesses on accountancy and tax matters. He provides strategic business development support through quarterly reviews, helping clients implement growth strategies and avoid financial pitfalls.
Victoria Gillard
Office Manager
Victoria Gillard, a Chartered Certified Accountant, leads Northams Chartered Accountants' team with expertise in tax and business advisory services. She specialises in supporting startups and SMEs, combining technical knowledge with client-focused solutions to enhance business efficiency.
Questions
What accounting software do you support?
We support Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and industry-specific packages, both cloud-based and desktop versions.
How do you help startups?
We assist with business structure selection, tax registration, financial forecasting, and ongoing compliance to reduce administrative burdens.
Are you compliant with Making Tax Digital?
Yes, we ensure digital record-keeping and submissions compliant with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements.
Do you offer business strategy consultations?
Yes, we provide quarterly business reviews to evaluate performance and develop actionable growth strategies.
What payroll services do you offer?
We handle tax calculations, RTI submissions, statutory pay, and pension auto-enrolment compliance for businesses.
How do you ensure timely compliance?
We prioritise deadlines, preparing accounts and tax returns well in advance to avoid penalties for clients.
