Business Details
19 Years
experience
Chartered Accountants in Basingstoke
Established in 2007, Lane Monnington Welton has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, proactive accountancy services to businesses and individuals in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas. Our approach prioritises long-term client relationships, with each client assigned a dedicated director who provides tailored advice aligned with their unique needs. We combine technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset, addressing potential challenges before they arise while maintaining transparency in all communications.Our fixed-fee structure ensures cost predictability, and our local presence enables us to offer insights grounded in regional market dynamics. With a track record of growth driven by client referrals, we remain committed to ethical practices, professional excellence, and a client-centric philosophy that values trust over transactional interactions.
Services
Annual Accounting
Business Advisory
Business Taxation
Personal Taxation
Management Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We assign a dedicated director to every client for consistent, expert guidance.
- Our fixed-fee structure ensures transparent, predictable pricing.
- Proactive tax planning maximises allowances and minimises liabilities.
- Local expertise with strong relationships across Basingstoke's business community.
- Growth driven by client referrals reflects our commitment to service excellence.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Annual Accounting
We prepare annual accounts to provide clarity on business performance and support strategic decision-making. Our service ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while offering insights into profit structures and tax-efficient dividend strategies. Clients benefit from annual reviews that maximise tax allowances and align financial reporting with long-term business goals.
Business Advisory
Our advisory service focuses on improving profitability, tax efficiency, and succession planning. We act as proactive partners, offering tailored advice during account reviews to identify growth opportunities. By maintaining direct director-level engagement, we ensure recommendations align with each client's operational and financial objectives.
Business Taxation
We handle all aspects of business taxation, including payroll returns, VAT submissions under Making Tax Digital, and capital gains planning. Our approach balances compliance with strategic tax-saving opportunities, advising on employee share schemes and company car allowances to optimise corporate tax positions.
Personal Taxation
Our personal tax service extends beyond return preparation to include asset structuring and inheritance tax mitigation. We work with clients to ensure their financial arrangements adapt to changing circumstances, integrating wills, life assurance, and trusts into comprehensive wealth retention strategies.
Management Accounts
We produce management reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and financing needs. With experience preparing documents for banks and investors, we help clients secure funding while maintaining accurate financial records that drive day-to-day business decisions and growth strategies.
People
Mark Lane
Director
Co-founder with over 15 years' experience in chartered accountancy. Specialises in business advisory and tax planning, combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver practical financial solutions.
Jack Little
Director
Joined the firm in 2015 and became a director in 2018. Focuses on audit compliance and corporate tax strategies, bringing a proactive approach to client account management and financial reporting.
Luke Hosemann
Director
Director with expertise in management accounts and business planning. Works closely with clients to develop financial strategies that support growth, leveraging local market knowledge to enhance decision-making.
Roger Barnard
Tax Consultant
Experienced tax consultant providing specialist advice on personal and corporate taxation. Ensures clients maximise tax allowances while maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Adrian Durham
Tax Consultant
Supports clients with complex tax planning needs, focusing on inheritance tax mitigation and asset structuring. Combines technical proficiency with clear communication to simplify financial decisions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts preparation, management reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory services tailored to local businesses and individuals.
How do you differ from other accountants?
Each client receives a dedicated director, fixed fees, and proactive advice based on our deep understanding of their business and personal circumstances.
Do you offer fixed-fee accounting?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed-fee pricing after assessing your specific requirements to ensure cost predictability.
Which areas do you serve?
Primarily Basingstoke and surrounding areas in Hampshire, with clients across various sectors requiring tailored financial expertise.
What qualifications do your team hold?
Our directors hold FCA, FCCA, and ACA qualifications, and we are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
