Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in London
Mercer & Hole is a forward-thinking accountancy firm with over 120 years of experience serving clients across London and the Home Counties. Established in 1905, we combine deep technical expertise with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions in audit, tax advisory, financial planning, and corporate finance. Our team of 28 partners and more than 250 employees prioritises understanding clients' unique needs to deliver practical advice for business growth and personal financial success.As a top 50 UK accountancy firm, we maintain international reach through our membership in The International Accounting Group (TIAG) and TAG Alliances, enabling global support for businesses and individuals. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as a top firm for private client services and financial planning, alongside accreditations from the Good Business Charter and regulatory oversight by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Services
Audit and Assurance
Corporate Tax
Financial Planning
Forensic Accounting
Restructuring
Private Client Tax
Probate Services
EIS/SEIS Advisory
International Tax
Virtual Finance
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- Over 120 years of experience in accountancy services
- Cross-team expertise across audit, tax, and financial planning
- International reach through global accounting alliances
- Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Award-nominated audit and tax advisory teams
Associations and certifications
- Good Business Charter
- The International Accounting Group (TIAG)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Audit and Assurance
Our audit team provides independent assurance services for businesses requiring statutory audits, compliance checks, and financial reporting. We specialise in delivering tailored audit solutions for SMEs and larger organisations across multiple sectors. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical insights to ensure regulatory compliance while identifying opportunities for operational improvements.
Corporate Tax
We offer comprehensive corporate tax advisory services covering compliance, planning, and strategic tax management. Our specialists help businesses navigate complex tax regulations, implement efficient structures, and maximise available reliefs. With expertise in EIS, SEIS, and international tax matters, we support clients through all stages of business growth and transactions.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning services focus on wealth preservation and future planning for individuals and families. We provide expert guidance on retirement planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and investment strategies. Working alongside our private client tax team, we deliver integrated solutions that align with clients' personal and financial objectives.
Restructuring
We support businesses facing financial challenges through restructuring advisory and insolvency services. Our team specialises in administration, company voluntary arrangements, and solvent liquidations. We work closely with stakeholders to develop practical solutions that protect value and ensure sustainable outcomes for businesses in distress.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists assist executors and beneficiaries with estate administration, including tax planning and compliance. We provide professional executor services and support for complex estates, combining tax expertise with practical guidance to navigate probate processes efficiently while minimising tax liabilities.
People
Ross Lane
Senior Partner
With extensive experience in audit and business advisory services, Ross Lane leads Mercer & Hole's strategic direction. He specialises in providing commercial insights to growing businesses and has particular expertise in the technology and media sectors.
Lisa Spearman
Private Client Tax Partner
Lisa Spearman heads the private client tax team, offering expert advice on inheritance tax, estate planning, and offshore trusts. Her client-focused approach ensures tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Henry Page
Restructuring and Insolvency Partner
Henry Page specialises in corporate recovery and insolvency, with significant experience in administration and restructuring solutions. He helps businesses navigate financial distress while protecting stakeholder interests across various industry sectors.
Gill Tallon
Consultant
Gill Tallon provides specialist expertise in financial planning and court of protection matters. Her background includes advising on complex pension consolidations and retirement planning strategies for private clients.
Mandy Bagot
Virtual Finance Director
Mandy Bagot leads the virtual finance team, delivering cloud accounting solutions and strategic financial support. She helps businesses implement digital finance systems while providing outsourced CFO services for growing organisations.
Questions
What accounting services does Mercer & Hole offer?
We provide audit and assurance, corporate tax planning, financial planning, forensic accounting, restructuring, private client tax, probate services, EIS/SEIS advisory, international tax, and virtual finance solutions.
How does Mercer & Hole support business growth?
Our cross-team expertise combines audit, tax, and financial planning services with sector-specific knowledge to deliver tailored growth strategies for SMEs and larger corporations.
Do Mercer & Hole have international capabilities?
As founder members of The International Accounting Group (TIAG) and TAG Alliances, we offer global support through partner firms in multiple jurisdictions.
What makes Mercer & Hole different from other accountants?
Our client-centric approach combines 120 years of experience with technical excellence, supported by accreditations from the Good Business Charter and ICAEW regulation.
