Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in London & UK Wide
F9 Consulting is a contemporary firm of ACCA Regulated Accountants established in 2012, operating under Royal Charter. With offices in London, Essex, and Manchester, we provide compliance and advisory services to individuals and corporates across diverse sectors including construction, property, e-commerce, and hospitality. Our approach combines traditional face-to-face meetings with modern digital solutions, ensuring tailored advice and transparent communication. We prioritise open dialogue to understand client needs, offering fixed-fee quotations and fixed-fee protection insurance to guarantee financial certainty.Our team of Chartered Certified Accountants delivers expertise in tax planning, payroll, insolvency, and business consultancy, supported by a network of partners for specialist solutions. We adhere to ACCAs ethical principles, maintaining integrity, objectivity, and professional competence while complying with anti-money laundering regulations. Our commitment to client-centric service has earned us a 5.0 rating from 104 reviews, reflecting our dedication to building long-term relationships and delivering value beyond fees.
Services
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
Insolvency Advice
Business Consultancy
HMRC Enquiries
Voluntary Tax Disclosure
Corporate Finance
Accounting Software Support
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We provide fixed fee quotations to ensure financial certainty for our clients.
- Our team meets over 98% of clients face-to-face for personalised service.
- We offer specialist knowledge across sectors including construction, e-commerce, and hospitality.
- We adhere to ACCAs strict ethical principles and compliance standards.
- Our network of partners enables access to specialist solutions like insolvency and finance.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Expertise
Transparent fees
Client-focused
Reliable
Effective solutions
Services
Tax Planning
We provide bespoke tax planning and compliance services for individuals and businesses. Our ACCA-certified advisors help mitigate liabilities while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations. Services include capital gains, corporation tax, and inheritance tax strategies, with a focus on legal compliance and financial efficiency. Clients benefit from fixed-fee structures and proactive planning to maximise savings.
Payroll Services
Our payroll solutions manage real-time information (RTI) reporting, statutory deductions, and auto-enrolment compliance. We handle gross-to-net calculations, payslips, and pension schemes like NEST, avoiding penalties for late submissions. Services cater to SMEs, ensuring accurate processing of sick pay, maternity leave, and furlough claims while integrating with accounting software for seamless reporting.
Insolvency Advice
We advise on solvent and insolvent liquidations, including Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) and Members Voluntary Liquidation (MVL). Our team collaborates with licensed insolvency practitioners to restructure debts via Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA) or wind-down operations. The focus is on minimising director liability and ensuring compliance with legal obligations during financial distress.
Business Consultancy
Our consultancy services cover financial performance analysis, IT infrastructure, and exit strategies for SMEs. We assist with mergers, acquisitions, and profit extraction planning, leveraging sector-specific expertise in construction and e-commerce. The goal is to enhance operational efficiency and strategic growth through data-driven insights and tailored financial controls.
HMRC Enquiries
We manage HMRC investigations, including discovery assessments and cross-tax enquiries. Our team ensures clients understand their rights during inspections, challenging erroneous assessments and negotiating settlements. Services include preparing documentation for tribunal representation and mitigating penalties for voluntary disclosures under the Worldwide Disclosure Facility.
People
Devaki Shanbhag
Director
Devaki Shanbhag, FCCA, leads F9 Consultings strategic direction. With over 15 years in accountancy, she specialises in corporate tax and compliance. Devaki prioritises client relationships and ethical standards, ensuring services align with ACCAs principles while driving business growth.
Kristian Coles
Practice Manager
Kristian Coles, ACCA-qualified, oversees daily operations at F9 Consulting. He manages client engagements and team coordination, bringing expertise in payroll and business advisory. Kristian focuses on operational efficiency and client satisfaction, ensuring seamless service delivery across sectors.
Questions
What accounting services does F9 Consulting offer?
We provide tax planning, payroll, insolvency advice, business consultancy, and HMRC enquiry support for individuals and SMEs.
Are your accountants ACCA-certified?
Yes, all our accountants are ACCA Regulated under Royal Charter, ensuring adherence to ethical and professional standards.
Do you offer fixed-fee quotations?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee quotations to ensure transparency and eliminate unexpected costs for our clients.
Can you assist with HMRC disputes?
Yes, we manage HMRC enquiries, including voluntary disclosures and dispute resolution, to protect your interests.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in construction, e-commerce, hospitality, property, and owner-managed businesses across the UK.
Reviews (3)
Laura Greenhalgh
Mar 03, 2022
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We have used F9 Consulting since we made the move to become a limited company. The help and advice they have given us over the years has been amazing and really made a massive difference to the growth of our company. I would highly recommend F9 to any business.
Mike Wilson
Dec 22, 2021
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We have been working with the F9 team now for 4 years and they are always very responsive and have great attention to detail. In particular we have dealt with Jamie Williams who provides great support and awareness of our business.
Stuart Stanley
Nov 01, 2021
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We been working with F9 Consulting for about 8 years now with them looking after accounts for 3 companies. They have a great team and always answer any queries we have no matter how complex. We have received great advice setting up businesses along with structuring company groups. Very professional service, would highly recommend.
