Business Details
Your Trusted Accountants in Maidenhead
Fern & Co Accountants & Co Accountants is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, serving individuals, partnerships, and companies across the UK. Our approach combines solid expertise in accounting and tax with broader financial advice tailored to each client's unique needs. With over 120 years of combined experience, our team provides personalized service, ensuring clients are never treated as mere numbers. Regulated by ACCA, we maintain the highest professional standards while embracing technology through leading software platforms like XERO and QuickBooks. Our multilingual team offers proactive advice, from day-to-day bookkeeping to complex business structuring and tax planning.We prioritise long-term client relationships, demonstrated by our 98% customer retention rate. Our services span personal and corporate accountancy, R&D claims, payroll, and strategic business planning. Clients praise our prompt turnaround, expertise in navigating mergers and acquisitions, and ability to simplify complex financial matters. We work with businesses from sole traders to multinational corporations, adapting our approach to each client's preferences. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted advisor in the Maidenhead area and beyond.
Services
Personal Accountancy
Corporate Tax Returns
Payroll Services
R&D Claims
Business Structuring
VAT Compliance
Bookkeeping
Retirement Planning
Tax Efficiency Strategies
Software Training
Highlights and features
- We offer 120+ years of combined accounting experience
- Our team are ACCA-qualified professionals
- We speak 8 languages to serve diverse clients
- We use cloud accounting software including XERO and QuickBooks
- We provide tailored advice, not generic packages
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Outstanding company
Prompt turnaround
Professional approach
Proactive valuable advice
Efficient and knowledgeable
Services
Personal Accountancy
We provide comprehensive personal accountancy services including self-assessment, property portfolio management, and tax planning. Our team ensures compliance with HMRC requirements while optimising tax efficiency. Clients benefit from tailored advice on inheritance tax, capital gains, and investment strategies.
Corporate Tax Returns
Our corporate tax services cover statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax returns, and compliance with Companies House requirements. We specialise in tax-efficient business structuring and support companies through mergers, acquisitions, and exits.
Payroll Services
We manage full payroll processing including auto-enrolment pensions, CIS returns, and real-time information submissions. Our services ensure compliance with evolving employment legislation while integrating with accounting systems for seamless financial management.
R&D Claims
We help businesses claim R&D tax credits by identifying qualifying activities and preparing detailed technical and financial submissions. Our expertise maximises claims while maintaining compliance with HMRC guidelines for innovative companies.
Business Structuring
We advise on optimal business structures for growth, tax efficiency, and succession planning. Services include company formation, restructuring, and strategic planning for business exits or expansions.
People
Nicholas
Director
Nicholas leads the firm with 25+ years' experience advising businesses on tax strategy and growth planning. He specialises in supporting tech companies through mergers and acquisitions.
Melanie
Director
Melanie oversees corporate client services, focusing on financial reporting and compliance. She brings expertise in international tax regulations and business restructuring solutions.
Suzanne
Accountant
Suzanne manages a portfolio of creative industry clients, providing tailored accounting solutions. She specialises in supporting small businesses through growth phases and tax planning.
Eva
Accountant
Eva focuses on personal tax and self-assessment returns. With fluency in three languages, she supports international clients with cross-border tax compliance and planning.
Sasha
Accountant
Sasha provides corporate accounting services, particularly for PLCs and multinational companies. He has extensive experience in R&D tax credits and business restructuring.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide personal and corporate accountancy, VAT returns, payroll, R&D claims, business structuring, and tax planning tailored to individual client needs.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, our multilingual team supports clients across the UK and internationally, with expertise in cross-border transactions and compliance.
What software do you use?
We work with XERO, QuickBooks, Sage, Kashflow, and DIGITA, providing training and implementation support for cloud accounting solutions.
How experienced is your team?
Our staff have over 120 years combined experience, including complex business sales, mergers, and tax efficiency strategies for diverse industries.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.
