LB Group is one of the East of Englands most respected firms of accountants and business advisers. From offices in London, Chelmsford and Colchester, we've been helping businesses and personal clients manage their financial affairs for more than 40 years. What marks us out is the stature of our team. If you come to us, you're assured of getting the very best advice and service. What's more, you'll get it direct from experts people who really know what they're talking about.www.lakebushells.co.ukGround Floor/Oyster House/9 East Hill, CO1 2QX

We offer a wide range of services both traditional accountancy services and more innovative business advisory and development services. We are also Independent Financial Advisers and Insurance Brokers. Our services are tailored to each client's particular requirements and delivered with quality and expertise. All our services are client driven. First we listen, then we develop solutions that deliver.www.scruttonbland.co.uk18 Sir Isaacs Walk, CO1 1JL

We can trace the roots of Griffin Chapman back to 1941 in Colchester and today we still operate from town centre offices. We support a wide variety of clients across the region, ranging from small local firms to large organisations. We are well respected within the business and wider community and have a reputation for being responsive and approachable.www.griffin-chapman.co.ukBlackburn House/32A Crouch St, CO3 3HH

At RBS ACCOUNTANCY LTD our experienced, and friendly specialists can advise on all of the challenges that can affect you and your business. We are here to help you with every aspect of your accountancy requirements, whether your business is newly formed or well established, so we hope you enjoy visiting our site and we look forward to hearing from you soon.www.rbs-accountancy.co.uk7 The Courtyards/Wyncolls Rd Severalls Industrial Park, CO4 9PE

Passmore Weeks & Richardson is a fast growing Chartered Accountancy practice, established in 1998 with the clear aim of bringing together highly qualified professionals to offer the very best advice.With offices in Colchester and Stradbroke, the practice is well placed to serve businesses across Essex and Suffolk.www.passmoreweeks.co.ukUnit 2/Beacon End Courtyard/London Rd Stanway, CO3 0NU

"Taylor and Davis Ltd" trading as Taylor Davis Chartered Accountants is a new company born out of a merger of 'Taylor Rushby' and 'Judith Davis Ltd'. Now based in Great Horkesley near Colchester, we look after a broad range of clients. Our aim is to provide sound practical advice with a personal service delivered in a friendly down-to-earth but professional manner.www.tayloranddavis.co.ukHolly Trees/The Causeway Great Horkesley, CO6 4EG

Providing a professional accounting service for small business and individuals. With a streamlined and focused approach we can provide you with an appropriate and affordable solution to your accounting and taxation needs. Small business specialist with experience and skills in building trades and sub-contractors, medical and dental professions, and the arts.www.pacecharteredaccountants.co.uk3 The Retreat/Glebe La Abberton, CO5 7NW

PS Book-keeping and Accountancy specialises in all aspects of Book-Keeping, Taxation, PAYE, VAT and General Accounting. The business caters, for small and medium size businesses and shops whether sole traders, partnerships, or limited companies. Generally we can look after any type of business who have very little time to deal with their book-keeping and VAT if they are VAT registered, and do not wish to have a full time accountant on their payroll to do that.www.psbook.co.ukPhoenix Court/3 Hawkins Rd, CO2 8JY

Most accountants are happy simply to balance the books. At Wood & Disney we also balance a range of complementary aspects of financial and business support. We offer reliable, meticulous book-keeping, payroll and accounts preparation. We focus on accuracy, timeliness and ensuring that clients meet their obligations. You would expect no less from a firm that has been in business for over 30 years, boasts an extensive and varied client list and has won numerous business awards.www.wood-disney.co.ukLodge La Langham, CO4 5NE

Whittle & Co is a four partner firm of chartered accountants, auditors and tax advisers based in Colchester, Essex in the United Kingdom. We specialise in business advisory, tax, audit and accounting services for companies, charities, trusts and individuals. We are also experts in corporation tax, VAT, income tax, inheritance tax and capital gains tax. Our expertise helps preserve our clients wealth.www.whittles.co.ukHiscox House/Middleborough, CO3 3XL

Service we offer: Accountancy, Annual Accounts, Management Accounts, Share valuations, Company tax, Business Planning, Inheritance tax, Strategic Planning, Tax Investigations and etc.www.hooperand.co.uk5 Marlowe Way, CO3 4JP

Despite what some may think, a good accountant should actually save you money. Far too many businesses end up paying the wrong amount of tax. Too much tax and you are just throwing away hard earned profit, too little tax (unwittingly or otherwise!) and you could be facing an investigation, recovered payments with interest and even heavy fines. Both present serious risk to your business.www.davidlaronde.com11 East Hill, CO1 2QX

Our aim is to provide a professional timely service to startups, small and medium enterprises and the self-employed, providing Tax, Accounting and IT services. We are a small firm, established over twenty years that believes in putting the client first. Making sure that the services the client requires fit with their own business needs.www.colchesteraccounting.com11 Ashurst Clo Rowhedge, CO5 7HU

Baker Chapman & Bussey is a professional firm of Chartered Accountants providing the highest standards of financial advice to businesses and individual clients. We provide services throughout Essex and in other parts of East Anglia. Typically, our clients seek advice on company accounting, tax, payroll, business start-up, audit, VAT, corporate finance, financial planning, retirement and succession, investment and pensions.www.bakerchapman.co.ukMagnet House/3 North Hill, CO1 1DZ

The firm was founded in its present form in 1991, when a former senior partner took over the practice previously carried on as Southgate Frost & Co. Keith Frost became a partner in 1992 and Kate Richardson joined the firm in 1993, becoming a partner in 1995. The firm moved to its present offices in 1993.We have a diverse client base spread throughout Southern England. Our clients range from individuals, to small businesses and owner-managed businesses with a turnover of 5 million.www.clarke-colchester.co.uk12 North Hill, CO1 1AS

We hope you will take this opportunity to browse the contents of our site. We are a family run firm of accountants and business advisers based in Colchester who offer far more than the traditional services you would expect from a firm of accountants. If you are starting up in business or would like a fresh approach to your existing business, we are confident we can make a real difference to your future.www.allydemaurice.co.uk12 Eldred Av, CO2 9AT

Are you looking for an innovative firm of accountants who can help you improve the performance and profitability of your business' Then look no further. At Butt Cozens Chartered Accountants, we believe your accountant should do a lot more than just report on how your business is doing - he or she should help you identify opportunities to improve your bottom line and support you in trying to realise them.www.buttcozens.co.ukTown Wall House/4 Balkerne Hill, CO3 3AD

At RDP we recognise that before making an appointment with a firm of accountants there are certain questions that a prospective client may have. For this reason we are very happy to offer a free telephone consultation before arranging a meeting. The Colchester office is conveniently located just outside the town centre and offers free car parking to clients, as well as being located just next door to the historic Rose & Crown Hotel.www.rdppartnership.co.uk49 East St, CO1 2TG

We are a well-established firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and business advisors based in Colchester Essex. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, personalised and fixed fee service tailored to the diverse needs of each of our clients. Our clients come from a wide cross section of business sectors and individual backgrounds, all are equally important to us, and all receive the same excellent service. We enjoy a high rate of recommendations, which is testimony to our commitment and genuine interest in all of our clients.www.smwalsh.co.ukEwer House/44-46 Crouch St, CO3 3HH