When you are travelling over difficult and unknown terrain, with a number of routes to choose from and no time to lose, it pays to have people alongside you who know the country. At Alliotts, we are expert at piloting our clients through complex financial and business environments. Working alongside them, we plan the options, map-out their most effective routes and guide them throughout the journey - to bring them successfully to their intended destinations. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.alliotts.comFriary Court/13-21 High St, GU1 3DL

Brewers Chartered Accountants pride themselves on being more than just beancounters. In addition to offering a full spectrum of excellent accounting services, Brewers takes the time to get to know customers and considers them more than just a set of figures. The company provides compliance services in accounting, audit, taxation and management information services and looks after more than 600 clients. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.brewers-ca.comBourne House/Queen St Gomshall, GU5 9LY

The GBC Partnership provides accounting support with a difference. We understand that each client is different and you need a specific approach to your individual set of problems. We have learnt from our clients that there is no such thing as one size fits all and you will see across this web site how we have developed teams who can provide tailor-made solutions for all of your accounting and business needs. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.gbcpartnership.co.ukHaydon Ho/14 Haydon Pl, GU1 4LL

Colin Noon having spent a career in Accountancy and Commerce set up Colin Noon Business Services some twenty years ago. Initially working by himself for a number of small local businesses his reputation soon grew and with an expanding client base took on carefully selected members of staff to assist the servicing of the ever developing and diversifying business. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.colinnoon.comPentland/Farley Heath Albury, GU5 9EW

PKF's major investment in people, sector specialisation, infrastructure and technology has helped to deliver a strong commercial return with 12 per cent organic growth in fees to 130.4 million over the last 12 months. But we never forget that our business is about people, not numbers. Our clients prefer to work with people they can relate to, who understand their aims and concerns as well as their finances. We are good at relationships building them and developing them by taking the time and effort to understand what is really required. Our work is driven not by what we have to sell but by what our clients most need from us. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.pridie-brewster.comMount Manor Ho/16 The Mount, GU2 4HS

Smith & Williamson is an independent professional and financial services group employing over 1,300 people. We are leading providers of investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid to large corporates and non-profit organisations. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.smith.williamson.co.uk1/Bishops Wharf/Walnut Tree Cl, GU1 4RA

We can advise on small acquisitions, sales or divestments, assist with cash flow forecasting, help with corporate planning and provide advice to start ups. We specialise in advising smaller companies, particularly within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. We have expertise from years of merchant banking and chartered accountancy experience. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.sp2.co.ukLong Spinney Burrows La Gomshall, GU5 9QE

As you will discover, professionalism and integrity lie at the heart of all our activities which are by any standards, comprehensive, flexible and innovative. We aim to provide you with a highly professional service tailored to your specific needs at a cost effective price. Our emphasis is on a personal relationship where our clients may have complete trust and faith in our ability to ensure that their business and financial affairs are dealt with to the expected standards. We never forget that it is you the client for whom we work. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.martinezservices.co.uk10 Great Oaks Pk, GU4 7JG

Claire Banks is a qualified chartered accountant with a wealth of knowledge and experience behind her. Having gained her qualification working in a small practice dealing with clients ranging from small local businesses to multi national corporations, she then embarked on a career in commerce, as a Finance Director in London for a company of management consultants and dealt with all aspects of business management, company accounts and taxation growing that business by 100% in four years. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.ellisbanks.co.ukSophy Cottage/Ripley Rd East Clandon, GU4 7SG

We specialise in helping businesses, whether start-ups or multinationals, to achieve their goals. Through our own professional expertise and by working directly with organisations, we've developed a robust understanding of the factors that govern business growth. Our objective is to use this to help our clients maximise their potential. Our audit and assurance services capitalise on our strengths of a high level of partner contact, our international reach through the BDO International network and our sector strengths. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.bdo.co.ukConnaught House/Alexandra Ter, GU1 3DA

We are Chartered Accountants and registered auditors who provide accountancy, taxation and business advice services from our offices in Guildford, Surrey to clients located between London and the south coast. Having specialist experience, we focus upon business clients, their directors, partners or proprietors, and are dedicated to the achievement of their objectives. By maintaining regular contact with our clients we keep up to date with their business and financial affairs and are thus able to make a prompt meaningful contribution when called upon. Areas serviced: Farnborough & Aldershot, Guildford & Wokingwww.mcpgfd.co.uk60 Chertsey Street, GU1 4HL

Caldwell Penn is a young and dynamic firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors, established in January 1993. As a small practice we are able to focus on our clients needs to provide a tailored service. We believe in developing long term working relationships which allows us to help our clients to plan for and meet their future personal and business objectives. We provide a full range of services, including accountancy, audit, business planning, company secretarial, corporate tax, personal tax, specialist tax and corporate finance. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.caldwellpenn.com1 Bramley Business Centre Bramley, GU5 0AZ

We undertake all the usual services you would expect of an accountancy firm, such as: preparing your annual accounts, auditing your financial statements, preparing your personal and corporation tax returns, running your payroll, corresponding with the HM Revenue & Customs, and many others. We aim however to go beyond the routine. We are always trying to find ways to help you to achieve your financial goals, whether by growing your business and increasing profits, or by paying less tax. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.geoffreycollins.co.uk2 Milkhouse Gate, GU1 3EZ

Finding the right accountant or tax advisor can be a difficult process for sole traders or partnerships. The fees of larger companies can be prohibitive and there is always the danger that those who run smaller businesses can miss out on the personal attention they need. At The Tax Practice we specialise in tax and accounting for sole traders, partnerships and small companies, particularly those just starting out in business who need a helping hand. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.thetaxpractice.com11 Goldfinch Gdns, GU4 7DN

Here at A S Taxation I provide a comprehensive tax and accounts service to help individuals complete their self assessment tax returns and sole traders and small businesses complete their accounts. The service we provide includes self assessment, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, accounts and annual returns. We are qualified tax specialists and provide a professional and efficient service. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.astaxation.co.uk59 Lancaster Av, GU1 3JR

Where the client comes first Amid all the changes in the business world in recent years, one thing has remained unchanged - our commitment to our clients. At Heather & Co Ltd we believe the client comes first, and we strive in every respect to meet your needs and expectations both in and around the Guildford area, throughout Surrey, as well as further a field Whether it is traditional tax and accounting services or proactive business advisory services, your personal Self Assessment return or your company's strategic business plan, we approach the task with the precision and dedication you would expect from an established and highly trusted firm. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.heatherltd.co.ukLonglac/Whitehouse La Jacob's Well, GU4 7PT

We can help you with your bookkeeping, accounting, PAYE, VAT, financial statements, auditing, as well as your personal and business tax affairs. As chartered accountants and registered auditors we can help you with accounts, auditing and advice for your business. Although based in Guildford in Surrey we are happy to discuss your requirements wherever your business is located and whatever size it is. Areas serviced: Guildford & Wokingwww.cmbpartners.co.uk1 Chapel Street, GU1 3UH