Critchleys is one of the leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisers in the Thames Valley. Whether you need access to specialist advice, or have straightforward requirements, you will find our approach flexible, and our fees competitive.www.critchleys.co.ukGreyfriars Court/Paradise Sq, OX1 1BE

Located in Oxford Natlus are an independent firm of Chartered Management Accountants and business advisers. NATLUS 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”. Areas serviced: Oxfordwww.natlus.co.ukBuilding 7200 The Quorum, Oxford Business Park North, OX4 2JZ

Shaw & Company and Edmund Gibbs merged in May 2007. We were two of the oldest accountancy practices in Oxfordshire. As Shaw Gibbs accountants and business advisors, we now have a combined history spanning over 160 years and we employ 80 people, making us one of the largest accountancy practices in Oxford. More importantly though, the merger has brought together a whole host of complementary skills and expertise which will enable us to provide our private and corporate clients with a complete range of services.www.shaw-and-co.com195 Banbury Rd, OX2 7AR

You will have received your 2007 Tax Return by now. So please start collecting together all of the required information NOW and do not leave it until the last minute as in previous years. Your accountant would really like a quiet Christmas and January! Remember to keep your personal bank statements, paying in slips and cheque stubs as well as those for your business. If you have an Inland Revenue investigation you may have to produce them.www.accountingforsmallbusinesses.com51 Henley Av, OX4 4DJ

Andy Walton & Co is a chartered accountancy firm, established to provide services to local small and medium business organisations in the Oxford area with management accounts, business planning, accountancy, budgeting, forecasting, year end accounts, corporate tax, VAT help, accounting software implementations as well as a part-time financial controller service. The firm was initially founded to specialise in management accounting but has now expanded to cover year end accounting and tax, in response to client feedback, to provide a very comprehensive service.www.oxford-accountant.co.ukMarch Cottage/The Green Great Milton, OX44 7NS

We are a firm of Chartered Accountants offering accountancy, business consultancy, tax, payroll and IT services to a variety of different sized companies in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties. Overall, we have a pragmatic, constructive attitude to doing business. In our experience, clients appreciate 'plain speaking' and flexibility. They also recognise the value for money we offer in handling their business.www.bronsens.co.ukBeaumont Street, OX1 2NP

Mazars is an international, integrated and independent organisation, specialised in audit, accounting, tax and advisory services. Mazars can rely on the skills of 8,000 professionals operating in 42 countries. Mazars also has correspondents and joint ventures in 13 additional countries. As the market challenger, Mazars is fully able to provide large corporate multinational firms with seamless tailored solutions. Its complete, adaptable and flexible range of services also makes Mazars perfectly able to serve smaller companies and owner-managed businesses as well as high net worth individuals.www.mazars.com6 Becket St, OX1 1PP

What sets James Cowper apart from the rest of the UK's top accountants and business advisers' Professionalism, flexibility, but above all, passion. Our clients' As varied as our skills, each advised according to their specific needs. Each equally important to us. We've decades of experience behind us but our knowledge is in the now and our vision trained on the future. Whatever your requirement be it starting out with a new business venture, flotation or tax planning for the private client we have the breadth of expertise to help you achieve your goals.www.jamescowper.co.uk3 West Way, OX2 0JB

EDWARD ARIES F.C.A has more than 40 years experience of accountancy and taxation. Following professional qualification with a leading UK accountancy firm, and broad commercial experience with a quoted international company, he formed his own accountancy practice in Garsington in 1981. Born and based in Oxford he has developed a personal and efficient service with a small dedicated teamwww.aries-accountants.co.ukUnit 10/Boundary Business Pk/Wheatley Rd Garsington, OX44 9EJ

Based in Oxford, Pearson Buchholz is a leading and long established firm of independent chartered accountants and registered auditors. We offer a comprehensive range of accounting, financial and business services for private individuals as well as companies. At Pearson Buchholz we believe in proactive, personal accountancy. By working in close partnership with each of our clients we are able to provide practical help, advice and value added solutions tailored to match their individual requirements.www.pearsonbuchholz.co.ukNorth House/5 Farmoor Ct Farmoor, OX2 9LU

Founded in 1876, Wenn Townsend is one of the longest established firms of accountants in this country. Our continuity underlines the firm's ability to adapt to meet the changing needs of our clients. The quality service and advice we give to our clients is secured on a base of expert technical resources, particularly our highly trained and motivated personnel, using the latest information and communication technology. Our success is derived from the high level of care and commitment we provide to our clients.www.wenntownsend.co.uk30 St. Giles, OX1 3LE