Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Accountants in Rochester, Kent
Friend & Grant Accountants have been supporting small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Medway towns and North Kent for over three decades. Established in 1992, we specialise in providing tailored accountancy, tax advisory, and business growth services, prioritising long-term client relationships over transactional interactions. Our team of experts delivers cloud accounting solutions, tax planning, business restructuring, and probate services, combining technical expertise with a client-centric approach.We differentiate ourselves by offering dedicated account managers backed by specialist teams in taxation, cloud software, and business advisory. With a focus on saving clients time and tax while creating wealth, we serve clients across the UK through in-person and virtual consultations. Our commitment to transparency, absence of jargon, and proactive service has earned us testimonials praising our efficiency, expertise, and compassionate support during complex processes like probate applications.
Services
Accountancy
Tax Investigation Support
Cloud Accounting
Probate Services
Business Growth Advisory
VAT Compliance
Payroll Services
Inheritance Tax Planning
Audit Services
Software Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of local accounting expertise in Kent
- Our dedicated account managers work with tax and business specialists
- We provide cloud accounting implementation with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Our team handles complex tax investigations and probate applications
- We combine technical excellence with jargon-free, compassionate communication
What people say
Exceptional tax advice
Compassionate probate service
Efficient cloud implementation
Dedicated account managers
Proactive financial guidance
Services
Tax Investigation Support
We specialise in managing HMRC tax investigations, offering expert representation and strategic solutions. Our team handles VAT, income tax, and corporation tax enquiries, negotiating with authorities to minimise penalties while ensuring compliance. With experience resolving complex cases, including property campaign disclosures and R&D tax credit investigations, we provide clear guidance throughout the process. Our proactive approach helps clients understand their obligations while protecting their interests during audits.
Cloud Accounting Solutions
Our certified advisors implement Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks systems tailored to business needs. We provide software evaluation, implementation, and staff training to improve financial efficiency. Specialising in cloud migration, we help businesses automate processes like payroll and invoicing. With over 200 successful implementations, our team ensures systems scale with business growth while maintaining compliance and data security through regular system reviews and updates.
Business Growth Advisory
We offer virtual FD services and business planning support to accelerate growth. Our experts help structure businesses for tax efficiency, raise finance, and develop exit strategies. Through quarterly reviews and cashflow forecasting, we identify growth opportunities while mitigating risks. Our services include management buy-out support, group restructuring, and succession planning to maximise business value for owners seeking expansion or exit.
Probate Services
As specialists in bereavement support, we handle probate applications and estate administration with compassion. Our team manages tax planning, asset distribution, and HMRC compliance for estates of all sizes. We simplify complex processes like inheritance tax mitigation and trust creation, providing regular client updates during administration. Our services help families navigate legal requirements while minimising tax liabilities through strategic estate planning.
Payroll Services
We provide comprehensive payroll processing for businesses of all sizes, handling PAYE, NI, and CIS requirements. Our GDPR-compliant portal delivers digital payslips and RTI submissions while managing statutory payments and P11D reporting. We advise on benefits-in-kind, share incentive schemes, and employment law compliance. Partnering with AHR Consultants, we offer integrated HR support to ensure businesses maintain legal compliance while focusing on growth.
People
Mark Friend
Responsible Individual, Xeinadin Audit Limited
Experienced auditor and business owner with expertise in SME accounting. Leads audit services while overseeing strategic business growth initiatives for clients.
Bradley Medhurst
Head of Business Software Solutions
Xero and Sage certified advisor specialising in cloud accounting implementation. Guides businesses through digital transformation to improve financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, and year-end accounts preparation tailored to SME needs.
How do you help with tax investigations?
Our specialists negotiate with HMRC to resolve enquiries, minimise penalties, and ensure compliance while protecting client interests throughout the process.
Can you assist with cloud accounting software?
Yes, we implement Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks systems with full training and ongoing support to improve business financial management.
Do you offer business growth advisory services?
We provide virtual FD services, cashflow forecasting, and strategic planning to help businesses achieve sustainable growth and exit objectives.
What probate services are available?
We handle complete estate administration, inheritance tax planning, and HMRC compliance with compassionate support during bereavement.
Reviews (4)
Robert Blockley & Susan Blockley
Mar 28, 2026
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Jan Friend of Friend and Grant Ltd has been a pleasure to work with re terminating our complicated Trusts with HMRC. We would recommend her wholeheartedly.
Donna Mak
Feb 04, 2022
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All of the team at Friend and Grant have provided us with exceptional support during another difficult year. It feels like they are an extension of our team here and we can't thank them enough. Here's to another year!
Roy Johnson
Oct 21, 2021
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Although it has been a difficult year for everyone, we have had another year of fantastic service and advice from Friend and Grant. The whole team have been great. So glad you have been there for us. Thankyou!
Mark Jackson
Oct 06, 2021
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Have used Friend and Grant for a number of years and have always found them to be helpful, informative and straightforward. Most accountancy firms will answer the questions you ask. These guys (particularly Andrew Grant) will ask the questions that make a difference to your business or situation. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
