Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in London
Thorne Lancaster Parker has been a trusted name in accountancy since our founding in 1878, making us one of London's longest-established independent practices. We serve a diverse clientele across London, the Home Counties, and the UK, offering tailored financial solutions for businesses and individuals. Our proactive approach combines traditional compliance services with strategic advice to enhance profitability and personal wealth. With expertise spanning audit, taxation, corporate finance, and business support, we provide comprehensive services for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our team's deep industry knowledge, including specialist experience in the entertainment sector, ensures clients benefit from a wealth of practical insights. We prioritise client relationships, delivering cost-effective audits, tax planning, and advisory services that align with evolving regulatory standards.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, reinforcing our professional credibility. By integrating modern cloud accounting solutions with traditional expertise, we help clients streamline financial operations while maintaining compliance. Our corporate finance team specialises in securing funding and facilitating business growth through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic planning. With over a century of experience, we continue to adapt to industry changes while maintaining our focus on personalised, client-centric service.
Services
Accountancy
Audit and Assurance
Bookkeeping
Business Support
Company Secretarial
Corporate Finance
Payroll
Taxation Services
Trusts and Executorships
Wealth Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 145 years of continuous experience in accountancy services.
- Our team holds specialist expertise in the entertainment sector and AIM-listed clients.
- We combine traditional compliance services with forward-looking business strategies.
- Our partner-led audit approach minimises disruption while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- We offer tailored cloud accounting solutions integrated with Xero and other platforms.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Accountancy
Our accountancy services provide comprehensive financial reporting and compliance solutions tailored to business needs. We prepare statutory financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow projections while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Our expertise extends to advising on accounting systems and delivering board-level financial insights for companies of all sizes.
Audit and Assurance
We offer partner-led audit services for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and charities across various sectors. Our team ensures compliance with regulatory standards while identifying opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency. We specialise in statutory audits, voluntary audits, and client asset reporting for regulated businesses.
Taxation Services
Our tax services cover corporate and personal tax planning with a focus on minimising liabilities while maintaining compliance. We provide specialist advice on inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and trust taxation, along with preparation of tax returns and representation in tax authority discussions for both businesses and individuals.
Business Support
We deliver strategic business support covering start-up assistance, financial management, and exit planning. Our services include cash flow forecasting, financial systems implementation, and board-level coaching to help businesses achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.
Payroll
Our comprehensive payroll service handles all aspects of employee payment processing and tax compliance. We manage PAYE registration, auto-enrolment duties, and statutory payments while providing advisory services on payroll legislation and CIS requirements through our dedicated payroll team.
People
Stephen Sloat
Chartered Tax Adviser
Specialising in personal and corporate tax matters since qualifying in 1973, Stephen brings extensive experience in tax compliance and advisory services to our clients.
John Phillips
Chartered Accountant
With over 30 years' experience in personal and corporation tax, John specialises in tax planning for sole traders and owner-managed businesses using a pragmatic approach.
William Alton
Accountant
William has 16 years' experience in audit and accountancy, specialising in corporation tax with expertise across recruitment, nursing homes, and property management sectors.
Harry Parker
Chartered Accountant
Qualified in 2024 as both Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor, Harry specialises in tax advisory services for high net worth clients and general practice across accounts and VAT.
Dev Maudhoo
Chartered Tax Adviser
With qualifications in both accountancy and tax advisory since 1997 and 2012 respectively, Dev specialises in management accounts and tax compliance for SMEs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide statutory financial statements, management accounts, cash flow projections, and accounting system advice for businesses of all sizes.
Do you specialise in any particular industry sectors?
While serving diverse industries, we have particular expertise in the entertainment sector and with AIM-listed companies.
What tax services do you provide?
We offer corporate tax planning, personal tax returns, inheritance tax advice, and trust taxation services with specialist tax adviser support.
How long have you been in business?
Established in 1878, we have over 145 years of continuous experience providing accountancy services in London.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across London, the Home Counties, and throughout the UK from our central London office.
Do you offer payroll services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive payroll processing including PAYE compliance, auto-enrolment, and CIS requirements through our dedicated team.
