Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Ilminster for Over 70 Years
Established in 1951, Mitchams Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants has built a reputation for delivering expert accountancy and taxation services across the South West. Our team of four Directors, two Consultants, and experienced Managers provides tailored advice to businesses and individuals, specialising in agriculture, family estates, personal tax, trusts, and SMEs. With over 70 years of local expertise, we combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to honesty and professionalism. Our services include tax compliance, inheritance tax planning, probate administration, and payroll solutions, all underpinned by our accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. We prioritise long-term client relationships, offering a personal service that adapts to evolving financial needs.As business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges faced by clients and provide practical, cost-effective solutions. Our dedication to staff retention ensures continuity and trust, while our investment in training maintains the highest standards of service. Clients benefit from proactive advice, transparent communication, and a focus on minimising tax liabilities while ensuring compliance. We serve businesses and individuals in Taunton, Yeovil, Chard, and surrounding areas, combining local insight with national expertise. Our free initial consultation allows new clients to experience our approach firsthand.
Services
Self Employed Accounting
Limited Company Services
Personal Tax Compliance
Tax Planning Advice
Probate Administration
Trust Taxation
Inheritance Tax Planning
Payroll Solutions
Estate Planning
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience serving South West businesses and individuals.
- Our team includes four Directors and two Consultants with specialist tax knowledge.
- We offer accredited probate services, a rare qualification among accountants.
- Our local expertise addresses specific challenges faced by Somerset businesses.
- We provide transparent pricing with fees based on work complexity, not estate size.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Services
Self Employed and Partnership Businesses
We support sole traders and partnerships with accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advice. Our services ensure clients meet legal requirements while making informed decisions. With sector-specific expertise, we help businesses from initial setup to ongoing growth strategies.
Owner Managed Limited Companies
Our tailored support for small limited companies includes compliance, tax planning, and strategic advice. We help businesses navigate complex reporting requirements while maximising tax efficiencies. Services cover incorporation through to exit strategies, ensuring long-term commercial success.
Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning
We specialise in minimising inheritance tax liabilities through proactive estate planning. Our services include will reviews, trust structures, and tax-efficient asset transfers. With early planning, clients can preserve wealth for beneficiaries while complying with current regulations.
Probate and Executorships
As one of the first accountancy firms in the South West accredited for probate services, we provide comprehensive estate administration. Our support includes tax compliance, asset distribution, and executor guidance, with fees based on work complexity rather than estate value.
Payroll Solutions
Our payroll bureau handles real-time information reporting, auto-enrolment, and statutory compliance. Services include payslip generation, tax calculations, and pension scheme administration. We offer cost-effective solutions for businesses of all sizes, saving time while ensuring HMRC compliance.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax returns, and business advisory services for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across the South West.
Are you qualified to handle probate administration?
Yes, we're one of the first accountancy firms in the South West accredited by ICAEW to provide non-contentious probate services.
How can you help with inheritance tax planning?
We offer tailored estate planning strategies to minimise inheritance tax liabilities, including trust structures and efficient asset transfers.
Do you provide payroll services for employers?
Yes, our payroll bureau handles RTI reporting, auto-enrolment, and statutory compliance for businesses of all sizes.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve clients in Ilminster, Taunton, Yeovil, Chard, and surrounding areas of Somerset and the South West.
