Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in London
Established in 1975 by Richard Simons, Richard Anthony has built a reputation as a client-focused accounting firm that prioritises proactive advisory services and commercial expertise. Our approach centres on making a tangible difference to clients through tailored financial solutions, ensuring access to experienced partners and senior staff who understand the complexities of business operations. We distinguish ourselves through timely service delivery, strategic networking to advance client interests, and a commitment to maintaining availability whenever and wherever needed.With a client retention rate strengthened by decades-long relationships, our firm combines fresh ideas with rapid execution to deliver results-driven outcomes. Our expertise spans statutory compliance, corporate finance, tax strategy, and digital accounting transformation, supported by a team that values approachability and technical excellence. This enduring philosophy has positioned us as trusted advisors to businesses across diverse sectors, including charities, property investment, and professional services.
Services
Annual Accounts
Business Start-ups
Company Secretarial
Corporate Finance
HMRC Investigations
APP Stacks
Management Accounts
Payroll Services
Statutory Audit
Taxation
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We provide proactive advisory services with over 45 years of industry experience
- Our clients receive access to experienced partners and technically proficient senior staff
- We implement tailored accounting software solutions for business-specific requirements
- Our audit team holds official registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- We maintain long-standing client relationships through consistent delivery of commercial advice
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Exceptional financial guidance
Proactive advisory approach
Technically proficient team
Long-term business partnership
Reliable compliance support
Services
Annual Accounts
Our annual accounts service provides tailored financial reporting solutions that comply with HMRC requirements while offering strategic business insights. We assist with bookkeeping system setup, accounting software selection, and digital transition preparation. Our specialists ensure accurate financial statements that reflect business performance, supported by practical guidance on regulatory compliance and tax implications. This service helps businesses maintain statutory compliance while gaining valuable financial insights for decision-making.
Business Start-ups
We support new businesses with formation guidance, compliance matters, and financial structuring advice. Our service includes payroll setup, VAT registration, company secretarial support, and assistance sourcing startup finance. Our experienced team provides tailored accounting software recommendations and compliance frameworks to help new ventures establish strong financial foundations while focusing on core business operations.
HMRC Investigations
Our specialist team provides support during HMRC enquiries and investigations, offering representation and penalty mitigation strategies. We help businesses maintain compliant tax affairs to avoid scrutiny while providing fee protection services for unexpected audit costs. Our proactive approach includes record-keeping systems and compliance frameworks designed to reduce the likelihood of tax authority interventions.
APP Stacks
This technology advisory service helps businesses implement cloud accounting systems and integrated app stacks to enhance financial operations. We provide independent recommendations on software selection, business process automation, and legacy system integration. Our experts help clients optimise technology investments to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and real-time financial visibility across business operations.
Payroll Services
Our BACS-accredited payroll service handles all aspects of salary processing, tax compliance, and workplace pension administration. We manage auto-enrolment requirements, CIS scheme compliance, and multi-site payroll integration to ensure regulatory adherence. The service includes statutory liability reporting and pension contribution management, supported by experienced professionals with over 60 years combined industry expertise.
People
Richard Simons
Founder
Co-founder of Richard Anthony in 1975, Richard remains actively involved in the firm. He specialises in corporate finance and business strategy, bringing decades of experience in guiding business acquisitions and succession planning for clients across multiple sectors.
Terry Lewis
Client Director
Key contact for Richard Anthony's client advisory services, Terry works with businesses to implement financial strategies. He has particular expertise in supporting family-owned enterprises through growth phases and operational transitions.
Abdul Kadir
Tax Specialist
Chartered tax advisor with specialist expertise in HMRC investigations and compliance matters. Abdul provides strategic tax planning advice and represents clients during tax authority enquiries, focusing on penalty mitigation and compliance frameworks.
Nealam Patel
Technology Advisor
Leads the APP stacks advisory service, helping businesses implement cloud accounting solutions and digital transformation strategies. Nealam specialises in software integration and business process automation for improved operational efficiency.
Ryan Davis
Payroll Director
Head of payroll services with extensive experience in CIS scheme compliance and workplace pension administration. Ryan manages the firm's BACS-accredited payroll bureau, ensuring timely and accurate salary processing for business clients.
Questions
What accounting services does Richard Anthony offer?
We provide annual accounts, business start-ups, company secretarial services, corporate finance, HMRC investigations, APP stacks, payroll, statutory audits, and taxation services.
How does Richard Anthony support business growth?
Our team offers tailored financial strategies, access to industry specialists, and proactive advisory services to help businesses achieve sustainable growth across various sectors.
Are Richard Anthony qualified chartered accountants?
Yes, we are registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and maintain official audit accreditation through their regulatory framework.
Can Richard Anthony assist with digital accounting transition?
Our APP stacks advisory service helps businesses implement cloud accounting solutions and integrate technology to streamline financial operations and improve business efficiency.
What sectors does Richard Anthony specialise in?
We work with clients in property investment, healthcare, technology start-ups, family leisure sectors, legal firms, and international businesses with UK operations.
