Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in London
Established in 1990, Chris Syrimis & Co & Co is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors dedicated to providing professional financial services to businesses and individuals. Our practice has grown through a commitment to client satisfaction, industry expertise, and adaptability to evolving legislative and technological landscapes. With offices in central London, we offer accessible, tailored solutions to clients across diverse sectors, including construction, healthcare, and international commerce. Our team of experienced professionals, including partners with over 35 years of industry experience, specialises in audit, tax advisory, payroll management, and business consultancy.We prioritise proactive financial planning and compliance, ensuring clients receive accurate, timely advice to support strategic decision-making. Our services extend globally, with expertise in cross-border taxation and European VAT recovery. By maintaining statutory compliance and offering management accounting systems, we help businesses optimise performance and achieve long-term growth. Our dedication to transparency, continuous learning, and client collaboration distinguishes us as trusted financial partners.
Services
Financial Accounts
Tax Returns
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Company Formation
VAT Recovery
Business Consultancy
Audit Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined partner experience in accountancy and audit.
- Our team provides personalised tax advisory services for international clients.
- We specialise in Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant bookkeeping solutions.
- Our consultancy services include strategic business planning and KPI development.
- We maintain statutory compliance for companies across diverse industries.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Financial Accounts
We deliver comprehensive audit and accountancy services aligned with evolving legislation and accounting standards. Our independent financial assessments provide directors with actionable insights to enhance business performance. Systems audits are also available for specific compliance needs.
Tax Returns
Our tax department handles compliance and planning for individuals and businesses, including corporation tax, VAT, and inheritance tax. We simplify complex tax issues and provide global documentation for non-UK clients.
Bookkeeping
We offer flexible bookkeeping solutions, either on-site or in our London office. Our MTD-compliant services include digital platform support, payroll processing, and short-term staff cover for holidays or absences.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll operations, including pension deductions, PAYE, and CIS compliance. Our services ensure legislative adherence while providing customised reports and employment law advisory support.
Business Consultancy
We develop management accounting systems and KPIs to improve business decision-making. Our services include financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic business planning tailored to client needs.
People
Chris Syrimis
Partner
With over 35 years of experience, Chris specialises in international client support and business expansion. Fluent in Greek, he focuses on helping clients achieve global growth through strategic financial planning.
Shapour Refahi
Partner
Shapour brings 35 years of expertise in service industries and VAT recovery. Fluent in Iranian, he advises clients on legislative changes and enjoys mentoring teams to enhance financial compliance.
Stefanos Spyrou
Partner
Stefanos has 10 years of taxation expertise, assisting clients with regulatory compliance and technology integration. He supports businesses in adapting to tax law changes while maintaining operational efficiency.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for international businesses?
We provide cross-border tax compliance, European VAT recovery, and statutory reporting for non-UK companies with UK properties or operations.
How do you support new business formations?
We handle company incorporation, registered office services, and statutory compliance, ensuring adherence to Companies House requirements from setup to ongoing reporting.
Are your bookkeeping services Making Tax Digital compliant?
Yes, we ensure MTD compliance and integrate with digital platforms like Xero and QuickBooks to streamline VAT and tax submissions.
What payroll solutions do you provide for construction firms?
We manage CIS compliance, including tax deductions, subcontractor verification, and reporting to HMRC for construction industry clients.
How do you assist with business succession planning?
We offer inheritance tax strategies, business sale advisory, and wealth preservation plans tailored to owner objectives and regulatory requirements.
Reviews (5)
Laura Pitharas
May 14, 2022
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I have loved working with Chris Syrimis and Co, they have been my accountants since starting my business in October. They are always at hand and are so helpful. It has been a pleasure working with them and their work and advice has been crucial to me and my business. They are always so friendly. I could not recommend them highly enough!
Freddy Brown
Apr 20, 2022
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Chris Syrimis & Co. have recently become my accountants and I've had an incredible service. Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I will be staying with them for many years to come. Would recommend.
Martin Bassett
Apr 11, 2022
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Stefanos at Chris Syrimis & Co provided an excellent service in completing my company accounts and submitting to HMRC. No question was to stupid to ask and they guiding me through all the relevant documents and information they needed from me to complete the years tax submission. I would highly recommend their services and will continue to use them for my own business needs.
Jessica Toale
Jul 10, 2021
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Chris, Stefanos and the team have been my accountants since I became self-employed. They have always been professional, hard-working and generally lovely people.
Christine Handte
Jun 21, 2021
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Chris Syrimis & Co. have been our accountants for over a decade, they are professional and reliable, always friendly and make accounting certainly less gruesome. Our charity and company are in very good hands here. I can only recommend.
