Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Taunton
ACM Accountants, established in 1902, has served clients in Taunton and beyond for over a century. Our firm combines deep expertise in accounting, tax, and business advisory with a commitment to tailored client service. Led by chartered professionals, we support individuals, businesses, and charities across the UK, offering audit, payroll, and digital accounting solutions. Our reputation for reliability and technical excellence is built on generations of experience, ensuring clients receive practical advice aligned with evolving regulatory and business landscapes. 
Services
Accounting
Audit
Tax Services
Payroll
Business Advice
Charity Services
Digital Accounting
Agricultural Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1902
Highlights and features
- Over 120 years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory
- Tailored services for individuals, businesses, and charities
- Expert team of chartered accountants and tax advisors
- Specialist agricultural and charity accounting divisions
- Proactive tax planning and compliance support
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
- Chartered Tax Advisers
- Registered Auditors
Services
Accounting
We provide comprehensive accounting services tailored to businesses and individuals. Our team ensures accurate financial records, compliance with regulations, and strategic advice to optimise financial performance. Services include bookkeeping, management accounts, and tax-efficient structuring for clients ranging from sole traders to large corporations.
Audit
Our audit services offer independent verification of financial statements for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations. Led by ICAEW-registered auditors, we conduct statutory audits under UK GAAP and IFRS, alongside bespoke assurance reviews to enhance transparency and governance for stakeholders.
Tax Services
We deliver expert tax planning and compliance solutions for individuals and businesses. Our chartered tax advisors specialise in income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and inheritance tax planning, ensuring clients meet obligations while minimising liabilities through legitimate reliefs and strategic advice.
Charity Services
Our dedicated charity team provides accounting, audits, and tax advisory services for nonprofits. We assist with Gift Aid claims, grant reporting, governance compliance, and digital accounting systems, supporting organisations to maximise their impact while meeting regulatory requirements.
Agricultural Accounting
Specialist accounting and tax services for farmers and rural businesses. We handle herd basis elections, capital gains tax planning, VAT on land transactions, and succession strategies, combining sector-specific expertise with practical advice to sustain agricultural enterprises.
People
David Perry
Partner
Agricultural specialist with over 30 years' experience. Qualified as a chartered accountant in 1992 and tax advisor in 1996. Provides strategic financial guidance to farming clients across the UK.
Amanda Gunter
Partner
Chartered accountant and tax advisor with expertise in corporate finance. Leads the tax team, specialising in business tax planning and compliance for SMEs and high-net-worth individuals.
Lexi Shore
Partner
Audit and charity specialist with multiple ICAEW awards. Oversees statutory audits for charities and not-for-profits, ensuring compliance with sector-specific regulations and best practices.
Michael Cook
Partner
Audit expert with 25+ years' experience. Former Big Four accountant, now leading complex audit engagements for corporate clients and international groups from our Taunton office.
Rebecca Oatley
Associate Partner
Chartered tax advisor specialising in inheritance tax planning. Qualified as a chartered accountant in 2005 and STEP-certified, providing bespoke wealth management solutions for private clients.
Questions
What services does ACM Accountants offer?
We provide accounting, audit, tax advisory, payroll, business strategy, charity support, agricultural accounting, and digital accounting solutions.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Taunton, we serve clients across the Southwest, UK, and internationally through online services.
Are your accountants qualified?
Yes, our team includes chartered accountants, chartered tax advisors, and registered auditors with decades of combined experience.
Do you work with charities?
Yes, we have a dedicated charity team supporting organisations with accounting, audits, tax compliance, and grant reporting.
Can you assist with agricultural accounting?
Yes, our specialists provide tailored accounting, tax planning, and succession advice for farmers and rural businesses.
Reviews (1)
Mark Dalton
Nov 16, 2020
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AC Mole have been our Chartered Accountants for well over a decade. Their approach is brilliantly collaborative and open which is vital as we continue to evolve our organisation. Their insight, support and professional dedication has meant so much to our senior management team (personally and professionally), and no doubt they have played a vital role in our success, stability and longevity. They are always there as a solid sounding board - I couldn't recommend them enough!
