Now taking new clients across the South West

Local accountants who
actually pick up.

Phinch is a friendly, fixed-fee accountancy firm based in Weston-super-Mare, looking after sole traders, limited companies, landlords and startups across Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Minehead and beyond. Bookkeeping, payroll, year-end accounts and VAT - all under one roof.

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groups Real local team, not a call centre
schedule 20+ years' experience
handshake Switching is easy: We handle the handover from your old accountant. Free 30-minute consultation, no obligation.
Who we work with

Whatever shape your business is in, we've done it before

From your first VAT return to a multi-entity group, we cover the full lifecycle of small and mid-sized UK businesses.

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Sole traders

Self-employed, freelancers and contractors. Self-Assessment, expenses, MTD-ready bookkeeping and quarterly tax planning.

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Limited companies

Year-end accounts, corporation tax, payroll, VAT and director's tax planning - all handled by the same local team.

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Startups & founders

Accounting for startups: Xero/QuickBooks set-up, share schemes and growth-stage advice.

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Landlords & property

Rental accounts, property partnership returns, capital gains and incorporation planning for portfolios of any size.

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Partnerships & LLPs

Partnership and LLP accounts, the SA800 partnership return, profit-share allocations and each partner's personal tax - all kept in sync.

A proper accountancy firm

Four things every Phinch client gets

Not just a once-a-year filer. A genuine partner you can pick up the phone to.

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One fixed fee - monthly or annual

No clock-watching, no surprise invoices. Pay monthly or annually - either way you know exactly what you're paying and what's included.

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A real named accountant

The same person picks up the phone, knows your business and signs off your accounts. Not a rota of strangers.

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Proactive, year-round advice

We tell you about tax savings, deadlines and changes before they cost you - not in a last-minute panic.

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Your own client portal

One secure portal for your accounts, documents, deadlines and messages - everything in one place, whenever you need it.

Your business calendar

The deadlines that matter, diarised for you

Every Phinch client gets reminders, prepared submissions and a same-team contact.

VAT
Quarterly
7 days after quarter-end
PAYE / payroll
22nd monthly
RTI submitted on payday
Corporation tax
9 months
After year-end
Self-Assessment
31 January
Annual personal return
Full-service accountancy

Everything a small or growing business needs

One firm, one fee, one team. From bookkeeping right through to management accounts and corporation tax - you don't need a separate provider for each.

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Bookkeeping

Cloud bookkeeping in Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent. Bank feeds, receipts, reconciliations - the books done properly so the numbers actually mean something.

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Payroll services

Weekly or monthly payroll, RTI to HMRC, payslips, P60s, pensions auto-enrolment - fully managed so you can pay your team without the headache.

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Year-end & corporation tax

Statutory accounts to Companies House, full corporation tax return, director's report and proactive tax planning built in.

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VAT & MTD

VAT registration, scheme advice, quarterly returns and MTD-compliant filing. We handle it from receipt to submission.

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Management accounts & forecasting

Monthly or quarterly management accounts, cash-flow forecasts and KPIs - so you can see how the business is really doing and make decisions on real numbers.

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Accounting for startups

Company formation, founder share structures, EIS/SEIS advance assurance, investor-ready accounts and a finance stack that scales with you.

How switching works

Move to Phinch in under a week

Changing accountants is easier than you think - we've done it hundreds of times. Grab a free 30-minute call below and we'll handle the rest, including talking to your old accountant.

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Opens our online booking calendar - your slot is confirmed by email in minutes. Prefer to talk? 01934 404000.

Why Phinch

Down-to-earth, practical, properly local

Founded in 2016 in Weston-super-Mare. Today we look after individuals and businesses across the UK including, Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Minehead and beyond.

20+

Years' experience

Trusted with personal & business tax

100%

Fixed-fee pricing

No hourly clock, no surprise bills

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Days a year on hand

Here all year - we only close Christmas Day

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Five-star reviews

From clients across the South West

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What our clients say

Real words from real Phinch clients

★★★★★

Phinch is a fantastic company. Especially David Parmenter and Sebastian Hassan-Ally who are responsive, proactive and very good at what they do. I am very pleased I engaged this team.

Mike Herford
Phinch client
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Just incredible. So responsive, detailed but without losing you with technical jargon and really answered my questions. Will recommend time and time again! Simply the best!

Rahul Moodgal
Phinch client
★★★★★

Highly professional and approachable, always at the end of the phone if we've had any questions. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

The Pear Orchard Grill
Phinch client
Get in touch

Tell us about your business. We'll quote you a fixed fee.

Send us a quick message or book a 30-minute call straight into the diary. Either way, no obligation, no jargon, no upselling.

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Common questions

Switching accountants: FAQs

We work on a fixed monthly fee tailored to your business. Sole traders typically start from around £40–£70 + VAT a month; limited companies from £120 + VAT a month, depending on transaction volume, payroll size and whether you need bookkeeping. We'll always quote you a clear, all-in price after the discovery call - no hidden extras, no hourly billing.
Yes. Our office is in Weston, but we look after clients across Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Minehead, Wellington, Bridgwater, Cwmbran, Cheltenham, Gloucester and the wider South West. Most communication is by phone, video and cloud software, with in-person meetings at our office or on site when needed.
Very. You sign a short engagement letter and an authority for us to contact your current accountant for "professional clearance". From there, we handle the records handover, software migration and HMRC re-authorisation. Most clients are live with Phinch within 5–7 working days, and you don't need to have any awkward conversations.
We're certified on Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreeAgent and Sage Business Cloud. If you don't have software yet, we'll recommend the best fit for your business and set it up for you, including bank feeds, app integrations and historic data import. All of it is HMRC-recognised and ready for Making Tax Digital.
Absolutely. We run weekly and monthly payroll from one director up to 50+ employees, including RTI submissions to HMRC, payslips, P60s/P45s, statutory sick & parental pay and pensions auto-enrolment. It's billed per payslip with no minimum monthly fee.
Ready when you are

A better accountant is one phone call away.

Book a free 30-minute call. We'll listen, give you straight answers and quote a fixed monthly fee. No pressure, no jargon, no boilerplate.