Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants for SMEs and Contractors
Sherwin Currid is an ACCA-accredited accountancy and business advisory practice established over 15 years ago in Guildford. We serve small businesses, contractors, freelancers, and individuals across the UK, offering tailored accounting, tax advice, and cloud software solutions. Our team of dedicated accountants prioritises proactive tax planning, compliance support, and client-focused service, utilising cloud technology for real-time collaboration.With offices in Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, and London, we combine local expertise with a nationwide reach to deliver reliable financial guidance. Our services span annual accounts, MTD compliance, VAT returns, payroll, CIS, and specialist advice for sectors like IT, construction, and media. We pride ourselves on transparency, fixed-fee pricing, and building long-term client relationships through exceptional service quality.
Services
Tax Advice
VAT Services
Payroll & PAYE
Bookkeeping
MTD for VAT
MTD for Income Tax
CIS Returns
Annual Accounts
Corporation Tax
Self Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We are ACCA-accredited accounting experts with over 15 years' experience
- Fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs or surprises
- Proactive tax advice and compliance support for businesses and individuals
- Guaranteed turnaround times for all accounting and tax submissions
- Competitive rates combined with exceptional client service standards
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Organised tax
Proactive advice
Professional team
Services
Tax Advice
Our ACCA-accredited accountants deliver tailored tax planning and compliance solutions for individuals and businesses. We specialise in reducing tax liabilities through legitimate deductions while ensuring full HMRC compliance. Clients benefit from proactive advice on self-assessment, capital gains tax, and tax-efficient business structuring, with dedicated support for contractors and freelancers navigating complex tax environments.
Bookkeeping
We provide cloud-based bookkeeping services using real-time software integration for accurate financial tracking. Our team manages expense categorisation, invoice processing, and monthly reconciliations while enabling client access through platforms like Xero and FreeAgent. This ensures up-to-date records and informed business decision-making through accessible financial data.
Payroll & PAYE
Our comprehensive payroll service handles salary calculations, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment requirements. We ensure compliance with changing employment legislation while managing CIS deductions for construction businesses and providing year-end P60/P45 documentation for employers of all sizes.
MTD Services
We implement HMRC-compliant software solutions for Making Tax Digital requirements, covering quarterly income tax reporting and VAT submissions. Our team provides software training, digital record-keeping implementation, and ongoing support to ensure seamless compliance with all MTD obligations for landlords and business owners.
Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts in accordance with Companies House requirements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and corporation tax computations. Our service ensures timely submissions while providing financial health insights and tax efficiency recommendations based on comprehensive business performance analysis.
People
Martyn Currid
Co-Founder & Director
Martyn co-founded Sherwin Currid to provide accessible accounting services for freelancers and SMEs. With over 15 years in practice, he specialises in contractor accounting and tax efficiency strategies, maintaining direct client relationships across the firm's service areas.
Max Sherwin
Co-Founder & Director
Max brings extensive corporate finance experience to client advisory services. As co-founder, he focuses on business growth strategies and technology integration, overseeing service delivery improvements while maintaining hands-on client support for complex accounting matters.
Questions
What accounting services do Sherwin Currid offer?
We provide full accounting services including annual accounts, corporation tax, management accounts, and company secretarial services tailored to SMEs and contractors.
How does Making Tax Digital affect my business?
MTD requires digital tax record-keeping and quarterly submissions. Our team helps implement compliant software and ensures HMRC compliance for VAT and Income Tax.
Can you assist with VAT registration and returns?
Yes, we handle VAT registration, quarterly returns, and scheme selection while ensuring real-time compliance through cloud accounting platforms.
Do you support limited company formations?
We offer complete company formation services including Companies House filings, share structure advice, and PAYE/VAT registration for new businesses.
What cloud accounting software do you recommend?
We support Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks and specialist tools like Dext, tailoring recommendations to your business size and operational needs.
How do you handle payroll for SMEs?
Our payroll services include RTI submissions, payslip generation, and pension auto-enrolment compliance for businesses of all sizes.
