Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in London Supporting Business Growth
Established in 1983, Alton & Co & Co has built a reputation as a trusted accountancy firm serving businesses across London and the UK. Our team of 30 professionals, including 15 qualified chartered accountants, specialises in delivering strategic financial advice tailored to the unique needs of SMEs and startups. We prioritise personal service through named contacts, ensuring clients receive consistent, expert guidance without repetition. Our expertise spans tax planning, business growth strategies, and compliance, supported by four decades of industry experience. We operate with transparency, offering prompt responses and practical solutions to complex financial challenges.Our commitment to efficiency ensures clients avoid unnecessary delays while maintaining full regulatory compliance. With offices in Kennington, we combine local accessibility with nationwide service capabilities. Our approach integrates modern accounting technology with traditional values of reliability and direct communication. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of corporate tax returns, payroll management, and international business services. This combination of experience, technology, and personal service positions us as a long-term partner for business growth.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Business Startup Support
Payroll Management
VAT Compliance
Company Secretarial
International Accounting
Probate Services
Self-Assessment Returns
Pension Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have 40 years of experience serving London businesses
- Our team includes 15 qualified chartered accountants
- We provide named contacts for consistent personal service
- We combine traditional values with modern accounting technology
- We offer nationwide service from our central London office
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
What people say
Best accountants
Reliable service
Expert guidance
Personalised approach
Prompt responses
Services
Audit Services
We provide independent audit services for businesses requiring statutory financial statement verification. Our team ensures compliance with UK accounting standards while delivering actionable insights to improve financial processes. Clients benefit from our experience in audit work registered with UK regulatory bodies.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses and individuals optimise their tax positions within legal frameworks. We specialise in corporation tax, personal tax planning, and strategic tax reduction strategies tailored to specific business needs and growth objectives.
Business Startup Support
We support new businesses with company formation, structure advice, and financial setup. Our services include business plan development, cashflow forecasting, and ongoing accountancy support to ensure startups establish strong financial foundations from inception.
Payroll Management
Our comprehensive payroll services handle all aspects of employee payment processing, including tax deductions, NI contributions, and compliance reporting. We ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining full HMRC compliance for businesses of all sizes.
VAT Compliance
We manage VAT registration, return preparation, and compliance for businesses. Our experts help clients navigate complex VAT regulations, implement efficient systems, and ensure accurate submissions to HMRC while optimising VAT recovery opportunities.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide audit services, tax planning, payroll management, VAT compliance, business startup support, and international accounting services for businesses and individuals.
Do you specialise in specific industries?
While we work with various sectors, we particularly specialise in supporting SMEs, startups, and family businesses with their financial and accountancy needs across London and the UK.
How do you deliver personalised service?
We assign named contacts to each client, ensuring consistent communication and deep understanding of your business needs through dedicated accountants and direct access.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of 40 years' experience, qualified chartered accountants, modern technology integration, and commitment to personal service creates a unique client experience in the accountancy sector.
How do you handle compliance requirements?
We ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations and accounting standards, maintaining authorisation from ICAEW and expertise in HMRC requirements for audit and probate services.
Can you support business growth?
Yes, our strategic advice focuses on enabling business growth through tax optimisation, financial planning, and tailored accountancy solutions that adapt to evolving business needs.
