Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Cardiff
Hayvenhursts is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Cardiff, South Wales, with over five decades of combined experience across our five partners. Since 1990, we have provided tailored accountancy solutions to businesses and individuals, prioritising personalised service over standardised approaches. Our team of ICAEW Chartered Accountants leverages 135+ years of post-qualification expertise to deliver audit, tax planning, and business advisory services. We work continuously with clients to identify savings, tax breaks, and efficiency improvements, transforming accountancy fees from an overhead into a strategic investment.Our client base spans Wales, the South Coast, Midlands, and Scotland, serving both long-established businesses and start-ups. We pride ourselves on accessibility, offering free consultations and flexible communication channels. Our legacy of trust and sector-specific knowledge ensures clients receive actionable advice aligned with their unique goals.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Business Growth
VAT Services
Payroll Management
Company Formation
Strategic Planning
Inheritance Tax Advice
Management Accounts
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 135 years of combined post-qualification experience from ICAEW Chartered Accountants
- Our team provides sector-specific expertise across diverse industries
- We maintain year-round partnerships to identify growth opportunities
- Accountancy fees are transformed into strategic investments through tailored solutions
- We offer free, no-obligation consultations for all new clients
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory accounts tailored to your business structure, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. Our team handles bookkeeping, year-end adjustments, and financial statement presentation for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Clients receive clear, timely reports with actionable insights to support informed decision-making.
Audit Services
Hayvenhursts conducts independent audits for businesses requiring statutory assurance, including SRA-regulated firms. Our approach combines regulatory compliance with practical business insights. We specialise in audits for small to medium enterprises, providing transparent reporting and recommendations to strengthen financial controls and governance.
Tax Planning
Our tax specialists identify legitimate savings opportunities through proactive planning. Services include corporation tax optimisation, capital allowances, and inheritance tax mitigation. We ensure compliance while minimising liabilities, with tailored strategies for business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals across the UK.
Business Growth
We support businesses at all stages with strategic growth planning. From cash flow management to expansion strategies, our advisors help scale operations sustainably. Start-ups benefit from formation guidance, while established firms receive performance reviews and market-entry advice, leveraging sector-specific expertise to drive profitability.
VAT Services
Hayvenhursts manages VAT registration, returns, and dispute resolution for businesses of all sizes. Our team specialises in complex VAT planning, including partial exemption calculations and cross-border transactions. We provide HMRC representation and advisory services to ensure compliance while optimising VAT positions.
People
Philip T Felman
Senior Partner
Philip has over 35 years' experience with Hayvenhursts, specialising in tax planning. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1971 and represents Wales internationally in bridge. His expertise ensures clients receive strategic tax solutions aligned with long-term goals.
Gareth R Williams
Chartered Accountant
Gareth brings 30+ years' audit experience across large corporations and SMEs. A Cardiff-trained ICAEW member, he combines technical expertise with industry knowledge to deliver audit compliance and business advisory services tailored to client needs.
Stephen F Cox
Managing Partner
Stephen oversees audit compliance and manages client portfolios spanning diverse sectors. With 30 years at Hayvenhursts, he focuses on audit quality and operational efficiency, leveraging his PKF-trained background to maintain high professional standards.
Hellen Smith
Chartered Accountant
Hellen manages a broad client base while serving as the firm's money laundering reporting officer. Qualified with Deloitte in 1994, she provides audit and tax advisory services, combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach.
Matthew D Felman
Chartered Accountant
Matthew specialises in indirect tax and business advisory, serving clients from sole traders to large corporations. A Hayvenhursts-trained ICAEW member, he focuses on VAT planning and compliance, delivering practical solutions for complex tax scenarios.
Questions
What accounting services do Hayvenhursts offer?
We provide accounts preparation, audit, tax planning, VAT services, business growth advisory, and payroll management for businesses and individuals across the UK.
Are Hayvenhursts qualified Chartered Accountants?
Yes, all partners are ICAEW Chartered Accountants with over 135 years combined post-qualification experience in audit, tax, and business advisory.
How does Hayvenhursts personalise accountancy services?
We tailor solutions to your business needs rather than applying standardised approaches, working year-round to identify growth opportunities specific to your sector.
Do Hayvenhursts offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your accountancy requirements and determine how we can add value to your business.
Can Hayvenhursts help with tax savings?
Our tax specialists identify legitimate savings through planning strategies, including capital allowances, corporation tax optimisation, and inheritance tax mitigation.
What areas does Hayvenhursts serve?
Based in Cardiff, we serve clients across South Wales, the South Coast, Midlands, Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Scotland.
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