Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting and Business Advisory Services
EQ Accountants is a dedicated team of chartered accountants, advisors, auditors, and tax specialists committed to delivering tailored financial solutions. With over 20 years of trust built through expertise, we serve SMEs across diverse sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, leisure, technology, and charities. Our team of 225 professionals, including 48 trainees, prioritises proactive advice and long-term relationships, ensuring clients receive expert guidance aligned with their unique goals. We specialise in accounting, tax planning, succession strategies, payroll management, and audit assurance, combining technical excellence with a client-centric approach. Our reputation as 100% SME champions reflects our focus on understanding business challenges and driving sustainable growth.Through virtual finance teams and bespoke services, we streamline financial processes while maintaining compliance and maximising profitability. Our partners bring decades of experience in tax efficiency, business restructuring, and sector-specific advisory, ensuring clients benefit from strategic insights. Testimonials highlight our seamless service transitions, personalised support, and ability to identify savings such as R&D tax credits. Backed by a legacy of over 40 years in advisory roles, we remain dedicated to evolving with client needs while upholding integrity and transparency.
Services
Accounting
Tax Services
Audit & Assurance
Succession Planning
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Management Accounts
Cloud Accounting
Employee Incentive Schemes
Private Client Tax
Rural Succession
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in accounting and advisory services.
- Our team of 225 professionals provides expert, tailored solutions.
- We are 100% focused on SMEs, understanding their unique challenges.
- Our proactive approach identifies tax savings and business efficiencies.
- Dedicated partners ensure long-term, trusted client relationships.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Proactive approach
Personalised service
Tax savings identified
Seamless transition
Expertise in R&D claims
Services
Accounting
Our accounting services streamline financial processes through tailored solutions, including accounts preparation, virtual finance teams, and compliance. We focus on optimising performance and profitability while ensuring regulatory adherence. Clients benefit from proactive advice aligned with their operational goals.
Tax Services
We provide expert tax advisory, including compliance, restructuring, and efficiency strategies. Our specialists address complex challenges like R&D credits and succession planning, ensuring clients minimise liabilities while supporting long-term growth through informed decisions.
Audit & Assurance
Our audit services ensure accurate reporting and risk mitigation, offering credible insights for business development. We act as an extension of client teams, delivering assurance through transparent processes that enhance decision-making and stakeholder confidence.
Succession Planning
We design succession strategies for business owners, addressing tax implications and family dynamics. Our approach safeguards continuity during leadership changes, ensuring fair transitions while maximising enterprise value and minimising disruptions.
Payroll & Bookkeeping
Our payroll and bookkeeping services manage day-to-day financial tasks, from VAT compliance to management accounts. Tailored solutions reduce administrative burdens, allowing businesses to focus on growth while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
People
David Morrison
Partner
David Morrison, a partner since 2000, specialises in tax planning and business structuring for owner-managed businesses. With expertise in R&D tax credits and leisure sectors, he combines technical knowledge with a client-focused approach to drive business excellence.
Angela Haig
Partner
Angela Haig, a tax specialist since 2016, advises high-net-worth individuals and agricultural partnerships. Her focus on international tax and client-centric solutions ensures tailored strategies, supported by her passion for equestrian activities and skiing.
Gordon Buist
Partner
Gordon Buist, a partner since 2022, specialises in corporate restructuring and employee incentives. Representing clients on tax policy, he combines family-business insights with technical expertise to deliver strategic advice aligned with long-term goals.
Rachel Bell
Partner
Rachel Bell, promoted to partner in 2020, focuses on business tax and R&D claims. Her expertise in transaction tax and healthcare sectors, alongside a passion for travel, underscores her commitment to innovative client solutions.
Victoria Ivinson
Partner
Victoria Ivinson, a chartered accountant since 2007, specialises in succession planning and agricultural tax. Her background in farming informs sector-specific advice, ensuring clients benefit from strategic IHT and CGT planning.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, management accounts, cloud accounting, and outsourced finance teams tailored to SME needs, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
How can you help with tax planning?
Our tax specialists offer compliance, restructuring, and efficiency strategies, including R&D credits and succession planning, to minimise liabilities and support growth.
Do you specialise in any sectors?
Yes, we focus on agriculture, healthcare, leisure, technology, and charities, combining sector knowledge with financial expertise to deliver targeted solutions.
What is your audit process?
We conduct audits to identify risks, ensure compliance, and provide actionable insights, acting as an extension of your team to enhance decision-making and stakeholder confidence.
How do you support business succession?
We create tailored succession plans addressing tax, family dynamics, and business continuity, ensuring smooth leadership transitions and long-term stability.
Can you manage payroll and bookkeeping?
Yes, we handle payroll, VAT compliance, and bookkeeping, offering bespoke solutions to streamline financial operations and reduce administrative burdens.
