Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in London
A E L Markhams has been a trusted partner in accounting and advisory services since 1982. Our Belsize Park-based firm combines decades of experience with modern technology to deliver tailored financial solutions. We specialise in supporting businesses across diverse sectors, including photographers, opticians, property developers, and healthcare providers. Our team of chartered accountants and industry experts provides hands-on guidance in tax planning, financial forecasting, and compliance. With a focus on building long-term relationships, we offer strategic advice that extends beyond numbers to address the unique challenges of each profession. Our senior team, including seasoned professionals like Marc Bennett and Ravi Agrawal, ensures every client receives expert attention.We pride ourselves on being more than accountantsacting as partners in success for owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. Our Making Tax Digital-compliant practice streamlines financial management while maintaining a personal touch. Over four decades, we have helped clients navigate complex regulations, optimise cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials praising our responsiveness, expertise, and proactive approach. As a firm, we continue to evolve, recently expanding our capabilities through the acquisition of Butters Gates & Co.
Services
Accounts and Tax Returns
VAT Returns
Payroll and Pensions
Audit
Financial Data Management
Personal Income Tax Returns
Cloud Software Implementation
Management Accounting
Forecasting and Budgeting
Business Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in accounting
- Our team provides personalised, expert advice
- We are a fully digital, Making Tax Digital-compliant practice
- Our senior team is deeply involved in every client's account
- We have a proven track record in business growth and tax planning
What people say
Professional and responsive
Great support
Reliable and proactive
Excellent advice
Personal and professional
Services
Accounts and Tax Returns
We prepare accurate accounts and tax returns while identifying sector-specific savings. Our team works closely with clients to maximise deductions for photographers, healthcare providers, and property businesses. By combining technical expertise with industry insights, we ensure compliance while optimising financial outcomes.
VAT Returns
Our specialists handle VAT submissions for businesses with complex transactions. We ensure timely compliance with HMRC regulations while advising on VAT-efficient structures. From retail opticians to media companies, we help clients manage cross-border VAT and industry-specific exemptions.
Business Valuations
We provide accurate valuations for mergers, sales, or growth planning. Our approach considers sector dynamics, including creative industries and property markets. Clients benefit from our team's experience in assessing business worth for tax purposes and strategic decisions.
Cloud Software Implementation
We implement Xero and other cloud platforms to modernise financial processes. This service helps businesses replace spreadsheets with integrated systems, improving cash flow visibility and real-time reporting for entrepreneurs and SMEs across all sectors.
Succession Planning
Our advisors create tailored succession plans for business owners. We combine tax planning with leadership transition strategies, ensuring continuity for family businesses and professional practices while maximising value retention.
People
Marc Bennett
Chartered Accountant
With over 30 years' experience, Marc specialises in business growth and tax mitigation for owner-managed companies. He contributes to professional journals and advises industry bodies while maintaining a hands-on client approach.
Jonathan Butters
Chartered Accountant
A qualified Chartered Accountant since 1991, Jonathan has led firms through mergers and transitions. He focuses on delivering tailored solutions while maintaining long-term client relationships through consistent service excellence.
Ravi Agrawal
Associate Director
Qualified in 2016, Ravi has rapidly progressed through AEL's ranks. He specialises in process improvement and team development, combining technical expertise with a focus on client service efficiency.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts and tax returns, VAT compliance, payroll, audit, business valuations, cloud software implementation, and strategic financial planning tailored to your industry needs.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We work with photographers, opticians, media creatives, entrepreneurs, property businesses, and healthcare providers, offering sector-specific accounting solutions for each industry's unique challenges.
How do you handle tax planning?
Our experts identify industry-specific deductions and tax credits while ensuring compliance. We provide strategic advice on SEIS/EIS schemes, capital gains, and international tax considerations.
Are you Making Tax Digital compliant?
Yes, we are fully MTD-compliant and help businesses implement digital accounting systems like Xero to meet HMRC requirements efficiently.
