Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Chartered Accountants in Oxford
Ridgefield Consulting is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Oxford and Henley-on-Thames. Established in 2010, we specialise in providing tailored tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals, with a particular focus on innovation funding for start-ups and growing companies. Our team combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach, driven by three core principles: encouraging entrepreneurship, facilitating research and development, and providing tax clarity.With offices in Oxford and Henley, we serve clients across Oxfordshire and beyond, offering services ranging from statutory accounts preparation to complex tax planning. Our family-run ethos ensures a culture of integrity and dedication, supported by a track record of 100% success in R&D tax credit claims. We prioritise transparency, flexibility, and long-term relationships, ensuring clients receive bespoke solutions aligned with their unique needs.
Services
Tax Management
Company Tax Return
VAT Return
Statutory Accounts
Bookkeeping
Business Essentials
Innovation Funding
SEIS/EIS Schemes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer a commercially minded team with expertise in innovation funding.
- Our fair and transparent pricing ensures no unexpected fees.
- We provide flexible support tailored to your business priorities.
- Our team includes engineers and tax specialists with HMRC experience.
- We guarantee timely reminders for tax deadlines and compliance.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Helpful advice
Efficient service
Tax savings expertise
Flexible support
Clear communication
Services
Tax Management
Our tax management services ensure compliance with UK tax regulations while optimising liabilities. We handle self-assessment, corporation tax, and VAT returns, leveraging expertise in HMRC guidelines to identify savings. Clients benefit from proactive advice on tax-efficient strategies, including R&D credits and SEIS/EIS schemes, tailored to their business lifecycle.
Statutory Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS or UK GAAP standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance for Companies House and HMRC. Our service includes balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and directors' reports, supported by audit-ready documentation. Clients receive clear explanations of financial positions and strategic insights for growth.
Innovation Funding
Specialising in innovation funding, we help businesses claim R&D tax credits and navigate SEIS/EIS schemes. Our team combines technical accounting knowledge with industry-specific expertise to maximise claims and secure advance assurance. This service supports start-ups and scale-ups in accessing critical capital for growth and development.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service maintains precise financial records, including sales ledgers, purchase ledgers, and bank reconciliations. We ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements and provide cloud-based solutions for real-time financial tracking. Clients gain clarity on cash flow and operational efficiency, enabling informed business decisions.
Business Essentials
From setting up new companies to payroll and audit services, our business essentials package covers end-to-end administrative support. We assist with company secretarial duties, payroll processing, and audit preparation, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on core operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
People
Simon Thomas
Managing Director
Simon founded Ridgefield Consulting in 2010 after training at EY. He specialises in tax strategy and innovation funding, leveraging a background in chartered accountancy to guide start-ups and scale-ups. His leadership focuses on client-centric solutions and fostering team growth.
Brian Thomas
Director of Compliance
Brian, a Chartered Accountant with decades of experience, oversees compliance and mentors junior staff. His expertise in HMRC regulations ensures the firm's work meets rigorous standards, combining technical precision with a commitment to client trust.
Questions
What services do Ridgefield Consulting offer?
We provide tax returns, statutory accounts, R&D tax credits, SEIS/EIS schemes, bookkeeping, and business growth support for entrepreneurs and established companies.
How can Ridgefield assist with tax planning?
Our tax planning services identify savings opportunities, ensure compliance, and offer strategies for reducing liabilities, including capital gains and inheritance tax.
Do you support start-up businesses?
Yes, we specialise in innovation funding, company formation, and tax incentives tailored to start-ups and scale-ups.
Are your fees transparent?
We provide bespoke quotes with no hidden fees, ensuring clarity on costs for all services.
Can you handle VAT returns?
Yes, we manage VAT registration, returns, and scheme selection to optimise cash flow and compliance.
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