Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Reading, UK
Goldstar Accountants has been delivering expert accountancy, tax, and audit services for over 30 years. Founded in 1994 as M Z Iqbal & Co, we evolved into Goldstar Accountants Ltd in 2001, maintaining our commitment to excellence from our Reading headquarters. Our team of ICAEW Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology, offering tailored solutions to businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales. We pride ourselves on our proactive approach, leveraging cloud accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero to provide efficient, transparent services.Recognised as one of the UK's leading firms by Handpicked Accountants in 2017, we maintain membership with HAT Group and Corner Taxwise, ensuring our clients receive technically robust, ethically sound advice. Our client-centric philosophy prioritises personal service, with partners directly involved in every engagement, supported by a dedicated team that undergoes continuous professional development.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Tax Planning
Payroll Administration
VAT Services
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in accountancy services
- ICAEW Chartered Accountants with audit registration
- Cloud accounting software integration expertise
- Personalised service with partner-level involvement
- Free initial consultation with no obligation
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- Registered Auditors
What people say
Fantastic service
Knowledgeable and professional
Excellent work
Top-notch
Very helpful
Services
Audit & Assurance
We provide statutory and non-statutory audit services for businesses requiring independent financial verification. Our ICAEW-accredited auditors ensure compliance with UK GAAP standards while identifying operational improvements. Clients benefit from enhanced credibility with stakeholders and improved internal controls through our detailed reporting.
Tax Planning
Our tax specialists deliver strategic planning to minimise liabilities across personal, corporate, and VAT frameworks. We focus on legal compliance while optimising tax positions through inheritance tax mitigation, IR35 compliance, and capital gains strategies for businesses and individuals.
Payroll Administration
We manage complete payroll processing including auto-enrolment pensions, statutory payments, and HMRC reporting. Our services ensure compliance with real-time information requirements while providing tax-efficient payroll structuring for businesses of all sizes.
Business Start-Up Advisory
We guide new businesses through entity selection, registration, and financial planning. Our support includes business plan creation, cashflow forecasting, and funding advice to improve survival rates for startups in their critical first five years.
VAT Services
From registration to return preparation, we handle all VAT matters including Making Tax Digital compliance. Our experts advise on optimal VAT schemes and resolve disputes with HMRC to ensure businesses maintain full compliance while minimising liabilities.
People
Mr Ganga Bhusal
Director/Partner
FCA qualified with ICAEW, Ganga leads audit quality control and corporate due diligence. He manages HMRC relationships and staff training, bringing 15+ years' experience in accounting and audit services.
Mr Amrit Ramadamu
Director/Partner
ACCA qualified, Amrit specialises in tax investigations and client account management. With 13 years at Goldstar, he focuses on payroll and corporate tax compliance for diverse business sectors.
Mr Pawan Gurung
Practice Manager
ACCA finalist with 10 years' experience, Pawan oversees client relationships and business tax compliance. He manages procurement and junior staff training while progressing towards full ACCA membership.
Mr Robin Rana
Payroll Manager
BA graduate and ACCA finalist, Robin has managed payroll services since 2016. He specialises in pension auto-enrolment and statutory compliance, ensuring accurate HMRC reporting.
Mr Palbin Gurung
Senior Accountant
BBA graduate and ACCA affiliate, Palbin handles VAT and payroll administration. With 6 years' experience, he provides technical support for corporate compliance and general accounting matters.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit & assurance, tax planning, payroll administration, business start-up advisory, and VAT services tailored to UK businesses.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide across England, Scotland, and Wales from our Reading headquarters.
Do you handle corporate audits?
Yes, we conduct statutory audits for non-small companies and voluntary audits for businesses seeking enhanced credibility.
How do you support new businesses?
We assist with entity selection, business planning, cashflow forecasting, and HMRC registration to improve startup success rates.
Are you ICAEW accredited?
Yes, we're registered with ICAEW as Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors since 2001.
Can you help with tax investigations?
Our specialists represent clients during HMRC investigations, focusing on tax-efficient resolutions while maintaining compliance.
