Welcome to Hamlyns

Whether you’re a local start-up company, a growing SME or the UK office of a major corporate, the Hamlyns commitment to genuine personal service remains consistent.

That’s how, over the years, we remain able to offer the flexibility and accounting agility to evolve the service we offer you in response to your changing circumstances. It’s only common sense, but it’s a commitment that our clients tell us really adds unique value to the Hamlyns experience.

 

Our Business Services

At Hamlyns, we put into practice the promise of an individual, tailored service for the complete range of our clients’ accounting and business development requirements. As your trusted small business accountant in Woking, we’re committed to your success.

Accounting

Our accounting services go beyond mere compliance. We look for ways to make your accounting processes more efficient and ensure you have the financial information you need, precisely when you need it, to make critical business decisions.

Audit & Assurance

Hamlyns is registered to carry out audit work in the United Kingdom and Ireland by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Our professional audit services provide the assurance you need to build trust with stakeholders.

Business Growth & Development

Whether you’re a start-up, a growing business, or an already well-established company, Hamlyns provides professional accounting and business advisory services to support your growth and development.

Outsourced Business Services

As your outsourced accountant in Woking, we take the pressure out of never-ending compliance by managing your day-to-day finances and deadlines. This allows you to concentrate on high-level business strategies and growth opportunities.

Business Tax

Our highly experienced specialist tax advisers have a combined experience of more than 60 years. We help individuals and businesses increase profits and personal wealth by implementing effective tax strategies. Trust Hamlyns as your tax consultancy in Woking.

Cloud Accounting

Hamlyns are experts in Cloud and Online accounting solutions. We have partnerships with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage – the largest suppliers of online accounting software. Let us help you embrace the future of accounting.

Corporate Finance

Our team has extensive experience and knowledge in corporate finance and offers a wide range of services to meet the specific needs of each of our clients. From mergers and acquisitions to financial restructuring, we’ve got you covered.

Specialist Sectors

We consider our clients as partners and look to enjoy success together.

We offer advice to a wide range of industry sectors. Our approach is underpinned by core values, allowing us to provide the level of service our clients deserve.

We help guide established businesses through the murky waters of statutory compliance, assist with growth, help provide statutory and non-statutory audit services and much more.

We help entrepreneurs decide on the most suitable structure for their business, preparing a business plan, cash flow projections, look at trading forecasts and finding them a bank or lender.

We understand that people work hard for their wealth, we work with them to ensure that they pay the correct amounts of tax. Our expert knowledge, coupled with an ethical approach ensures this.

We have many years of experience working with both general practices and specialist firms. As registered SRA auditors we are able to provide the full breadth of services to firms.

Why Choose Hamlyns?

Personalised Service

We take a unified and unique approach to accountancy; providing an individual service to our clients

Time & Dedication

We take the time to offer proactive and innovative advice that help our clients achieve their long-term goals

Holistic Approach

Our holistic approach offers a combination of professionalism, a personal touch and attention to detail

Quality Assurance

Every one of our professional team is a member of one or more of the ICAEW or the ACCA

What Our Clients Say

Hamlyns treat me as an individual. I don’t feel like “just another client” to be processed.

Diana Boulter
MD, DBA Speakers

Chris and his team gave us precisely the advice our business needed, even before we knew we needed it!

Mike Higgins
Managing Director, Hawkmoor Limited

It’s great that I always get to speak to the same Partner who knows our situation, so I don’t need to keep repeating things.

Johnny Richards
Finance Director, Normandy Garage

When we came to Hamlyns, we were a start up business. In a few years, they’ve really helped us become a major player in our sector.

Frank Pawley MBE
Chairman, Global Travel Management Ltd

We have been working together for over 10 years and our relationship is vital to the success of our business; I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Angela Hall
Partner, Occupational Health Professionals LLP

I appreciate Hamlyns expert and informed guidance and helpful approach.

Managing Director, Arcom IT

Hamlyns took the stress away by anticipating and understanding what I needed.

Managing Director, PromoLogistics Limited

Hamlyns gave me great advice and hand-holding to ensure my exit from the company was quick and clean. I am also thousands of pounds better off. Thank you, thank you.

Douglas Cooke
Former Director

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Accounting services in Surrey and across the UK

At Hamlyns Chartered Accountants, we take pride in providing expert chartered accounting services across Surrey. We support clients in a range of locations throughout the county, delivering tailored accountancy services to businesses and individuals. Get in touch for expert advice, or explore our services to see how we can help.