What Perrys Accountants does

Perrys Accountants is a UK chartered accountancy firm operating under Perrys Accountants Limited (company number 7745523), founded in 1983 and headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The firm runs seven physical branches — one London head office on the Strand and six Kent locations spanning the Historic Dockyard Chatham, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and West Malling — serving a diversified client base of SMEs, individuals and sole traders, property investors and landlords, hospitality operators, legal professionals, CIS contractors, charities, and R&D businesses. Service offerings span core accounting (bookkeeping, statutory accounts, payroll, company secretarial, start-up accounting), tax planning and compliance (corporation tax, self-assessment, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trust planning, EIS advice), statutory audits, corporate finance advisory for business sales and exits, and wills and probate services. The firm is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and holds an ICAEW licence for the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate — a regulated credential that extends its offering beyond typical accountancy practice.

The underlying technology stack is built on third-party cloud accounting platforms — Xero, FreeAgent, and QuickBooks — across which Perrys holds certified-partner status, supplemented by a self-serve "One Click Account" client portal and TLS/SSL-secured data handling. No proprietary AI or machine-learning capability is disclosed. Revenue is generated through professional-services fees on a fee-for-service / hourly-rate basis, with a freemium front-end (complimentary initial consultations offered in person or online) transitioning to billable work; some fixed-fee items (company secretarial, bank letters) are payable in advance. Go-to-market is regional and relationship-led, relying on local advertising (Kent Life, Life in Orpington), an active social media presence across Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram, content marketing via blog posts, calculators, factsheets, and tax calendars, and personal referrals — all feeding a sales-led motion into seven branches across the London–Kent corridor.

Ownership remains with working partners — Craig Harman, Simon Hayden, and Stephen Hale are named as Partner/Director — with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or external institutional capital, and no funding rounds or M&A activity on record. The firm holds ICO data protection registrations (Z2958255 for Perrys Accountants Limited, ZB309028 for Perrys Audit Limited) and maintains a structured trainee-to-qualified pipeline (ACA, ACCA, CTA, FCCA pathways documented across the team from 2013 through 2025), evidencing continuity of qualified professional capacity within a partner-owned, privately-held regional firm.

Name

Perrys Accountants

Legal name

Perrys Accountants Limited

Website

https://perrysaccountants.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Perrys Accountants is a UK chartered accountancy firm operating seven branches across London and Kent, serving SMEs, sole traders, property investors, hospitality operators, and charities with accounting, tax, audit, and probate services. Founded in 1983, it is ICAEW-regulated and licensed for non-contentious probate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Owner & Executive Financial Planning (FSAEAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Trust & Fiduciary Administration (FSAEAKAA), Personal & Family Trust Services (FSAAANAA)

Keywords

• Chartered accountancy services
• Tax planning compliance
• Bookkeeping payroll services
• Statutory audit services
• Wills and probate services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunbridge Wells

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accounting Services: Core accounting services including statutory accounts, bookkeeping, business plans, payroll services, company secretarial, and start-up accounting. Provided to businesses of all sizes from sole traders to SMEs.
2. Tax Services: Tax planning, corporation tax, VAT returns, self-assessment tax returns, capital gains tax, inheritance tax planning, trust planning, EIS tax advice, and business exit strategy.
3. Audit Services: Statutory audits for entities requiring independent financial statement reviews.
4. Probate and Wills: Wills, probate, and lasting power of attorneys. Perrys is licensed to carry out non-contentious probate by ICAEW. Fees for company secretarial and bank letters payable in advance.
5. Sector-Specific Services: Specialist services for property/landlords, CIS contractors, hotels, restaurants, legal professionals, charities, and R&D companies.
6. Corporate Finance: Corporate finance advisory services for business sales and exit strategies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perrys is a chartered accountancy firm providing accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, audit, corporate finance, and ICAEW-licensed wills and probate services to SMEs, sole traders, property investors, and sector-specific clients across London and Kent. The firm's offering is delivered through seven physical branches plus online consultations, supported by Xero, FreeAgent, and QuickBooks cloud accounting expertise and a dedicated client portal. Services span the full business life cycle from start-up accounting through to exit strategy advisory.

Product overview

Perrys Accountants is a chartered accountancy firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The core offerings consist of accounting services (bookkeeping, statutory accounts, business plans), tax planning and compliance (corporation tax, self-assessment, capital gains tax, inheritance tax), statutory audits, payroll services, corporate finance advisory, wills and probate, trust planning, and company secretarial services. The firm specializes in sector-specific services for property and landlord, charity, CIS contractors, eCommerce, hotel, legal, restaurant, and R&D sectors. Perrys also provides Making Tax Digital compliance services and operates as an online accounting platform partner for Xero, FreeAgent, and QuickBooks. The firm is licensed to carry out non-contentious probate by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting Services Core accounting services including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, statutory accounts, business plans, company secretarial, start-up accounting, and ongoing accounting support for businesses of all sizes from sole traders to SMEs.
• Tax Planning and Compliance Tax planning and compliance services including corporation tax, self-assessment, VAT returns, capital gains tax, inheritance tax planning, EIS tax advice, and business exit strategy.
• Statutory Audits Independent review of financial statements as required by law for certain entities, delivered via Perrys Audit Limited.
• Payroll Services Payroll processing and management services for businesses, including ongoing payroll administration and compliance.
• Corporate Finance Corporate finance advisory services for business sales, acquisitions, and exit strategies.
• Wills and Probate Will writing, probate services, and lasting power of attorneys. Perrys is licensed to carry out non-contentious probate by ICAEW.
• Trust Planning Trust formation and management services for estate-planning purposes.
• Company Secretarial Company secretarial services including statutory filings and compliance management for limited companies.
• Making Tax Digital Services Assistance with Making Tax Digital compliance for landlords and self-employed individuals, including quarterly digital reporting and software onboarding.
• Start-up Accounting Accounting and advisory services specifically designed for new business start-ups.
• Online Accounting Cloud-based online accounting services using Xero, FreeAgent, and QuickBooks platforms, with certified-accountant implementation and support.
• Sector-Specific Accountancy Services Specialist accounting services for property and landlords, charities, CIS contractors, eCommerce, hotels, restaurants, legal professionals, and R&D companies. Each sector has dedicated service pages and specialist advisors.

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero-certified accountants providing cloud accounting services. Perrys offers Xero accounting software integration and support for clients.
• FreeAgentcoreTechnology or IntegrationFreeAgent-certified accountants providing online accounting services. Perrys offers FreeAgent software integration and support.
• QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationQuickBooks-certified accountants providing cloud accounting solutions. Perrys offers QuickBooks integration and support for clients.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)coreOthersPerrys is regulated by ICAEW for a range of investment business activities and licensed to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales. Company registered number 7745523.
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)coreOthersProfessional membership body. Many Perrys staff hold ACCA qualifications. Partner Craig Harman holds FCCA and CTA qualifications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Azets UK: Large UK regional accountancy group formed from multiple consolidations, providing accounting, tax, audit and advisory services to SMEs. Comparable mid-market client focus and multi-branch regional model to Perrys.
• BDO UK: Top-10 UK accountancy and advisory network serving SMEs through to listed corporates. Comparable to Perrys in serving the SME and mid-market client base across London and the South-East, but operates at vastly greater scale and brand presence.
• RSM UK: Mid-tier UK accounting and consulting firm with strong SME and owner-managed business practice. Overlaps with Perrys in audit, tax, and corporate finance for mid-market clients in the South of England.
• MHA MacIntyre Hudson: Top-20 UK accountancy network with regional offices across the South-East, including Kent, offering audit, tax and advisory services to SMEs and owner-managed businesses in markets overlapping Perrys' core geographies.
• Haines Watts: UK-wide chartered accountancy group with strong SME and owner-managed business focus across multiple regional offices, including the South-East. Provides the same core suite of accounting, tax, and advisory services as Perrys at similar mid-market positioning.
• Crowe UK: Mid-tier UK accounting and advisory firm with established London and South-East presence serving SMEs, corporates, and not-for-profits. Competes with Perrys for audit, tax, and advisory engagements in the same target market.

Regional players

• Menzies LLP: Mid-tier UK chartered accountancy firm with multiple regional offices in the South of England providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to SMEs and owner-managed businesses in markets directly overlapping Perrys' core geographies.
• Carpenter Box: Sussex and London chartered accountancy firm serving SMEs, individuals, and owner-managed businesses with accounting, tax, and advisory services. Closely comparable in size, multi-branch regional structure, and target client segments.
• TC Group: Top-30 UK accountancy network with strong presence in the South-East serving SMEs, individuals, and owner-managed businesses. Offers comparable accounting, tax, audit, and corporate finance services with a similar multi-branch regional delivery model.
• Kreston Reeves: Kent and London-based chartered accountancy firm offering accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services to SMEs, individuals, and not-for-profits. Closest geographic and segment overlap with Perrys, including sector specialisations in property and not-for-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PerrysAccs
• Facebookfacebook.com/perryscharteredaccountants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perrys

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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