HOLLIS AND CO LIMITED

Name

HOLLIS AND CO LIMITED

Legal name

Hollis and Co Limited

Website

https://hollisco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accounting and Tax Services: Monthly subscription-based accounting and tax services for sole traders and limited companies. Includes dedicated accountant, year-end accounts, tax returns, payroll services, and ongoing advisory support. Fees billed monthly at fixed rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HOLLIS AND CO LIMITED is an award-winning chartered accountancy firm in Sheffield delivering compliance and advisory services including annual accounts, corporation tax, personal tax, VAT, payroll, audit, bookkeeping, Making Tax Digital (MTD), construction industry scheme (CIS), property/landlord, charity, and business start-up services to sole traders, partnerships, owner-managed businesses, and limited companies. The firm operates on fixed-fee monthly subscription packages (£24.50/month for sole traders and £39.50/month for limited businesses) augmented by one-off transactional services.

Product overview

Hollis and Co is an independent chartered accountancy firm providing a comprehensive suite of accounting and tax services. The core offering consists of Tax, VAT, Audits, Payroll, Accounting, Business Start-Up, and Making Tax Digital services, complemented by specialist sector expertise in Construction, Property & Landlords, and Charities. The firm provides free online calculators for SDLT, VAT, Payroll, Startup costs, and CIS deductions. Services are offered through two pricing tiers: Sole Traders (£24.50/month) and Limited Businesses (£39.50/month).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax Services Corporation tax, personal tax, and self-assessment compliance and advisory services for sole traders, partnerships, owner-managed businesses, and limited companies in the UK.
• VAT Services VAT registration, Making Tax Digital (MTD)-compliant quarterly VAT returns, and VAT advisory for VAT-registered UK businesses.
• Audit Services Statutory audit services for UK limited companies and other entities subject to audit thresholds, delivered with Big-Four-trained client managers.
• Payroll Services Payroll processing, RTI submissions, PAYE administration, and payroll compliance for UK sole traders employing staff and limited companies.
• Accounting Services Bookkeeping, management accounts, and statutory annual accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, owner-managed businesses, and limited companies, delivered via cloud accounting platforms (Sage, Xero).
• Business Start-Up Services Company formation, registration, initial bookkeeping and tax setup, and advisory for entrepreneurs and new UK limited-company incorporations.
• Making Tax Digital (MTD) Services MTD-compliant bookkeeping, VAT submission, and digital-record-keeping setup, including migration of clients to MTD-compatible cloud accounting software.
• Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Services CIS registration, monthly CIS returns, and CIS rebate claims for construction contractors and subcontractors operating as UK sole traders or limited companies.
• Property & Landlords Services Accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to property investors and landlords, including portfolio accounts, rental income reporting, and MTD-compliant VAT for let property.
• Charities Services SORP-compliant accounts preparation, Charity Commission filings, and accounting support for UK registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Client grew from zero to £36 million turnover with Hollis and Co's expert guidance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing accounting software. Hollis and Co is a Sage Partner, offering clients cloud-based accounting solutions integrated with their service offering.
• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing cloud accounting platform. Hollis and Co is a Xero Certified Advisor, enabling them to offer clients modern, cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting solutions.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)coreOthersProfessional membership body for chartered accountants. Hollis and Co is regulated by ICAEW and displays the Chartered Accountant badge, providing professional credibility and regulatory standing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kreston Reeves: UK chartered accountancy and advisory firm serving SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and not-for-profits across the South East. Closely comparable in client profile, subscription service models, and sector specialist offerings.
• Blick Rothenberg: Independent UK chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm serving owner-managed businesses, private clients, and SMEs. Comparable in independent, partner-led model and focus on owner-managed client base.
• Dains Accountants: UK regional chartered accountancy firm based in the Midlands with strong owner-managed business and SME focus. Directly comparable in independent ownership, regional model, and SMB client segment.
• Bishop Fleming: UK regional chartered accountancy firm headquartered in the South West, serving owner-managed businesses and SMEs with accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services. Closely comparable in business model, target customer (SMBs/owner-managers), and service mix to Hollis and Co.
• Hazlewoods: Independent UK chartered accountancy practice specializing in owner-managed businesses, particularly in construction, property, and professional services. Comparable in client segment focus, sector specialism approach, and subscription-style service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• RSM UK: Mid-tier UK chartered accountancy firm providing audit, tax, and consulting to owner-managed and mid-market businesses. Overlap in client segment but significantly larger and broader offering than Hollis and Co.
• BDO UK: Top-5 UK accounting and advisory network serving SMBs through to large corporates with full-service audit, tax, and consulting. Overlaps in target SMB/mid-market segment but vastly larger in scale, geographic reach, and breadth of service lines.
• Crowe UK: Mid-tier UK accounting and advisory firm offering accounting, tax, audit, and consulting to mid-market and SMB clients. Comparable in target market but materially larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• MHA (MacIntyre Hudson): Top-15 UK accountancy and advisory network serving SMB and mid-market clients with accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services. Comparable in target market and service breadth, but larger scale and broader geographic coverage than Hollis and Co.

Emerging players

• TaxScouts: UK tech-enabled tax and accounting service for individuals and small businesses using a hybrid AI + human advisor model. Comparable in targeting sole traders and small limited companies but with a digital-first, lower-fee model that competes for Hollis and Co's entry-tier clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hollis-and-co-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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