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BC&A Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include chartered accountancy.
UK Directory · South East England
Accountants in Portsmouth.
10 firms listed in Portsmouth, South East England. Browse by specialism below, or use the free matching form to be connected with the right adviser.
10 accountants listed in Portsmouth
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David Bailey
Chartered Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include chartered accountancy.
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TC Group
Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include accountancy, audit, tax.
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Morris Crocker
Chartered Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include chartered accountancy, tax.
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BdH Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include chartered accountancy.
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Lewis Brownlee
Chartered Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include chartered accountancy.
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Carpenter Box
Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include accountancy, advisory, tax.
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Brayan & Spencer
Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include accountancy.
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City Accountant Portsmouth
Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include accountancy, bookkeeping.
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James Cowper Kreston
Chartered Accountancy services in Portsmouth. Specialisms include chartered accountancy.
About this directory
Hiring an accountant in Portsmouth
Finding a good accountant in Portsmouth can make a real difference to how efficiently you manage your tax affairs and business finances. Whether you need help with a Self Assessment return, setting up a limited company, managing VAT, handling payroll, or navigating IR35, a qualified local accountant in South East England will understand the regional business landscape.
What to look for
- A recognised qualification: ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA for general practice; CTA for tax-led work.
- AML registration with HMRC or a recognised supervisory body — verifiable on the AML supervised business register.
- Professional indemnity insurance.
- Demonstrable experience in your specific area: IR35, property portfolios, e-commerce VAT, or whatever applies.
- A clear, written engagement letter and fixed-fee or capped-fee proposal.
How AccountingStack vets firms
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Common questions
FAQs about hiring an accountant in Portsmouth.
Quick answers to the questions our enquirers ask most often. For deeper guides, see our Find an Accountant pillar.
Typical 2026 fee ranges: Self Assessment from around £200–£400, sole trader annual package £500–£1,000, and limited company packages from £900–£2,000 per year. Always ask for a fixed-fee proposal in writing before committing.
UK tax law is the same across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (with minor income-tax differences in Scotland). Most modern accountancy practices operate fully online, so location matters only if you want face-to-face meetings or have industry-specific needs that cluster locally.
Look for ICAEW (Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant), CIMA (Chartered Management Accountant), or CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) for tax-led work. Always verify AML registration with HMRC or a recognised supervisory body before engaging any firm.
Yes — and it is usually straightforward. The new firm sends a professional clearance letter to your current accountant. Most respond within 14 days. You will need to settle outstanding fees and authorise the change on HMRC's Agent Services Account. See our switching guide for a full checklist.
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