clients

From one-woman bands hacking away in freelance Graphic Design to businesses with 500+ people on the payroll, there are few set-ups that we cannot improve, guide and help to flourish.

Here are a few of our happy clients and things we absolutely did not bribe them to say.

Alan Parker, Managing Director, REAL Technical Solutions Ltd

“I set up REAL Technical Solutions back in 2016, although the plan was never to run my own recruitment agency. However, when the opportunity came around my first port of call was to take advice from Ellis Atkins. We were provided with everything we needed, and I have never looked back. I consider Ellis Atkins to be a vital part of our business and don’t just view them as our accountants, but also as business advisors and at some points, especially during the worst of the covid times, the glue that has kept the business running.

At RTS we operate in a specialist field and have looked at outsourcing certain parts of our payroll and reporting to a specialist recruitment accountancy firm, who when engaged worked hand in hand with Ellis Atkins at our request - however we quickly realised that Ellis Atkins were even better than the experts in our field and we made the decision to fully utilise all of Ellis Atkins offerings and this has proven to be one of the best business decisions to date.

Thank you Ellis Atkins, everything you do is above and beyond our expectations.”

“We are a creative agency in Dorking and Ellis Atkins have very much been at the heart of things since we founded it in 2008. It’s not just the obvious things like looking after our accounts and tax affairs that make them so valuable, it’s the ongoing advice they give us on everything from shareholdings and debt recovery through to forecasting and HR. Always given with warmth and care. In fact, I actually enjoy my meetings with our accountants – which is something I thought I’d never hear anyone say!”

Susie Carini, Director, zed creative

Dan Webb - Director, Head for the Hills

“Head for the Hills has been in the capable hands of Ellis Atkins since 2005 when I had an idea for a bike sales and repair shop. They have assisted me every step of the way from starting up my business, bookkeeping, managing the payroll for my team, advising on management and employee incentives, and business and tax planning. I can highly recommend Ellis Atkins for friendly, approachable advice.”

James Harper, Wills & Smerdon

“So much more than just Accountants! The Ellis Atkins Team have been looking after the accounting requirements for my firm for over 20 years and whilst the day to day, payroll, tax submissions etc are always taken care of with the minimum of fuss, the real skill benefit is in the ongoing solutions and input into the much broader topics in business. Through growth, re-structuring, shareholdings, exit strategies to name but a few, there has always been robust advice and input on tap, akin to having a CFO on your shoulder for all the big decisions. There is a real investment into seeing your business thrive, and are valued additions to our Team - I mean how many accountants would you gladly invite to your Christmas Party!“

Jamie Ross, Workspace Design and Contracts Ltd

“My company Workspace Design and Contracts Ltd was formed in early 2003. I had twenty years of experience within my industry, this was my first startup. I think it fair to say that without the professionalism and help from Ellis Atkins, it would have been far more difficult! Ellis Atkins not only completed the formation of the new Company but gave excellent advice on share structure and other important matters that can be so easily overlooked. Ellis Atkins made introductions to solicitors and to the local bank, having a professional “group” smoothed the process and helped keep costs to a minimum.

Their ongoing support eg PAYE and VAT left me free to develop and run my business. As we grew Ellis Atkins supported our in-house accounts team and was given invaluable help.

For me, it's all about people, the Ellis Atkins team provided that personal touch that made doing business a real pleasure.”

Ian Heslop of Medical Education Solutions Ltd

“Having made a massive error with my VAT I enlisted the help of Ellis Atkins. They quickly analysed the mistakes and provided an excellent solution. Subsequently Ellis Atkins have assisted me not only with VAT but also with PAYE, tax returns, year end accounts, company structure and shareholding, as well as on going advice. The support they have provided has been excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending them.“

Private Client

“I run a laboratory equipment business based in Surrey. Following a buyout at our existing accountants, we had become generally unhappy with their service. Their client relationship management had degraded and become very impersonal, and we were left feeling as though we were buying them another ‘set of golf clubs’ with every subsequent contact with them.

Following a move to Ellis Atkins we haven’t looked back. It’s a pleasure speaking with the staff there, with whom we’ve established an excellent working relationship. All of our accounting needs are satisfied, including payroll and annual accounts preparation. Which includes R&D tax credit and patent box tax claims. We continue to look forward to dealing with Ellis Atkins into the future with this excellent working relationship.“

Robert Young, Robert Young Antiques

“Ellis Atkins have acted as our Chartered Accountants for many years and we have found them to be consistently reliable, professional and flexible.

They are approachable, helpful and always available to answer questions, help to complete formal documents or advise on forward planning or strategy.

We have never been shy, nor been made to feel silly, when asking them any questions about our affairs, however basic they may be.

We enjoy a relationship based on trust, easy communication and respect, yet a human touch and a sense of humour always come through in our meetings and conversations.

Honestly we could not recommend them more highly.”

Michael Cohen of Cohen & Cohen and Cohen & Pearce Ltd

“We run an international antiques business and a property company and Ellis Atkins has been our accountant for the past twenty five years. We run all our ideas for the development of the company and the best way to manage our tax liabilities past our dedicated Partner at Ellis Atkins before taking decisions and we have always been given sound advice. Ellls Atkins has provided advice on inheritance and financial management and I have no doubt that they have saved us considerably more than they have cost us. The relationship has always been friendly and is seldom office bound, we enjoy Philip's dry sense of humour and he is a pleasure to deal with.”

Jane Sunley, Co-founder Hendrick & Hyde

“I've worked with Ellis Atkins for more than three decades. Formerly as co-founder of a busy recruitment business, then for 21 years with our consultancy and tech business, with a private property investment business and now with my new consulting business; Hendrick & Hyde. Ellis Atkins also looks after our family tax affairs.

Over the years we've been so grateful for the impeccable support given and I can honestly say the firm has enabled substantial savings through their well-informed and smart advice. I get on so well with our contact, Philip, though all the people we deal with are great which means I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ellis Atkins to anyone.”

Rob Edwards, CEO Perpetual Europe Ltd

“Having worked with the Ellis Atkins team for many years now, I cannot speak highly enough of their ability to evolve with my ever-changing business and market place. There is always someone on hand to deal with questions and issues from business to personal. Their professional approach with a humorous touch and deep rooted, genuine desire to act in their client’s best interest is second to none.”