More than just accountants…

Chartered Accountants delivering business advice & support

For more than 30 years, James Todd & Co have been providing accountancy services. As Chartered Accountants our clients trust us to support their goals and growth by providing financial compliance and auditing, bookkeeping, regular management accounting and financial advisory support and services.

Chartered Accountants, Auditors & Advisors

Supporting growth businesses across the UK

Our business is helping your business succeed.

Straightforward financial advice and hands-on accounting support, from qualified Chartered Accountants, with our clear fees and tailored packages. We keep life simple for our clients across London and the South East.

At James Todd and Co, we provide an extensive level of chartered accountancy services tailored to meet the varied financial requirements of businesses throughout the UK. Our large and growing team of experts specialise in tax planning, financial auditing, corporate finance, and bespoke advisory services, ensuring that every financial decision you take is informed, strategic, and in full compliance with the latest regulations. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of tax returns, aiming to enhance your financial performance, or in need of customised advice for business growth, our commitment to excellence, integrity, and personalised service remains solid.

Book a no obligation meeting or complimentary financial consultation for your business. We will review your metrics so you can understand how we can help shape a positive future for your business.

We work with leading accounting software platforms

We work with a range of accounting software platforms to support the needs of different businesses. As a Xero Platinum Partner, we are part of fewer than 2% of Xero’s partner base. This status reflects our significant and sustained experience with Xero, helping businesses adopt the platform, improve their financial processes and make better use of its features.

Financial & Accounting Services

Business start-ups and company formation

We can help you create a business plan with cashflow projections, budgets and more.

Quarterly review and management accounts

We will give you real-time financial information you need to make the right decisions

Stress-free bookkeeping

Let our dedicated team handle your bookkeeping, so you are free to run your business and enjoy your life.

Stress-free payroll

Our dedicated payroll team offer a comprehensive and confidential service, for a fixed pricing structure.

Goals to Growth

When was the last time you asked yourself, “What do I really need to achieve my financial dream”?

Tax

To make sure you optimise your tax position and guarantee you meet requirements.

Audit

We plan our audits to minimise disruption to your working environment. We keep to agreed timescales, deadlines and costs.

Cloud-based accounting

Getting to grips with new technology can be daunting, but cloud-based accounting will save you time and money.

Chartered Accountant Sector Specialities

Supporting business growth across many industries

James Todd & Co offices Chichester

Our expanding client team is based in offices located in Chichester, West Sussex, and Fareham, Hampshire. Supporting clients across London and the South East of England, James Todd and Co is developing a reputation of enabling business growth across multiple specialist sectors.

Our team of accountants and support specialists are focused on client delivery at every stage, and we are delighted to ourselves be a fast growth business, like many of our clientele.

Whilst not exclusively, sectors such as charities and not-for-profit, construction, health and social care, property, technology, food, hospitality and technology are some of the specialist industries that James Todd & Co have a deeper understanding. We provide clients with industry specific consideration and reassurance by keeping abreast of latest developments relevant to your organisation.  

For more information on how we can support your business in specialist sectors or for a more general focus, arrange a callback today.

Arrange a Free Consultation

Looking for options or have plans for growth, arrange an initial consultation.

Find us on Instagram

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🧚✨ SECOND STAR TO THE RIGHT... AND STRAIGHT ON TO OUR CHRISTMAS COMPETITION! ✨🧚
 
We are incredibly proud to be sponsoring Peter Pan at @chichesterft this Christmas and, to celebrate, we’re sprinkling a little festive magic of our own!🎄✨
 
We’re giving one lucky winner 4 tickets to see Peter Pan at @chichesterft ! 🎭🧚
 
✨ To fly into the draw:
 
⭐ FOLLOW US
❤️ LIKE our competition post
📣 SHARE the post
👥 TAG the friends you’d take to Never Land!
 
The more friends you tag, the more entries you’ll receive! 🎟️
 
And you don’t have to stop there...
 
📱 Find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and enter on each platform to boost your chances even further!
 
So... who are you taking to Never Land? 👇🧚
 
📅 Entries close: 5pm on Thursday 19th November 2026

🏆 One lucky winner will be selected at random from all valid entries and announced on Friday 20th November 2026.
 
 
 
T&Cs: UK residents aged 18+ only. No purchase necessary. Prize is four tickets to Peter Pan at Chichester Festival Theatre. Performance date, time and seating are subject to availability. Saturday evening performances are excluded from the competition prize. No cash alternative. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be resold. Additional entries may be earned by tagging friends and by entering across the participating James Todd & Co social media pages, subject to the full T&Cs. Winner selected at random and contacted via our official account. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
 
⚠️ We will never ask winners for payment or bank/card details.
💭 Thursday Thought: Are you moving quickly, or moving in the right direction?
 
When you’re busy running a business, it’s easy to focus on the next deadline, task or target. But taking time to step back, review the numbers and plan ahead can be just as important as keeping up the pace.
 
A little clarity today can help you make better decisions for tomorrow.
 
📞 Need some guidance with your business or finances? Get in touch with our team to see how we can help.
 
 
#ThursdayThought #BusinessPlanning #BusinessSupport #Accountants #businessgrowth
Last week, we said a temporary goodbye to our HR Manager, Dolly Coppard, as she headed off on maternity leave to welcome her second little bundle of joy! 💕

We wanted to wish Dolly all the very best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter. We hope you enjoy every moment of those precious newborn cuddles, family time and making special memories with your growing family. 🍼👶

Wishing you and your family lots of love and happiness. Enjoy every minute! ❤️

#Team #MaternityLeave #NewArrival
💡 Top Tip Tuesday!
 
Making the most of your investments isn’t just about the gains – it’s also about understanding how to manage losses.
 
Keeping accurate records, retaining disposal statements and reporting capital losses correctly can make a real difference when it comes to reducing future tax liabilities.
 
A little forward planning today could help you make the most of valuable tax relief tomorrow.
 
📩 Want to know more about capital losses and how they could affect you? Contact us today for further information and expert guidance.
 
#TopTipTuesday #CapitalGainsTax #TaxTips #TaxPlanning #financialadvice
“Just a bookkeeper”… until you need your VAT number, your next VAT bill, your expenses entered or your quarter-end completed! 😂

We wear many hats!

Behind every great business is a bookkeeper keeping everything in check. 📊

Whether you’re a new business needing a helping hand, or an established business looking to take the stress out of your bookkeeping, we’re here to help!

📩 Get in touch today to see how we can support you and your business. Let’s get those numbers in order so you can focus on what you do best!

#Bookkeeping #SmallBusinessSupport #Bookkeepers #BusinessSupport #VATReturns

Advisory & Growth

Alongside our accountancy and compliance services, James Todd & Co provides business advisory, coaching and mentoring through Goals to Growth. This support helps business owners understand performance, work through decisions and turn their ambitions into practical plans.

Latest News & Insights

Some words from our wonderful clients..

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We’ve worked with James Todd & Co since I started Common Ground back in 2008. In those early days they were mainly helping us with the basics like bookkeeping, but as our business has grown, so has the support they provide. They now help us with everything from our accounts and audits through to financial planning and business strategy.

What I really value, though, is that despite growing considerably themselves, they’ve never lost the personal approach. They’re always available, always responsive and genuinely feel like a partner to our business.

I’ve recommended them many times over the years, both to other businesses and to individuals needing help with personal tax, including my own family. I honestly wouldn’t want to work with anyone else.

– Jeremy Oldfield, Director – Common Ground Creative Ltd

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“For 26 years, James Todd & Co provided exceptional professional support, expert guidance and outstanding customer care. Throughout changing regulations, evolving technology and every stage of my business journey, their team was consistently knowledgeable, responsive and genuinely committed to helping me succeed. As my company now comes to a close, I look back with immense gratitude for 26 years of trust, continuity and professionalism. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend James Todd & Co to any business looking for a long-term, trusted accounting partner.”

– Serge, Inter-Products Ltd

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Working with the team at James Todd is a truly lovely experience as all of them are friendly and approachable; add in the huge wealth of expertise that radiates throughout the team and it makes them an absolute pleasure to work with. You never make us feel unimportant and always offer a great, first class service.

Over the years we have built an environment together which comprises of trust and open communication with a versatile approach. Nothing is too much of an issue for them; always responsive, proactive and supportive and I value the relationship we have built up. I am incredibly satisfied with the service we receive from James Todd and I cannot recommend them highly enough.

– Janine Andrews, Head of Finance, Grant Walker Engineering Ltd

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“James Todd have been instrumental in helping our business grow by clearly explaining what our figures mean and how to use them strategically. They’ve taken the time to really understand how our bakery operates and where we want to go, which means their advice always feels relevant and tailored to us. Whether we have questions or just need to talk something through, the team is approachable, responsive, and genuinely supportive. They also handle our accounts, tax, and payroll with efficiency and professionalism — always delivering on time and with a friendly approach”>

– Giovanna Ticciati, CEO, SØDT

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“We have been working with James Todd & Co. for over four years, and their expertise has been instrumental in the growth and success of Alderley Group. They have provided invaluable advice on our group structure, management accounts, and end-of-year accounts. We highly recommend them to any organisation seeking professional and reliable accounting services.”

– Kevin Corish, CEO

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“Working with James Todd & Co has been a positive experience for us, primarily due to their constant availability, whether by email or phone, and the flexibility to respond via my preferred method of communication. Since we started using their service, our business has benefited from a more accurate and visual account of our operations. I would definitely recommend James Todd & Co to other businesses, as they are professional, prompt, and accommodating to the needs of small businesses like ours.”

– Terri Wheeler, Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club, Club Manager

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“We have worked with Michelle and Kevin for many years. We were a small Partnership when we started using them for our annual accounts; as they grew as company so did we. With all their expertise and advice we turned our 500K turnover business into a 3.5 million Turnover business. They do our monthly management accounts and review and advise us on strategies to help us continually grow. The wide range of services they offer is amazing from Tax advice to Payroll and much more!”

– Danny Knight, Director, Knight Fencing Ltd. – client since 2007

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“Running your own business can be incredibly stressful, You need someone you trust who is on your side and who you can call whenever you need help or advice. I have that with James Todd & Co.”

– Julia Haviland, Director, Brittain Marketing Services Ltd

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“We have been a client with James Todd and Co for just under two years and the service we have received from them has been fantastic. Having met Kevin in person right at the start, and him advising on business and tax structure and helping us to start the business, we now use the firm’s expert team for payroll, VAT, annual accounts, training and tax advice. The team are always willing to respond to questions and queries and are always there to support with early year end profit and cash flow planning. James Todd and Co have a clear charging structure that presents good value for money. I am happy to recommend them and their services.”

– Michael Glanville – Michael Glanville Executive Coaching Limited.

 

FAQs

What services do James Todd & Co provide?

We offer a full range of chartered accountancy services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, audits, financial reporting, and advisory support to help businesses grow and stay compliant.

Can James Todd & Co support new business start-ups?

We can assist with business formation, planning, cashflow forecasting and financial structures to give your start-up a solid foundation.

What industries do you work with?

We work with clients across many sectors including property, construction, hospitality, health and social care, technology and not-for-profit organisations.

What is included in your accounting advisory services?

Our advisory services include management accounting, business forecasting, financial strategy, performance analysis, and bespoke financial guidance.