ABOUT US

Modern accounting, built on real experience.

We started Codec because we believe every business and charity deserves an accountant who actually makes things clearer — not more complicated.

Why Codec exists.

Too many businesses and charities put up with accountants who speak in jargon, disappear for months at a time, and send surprise invoices. We've seen it from the inside — and we knew there was a better way.

Codec Accounting was built on over 18 years of hands-on finance experience, including managing complex charity finances at one of the UK's leading cultural institutions. We've handled everything from SORP-compliant statutory accounts to VAT partial exemption, Gift Aid recovery, trading subsidiary accounting, and multi-million pound treasury functions.

But more than any technical skill, what shaped Codec was a simple frustration: why does accounting have to be so complicated for the people it's supposed to help?

So we built a practice around the opposite principle. Plain English. Fixed fees. Cloud-first technology. Proactive advice. And a genuine commitment to making your finances something you understand and feel in control of — not something that keeps you up at night.

Whether you're a sole trader filing your first return, a limited company director trying to be more tax-efficient, or a charity navigating SORP and trustee reporting — we bring the same approach to every client: real expertise, clear communication, and a service that fits how you actually work.

OUR VALUES

What we stand for.

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Clarity over complexity

If you don't understand something, that's our problem — not yours. We explain everything in plain English because we believe clarity is a basic right, not a premium service.

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Technology with purpose

We use modern cloud tools because they make your life easier — not because they're trendy. Automation where it adds value. Human expertise where it matters most.

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Proactive, not reactive

We don't wait for problems to find you. We flag opportunities, remind you of deadlines, and keep your finances running smoothly in the background — so you don't have to chase us.

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Honest pricing

You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start. Fixed fees, agreed upfront, with no hidden extras. If the scope changes, we'll talk about it first — never after.

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Real accessibility

No call centres, no ticket systems, no "we'll get back to you in 5 working days." You get direct access to a qualified accountant who knows your business and responds like a human.

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Built on trust

We're regulated by CIMA, registered with the ICO, and supervised for anti-money laundering. But more importantly, we earn your trust by doing what we say we'll do — every single time.

FAQ

Questions we get asked a lot.

  • We offer fixed-fee pricing agreed upfront — no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. Your exact fee depends on the complexity of your situation, but we'll always give you a clear quote before any work begins. Book a free consultation and we'll talk it through.

  • Very easy. We handle the entire transition — contacting your previous accountant, transferring records, setting up your software, and completing HMRC agent authorisations. Most clients are fully onboarded within two weeks with zero disruption.

  • Absolutely — it's one of our core specialisms. We have over 18 years of experience preparing SORP-compliant accounts, managing restricted and unrestricted fund reporting, and handling Charity Commission filings. We also advise on Gift Aid, VAT exemptions, and trading subsidiaries.

  • That's perfectly fine. Many of our sole trader clients start with a single self assessment return. There's no obligation to sign up for ongoing services — though most clients find they want to once they see the difference.

  • Yes. We're regulated by CIMA under their Member in Practice scheme, supervised for anti-money laundering compliance, registered with the ICO for data protection, and carry full professional indemnity insurance.

  • We're a cloud-first practice, so most of our work is done remotely via video calls, screen sharing, and our cloud software. This keeps things efficient and keeps costs down. If an in-person meeting would be genuinely useful, we're happy to arrange one.

Got a question we haven’t answered?

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