Your Accountant Should Be Your Unfair Advantage

FFA — Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants  |  FTA — Fellow of the Taxation Technicians Association  |  Xero Partner  |  QuickBooks ProAdvisor

15+ years’ experience founding and leading an accountancy practice

Startups & New Businesses E-Commerce Property Limited Companies Tech & SaaS

“I started Together Accounting because I believe every business deserves an accountant who genuinely cares about their success — not just their compliance.”

Robert founded Together Accounting with a simple mission: to provide small and growing businesses with the proactive, personal financial guidance that larger firms often reserve for their biggest clients. With over 15 years of experience and dual fellowships from the IFA and the Taxation Technicians Association, he brings both technical depth and commercial pragmatism to every client relationship.

Under Robert’s leadership, Together Accounting has grown to serve over 200 businesses across the UK, specialising in startups, e-commerce operators, property investors, and tech companies. He is a certified Xero Partner and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and a firm believer in cloud-first accounting. Robert regularly speaks at local business networking events and mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through the firm’s startup advisory programme.

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ACA — Associate Chartered Accountant (ICAEW)  |  Xero Certified Advisor

8+ years’ experience in practice-based accounting

Limited Companies Year-End Accounts Personal Tax Returns Corporation Tax

“Every set of accounts tells a story — my job is to make sure that story is accurate, compliant, and genuinely useful to the business owner.”

Sarah joined Together Accounting in 2021 after qualifying as an Associate Chartered Accountant with the ICAEW. She manages a portfolio of limited company clients, handling everything from monthly management accounts through to year-end statutory filings and corporation tax returns. Her meticulous approach ensures clients are always prepared for HMRC deadlines with time to spare.

Sarah is a certified Xero advisor and regularly helps clients migrate from legacy bookkeeping systems to cloud-based platforms. She also mentors junior team members and contributes to the firm’s internal training programme.

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CTA — Chartered Tax Adviser  |  ATT — Association of Taxation Technicians

12+ years’ experience in tax advisory and compliance

Property Tax Capital Gains Tax Self Assessment High Net Worth Individuals

“Good tax planning isn’t about avoidance — it’s about making sure you never pay more than you legally owe.”

James brings over a decade of specialist tax experience to Together Accounting, having earned both the CTA and ATT qualifications. He advises clients on complex personal and corporate tax matters, with particular expertise in property taxation and capital gains planning. His proactive approach to tax planning has saved clients significant sums while maintaining full HMRC compliance.

Before joining the firm, James spent six years at a Big Four accountancy practice, giving him deep insight into the tax challenges facing high net worth individuals and property investors. He regularly delivers tax planning workshops and contributes to the firm’s technical tax briefings.

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ACCA — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants  |  Xero Certified Advisor  |  Dext Partner

10+ years’ experience in client account management and cloud accounting

E-Commerce Hospitality Management Accounts Cloud Accounting

“I believe the best client relationships are built on clear communication and proactive advice — not just number crunching.”

Emma is the firm’s Client Accounts Manager, overseeing a diverse portfolio that spans e-commerce businesses, hospitality operators, and growing SMEs. With her ACCA qualification and a decade of hands-on experience, she ensures that clients receive timely management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and strategic financial insights to drive their businesses forward.

A certified Xero advisor and Dext partner, Emma champions digital-first bookkeeping and has helped over 50 clients transition to cloud-based systems. She is passionate about making financial data accessible and actionable for business owners who want to make confident, informed decisions.

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MAAT — Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians  |  CIPP — Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals

7+ years’ experience in payroll management and regulatory compliance

Payroll Pensions & Auto-Enrolment VAT Returns HMRC Compliance

“Payroll isn’t glamorous, but getting it wrong affects real people — accuracy and timeliness are non-negotiable.”

Tom is Together Accounting’s payroll and compliance specialist, holding dual qualifications from the AAT and the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals. He manages end-to-end payroll processing for over 40 client businesses, from RTI submissions and pension auto-enrolment to holiday pay calculations and statutory payments. His attention to detail ensures clients remain fully compliant with HMRC requirements.

Beyond payroll, Tom handles quarterly VAT returns and assists with CIS compliance for construction-sector clients. He stays current with employment legislation changes through his CIPP membership and regularly advises clients on the practical implications of regulatory updates.

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AAT Level 4 — Association of Accounting Technicians (Professional Diploma)  |  Xero Certified  |  FreeAgent Partner

3 years’ experience in bookkeeping and small business accounting

Bookkeeping Startups & Sole Traders Receipt Management Bank Reconciliation

“I love helping new business owners get their finances organised from day one — good habits early on save headaches later.”

Lucy is the newest member of the Together Accounting team, bringing fresh energy and a sharp eye for detail to the firm’s bookkeeping and startup client work. Having completed her AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma, she handles day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and receipt processing for a growing portfolio of sole traders and early-stage limited companies.

Certified in both Xero and FreeAgent, Lucy guides startup founders through their first year of trading — setting up chart of accounts, configuring bank feeds, and ensuring MTD-compliant record-keeping from the outset. She is currently studying towards her ACCA qualification with the firm’s support.

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