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Accountancy Companies in Leicester: 456 Active Firms (2026)
Accountancy companies in Leicester provide bookkeeping, tax, assurance and audit services to organisations across the city region.
Buying decisions in this market usually sit with owner-managers, finance directors, charity trustees and local subsidiary controllers rather than central procurement teams. The recurring work is compliance-led: management accounts, tax compliance, payroll and year-end accounts, with assurance or statutory audit added only where the practice has the required registration. Engagements are typically retainer-based and modest in scope, with bookkeeping and payroll handled as ongoing workflows and audit or tax planning priced around annual events. The typical supplier is a local professional-services practice serving SMEs and charities, not an enterprise consultancy selling multi-office change programmes.
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Leicester has 456 actively trading accountancy companies in this cohort, giving the city a sizeable local supply base rather than a market dominated by national audit networks. Reported employment totals 630 people, which points to many owner-managed practices and small teams serving recurring local clients. Turnover disclosure also suggests a lower-mid-market shape: no Leicester firms in this accountancy list report more than £5M of annual revenue. That mix matters for buyers because capacity is likely to sit in partner time, payroll throughput and audit-registration coverage, rather than in broad national office networks.
Statutory audit sits apart from bookkeeping, payroll and tax compliance because it is a regulated activity. The FRC is the competent authority for public supervision of UK statutory auditors, while registration and day-to-day supervision run through recognised professional bodies including ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAEW and ICAS. Qualification routes also sit with accountancy bodies, with AIA among the recognised options. For Leicester practices, the practical consequence is that audit work depends on registration, quality controls and inspection exposure; non-audit services still sit within HMRC, UK GAAP and professional-body conduct expectations.
Demand appears likely to stay tied to recurrent compliance rather than discretionary advisory projects. Local SMEs still need bookkeeping, payroll, tax filing and accounts production, but price sensitivity tends to keep many practices small. The main split is likely to be between audit-registered firms, which carry higher compliance costs, and non-audit firms using cloud workflows to handle recurring accounts and tax work. Consolidation may continue where partner succession is difficult, though Leicester’s market still looks fragmented enough for specialist charity, landlord, contractor and owner-managed-business practices to persist.
456
Active firms
2026
60
New since 2022
local incorporations
24.9%
Audit-firm decline
registered firms, 2020 to 2024
Key facts
13% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (60 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Statutory audit is regulated under the Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors Regulation 2016, with the FRC acting as Competent Authority for public supervision.
Audit firms are registered and supervised through four Recognised Supervisory Bodies: ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAEW and ICAS.
Five Recognised Qualifying Bodies can offer the Audit Qualification: ACCA, ICAEW, Chartered Accountants Ireland, ICAS and AIA.
Registered statutory audit firms fell to 3,760 in 2024 from 5,007 in 2020, a 24.9% decline over five years.
Across the UK, 35,921 accounting and audit companies are active, including 109 with more than £5M turnover and 5,477 incorporated since 2022.
Top Leicester Accountancy companies
MARK J REES LLP
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides chartered accountancy, tax planning, audit and business advisory services to businesses, partnerships, charities and individuals. Offers financial reporting, compliance, cloud accounting…
Serves small and large businesses, subsidiaries, owner-managed companies, partnerships, contractors, private individuals, charities and not-for-profit organisations in Leicester, the East Midlands…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 3y
Location
HAINES WATTS LEICESTER LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides accountancy and business advisory services including auditing, financial reporting, outsourced accounting, payroll, and tax planning. Advises businesses on acquisitions and disposals,…
Serves business owners and SMEs in Leicester, including startups, growing firms, companies buying, selling or expanding, not-for-profit/VCSE organisations, and private clients.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 50% CAGR over 1y
Location
CHRISTIE HOLYLAND LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and auditing services for businesses and individuals, including preparation of financial statements, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll support, and business advisory and…
Serves small businesses, business owners and local community clients in Leicester and Leicestershire, including organisations that value reputation, cost-effectiveness and understanding of their…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
TNK EUROPE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides accountancy and financial advisory services to businesses and individuals, including accounts preparation, audit and assurance, tax compliance and planning, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT…
Serves a mix of B2B and B2C clients, including owner-managed and growing businesses, charities, clubs, not-for-profits, and individuals with tax or wealth planning needs.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
I Hate Numbers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and tax advisory services for businesses, charities and social enterprises, including bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, tax planning, self‑assessment, and business…
Serves small businesses, start-ups, arts and creative organisations, social enterprises, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, with an emphasis on Leicester and UK-based clients.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Watergates (Uk) Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides accountancy and auditing services for businesses, including preparation of annual accounts, payroll processing, VAT and tax compliance, corporation and personal tax planning, company…
Serves businesses across the UK, including owner-managed companies, start-ups and firms requiring registered audit support, as well as individuals needing personal tax and estate-related advice.
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
BGS Accounting Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and financial management services for small and medium-sized businesses, including bookkeeping, tax accounting, payroll, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, financial…
Serves start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses, especially limited companies, in Leicester and the Midlands that need outsourced finance, accounting, tax and payroll support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
CHEYETTES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and tax advisory services for businesses and individuals, including accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and PAYE support, tax planning, company formation,…
Serves owner-managed businesses, family firms, limited companies, contractors and private individuals with business or personal tax affairs, with local emphasis on Leicester and Market Harborough.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides accountancy, audit and tax services to businesses and individuals, including preparation of annual accounts, payroll and pension administration, VAT and corporation tax compliance, company…
Serves businesses across the UK, including company owners and directors, with accountancy, audit, payroll, VAT and tax needs; also supports individuals with personal tax, trusts and estate planning.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Datsons Accountancy Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy services including bookkeeping, tax preparation, self‑assessment filing, payroll management, and business advisory for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and small to…
Serves individuals, sole traders, partnerships and small to medium-sized businesses across Leicester and surrounding areas seeking accountancy support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
ADVICE4ACCOUNTS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and tax services for individuals and small and medium-sized businesses, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, annual accounts preparation, tax planning, and…
Serves small and medium businesses, landlords and individuals in Leicester, including customers in golf centres, restaurants, nursing and care homes, trades, property letting and IT.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 38% CAGR over 5y
Location
Watergates Business Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides accountancy and audit services for businesses and individuals, including annual accounts preparation, payroll, VAT, personal and corporate tax, company secretarial support, business…
Serves UK businesses, company directors and business owners, alongside individuals needing personal tax, trust or estate planning support.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Sturgess Hutchinson (Leicester) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and business advisory services, including preparation of financial statements, tax returns, bookkeeping and financial advice for small and medium-sized businesses and other…
Serves businesses of all sizes in Leicester and surrounding areas that need accountancy support and financial advice.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 6y
Location
Motif Accounting Leics Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and business support services including company formation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, preparation of Companies House accounts and HMRC tax returns, tax advice,…
Serves small business owners and companies in Leicester, especially supermarkets, restaurants and other local businesses, as well as self-employed people and individuals.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 3y
Location
UK FD Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Business Energy Savings Team Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting, audit and assurance services, tax advisory and planning, VAT and customs support, payroll and outsourced accounting, plus business advisory including acquisitions, disposals,…
Serves business owners, owner-managed companies and growing SMEs seeking accounting, tax and advisory support, alongside not-for-profit organisations and private clients needing personal tax or…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
MSA ACCOUNTANCY & BUSINESS ADVISORS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and business advisory services including accounts preparation, tax planning and compliance, payroll, VAT returns, self‑assessment, business start‑up advice, corporate finance…
Serves small and medium-sized businesses, family businesses, start-ups, charities and individuals across the UK, with sector focus including IT, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, leisure,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
RELIANCE & CO ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Joshi Associates Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
KEY4TAX LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Versant Associates LLP
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and advisory services including audit and assurance, accounts preparation, tax and VAT services, bookkeeping, payroll administration, forensic accounting, and business and…
Serves business clients requiring chartered accountancy support, including audit, accounts, VAT, payroll and corporate finance clients; sector, size and geography are not specified.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Celerica Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides accountancy and financial services including preparation of annual and management accounts, tax planning and compliance (personal, corporate, VAT, PAYE), bookkeeping, payroll administration,…
Serves UK businesses across sectors, from start-ups to multi-million-pound groups, plus individuals needing personal tax support. Targets owners, finance teams and employers.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
Proximix Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Accounting Office Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
EFINANCE CORP LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and financial management services for individuals and businesses, including bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax returns, tax planning, VAT compliance, payroll processing,…
Serves a mix of individuals and businesses, including architects, automotive firms, construction contractors, eCommerce companies, engineers, freelancers, healthcare providers and property businesses.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 24% CAGR over 4y
Location
MALIK & CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll administration, annual accounts preparation, self‑assessment and corporation tax…
Serves individuals and small businesses, including start-ups, sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, employers, landlords, and clients facing self-assessment, corporation tax or HMRC…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
RIVERSIDE ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Manorfive Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 5y
Location
Farda Accountants Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Zen Ledger UK Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
LHA Consulting Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
DESOR CONSULTANCY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
AMMS Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Redbird Accountants (London) Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Virtual Finance Team Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and business advisory services including company formation, bookkeeping, VAT and PAYE administration, self‑assessment tax returns, and support for startups with business…
Targets start-ups, entrepreneurs and small business owners that need accountancy, tax and advisory support to launch, manage compliance, access grants and plan business growth.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 32% CAGR over 4y
Location
PROGRESSING POUNDS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
GHUMRA & CO LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
A N H Consultants Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
AGALLO LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides accounting and taxation services including bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT returns, statutory accounts preparation, and business and personal tax planning. Also offers financial…
Serves UK businesses and organisations across sectors, including charities and employers with UK, overseas or expatriate payroll needs, plus individuals seeking personal tax advice.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Swann Systems (UK) Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides bookkeeping, payroll bureau services, HMRC PAYE submissions, pensions auto‑enrolment administration, financial reporting, and support with accounting software such as Xero, Sage and…
Serves small businesses, employers and new business owners across various industries, including those seeking external support with finance administration, payroll obligations, accounting software…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -6% CAGR over 1y
Location
I-Squared Enterprise Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
KS3 SOLUTIONS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 51% CAGR over 2y
Location
FUSION ACCOUNTING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · 33% CAGR over 1y
Location
ASCENSION CONSULTANCY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Bains Accountants Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 32% CAGR over 4y
Location
CFS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting, payroll, taxation and VAT services for businesses and individuals. Offers financial consulting, company formation advice, and support with share allocations and related…
Serves small and medium-sized companies, entrepreneurs setting up companies, and individuals with personal financial affairs; a mix of B2B and B2C clients across varied sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
SPK SHAH & CO LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accounting and tax advisory services including business accounting, tax compliance, personal tax planning, and specialist medical tax affairs. Offers guidance on HMRC requirements, tax…
Serves businesses and individual taxpayers needing accountancy and tax advice, including medical professionals through dedicated medical tax affairs services. Targets business owners, company…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
JELMO SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowProvides accountancy and tax advisory services for businesses and individuals, including accounts preparation, audit, tax planning and compliance, payroll, bookkeeping, cloud accounting, and business…
Serves SMEs, start-ups and established businesses, including technology firms, construction businesses and companies with overseas parents or subsidiaries, plus individuals needing personal tax…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Nigel Ricks & Company Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides accountancy and auditing services for businesses and charities, including bookkeeping, payroll, tax and VAT advice, management consultancy, business startup support, and assistance with…
Serves newly formed and established businesses, limited companies, partnerships, charities and individual clients, mainly across Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and nearby areas.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Leicester Accountancy companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Leicester accountancy practices usually make money from recurring service packages rather than one-off consultancy. Monthly fees cover bookkeeping, payroll, VAT support, management accounts and routine client queries, with year-end accounts and corporation tax often bundled into the same relationship. Pricing tends to follow transaction volume, payroll complexity, number of entities and partner review time. Audit-registered practices add assurance work on annual timetables, while non-audit firms may lean further into tax compliance, cloud bookkeeping and outsourced finance administration. The delivery model is people-and-workflow intensive: professional judgement sits with qualified staff, but margin depends on how efficiently documents, deadlines and client approvals move through the practice.
Who they sell to
Most local practices sell to owner-managed companies, charities, sole traders, landlords and local subsidiaries that want a named adviser rather than a national procurement process. The buyer is typically an owner-manager, finance director, trustee, treasurer or local controller, with referrals and direct partner relationships carrying more weight than formal vendor selection. Bookkeeping, payroll and accounts work can convert after a short scoping call, especially where a client is switching from another adviser. Audit, charity accounts and tax planning tend to take longer because independence, sector experience, fee risk and professional credentials need checking before appointment.
What they buy
Accountancy firms tend to spend on systems that reduce manual handling across recurring client work. Useful categories include practice management, time and billing, workflow, client portals, secure document exchange, electronic signing, AML checks, payroll administration, accounts production, tax filing, bookkeeping automation and management-reporting tools. They also buy professional indemnity cover, technical tax support, audit methodology, training, recruitment, outsourced bookkeeping capacity, cyber security services and website or local search support. For smaller practices, implementation effort matters as much as licence cost: partners may reject tools that require long configuration, duplicate existing workflows or create extra client education work during deadline-heavy periods.
Why and how to sell to them
Accountancy buyers tend to evaluate vendors when client volumes rise, partner time becomes the bottleneck, staff churn exposes process gaps, or audit and tax deadlines make manual chasing too visible. The 60 Leicester practices incorporated since 2022 may also be building their first operating stack rather than replacing inherited systems. Better outbound usually links the offer to a concrete practice problem: reducing write-offs, improving client response rates, controlling payroll deadlines, evidencing audit quality, or making HMRC and UK GAAP work easier to administer. Generic efficiency claims are less persuasive than a short, practice-specific case framed around recurring compliance work and partner review time.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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