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Acumen Accounting

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2 Purley Bury Avenue
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About Acumen Accounting


Based in Purley and run by Christopher Field FCCA, Acumen Accounting provides tax and accountancy services to individuals and small businesses throughout Surrey and South London (and even further afield in some cases). Formed in April 2000 the firm has 12 years of experience in the SME sector.

With a well equipped office and ACCA qualified staff, Acumen Accounting are able to offer a tailored and cost effective accountancy and book-keeping solution to companies, partnerships, sole traders and individuals. The service is designed to meet your exact needs, helping clients to concentrate on what they do best, confident that all their compliance work has been left in good hands.

Acumen also offer many specialised services such as individual tax planning (e. G. Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax), goodwill valuations for limited company incorporations, business plans for new start-ups, cash flow forecasts, staff share schemes, VAT and PAYE inspections and tax investigations.

In short, anyone who needs an accountant or tax advisor need look no further as Acumen should be able to provide the service required. A free initial consultation is offered (with the aim of deciding how best to help) plus free parking and late visiting/phoning hours for those who are tied up at work.

Acumen Accounting is run by the husband and wife team of Christopher and Svetlana Field.

Chris qualified as an ACCA in 1989 and worked in the financial services sector for 20 years before he set up Acumen Accounting in April 2000. It started as a spare time practice serving IT contractors and other self-employed consultants he met at work. In 2002 he took the plunge and went into full-time practice. He hasn't looked back since.

Svetlana became his assistant in 2005 and they married a year later. She passed her AAT exams in 2011 and proudly received her membership certificate at the AAT awards ceremony in October 2012. Svetlana has become popular with the clients and does the book-keeping for many of them.

Acumen also use the services of various other book-keepers and accountants who help out during busy periods on a self-employed basis and are chosen for their skills and experience in specific areas.

Acumen Accounting has a varied client base, including travel companies, estate agents, consultants, software designers and firms in the construction industry. All of these clients have their own specific needs and each one receives a dedicated service tailored exactly to their requirements.

Acumen Professional Services Limited is a member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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27 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 21st out of 597 UK Accountants

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Anita
Bow
Chris has kept my parents' affairs in order for many years. So, it was a given that we would approach him to do my father's probate this summer as we knew he'd be professional, thorough, attentive and personable. He took on, what would have been a painful procedure, and alleviated us from the stress of paperwork which comes after someone's death. Previously, with tax returns, he went through what had already been filed and realised my father had overpaid and requested refunds on his behalf. Chris is reliable, professional and calm and meticulous, a true godsend at such a trying time. We would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone who needs help with accountancy, probate, Powers of Attorney and IHT.
Response : Thanks Anita, always a pleasure to visit your mother. Hope everything goes smoothly with the probate and the money comes through.
Andrew Kenny
London
Acumen accounting always provide the highest standard of service. The taxation and planning advice is first class. Chris is the most knowledgeable accountant I have ever dealt with. His understanding of HMRC process and rules is encyclopaedic. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Any business seeking his advice is in safe hands.
Response : Thanks Andy, do let me know when HMRC finally get round to answering our letter, although it should go through without a hitch.
Gloria Stein
Purley
I felt that Mr Field gave me first class and very efficient service. I would certainly seek his services again and would also highly recommend him.
Rowena Andrada
Rochester
Chris Field did an excellent job on my tax returns and sorting out my capital gains tax. The service was professional, extremely thorough and prompt. I am very satisfied with the service I received and would recommend Mr Field highly.
Zoe Hughes
Brixham
Chris has been my accountant for the past two years and I very much hopes he continues to be so for life! Chris's expertise, exceptional knowledge and wealth of experience are outstanding. He works meticulously, with such speed and accuracy in such a professional and friendly manner it's truly quite incredible. I trust Chris implicitly and cannot recommend him and speak highly of him enough.
Oleg Rodin
South Croydon
Acumen Accounting is brilliant. I had really good time. Acumen Accounting took care of my accounts and tax returns for 3 years until I wound up my company, and they made sure I got all the expenses and tax rebates owing to me. It was just brilliant. In the end, I paid less than 10% tax on my company’s income. Plus I saved about £4,000 on my VAT returns. They were very pro-active and helped me every step of the way. I would highly recommend them.
S Dean
London
I was extremely impressed by Chris's service. He answered all my questions very promptly and in great detail. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to others.
Kate O
London
I am SO glad I came across Acumen whilst searching online for information on CGT and property-related issues - having read a lot of (often-contradictory! ) information on various other sites and forums I found the information sheets hugely helpful and comprehensive and they went a long way in answering some of the many questions I had. It was the "Tax Tips" in particular that prompted me to get in touch with Chris and after just one initial meeting and some followup conversations I am certainly much better off for it and able to make more-informed decisions in the future. I particularly appreciate Chris's approachable and responsive manner and his taking the time to understand your individual circumstances and get the detail right with dates, calculations etc. Also good value for money in the wider scheme of things. I would highly recommend Acumen and contacting Chris asap if you need help in these areas and want to get ahead or just put your mind at ease.
Jon Reeve
South Croydon
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Acumen Accounting has consistently provided me with a prompt and professional service and I would gladly refer friends and colleagues to their services. I engaged with Acumen when first going into business for myself, and the help and guidance I’ve received to date has been outstanding. Furthermore, Acumen always goes the extra mile to clearly describe possible options so that I may make informed decisions.
A Brown
Chichester
Chris has been a breath of fresh air compared to previous advice we have had on property tax. He responded exceptionally quickly, was clear and easy to understand, and provided exactly what we needed. Would definitely use him again.
Andrew Kenny
London
Chris is without exception a master Accountant. His advice, knowledge and professional approach has proved vital to my business needs. I am very happy to recommend the services of Acumen Accounting.
Barrie Keating
Croydon
It is such an asset to the company to have an accountant who is always available to give timely and knowledgeable advice when needed and takes a close interest in the company throughout the year, not just at year end.
Hugues Brisset
Purley
Chris has always provided us with effective and timely accounting and tax optimisation services over the years.
Peter Steward
South Croydon
Mine is only a very small business but Chris takes the time to provide a very professional and helpful service. He has been doing my Self Assessment Return for 2 years.
Christophe...
Victoria
Christopher is very knowledgable and even a quick question to him produces a carefully detailed reply with invaluable advice. Christopher Ames of Ames Belgravia Ltd.
Jason Stammers
South Croydon
I have been running my own companies for over 23 years now and have used a few accountants. I have found Chris to be the most approachable of them all and his knowledge is 2nd to none. He even writes books on the subject. How dedicated is that!
John Dray
Catford
Chris has provided accurate and timely accounts for my company since its inception. He seems to be available 24x7!
Julian Ellis
Littlehampton
Chris helped us to set up our business and has been there at every step of the way to guide us and answer our frequent questions. Above all, his excellent communication sets him apart, he often responds to emails late at night and over the weekend to make sure that we have the information we need as soon as possible.
Intercyber...
Danbury
Chris has been my company accountant for over ten years and has consistently provided an excellent service, often above and beyond the call of duty. I am very happy to recommend Chris and Acumen Accounting.
Steven Mariani Ltd
Thornton Heath
Chris provides an excellent company accounting service. He responds promptly to my accounting queries with helpful and timely advice. Definately adds value to my business.
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