Clear accounts. Practical tax advice. People you can speak to.
A bespoke London accountancy and taxation practice serving owner-managed businesses and individuals. Reliable, approachable and proactive — we do a lot more than just respond to your needs.
Eight sectors. Genuine depth.
Founder-led. Six strong.
Faisal Meraj and Raheel Shams co-founded Astute in 2004 and still do the work themselves — alongside a tight team of four. Every client gets direct, individual attention from a partner. No escalation tiers, no offshore back-office.
Six reasons clients stay.
There are many accountants out there. We believe these are the reasons you should choose us — and the reasons most of our clients have stayed with us for years.
Tailored services at fair prices
No two clients are the same. We first understand your business and its needs, then specifically tailor our services and fees to meet them.
Clarity on fees
We quote a fixed fee on an annual basis wherever possible. For ad-hoc assignments we provide a clear indication of fees up-front, for your peace of mind.
Excellent client care
Every client, however big or small, gets exceptional customer care and individual attention from one of our partners.
Timely completion and delivery
We complete work on time to avoid penalties, interest and surcharge payments, provided paperwork reaches us in reasonable time and is agreed in advance.
Expertise
Experts on hand across accounting, tax and general business. We can almost always improve how your affairs are managed, and in the unlikely event we cannot, we will help you find someone who can.
Proactive advice
We proactively inform you of changes in the law that may bear on your financial standing. If we notice something while working for you that we believe could improve things, we will not wait to be asked.
Three steps to a clear engagement.
No theatre, no consultant phase — three useful conversations and we’re working. You can change package as your business grows.
A free 30-minute call
You meet a partner — not a sales rep. We learn about your business, you ask hard questions. No deck, no upsell.
A clear, fixed-fee proposal
A written scope and fee — for ad-hoc work or an annual engagement. You know exactly what you are paying before any work begins.
A handled transition
We contact your previous accountant, transfer records, migrate to Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, and bring you up to the current quarter.
Three packages. Three answers.
We believe in simple, transparent pricing with no hidden surprises. Our fixed-fee packages give you peace of mind throughout the year, so you can focus on growing your business.
- Up to £90K turnover
- Year-end accounts
- Self Assessment or Corporation Tax return
- Director-only payroll
- Everything in Starter
- Up to £250K turnover
- Monthly payroll with RTI (max 5)
- Quarterly VAT preparation and filing
- Tax planning advice
- Telephone and email support
- Everything in Growth
- Up to £1M turnover
- Monthly payroll (max 15)
- P11D submission
- Monthly bookkeeping up to 100 transactions
- Quarterly management reports and virtual meeting
- Tax efficiency planning
- Corporate and director personal tax returns
Some assignments need a tailored quote. Enquire at any time for a bespoke fee.
