UK Award-Winning Chartered Tax Advisers & Accountants Helping You Save Tax
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Common Problems
We Solve
Are you struggling with:
- Lack of visibility into your financial performance?
- Slow response times or vague advice from your accountant?
- High tax bills with no tax-saving strategy?
- HMRC compliance worries or poor-quality accounting records?
- No in-house finance team or gaps in financial leadership?
You’re not alone. And we’re here to help.
How We Help
Complete Finance Function Without the Cost of Full-Time Staff
We provide end-to-end outsourced finance services, from bookkeeping to CFO-level insight, giving you real-time financial clarity and performance monitoring.
Tax Planning That Saves You More
Led by an award-winning UK Chartered Tax Adviser, we proactively implement tax-efficient structures and strategies to reduce your liabilities, not just file your returns.
Responsive Support,
Always
Every client gets a dedicated expert. We respond quickly, speak clearly, and provide answers, not more questions.
Fixed Monthly Pricing. Unlimited Support.
No hourly fees, no surprise invoices. Just unlimited tax and accounting support at a fixed, transparent monthly cost.
Why choose Us?
Merit Accountants is backed by over two decades of experience and leadership from a Chartered Tax Adviser with HMRC investigation expertise, we’re not your average accountants.
We’re tax strategists, financial partners, and problem-solvers trusted by individuals and businesses across the UK.
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What Our Clients Say
We sincerely appreciate the trust, loyalty, and confidence our clients have placed in us throughout the years.
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Industries We Serve
We provide expert accounting, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of sectors across the UK and internationally.
Led by an award winning Chartered Tax Adviser, our team tailors its support to the specific financial and compliance challenges in each industry.

Contractors & Freelancers
We help contractors and self-employed professionals stay tax-efficient, manage IR35 risks, and keep on top of their income and expenses, with simple, fixed-fee packages.
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Creative & Entertainment
From designers to musicians and influencers, we support creatives with bespoke tax planning, income tracking, and royalty accounting.
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E-Commerce & Online Retail
We help online sellers manage platform income, inventory, VAT, and cross-border tax efficiently, whether you’re on Shopify, Amazon, or Etsy.
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Construction & Property Investors
CIS submissions, VAT on property transactions, capital allowances and tax-efficient structuring, we’ve got the construction and property sectors covered.
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Tech & Startups
We work with fast-growing tech companies and founders on R&D claims, financial forecasting, and tax structuring to support scaling.
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Health & Wellbeing
We assist private clinics, therapists, gyms, and wellness brands with cash flow, payroll, and tax planning while ensuring full HMRC compliance.
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Professional Services
From solicitors to consultants, we offer reliable, tailored finance support so you can focus on your clients - not your accounts.
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Hospitality & Leisure
We help restaurants, cafes, hotels, and leisure brands streamline payroll, track margins, manage VAT, and handle seasonal fluctuations with clarity.
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Non-UK Residents & Companies
We assist overseas businesses and non-resident individuals with UK tax, company setup, compliance, and property tax obligations like ATED and CGT.
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High Net Worth Individuals
Our discreet, expert-led tax advisory service helps high earners and families manage personal tax, property, trusts, and investments efficiently.
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Charities & Not-for-Profits
We support charities with accounts preparation, SORP compliance, Gift Aid claims, and governance reporting to help them focus on impact.
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Advertising & Marketing
We support agencies, consultants, and digital marketers with precise financial tracking, project profitability analysis, and VAT compliance, so you can scale without losing sight of your numbers.
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Recruitment Agencies
We help permanent and temp recruitment firms stay compliant and profitable with specialist payroll solutions, margin tracking, VAT planning, and advice on IR35 and off-payroll working rules
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The Leadership Team
Hussein Bhaiji
Managing Partner
James Sheard
Partner
Mukkarram Ali
Partner
Richard Mahoney
Partner
Oshka Gamage
Partner
Our Team

Kim Coogan
Manchester Practice Manager

David Stanbury
London Practice Manager

Beatriz Barter
Client Manager

Jack Ward
Client Manager

CATHERINE MCINNES
Client Manager

ALISON MOLONEY
Client Manager

JUANTELLE VANDYK
Client Manager

TAYLOR HAYES
Client Manager

MARILIE GILFILLAN
Client Manager

NATASHA O'HARE
Client Manager

ANGELIQUE DU RAAN
Client Manager

ELLA REGER
Client Manager

INGRID VAN DER WALT
Client Manager

RUKAIYA KUDRATI
Client Manager

NAOMI ALEXANDER
Client Manager

Munir Ahmed
Senior Accountant

RAHEEL MUHAMMED
Senior Accountant

Meriam Outarikt
Client Manager

Jay Dev
Client Manager

Monika Chawla
Senior Accountant
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive, tax-focused finance function tailored to businesses and individuals across the UK.

VAT Returns
& Advice
MTD-compliant VAT returns and guidance on schemes like Flat Rate, Margin, and Partial Exemption.

HMRC Enquiries
& Investigations
Expert support for HMRC investigations, disclosures, and compliance checks — with peace of mind built in.

ATED
Returns
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings reporting for residential properties held in company structures.

Capital Gains
Tax Reporting
Timely CGT reporting for property disposals and asset sales, including 60-day UK property returns.

Construction Industry
Scheme
Monthly CIS return submissions and compliance support for contractors and subcontractors.

Corporation Tax
Returns
Timely and accurate company tax returns with proactive strategies to minimise liabilities.

Personal and Partnership
Tax Returns
Real-time bookkeeping and insightful monthly reports to help you track performance and make smarter business deWe handle self-assessment returns for directors, landlords, high earners, sole traders and partnerships.

Tax Advisory &
Planning
Led by a Chartered Tax Adviser, we help you reduce your tax bill legally and plan with confidence.

Complete Finance
Function
End-to-end accounting support for your business — from bookkeeping to reporting and tax submissions, handled seamlessly.

Accounts
Preparation
Statutory accounts prepared accurately and on time, ensuring full Companies House and HMRC compliance.

Bookkeeping & Management
Reporting
Real-time bookkeeping and insightful monthly reports to help you track performance and make smarter business decisions.

Payroll & P11D
Processing
Fully managed payroll services including payslips, RTI submissions, and employee benefits reporting.

Company Secretarial
Services
Stay compliant with Companies House obligations — including annual confirmation statements and director changes.
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