Flemmings
Experience financial excellence with our accountants in Croydon
From navigating intricate tax regulations and ensuring compliance to optimising cash flow and making informed investment decisions, we’re dedicated to providing the best financial and business information to create, enhance and preserve wealth.
How our accountants in Croydon can help
Meet our team of accountants in Croydon
Hitesh C Shah,
FCA CeMAP, Managing Partner
Hitesh earned his Chartered Accountant qualification with Simmonds Gainsford in 1986. Following this, he joined Smith and Williamson, gathering substantial experience in Corporate Finance. His expertise further deepened at BDO Binder Hamlyn, where he honed his skills in Personal Financial Planning. As a co-founding Partner of Flemmings, Hitesh now guides its strategic growth.
Sailesh P Shah,
M A (Cantab) FCA CFP CeMAP, Audit and Tax Partner
After graduating from Cambridge University in 1983, Sailesh began his professional journey at KPMG in London. By 1986, he was a qualified Chartered Accountant, continuing his advanced audit, accounting, and tax training with KPMG. As another co-founding force behind Flemmings, Sailesh holds the Audit, Accounting, and Tax Partner role.
Jayesh Pandya,
Dip-PFS, Independent Financial Advisor
With a solid foundation in banking from his time at Lloyds of London, Jayesh transitioned to Affinity Associates (Flemmings) Limited in 2022. He now serves as one of the FCA-regulated Partners.
Hanish Shah,
FCCA, Manager, Accounting and Assurance Department
Hanish came on board with Flemmings in 2000 as an ACCA-qualified member. Over the years, he’s cultivated expertise across diverse business sectors. His guidance, training, and leadership have ensured that Flemmings’ clients receive more than just routine services, truly adding value that extends beyond mere VAT filings and statutory account submissions.
Sumitra Shah,
BA (Hons.) FCA, Finance, Training and IT Partner
Sumi qualified as a Chartered Accountant with BDO Binder Hamlyn following her graduation from Warwick University. Having gained experience within the world of commerce, she joined Affinity Associates (Flemmings) Limited in 1999 as a partner during their period of extensive growth.
Our services go beyond usual, and we cover a lot more ground for our clients.
The specialities of our accountants in Croydon, Surrey:
Tax compliance
Our tax compliance service simplifies the complexities of your annual tax returns. Over recent years, the branch has electronically submitted at least 99% of its tax returns well before the 31st January deadline. Our adept tax team is versed in advising on Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, National Insurance, Stamp Duty, and VAT. As prominent accountants in Croydon, we prioritise accuracy and timeliness.
Estate planning
Without proper planning, a significant portion of your assets might be subjected to a 40% Inheritance Tax (IHT) charge. Our branch offers a comprehensive estate planning service. We focus on mitigating IHT liabilities, retaining assets within the family, ensuring your financial security, and strategically distributing assets for the family’s broader benefit. When it comes to wealth management in Croydon, we’re here to assist every step of the way.
Financial services
We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including Personal Protection with life assurances, term assurances, and critical illness protection; Business Protection featuring Keyman insurance cover; Health Insurance with permanent health schemes and private medical cover. Additionally, our expertise stretches to Savings and Investments, covering bank deposits, trusts, national savings, various bonds, and tax-efficient savings options like Venture Capital Trusts and ISAs.
Corporate finance for healthcare
Diligently enhancing client profitability and revealing long-term growth, this branch in Croydon caters to pharmacies, surgeries, and nursing homes. We navigate the complexities of acquisitions, mergers, and disposals, strategically negotiate business finance, and expertly manage debt restructuring to pare down costs. In addition, we craft business plans, undertake accurate valuations, and coordinate projects.
High net worth (HNW) wealth management
Trust our “wealth management Croydon” expertise, for we advise on a gamut of insurance covers like life, critical illness, and savings endowments. Our support also covers investment planning across varied asset classes, from cash and bonds to equities and property. Our international tax planning prowess encompasses non-domiciliary concerns and employs structures like offshore trusts and companies.
Property consultancy
The branch’s expertise spans from identifying prime investment opportunities to advising on offshore acquisition strategies. We proficiently handle lending negotiations, chart investment flows, manage assets, and offer strategic diversification insights. Additionally, we coordinate all stakeholders, offer lease advisory, and keep clients abreast of developments. We’re a trusted tax agent in Croydon.
What makes our accountants
in Croydon stand out:
We’re committed to excellence
Over the years, the Croydon branch has welcomed six ICAEW presidents to its office, a testament to its dedication to the highest standards of accountancy and financial management. Furthermore, their efforts in nurturing talent and delivering outstanding service have been recognised with multiple awards, including “Best Training and Development of Staff” and “Best Customer Service.”
We understand our clientele
We specialise in catering to high-net-worth professionals, ensuring their unique financial landscapes are navigated with expertise and precision. Our portfolio includes but is not limited to, healthcare professionals, barristers, and those in the IT sector. Additionally, self-employed entrepreneurs find a trusted partner in us as we tailor our services to meet their specific goals.
We’re ICAEW-approved
We’re committed to fostering the next generation of financial experts and accountants. Additionally, the practice has earned the ACCA Platinum Award, an acknowledgment of its adherence to the highest standards of teaching and learning. Further, the branch is proud to be a Chartered Financial Planning Firm, ensuring that the clients receive informed and ethical financial planning advice.
Client stories: Experiences that speak volumes
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Technological mastery defines us
We are adept at using any accounting tool necessary for the job.
And, if you have your own bookkeeping software installed, we’re happy to work with it too.
Accountants in Croydon: The fusion of Flemmings’ excellence with Affinity Associates
At Affinity Associates, we’re proud to have integrated the renowned Flemmings, a leading name among accountants in Croydon, into our expansive portfolio. Established in 1989, Flemmings has always understood the weight clients in the Croydon area place on securing their current and future financial standings for their businesses and families.
Their reputation for building robust client relationships rooted in mutual respect and trust is well-acknowledged among businesses in the Croydon area. Their dedication to integrity and independence and relentless pursuit of technical and advisory excellence make them stand out in bookkeeping, advisory and accountancy in Croydon.
Over the decades, the Croydon branch has evolved into a multi-disciplinary business advisory powerhouse. Its keen ear for client needs and its innovative solutions have established them as top-notch Chartered Accountants and as trusted Financial Advisers, Property Consultants, and Wealth Managers.
Now, as an integral branch under the Affinity Associates umbrella, they aim to harness and amplify the combined strengths of both entities, assuring clients in the Croydon area of unparalleled financial guidance and services.
Work with our accountants in Croydon, Surrey
Our dedication to providing quality financial, property consultancy, and wealth management solutions remains unwavering. Book your complimentary consultation today.
Flemmings
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hitesh@flemmings.co.uk
sailesh@flemmings.co.uk
jayesh.pandya@flemmings.co.uk
76 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 3HA
Mon to Fri: 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM
*Financial planning is provided by Flemmings Financial Planning Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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