Harrison North is a West-End firm of accountants and business advisers established in 1994. We work with sole traders, owner-directors, and growing companies — providing a bespoke, senior-led service that larger firms simply cannot match.

Every client is different. Every engagement is handled in-house, by experienced people who know your business and are there when you need them.

Since 1994, our aim has been simple: to give every client a service that is highly specific to their needs and ensures they always feel valued. We do not rotate staff or outsource work. We build long-term relationships with the people and businesses we advise.

Whether you are starting your first business, planning a management buyout, or thinking about what comes next — Harrison North brings the expertise that owner-managed businesses need, with the personal attention that makes a real difference.

If you think we could be a good match for you or your business, please get in touch to find out more about our firm and let us know your requirements.

       What we do

We work across the full lifecycle of an owner-managed business — from incorporation and early-stage tax planning through to restructuring, succession, and sale.

Accounts & compliance

Statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, self-assessment, and Companies House filings handled with precision and on time.

Tax planning

Your tax position is under constant review — not just at year-end. We bring opportunities to your attention as they arise, whichever service we are providing at the time.

Corporate structuring

Group structures, holding companies, and MBO vehicles designed to protect your assets, support growth, and position you for the future.

Management buyouts & acquisitions

End-to-end support for buyers and sellers: due diligence, deal structuring, share schemes, and post-acquisition integration. We work alongside your lawyers to get transactions over the line.

Business advisory

Forecasting, cash flow modelling, and strategic sounding-board support for directors who want a trusted adviser, not just an annual accounts preparer.

Payroll & VAT

Reliable, accurate payroll management and VAT compliance — including partial exemption, group registration, and HMRC enquiry support.

Personal tax

For many of our clients, business and personal finances are closely intertwined. We advise on self-assessment tax returns, income tax planning, and capital gains tax — whether arising from the sale of a business, an investment property, or other personal assets. We ensure your personal tax position is managed with the same rigour as your business affairs.

       What makes us different

All client work is undertaken in-house. Nothing is outsourced. Your work is handled by the same experienced team year after year — no rotation, no replacement, no starting from scratch every year.

Senior attention throughout

The proportion of partner and senior manager time we spend on client work is significantly higher than the industry standard. You will always have a named, experienced adviser who knows your business and is genuinely contactable when matters arise.

Proactive on tax

We do not wait to be asked. Your tax position is kept under review as an ongoing matter — opportunities and risks are flagged as they emerge, not discovered at year-end.

Your personal tax, handled alongside your business

For owner-managers, the line between business and personal finances is rarely clear-cut. We advise on self-assessment returns, income tax, and capital gains tax alongside our business services — so your overall tax position is considered as a whole, not in isolation. Selling a business, disposing of an investment property, or restructuring your personal holdings: we make sure the personal tax consequences are understood and planned for in advance.

Transparent, competitive fees

Our charge-out rates are lower than the average for a West End firm. For recurring work, we offer a fixed monthly fee payable by standing order — predictable, cashflow-friendly, and free of year-end billing surprises.

Long-term thinking

Getting the right structures in place early matters. We will always ensure that you and your business have a clear route to achieving your long-term goals — whether that is growth, succession, or eventual exit.

Communication you can rely on

Good communication is fundamental to a successful client relationship. We commit to a fast turnaround of work, prompt responses to queries, and regular management meetings to keep everything on track.

       Who we work with

• Sole traders and freelancers establishing and growing their businesses
• Owner-directors of private limited companies seeking to maximise retained value
• Management teams undertaking buyouts or acquiring businesses
• High-growth and investor-backed companies scaling rapidly

If you are building something, protecting something, or planning what comes next — we should talk.

       Find out if we are the right fit for you.

Get in touch and we will arrange a conversation with one of our partners at a time that suits you. This will provide an opportunity for us to understand your business, and for you to decide whether Harrison North is the right firm for you.

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