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If you are looking for a team of reliable, approachable, and proactive accountants who will do more than just respond to your needs but work alongside you to help you succeed you have come to the right place.
Your help, advice and patience has been hugely appreciated. I am looking forward to working with you for many years to come
AN Surbiton March 2018
We were let down by our last accountants and Alan James & Associates came to our rescue submitting both our company accounts and preparing our personal tax returns at very short notice.
Since our appointment we have found you and your colleagues reliable and very approachable and would not hesitate in recommending you.
Using from years. Always happy!
Yours sincerely,
P.F.Laleham
Alan is a phenomenal person, He is bursting with knowledge, kindness and is extremely hard working I couldn’t recommend anyone more trustworthy and professional to work alongside us.”
DW Essex March 2019
My wife and I were impressed and grateful for Alan’s hard work and attention in dealing with an overseas investment declaration
M.H. Pinner.
I recently started my own recruitment company. Alan did a great job helping me form my company. Alan has helped me immensely and his team often check up on my progress which I am so grateful for
DH Recruitment Harrow March 2018
“I am really pleased with the services I received from Alan. He was able to quickly resolve and complete my taxes, despite me being abroad. He explained things clearly and responded quickly to any queries I had. I would certainly use him again.”
K.M Dubai U.A.E
I changed careers a couple of years ago from being in the comfort of a PAYE scheme to being self employed and all the extra work that comes with it. Alan was able to help with that transition and make use of the tax efficiencies that existed. Alan is very knowledgeable and has been of great benefit to my business since it’s inception. Would highly recommend.”
R.C Esher
Centora James
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Jury Farm, West Horsley KT24 6JT
Shepperton Marina, TW17 8NS
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