About Us
Accounting People is a different class of accountants. As our name suggests, our difference lies in the care we take of the people we work with.
We provide all the first-class accountancy and related services you would expect: including audit, bookkeeping, payroll, start-up help, taxation, and compliance.
But what is important to us is people. We go beyond simply offering first-class accountancy services because we genuinely care about the people in our clients’ businesses and the impact our work has on them.
Our Story
Accounting People was born out of a chance meeting between our founders Ian Luke and Rashid Iqbal. These two experienced accountants met while working together before forming their own, separate accountancy businesses. They often called on each other’s expertise and realised that they both wanted to build a new kind of accounting business. Ian’s focus on customer service and Rashid’s entrepreneurial experience were an ideal combination and they became partners in 2012, forming Accounting People.
The award-winning company now serves clients across the UK and around the world, in Europe, the Middle East, the US and Australia.
Our Approach
We genuinely care about the people who work for our clients’ businesses. We don’t see accountancy services as being just about ‘numbers’. What we do is actually about people, and the impact our work has on them and their lives. As Accounting People, we do more than look after the balance sheets, we are helping to look after your people.
That means we are proactive in offering services that:
- Are fair and transparent, providing excellent value for money
- Go beyond ‘ticking the boxes’ and take a proactive, forward-thinking approach
- Set (and meet, or exceed) clear expectations around fees and service levels
- Get to know and understand our clients’ businesses
- Take a robust approach to accountability providing a named contact who takes ownership of your business – and we don’t use ‘juniors’
Industries and Business Types We Support
Contractors
We support contractors with IR35 compliance, dividend planning, payroll, and CIS reporting. Our team ensures your accounts stay compliant, accurate, and optimised for growth.
Engineering and Construction
Support for construction businesses, contractors and project-based companies, including CIS, project cost tracking, contractor payments, retentions and cash-flow management.
Landlords & Property Owners
Practical accounting and tax support for individual landlords, property investors and limited-company landlords. We help you manage rental income, expenses, tax returns and the financial performance of your property portfolio.
IT & Technology
Accounting and tax support for software companies, IT service providers, technology startups and growing tech businesses, including cloud bookkeeping, company accounts, VAT, payroll and financial reporting.
E-commerce Businesses
Accounting for Amazon, Shopify, eBay and other online sellers, including VAT, digital bookkeeping, multi-currency reconciliation and clear reporting on business performance.
Startups
Build your business on stronger financial foundations with support for company formation, bookkeeping, tax compliance, cash-flow planning and SEIS or EIS requirements.
Charities & Non-Profit Organisations
Accounting support for charities and non-profits, including SORP-compliant accounts, Gift Aid reporting and statutory filings with the Charity Commission.
Medical Professionals & Practices
Accounting and tax support for GPs, consultants, clinics and private medical professionals, including bookkeeping, payroll, practice accounts and NHS pension-related matters.
Pharmacists & Pharmacies
Support for pharmacy owners, pharmacists and locums, including annual accounts, VAT, tax returns, payroll and advice on choosing between sole trader and limited-company structures.
Content Creators
Accounting for YouTubers, influencers, streamers and digital creators. We help you manage platform income, brand deals, affiliate earnings, business expenses, tax and company structure.
Award-winning online accountancy services
We’re not your typical accountancy firm, and we have the awards to prove it. Ian and Rashid were each independently voted onto the list of Sunday Times Top 200 Accountants 2021. We’re also delighted to have been nominated for a host of awards in 2021, including Best Customer Service and Accounting Services of the Year.
Watch this space for more awards!
What people are saying about us
See how Accounting People could help your business
We’d love to show you how hassle-free accounting can be with Accounting People on your side. Speak to our friendly advisors on 0333 023 1300 to see how we can help or get a callback whenever is most convenient.
Accounting People are a different breed of accountants. As our name suggests, our difference lies in the care we take of the people we work with.