Our approach
Your accountant should make your life simpler
We believe accountancy should be more than keeping your numbers in order. It's about having someone you can rely on for clear advice, practical support and a straightforward answer when you need one.
That’s why we provide technical expertise with a personal approach. We take the time to understand you, your business and where you want to go — making your finances less complicated and more under control.
How we can help you
-

Accounts & Bookkeeping
Keeping your financial records accurate and your accounts up to date, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to year-end statutory accounts.
-

Tax planning & compliance
Straightforward tax compliance and proactive planning to help you understand and manage your tax position.
-

Business advisory
Clear, practical advice to help you make better decisions and run your business with confidence.
-

VAT & Digital accounting
VAT returns, Making Tax Digital and the technology needed to keep your finances running smoothly, in real-time.
Meet the founder
-

Lewis Goddard, ACA
Why Goddard?
Chartered expertise — Qualified, experienced and regulated by ICAEW, giving you the reassurance that your finances are in good hands.
Clear, upfront pricing — Straightforward fees, agreed upfront, with a choice of service levels to suit your needs.
Consistent relationship — No account managers or being passed between departments. You'll deal directly with the same person who knows you, your business and your finances.
Local expertise. Nationwide reach.
Based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, we work with businesses and individuals across the UK.
Distance doesn't have to mean less personal. With our remote offering, you can work with us wherever you're based while still having a dedicated accountant who knows you and your finances.
And if you’re local to Hertfordshire, I’d love to meet you in person. Whether that’s over a coffee, at your place of work or simply face-to-face when it suits, building a genuine relationship is an important part of how I work.
Get started with Goddard, today.
Whether you're looking for a new accountant, need some advice or simply want to have a chat about your finances, I'd be happy to hear from you.