Practical first
Advice should be useful in the real world. We focus on what helps the business run better, not what sounds impressive.
About the firm
A modern West London accountancy firm built around practical support and dependable systems
Northwood Tax & Accounts supports business owners who want clearer systems, dependable communication and advice that feels commercially useful from the outset.
Our story
Why Northwood Tax & Accounts exists
The firm is positioned for business owners who want more than a basic compliance provider. The emphasis is on clearer systems, better communication and accounting support that helps the business feel more under control.
Based in West London, the firm works with limited companies, consultants, landlords, contractors and growing owner-managed businesses that want accounting support to feel organised and commercially useful.
Rather than acting like a distant back-office function, the working style is collaborative and practical. The aim is to simplify finance admin, keep the core deadlines under control and create a steadier reporting rhythm through the year.
That matters because most clients do not just want accounts filed. They want a calmer process, fewer loose ends and an accountant who can explain what matters clearly.
Values
What shapes the way the firm works
These values shape the way the firm communicates, organises work and supports clients from the first conversation onward.
Reliable communication
Clients should know what is happening, what is needed and when deadlines are approaching.
Systems that scale
A tidy accounting setup saves time now and avoids bigger problems later.
Founder and team
The people behind the client relationship
Clients want to know who they will be dealing with, how the team works and whether the relationship is likely to feel clear and well run.
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Hannah Northwood
Founder & Chartered Accountant
Hannah works with owner-managed businesses that want dependable compliance without losing sight of commercial decision-making. She focuses on clear advice, efficient systems and building long-term client relationships.
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Ben Clarke
Client Accounts Manager
Ben oversees onboarding, bookkeeping reviews and year-end preparation. Clients value his organised approach and the way he turns a messy finance setup into a workable routine.
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Laura Evans
Payroll & VAT Specialist
Laura keeps payroll and VAT deadlines on track for clients who need a reliable compliance partner. She is known for practical answers and prompt follow-up.
Working style
Clients value a relationship that is responsive, organised and easy to navigate. That means clear onboarding, sensible document requests, realistic deadlines and advice that explains the impact on the business rather than simply stating rules.
Discovery calls are structured to understand where the current setup is not working, whether that is communication, bookkeeping quality, pressure around deadlines or uncertainty about the right systems.
Cloud accounting and digital systems
Northwood Tax works with cloud accounting tools because they improve visibility, speed and collaboration. The goal is not to force complexity onto clients, but to create cleaner records with less chasing and less duplicated effort.
Xero-readyQuickBooks-readyFreeAgent-friendlyMTD support
What clients value about working with us
Calm communication and realistic expectations
Useful answers in plain English
A cleaner digital workflow with less admin friction
Support that feels commercially aware as well as compliant
Based in West London, with remote support for clients across the UK. That mix of local grounding and remote capability helps clients feel they are dealing with a firm that is accessible, organised and easy to work with.
Next step
If the current accounting relationship feels too reactive, the first conversation should be simple
We use discovery calls to understand how the business works, where the bottlenecks are and what kind of support would make the setup more reliable.
Next step
Want a clearer accounting setup for your business?
Start with a short discovery call and we will recommend the services and process that make sense for your business stage.