Clarke & Co

For over 50 years, based in Chiswick and Acton, we have been providing expert advice to individuals and corporates covering all areas of financial, accountancy and taxation matters

We are a long-established successful firm of Chartered Accountants based in West London, comprising 4 equity partners and complimented by over 15 in-house professional staff, all holding major UK accountancy qualifications.

We operate from our own bespoke business premises. All professional services are undertaken in-house by our own personnel. We do not use sub-contractors or outsourcing services, thus enhancing the personal nature of our relationships with our clients.

All partners are practising Chartered Accountants general practitioners, but so as to enhance our proposition to our clientele's benefit, each partner also holds an additional specialist qualification with a specific expertise.

We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority covering all financial and investment advice undertaken.

We are also members of the Personal Finance Society.​ We are registered to carry on audit work in the UK. Details about our audit registration can be found at www.auditregister.org.uk under reference C006581869.

​Our varied client base includes corporate, partnership, self-employed and also individuals who require completion of personal tax return under self-assessment. In-house expertise covering all major trades and professions.

No assignment is considered too small.

Happy to consider fixed fee assignments, and in any event, a clear fee structure will be agreed at the outset before commencement of any assignment.

A committed one-stop solution to all personal and business needs covering all aspects of finance, tax, and investments.

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Latest news from Clarke & Co

December 10, 2025
Charity Trustees Gain New Powers for Moral Payments

Charity trustees in England and Wales now have new legal powers when considering moral payments: payments made because there is a moral rather than strictly legal obligation to transfer some of a charity’s property.

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December 8, 2025
Self Assessment Deadline Approaching - Are You Ready?

The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must submit your return and pay any tax due by 31 January 2026 to avoid penalties and interest.

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December 4, 2025
HSE Reports 1.9 Million Workers Affected by Work-Related Ill Health in 2024/25

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its latest annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2024/25.

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December 3, 2025
Government Announces Rail Fare Freeze Until 2027

The government has confirmed that regulated rail fares in England will be frozen until March 2027. The freeze, announced prior to the Budget, follows a 4.6% rise in March 2025.

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December 1, 2025
HMRC Fixes SA302 Issue Affecting Class 2 National Insurance for 2024/25

Some self-employed taxpayers who filed their 2024/25 self-assessment tax return may have been incorrectly asked to pay class 2 national insurance contributions (NIC) on their SA302 tax calculation. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now confirmed that this issue has been fixed.

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November 28, 2025
Choosing the Right Accounting System for Your Business

For many sole traders and small business owners, reviewing their accounting system only happens when something forces the issue. For instance, many sole traders are currently looking at whether their accounting system meets the requirements for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

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November 26, 2025
UK Inflation Slows to 3.6% as Energy and Hotel Costs Ease

UK inflation eased to 3.6% in the year to October, down from 3.8% in September, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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November 24, 2025
FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to Rise to £120,000 from December

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit will increase from £85,000 to £120,000 from the start of December.

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December 10, 2025
Charity Trustees Gain New Powers for Moral Payments

Charity trustees in England and Wales now have new legal powers when considering moral payments: payments made because there is a moral rather than strictly legal obligation to transfer some of a charity’s property.

Read article
December 8, 2025
Self Assessment Deadline Approaching - Are You Ready?

The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must submit your return and pay any tax due by 31 January 2026 to avoid penalties and interest.

Read article
December 4, 2025
HSE Reports 1.9 Million Workers Affected by Work-Related Ill Health in 2024/25

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its latest annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries for 2024/25.

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December 3, 2025
Government Announces Rail Fare Freeze Until 2027

The government has confirmed that regulated rail fares in England will be frozen until March 2027. The freeze, announced prior to the Budget, follows a 4.6% rise in March 2025.

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February 21, 2024
Applying Circular Economy principles in a business

A circular economy (CE) is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible.

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March 5, 2024
Understanding the pros and cons of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme for businesses

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a significant consideration for businesses. It impacts your cash flow, the amount of admin work needed, and even your overall profitability. One option available to businesses - with a VAT exclusive turnover of £150,000 or less - is the VAT Flat Rate Scheme (FRS), which offers a simplified approach to VAT accounting.

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March 6, 2024
Are you eligible for a £252 saving on your tax bill?

With the tax year ending on 5 April, March is a good month to check whether sharing unused tax allowances with your partner could save you some money.

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March 8, 2024
Making Tax Digital: New policy paper published

A new policy paper has been released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment for sole traders and landlords.

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