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What Our Clients Say

“We have outsourced all our accounts and book keeping to Paul Marks Limited and it has been excellent. As we use a cloud based accounting platform and document management it has been seamless to synchronise, knowing they will be filed accurately with monthly/annual management accounts provided with accuracy.”

What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Lee Anderson

Managing Director – Green Light Electrical

“Paul and his team are hands down the best accountants I have worked with. They are a friendly team using modern technology for a smooth and accurate operation. Paul is very trustworthy, knowledgeable, helpful, super easy to understand and get along with. I would recommend any business talk to Paul Marks & Co about what they could do to help them.”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Cameron Riddell

Managing Director – The London Alcove Company

“One of the most competent, professional and helpful accountants I work with when it comes to handle complicated accounts. We have payments in several currencies and even crypto currencies and their help on properly manage all of it has been essential for our company”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Marcos Rio Vilarino

Director – Blocklytics Ltd – Blockchain Data Analytics

“Paul has assisted us since we first established our business. The standard of the work has been outstanding- always timely and accurate. Most importantly however the advice that we have received has been invaluable and made a real difference to our business venture”

Daniela

Proprietor – Pearson Nurseries Ltd

“Paul Marks & Co have been our accountant for several years now. We had had a few bad experiences with others over the years and are so happy we found Paul and his colleagues. We very much feel we can rely on them and we are very satisfied with the level of service, advice and consistency we receive. We recommend this company without reservation.”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Anouschka Fryer

Director – Change Project Consulting Limited

“Worked with Paul and his team for over a year. Immensely helpful and professional. Highly recommend”

Nick Braund

Director/ owner – Words And Pixels PR Ltd – PR Company

“Paul, Max and the team offer great advice and a responsive service to help support our growing company. They are always happy to pick up the phone and chat through anything, and have a great understanding of the tools like Xero – a great fit for our company!”

Nick Woolley

CEO – EV.Energy – A fast growing clean-tech start up

“I have We have been using Paul Marks&co for just over a year now and have found then to be very responsive, great value for money and work to a high standard in a very professional manner. Paul has always gone above and beyond to respond to any queries. I would not hesitate to recommend them.”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Soneya Khan

MD – Qubepay – Payment Service Provider

“Having used Paul Marks & Co for a couple of years I’ve found them friendly, responsive, helpful and patient on a continuing basis. They’ve completed and submitted the annual accounts and corporation tax return for my very small ltd company with great efficiency and at affordable rates. I can’t fault them – recommended.”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Henry Wait

MD – Avid Arboriculture – Tree Surgeons

“Paul Marks & co have been helping me with my VAT and income tax returns for several years now, and I have been very happy with their service. My needs are quite complex, with production in the EU, international business sales, and various investment portfolios, and Paul Marks has displayed patience and competence, as well as punctuality and efficiency. I would certainly recommend his service.”

Sukhi Barber

Artist/ Sculptor

“I’ve been working with Paul Marks & Co for several years now. They are a team of brilliant accountants and have helped me tremendously at every stage of my business. Highly recommend!”

Alen Radolevic

Owner – Mateus Limited – Digital Social Media Marketing

“Running a small business takes up so much of my time, it is such a relief to have a reliable and professional accounting firm to deal with the financials for us. Always a pleasure to deal with and knowing that everything is filed accurately and on time has really helped us concentrate on growth and other areas. Would highly recommend.”

Charles Green

Owner – Green industree Limited – Tree surgeons

“In a startup business knowing exactly where you stand at all times is key to success. It wasn’t until I moved our accounts to Paul Marks & Co that I realised just how much I needed to rely on my accountant. I couldn’t recommend their services enough. They gave me the reassurance I needed and re-balanced the way I did business at a very reasonable cost.”

Tom Barlow

Owner – Whaam Banh Mi – Vietnamese Restaurant

“Paul and his team have been amazing in helping me get all my financial affairs transferred onto Xero. The level of service is fantastic and they come with my highest recommendation. I am so pleased I found them”

Adam Nice

Adam Nice Designs – Fashion Designer

“Working with Paul Marks is easy and simple – which is exactly what you want for VAT, PAYE, pension and annual reporting. Since we engaged with Paul Marks & co, the team has been there to support us with our accountancy/audit requirements, which is ever increasing with the growth of the business. All in all the service we have received is great!”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Martin Jakobsen

CEO Cybanetix Limited – Cyber Security Business

“I run a limited company employing around 12 staff and we have employed Paul Marks for the last 18 months after our previous accountants (my dad!) retired. I found the whole process in switching to be easy after my initial meeting with Paul and have found our working relationship to be the same. I am really happy with the service we have received from Paul and his staff and would highly recommend them.”

Jon Woodward

Owner/ Managing Director – Mckenziewood London (Property maintenance)

“I am the owner of a building and plumbing business and came to Paul a few years ago to sort out all my tax and accounting issues. Paul was great in sorting everything out for me so that now I am on the right track with everything up to date. He is obviously a tax expert and very generous with his time in answering any questions I have. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for an accountant or tax expert”

Daniel De Los Palacios

Owner – Advantis Aqua Plumbing & Building Services

“I couldn’t be happier with Paul’s service. He is reliable and hard-working and has made my life a lot easier by shouldering the burden of my accounts and payroll!”

Katherine Smith

Owner – PaintWriteNow (educational business)

“Been using Paul Marks & Co for several years now. Service is always top draw. Highly recommended”

Luke Ashworth

Owner – Adviser AI Limited – Insurance Industry IT Systems

“Paul Marks and Co have been doing our accounts for nearly three years and we have been very happy with the service. Efficient, helpful, and reliable. I’m very happy to recommend”
What Our Clients Say Accountants Wimbledon

Freddie Woolland

Director – Commonwealth Security Group Ltd

“After a shocking experience with my previous accountants, Paul has provided a very friendly, highly professional and efficient service. Everyone at the company is a pleasure to deal with and I would recommend them unconditionally”

Stuart Bowes

Owner – Centro Unicos Franchise Reading – Beauty treatments

“Paul Marks Accountants were recommended to us by a business associate 4 years ago. At the time we had just started a new business venture in property development in the UK and were keen to have it incorporated as soon as possible. Mr. Paul Stankiewicz of Paul Marks was most helpful and dealt with all matters speedily and efficiently. We also entrusted our personal taxation to Paul Marks & Co. soon after. Over the years we have always been very impressed with Paul`s depth of knowledge in personal, company and international Accounting and Taxation matters. He has never failed us in providing appropriate solutions to any questions which arise. We have had no hesitation in recommending the services of Paul Marks and Co. to our business associates, family and friends. We are confident of a long and enduring partnership with Paul Marks & Co. for many years to come.

Alfred & Maria Stienen

Private Individuals – Switzerland

“Paul Marks & Co Have provided my startup business with fast efficient tailored accountancy services. They are easy to talk to and Paul Stankewicz has always dealt with my enquiries efficiently and gets to the point quickly and without fuss. The package we use has a fixed fee, but the quantity and value of the back-up service provided has not been limited. Ideal for start-ups like us”.

Paul Lancefield

Director/ Owner – Radical Fraction Ltd – Mobile & Android App Developers

“We have been working with Paul for the last three years, we feel more secure, professional and up to date since we move with him. Paul is very easy to talk with and he is taking time to make sure you understand all the aspect of accounting if necessary. Well recommended.”

Erwan Le Bohec

Owner – Deliboutique Restaurants

“Fantastic accountants. I wouldn’t have gotten my business underway without them”

Pamela Macpherson

Management Consultant

“Paul Marks & Co have been extremely helpful with my tax returns for the last couple of years. The advice given has helped hugely with returning from overseas. They have provided specialist advice in other areas of a return, and were very supportive in helping to acquire information from the required parties. Paul and the team are always happy to answer any questions and are able to make the process clear and straightforward. I would happily recommend them”

Kim Simson

Private individual

“Excellent accounting services for small to mid sized firms.”

Daniel Correa

Owner – DAC Consulting Services Limited – Forensic & Technical Engineering Consultants

“Last year I decided it was time to make the transition from a sole trader to setting up my own limited company. I found the idea of running a business daunting but Paul made the whole process very simple and let me know at each stage what was required. The start up process and all financial issues since have been entirely stress-free.”

Finlay Coutts Britton

Finlay Britton Limited – Story Board Artist

“What we expect from our accountants is expertise in finance and taxation with the reliability to deliver on time. Paul Marks & Co have always exceeded our expectations”

Jude Fletcher

Managing Partner – Fletcher Day LLP Solicitors

“Paul and the team have been great in helping our start-up business. They provide a professional efficient service with a personal touch. They are responsive to our needs and understand the difficulties starting a business, always looking to help support us where they can”

Tristan Steen

Owner – Generation Living – Online rewards subscription service

“Paul Marks & Co have dealt with all of my accountancy needs since 2017. Paul is approachable, professional and always helpful. Any queries I have are always explained clearly and concisely. I would definitely recommend his services”

Megan Cooper

Owner – NuunDesigns – web/ internet designers

“I turned to Paul Marks when my previous accountant said he didn’t have the time to talk with me by telephone. Since this time Paul has been great and makes me feel that I am he’s only client even though I only have a small business.”

John Leaver

Owner – Surrey Business Photos (photographer)

“Paul Marks & Co have provided a professional and thorough service to my small business for several years. Communication, responsiveness and advice on UK reporting requirements have been particular highlights”

Duncan Samuels

Owner – Dunlin Engineering Limited – Engineering Consultants

“Paul has completed and submitted the accounts for our property management company over the last two years. Paul has been very professional and responsive in our dealings during that time, and I would strongly recommend his services.”

Alan Blower

Director – 22 Thornton Hill Management Limited

“Paul Marks & Co were extremely efficient and professional. Excellent, practical advice over and above what was paid for. I would definitely recommend and use again,”

Robbie Parkin

Barrister

“I worked with Paul from the outset of setting up my interior design business. He has a very helpful approach, which gave me confidence as I started my new venture. It’s good to have your trusted advisors in place. The service provided in the past two years has been reliable and good value. Paul continues to be on hand to help with queries that arise and is very pleasant to work with. I don’t hesitate to recommend him. “

Laura Passey

Owner – Laura Passey Interiors

“We were referred to Paul Marks in 2017 by one of their clients. We rely on them for several services: cloud-based accountancy package, bookkeeping, payroll, audit support, Companies House filings, HMRC filings, R&D credits. A very reasonable down to earth accountancy. Good understanding of cryptocurrency”

Nikola Tchouparov

CEO – Moneyfold Limited – Blockchain/ Crypto Currency developments

“We have had a great experience in the 18 months we’ve been using Paul Marks & Co. They’re always available to answer any questions, we’re happy with the speed and efficiency of the service. We would recommend Paul Marks & Co to others”

Sam Reynolds

Owner – Angove Partners Limited – Recruitment Business

“An exceptional Finance Director that not only has the financial expertise you would expect from a Chartered Accountant but also a level of commercial acumen and ability that is rarely found in accountants. I believe Paul can make a significant impact on driving any business forward”

Manny Cohen

Chairman – The RM Group

‘Paul Marks & Co are great at what they do, they are so supportive and are always helping us with any questions we may have’

Ella Parchment

Manager – Yoke Art Ltd – Artists & gallery

“I came to Paul Marks & Co through a recommendation a couple of years ago. I am extremely satisfied with their service and am very happy to recommend them to anyone who is looking for an accountant”

Keith Gayle

Barrister

“I have always found Paul patient and able to offer well thought out strategies which have helped my business grow”

Roger Grove

Grove And Company – Chartered Surveyors

“Paul Marks & Co are a highly professional and responsive accounting firm who tailor their services to suit our needs. As you would expect from a firm of Chartered Accountants, Paul is very knowledgeable in all tax matters which gives us confidence that we are complying fully with the law as well as minimising our tax liabilities as much as possible. Paul has always been very accommodating with his availability and helpful with all enquiries and requests. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other dental practices or indeed to any business that is looking for an accountant”

Dr Nadine Skipp

Principal Aura Dental

“Paul Marks & Co have been preparing my individual accounts & tax returns for many years now. They are highly professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I am always confident that they are looking after my interests and giving me the relevant advice that Indeed in relation to my tax affairs. I have no hesitation in recommending them”

Roger London

Senior Partner – St James’s Place Partnership

“Paul is knowledgeable with proved experience and credentials, and the same time very understanding and insightful, maintaining good communication with fast response and documents preparation.”

Sergiy Konovchuck

Owner – Uniten Ltd – Security company

“Paul Marks & Co Accountants have consistently provided me with efficient accounting, including helpful advice and timely reminders/Tax updates at a competitive rate”

Daryn Skipp

Director – LGT Designs Limited – Oil & Gas CAD Design

“Paul has been my accountant now for a few years. I get excellent advice and support that I need in relation to my tax affairs and filing my self assessment return. Added to that he is very approachable and generous with his time. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an accountant”

Richie Collins

Owner – Richie Collins Plumbing & Building Services

“I am very happy with the service I receive from Paul Marks & co and also extremely happy with the support I receive when I have any questions to ask. They are always happy to talk to me on the telephone at any time when I need advice”

Kate Sim

Property Developer

“When I first started out on my own, I was very pleased to meet Paul and engage his services. Paul gave me some excellent advice and took away a lot of the hassle, which meant I could focus on building my business. Paul is always available and is always keen to support and if you are ever in Wimbledon Village he’ll buy you a coffee.

Craig Stevens

Owner – CG&T Consultants Limited

“Paul Marks & Co provide a very professional service. If you want to ensure you are not paying too much tax I would urge any small or medium sized business owner to contact them”

Gregory Martis

Keylink Developments Limited – Property Development

“Paul has been dealing with my accounts and tax affairs for 5 years. He is very approachable and highly professional. I regularly bounce ideas off him and could not imagine using someone else”

Martin Lynch

Appointed representative of Openworks Ltd and Partner in leading Financial Solutions – IFA

“Paul Marks & Co provide a first class and personal service, they genuinely have something extra to offer”

Frances O’Connor

owner – AGR International – Food & Beverage Market Research

“Paul Marks & Co provided us with an ideal solution for our business. They took care of all the legal, administrative and taxation burden by providing a total outsourced finance department. They did this for half the price it would have cost us if we were to do the same work in house. We are very satisfied with their services”

Ray Wainright

Owner Wimbledon Bar & Restaurant

‘Paul has been my accountant for personal and professional tax returns for the past 10 years, he is very reliable and I would recommend him to anyone looking for accounting services’

Sandrine Desbarbieux

Director of Digital Sales & Marketing EMEA – Avis Budget Group

“An experienced financial consultant that completed a short -term assignment for us. It is obvious from my short dealings with Paul that he is a very capable senior accountant who can grasp situations and problems very quickly and make practical recommendations for change. Additionally he very quickly gains the respect of all the people he deals with”

Peter Osborne

Owner – Osborne Samuel Gallery

“With my small company I can vouch for that Paul Mark’s is a good accountant services for small to medium sized companies. Their services are to the point, well presented and fast delivered.”

Claes Goran Sandstrom

Visnet – Consultancy

“Our company has been using Paul for nearly 2 years and we have enjoyed a consistent service from his firm. When a face to face meeting is required, Paul has always been flexible with his time to accommodate our schedules and go out of his way to meet us outside our offices if required. We look forward in continuing to grow our business with the knowledge that Paul will ensure we are fully compliant and up to date with any new accounting regulation changes.”

Edward Burt

Director / Owner – FOSS LED – Electrical Lighting Suppliers

“Even though I trained as a Chartered Accountant myself. I use Paul occasionally when I have a personal tax issue I am unsure about and I always find him quick to respond and very helpful”

Jane Leach

Head Of Regulatory – Major Bank

“Paul Marks & Co are robust & reliable! “

Matthew Forster

Self Employed Marketing & Brand Consultant