Tech-savvy professionals serving Guildford.
We are a forward-thinking, tech-savvy accountancy firm based at the heart of Surrey.
Founded with a passion for making finance straightforward, approachable and stress-free, we provide proactive accounting, tax and financial support to businesses across Guildford. From ambitious start-ups and innovative tech companies to established local enterprises, we tailor our support to suit every stage of the business journey.
The town has a thriving and diverse business community, with a particularly strong presence in technology, professional services and innovation alongside the many independent and established businesses. Its links with the University of Surrey and excellent connections into London have also made it a natural home for entrepreneurs and growing companies.
It’s an area we’re proud to serve, from the historic cobbled High Street and Castle to walks along the River Wey and the nearby Surrey Hills, there’s no shortage of reasons why businesses and their teams choose to make this part of Surrey their home.
Our approach is built around clarity, simplicity and genuine partnership. Using modern cloud-based technology, our friendly and dedicated team can take care of everything from bookkeeping and payroll through to VAT, business tax, personal tax planning and ongoing financial support. We take the time to understand your business, identify opportunities and provide practical, proactive advice that helps you make informed decisions with confidence.
Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding an established business or simply looking for better financial insight, we’re here to make managing your finances easier – leaving you with more time to focus on running and growing your business.
600+
Returning clients
10 hours+
Average hours saved per company each month
99%
Of clients stay with us each year
Meet the team providing accountancy support for Guildford
Andy Mildner
Andy is a seasoned accountant, FD and business coach passionate about helping business owners achieve clarity and confidence. As founder of LYA, he blends proactive accounting, strategic planning and a coaching mindset to simplify complex finances and support smarter decisions at every stage of growth.
Rob Young
Rob is Managing Director at LYA, supporting ambitious businesses to scale with confidence through clear planning and proactive financial insight. Alongside LYA, he is also a Director at Icebreaker One, bringing broader strategic experience that informs the practical, jargon-free support he provides to clients.
Josh Clarke
Josh is our Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations to ensure a smooth, responsive and high-quality service. With a practical, clear approach, he improves systems and processes so clients can grow with confidence and stay in control of their finances. Josh provides friendly, reliable, down-to-earth support that clients highly value.
Nathan Mardle
Nathan is an experienced accountant and part of the management team at LYA, playing a key role in enhancing systems, processes and technology. With strong technical expertise and a practical approach, he helps fast-growing businesses streamline their finance functions and make clearer, more informed decisions.
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Your business will be at a certain stage. Each comes with challenges. Our advice and experience will help you succeed!
Processing
Getting the basics done; quickly, accurately and on time. We take care of everything and build processes to streamline the flow of information and make life easy.
Planning
Making sure your business is structured properly to keep money in your pocket and to ensure you are aware of all future liabilities so you have enough put aside for when the taxman wants to be paid.
Insight
What are the key drivers that influence the performance of your business, and what are the main factors you believe will determine the overall success and long-term growth of your business?
Strategy
Success in business is down to making the right decisions at the right time. We help you combine the emotional side of business with the financial realities to help you make the right calls.
Frequently Asked Questions.
We provide a full range of accounting and tax services for limited companies, sole traders, and growing businesses across Surrey.
Our services include:
- Annual accounts preparation;
- Corporation tax returns;
- Self-assessment tax returns;
- VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance;
- Payroll and CIS;
- Bookkeeping and cloud accounting support;
- Management accounts and cash flow forecasting;
- R&D tax credit claims; and
- Business growth and tax planning advice
We work with modern cloud software such as Xero, Veryfi and Syft to ensure your finances are accurate, up to date and timely.
Unlike larger firms where you may feel like just another client number, we offer a proactive, relationship-led service.
Our clients benefit from:
- Direct access to a dedicated senior accountant for all services compared to a separate individual per services;
- Clear, jargon-free advice;
- Fast response times;
- Proactive tax-saving opportunities; and
- Fixed monthly pricing with no surprises
We combine the expertise of a larger practice with the personal service of a local Guildford firm - giving you strategic advice without corporate complexity.
Yes, we specialise with supporting start-ups, entrepreneurs and fast-growing businesses across Guildford.
If you’re:
- Starting a new limited company;
- Unsure whether to operate as a sole trader or limited company;
- Looking to scale and improve profitability;
- Hiring your first employees; or
- Raising investment
We provide practical guidance from day one - helping you structure your business correctly, stay tax-efficient and build strong financial foundations for growth.
Why our clients love us.
Scarlett Mitcheson
My small letting agency has used LYA for several years now and I have been delighted with the service they provide. John always make himself available to talk to and takes the stress out of my accounts as I know I can trust him to guide me in the right direction. LYA are proactive and especially over the last year have been completely invaluable.
Kim Antoniou
I have work with LYA now for many years across both of my businesses and I have always found them to be entirely professional, extremely responsive and would not hesitate to recommend them as I have on many occasions.#LoveYourAccountants - We love ours!!!
Joe Robinson
I have been working with John & Emma at LYA for about one year now and they have been great. They often take the time to explain things in a simple and easy-to-understand way and they are professional, responsive and enjoyable to work with. I would definitely recommend - five stars.
Helen Bryant
Love your Accountants is exactly that! We find John and the team are always professional and lovely to work with. We feel we're in safe hands. Cornerstones Literary Consultancy.
Jackie Strange
The team at LYA are the standard by which all service industry providers should be measured. In addition to the expert knowledge that you would expect, they consistently offer an excellent level of customer service with friendly staff and quick response times. If I was an accountant this is where I’d want to work!
Susannah Boughtflower
LYA are very friendly efficient and accurate, easy to talk to and the team have exceeded all my expectations. Deeply knowledgeable, always willing to speak to you on the phone if you raise and issue. Superb accountants and highly recommended!
Reuben Mattinson
Everyone at LYA who I’ve dealt with have gone above and beyond to help me and my business. So far they’ve saved me hours in time every week helping automate my book keeping and accounting.
Rob Young their CFO is particularly thoughtful!
Simon Irwin
During a tumultuous year when Covid and pandemic response packages from the government made following your finances even more difficult than usual, Andy and his team have kept us informed and up to date at all times, making 2020 less chaotic than it would have been without their assistance. Cannot recommend them highly enough, this is a great team to have in your corner.
Susannah Marriott
John and team have been brilliant as we've grown the company, and most important to us, fun to work with and interested in what we do. Our company motto is 'We only work with nice people' and John couldn't be nicer.
Daisy Terry
Our company has more than doubled in the last 2 years and it quickly became clear that the existing accountancy set up we had wasn't going to work as we continue to grow. We were really nervous about changing accountants as it is such an integral part of our business but Rob and the whole team at LYA have been with us every step of the way, helping not only to get things straight but advise us with how we can improve and grow. Nothing is too much for these guys which is exactly what we need! We are delighted with how it is going
Patrick Land
Changing accountants can be a daunting prospect for a small business owner, especially after a bad experience with current/previous accountants.
The team at LYA made the change as painless and efficient as possible and have spent considerable time with me either via email, Whats App or MS Teams talking me through the process and educating me in the use of Xero.
I can't speak highly enough of the service I have received so far and wish I had made the change much sooner.
Steve Philcox
My wife need some assistance and Rob Young at LYA could not have been more helpful. He listened, understood and came back to us extremely quickly with the answers that was then followed up in writing. The service was extremely efficient, professional and seamless. I cannot recommend this organisation enough.
Kim Farmer
I started working with LYA when I first started my business. Launching a business can be a daunting and uncertain time, but having LYA's support and expertise has been invaluable during this process. Now we are over 3 years into the business and LYA continue to play a strong role enabling us to understand and follow the growth of the company and to help us navigate any financial decisions along the way. Josh Clarke and Rob Young have been wonderful to work with and although we rarely meet in person, we definitely consider them as part of the team.
Jules Fuller
Love Your Accountants does an excellent job for Brand Directors. Rob Young is genial, attentive to the smallest of matters, always on hand with jargon-free advice and takes a keen interest in our branded content projects. We get great service, value for money and nice people. Highly recommended.
Flora Garner
I cannot thank Dominic enough. He was absolutely brilliant and really walked me through every process professionally and clearly. If you are looking for an accountant - definitely try Love Your Accountants. I have been so impressed with how helpful and professional the service has been. Thank you.
Justin Girdler
LYA have been my accountancy firm for the best part of a decade - I think that probably speaks for itself. Rob and Josh are a wonderful duo who complement each-others approach so well and we feel truly looked after, listened too and challenged. They go far beyond previous firms I have worked with and have the expertise to offer a wide range of support across the financial elements of our business and how they intersect with our mission. Perhaps most importantly, we look forward to our calls with Rob and Josh.
