Accountants in Hampshire

Accountancy without
the Accountant-speak.

We take the financial burden off business owners and give you real insight into how your business is actually performing. Straightforward accountancy for companies from start-up to £10m turnover, right across Hampshire.

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7+Years experience
From £120Per month
ICAEWChartered Accountant
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Chris Sullivan, Founder of Lumi Accountancy, walking with his two dachshunds
Chris
Chris Sullivan ACA Founder · Chartered Accountant
ICAEW Chartered Accountants
Why Lumi

Why Hampshire businesses choose Lumi Accountancy

Most people find accounting a bit of a headache. Usually that's down to dense jargon and the feeling of being "just another number" in a giant database. At Lumi, we do things differently.

You'll always deal directly with a Chartered Accountant who actually knows your business. We explain things clearly, skip the buzzwords and the waffle, and we're genuinely responsive when you need us.

We take the financial burden off your plate entirely, handling the compliance, tax and reporting so you can focus on running your business. Filing your numbers is only half of it, though: we make sure you understand them too. You'll always know how the business is performing, what's coming next, and what to do about it.

"Professional accountancy, delivered with a bit more personality."
— Chris Sullivan, Founder

Plain English, always

We explain your finances in terms you'll actually understand, with no acronym-soup or jargon for jargon's sake.

Actually personal

You speak directly to a qualified Chartered Accountant who takes the time to know your business properly, and stays with you throughout.

Responsive when you need it

Email support across all packages. Unlimited phone on Complete. We won't ghost you when deadlines loom.

Growth, not box-ticking

We lift the financial burden off your shoulders completely, so no more chasing deadlines or lying awake over compliance. In return you get clear, regular insight into how the business is doing and what the numbers mean for where you're heading.

Packages & Pricing

Simple, honest pricing for Hampshire businesses

Every package includes a Xero subscription, the software we recommend, though we're happy to support other platforms too. There are no hidden add-ons and nothing nasty buried in the small print.

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Lite
The Lite Package
Newly incorporated limited companies getting established
from£120/month
  • Xero subscription included (or support on your preferred software)
  • Statutory accounts submission
  • Corporation tax calculation & submission
  • Director's payroll (1 employee)
  • Monthly bank reconciliation (up to 50 transactions)
  • Email support
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Core
The Core Package
Growing limited companies that want real support, beyond the basics
from£180/month
  • Everything in Lite, plus advanced Xero
  • Monthly bank reconciliation (up to 150 transactions)
  • Quarterly VAT returns
  • Payroll for up to 5 employees
  • Email support
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Complete
The Complete Package
For established businesses up to £10m turnover ready to fully outsource their finance function
from£250/month
  • Everything in Core
  • Full bookkeeping & transaction processing (unlimited)
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Quarterly / bi-annual strategy & tax review meetings
  • Unlimited phone call queries
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Also available:

Company registration Personal tax returns VAT registration CIS returns Payroll set-up Overseas VAT Business plans Strategy meetings Due diligence
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Explore a specific service in detail:

Accounts & Corporation Tax Self Assessment VAT Returns CIS Returns Bookkeeping Payroll

Specialist support for your sector:

Construction Accountancy Hospitality Accountancy
What Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it

★★★★★

"Chris was brilliant. He helped me fix some messy VAT issues right at the start and has been incredibly responsive ever since. I really appreciated the useful advice on the next steps for my business. Proactive, professional, and highly recommended!"

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★★★★★

"Lumi Accountancy has been great. I started my business recently. I spoke with half a dozen different accountants after my wife's bad experience with an accountant caused considerable issues. Lumi were the only accountancy that consistently provided me with timely responses to enquiries and questions enabling me to make effective business decisions quickly. They make completing accounts simple from an owner's perspective who needs to focus on running and growing the business."

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About
Chris Sullivan with Chip and Link, his two dachshunds

Chris with Chip & Link — the unofficial Lumi mascots.

The person behind Lumi

Hi, I'm Chris.

I started Lumi because I genuinely believe accountancy should feel less like a chore and more like having someone in your corner who you can ask questions without judgement, with no topics off limits.

I've spent over 7 years in the industry, working across audit, accountancy, personal and corporate tax, and supporting businesses through acquisitions and sales. I love the variety; no two clients are the same, and I find that genuinely energising.

What I can't stand? The kind of accountant who files your return, takes their fee, and disappears until next year. That's not Lumi. We're here when you need us.

When I'm not waist-deep in spreadsheets, you'll find me walking Chip and Link (my two dachshunds), cheering on Southampton at St Mary's, or playing football — usually until I get injured!

Credentials & Accreditations
ICAEW Chartered Accountant · no. C011009337
Lumi Accountancy Limited · Company no. 17052646
Registered in England & Wales
Xero Certified Advisor
Making Tax Digital (MTD) Ready
For Start-ups

Just starting out? Perfect timing.

Getting your finances right from day one is way easier than untangling them later. We help everyone from brand-new start-ups to established companies, with the experience to support you at every stage.

1

Free consultation

Book a no-obligation 30-min call. Tell us about your idea, we'll help you figure out the right structure and what you actually need.

2

Company formation & set-up

We handle company registration, VAT, software set-up and everything needed to start trading properly from day one.

3

Ongoing compliance

Tax returns, payroll, accounts. We take care of the stuff most founders dread, so you can focus on building.

4

Growth & strategy

As your business grows, so does our involvement: regular reviews, financial planning, and honest advice when you need it.

Ready to make your idea official?

Incorporating for the first time, or taking on your first employees? We'll make sure your finances are set up properly from day one, with no expensive shocks six months down the line. Just set up your company? Our new company guide walks you through the first steps.

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Areas We Cover

Local accountants across Hampshire

Based at Abbey Mill in Winchester, we work with businesses right across Hampshire, both in person and online via Xero. Find your area:

Accountants in WinchesterThe county town & Itchen Valley · SO22–SO24View Winchester → Accountants in EastleighEastleigh & Chandler's Ford · SO50 / SO53View Eastleigh → Accountants in SouthamptonAcross the city & Totton · SO14–SO19View Southampton → Accountants in RomseyRomsey & the Test Valley · SO51View Romsey →
Common Questions

Accountancy questions, answered

Straight answers to what Hampshire business owners ask us most. For more, see the full FAQs.

Do I need an accountant for a limited company?

There's no legal requirement to use an accountant, but every UK limited company must file statutory accounts and a corporation tax return that follow strict accounting standards. A Chartered Accountant keeps you compliant, claims the allowances and reliefs you're entitled to, and takes the deadline risk off your plate.

What's included in your monthly accountancy packages?

Every Lumi package includes a Xero subscription, your year-end statutory accounts, corporation tax return, director's payroll and ongoing support. Core (from £180/month) adds VAT returns and team payroll; Complete (from £250/month) adds full bookkeeping, monthly management accounts and unlimited phone support. Packages start from £120/month.

Lumi Accountancy package comparison — monthly fee, Xero included
Included Lite · £120/mo Core · £180/mo Complete · £250/mo
Xero subscriptionIncludedAdvancedAdvanced
Statutory accounts & corporation taxYesYesYes
Director's payrollYes (1)YesYes
Monthly bank reconciliationUp to 50Up to 150Unlimited
Quarterly VAT returns—YesYes
Team payroll—Up to 5Up to 5
Full bookkeeping——Yes
Monthly management accounts——Yes
Strategy & tax review meetings——Quarterly / bi-annual
SupportEmailEmailUnlimited phone

What does it mean that Lumi is ICAEW Chartered?

ICAEW Chartered Accountants are qualified members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, held to its technical and ethical standards and to ongoing professional training. At Lumi you always deal directly with Chris Sullivan ACA, an ICAEW Chartered Accountant (member no. C011009337), not an unqualified bookkeeper.

When should a new business take on an accountant?

Ideally from day one. Getting your structure, software and tax registrations right at the start is far easier than untangling them later, and it means you never miss a filing deadline or a claimable cost in your first year. We support businesses from incorporation through to £10m turnover.

Will I always deal with the same accountant?

Yes. You work directly with a qualified Chartered Accountant who gets to know your business and stays with you, rather than being passed around a call centre or handed to junior staff. It's the personal service most growing businesses tell us they were missing.

Get in Touch

Let's have a conversation

No hard sell, no obligation. Just a chat about whether we're a good fit.

Office Abbey Mill, Abbey Mill Gardens
Winchester, SO23 9LH
Email info@lumiaccountancy.co.uk
Phone 01962 435112
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