Accountants in Winchester
ICAEW Chartered Accountants based right here in the city, at Abbey Mill in Abbey Mill Gardens. Personal, plain-English accountancy for Winchester businesses from start-up to £10m turnover, handled online via Xero. No jargon, and we don't go quiet on you.
Years of accountancy experience
Chartered Accountants — member no. C011009337
Per month, Xero included
Initial 30-minute consultation, no obligation
How much does an accountant cost in Winchester?
Lumi Accountancy, based at Abbey Mill in Winchester, charges fixed monthly fees: £180 a month for Lite, £250 for Core and £350 for Complete. Every package includes a Xero subscription, and you deal directly with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant rather than a rotating junior team.
Correct for the 2026/27 tax year · last reviewed August 2026 · Chris Sullivan ACA
A genuinely local accountant in Winchester
We're not a national firm with a Winchester postcode bolted on. We're based at Abbey Mill in Abbey Mill Gardens, right in the heart of the city, and we work with firms across Winchester, from professional practices to independent retailers and hospitality.
We're actually based in Winchester
We're based at Abbey Mill in Abbey Mill Gardens, right in the heart of the city, so you're dealing with someone who genuinely knows Winchester's business community rather than a faceless national firm.
Plain English, no jargon
We explain your finances in terms that make sense. No acronym-soup, no 40-page reports full of numbers you're supposed to nod along to. Just clear, honest advice on your business.
You speak to a Chartered Accountant
Every client works directly with a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant with over 7 years of experience. Someone who takes the time to understand your business and gives you consistent, informed support.
We know Winchester's business mix
From cathedral-quarter hospitality and independent High Street retailers to the professional and consultancy firms around the city, we understand how Winchester businesses actually make their money.
Straightforward pricing for Winchester businesses
Every package includes Xero (our recommended accounting software). No hidden extras, no annual price shock.
- Xero subscription included
- Statutory accounts submission
- Corporation tax calculation & submission
- Director's payroll (1 employee)
- Director's Self Assessment
- Monthly bank reconciliation (up to 50 transactions)
- Email support
- Everything in Lite, plus advanced Xero
- Monthly bank reconciliation (up to 150 transactions)
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Payroll for up to 5 employees
- Email support
- Everything in Core
- Full bookkeeping & transaction processing (unlimited)
- Monthly management accounts
- Quarterly strategy & tax review meetings
- Unlimited phone support
All prices exclude VAT.
Serving Winchester and the surrounding villages
Based in the city centre, we work with businesses across SO22, SO23 and SO24, plus the Itchen Valley villages, and with clients further afield who work with us remotely via Xero.
Not on the list? We work with businesses across Hampshire, so get in touch and we'll let you know how we can help.
Accountancy built around Winchester's economy
Winchester is Hampshire's county town: an affluent, service-driven economy where professional firms, independent retailers, hospitality and tourism sit alongside a growing base of consultants and creative businesses. That mix throws up very different accountancy needs under one roof.
A solicitor or consultancy managing project income, a High Street retailer juggling seasonal VAT, a café in the cathedral quarter watching tight margins: we fit the numbers to how your business actually runs, and explain them in language you can actually use.
Do we need to meet in person?
No. We work with most Winchester clients online, through Xero, email and video calls, so there's no need to travel. If you'd prefer to meet in person, though, we can arrange that.
Do you work with Winchester start-ups?
Yes. Our Lite package (from £180/month) is built for newly incorporated Winchester companies, and we help sole traders decide when incorporating is worthwhile.
Which sectors do you know best?
We work across the board, with particular depth in hospitality and professional services (two of the city's biggest employers), plus construction via the CIS scheme.
How do I choose an accountant in Winchester?
Look for someone properly qualified — an ICAEW Chartered Accountant is held to strict technical and ethical standards — who you'll deal with directly, who explains things in plain English, and who actually knows the local business scene. At Lumi you work one-to-one with a Winchester-based Chartered Accountant, not a call centre. Book a free 30-minute call and see if we're a fit.
How do we get started?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk through your Winchester business, answer your questions, and explain exactly how we'd help — with no obligation.
Ready to talk to a Winchester accountant who actually listens?
Book a free 30-minute call. No pressure, no sales pitch, just an honest conversation about your business and how we can take the financial burden off your plate.
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Winchester, SO23 9LH
We work with most clients remotely, via Xero, email and video calls — or meet at our office at Abbey Mill, Abbey Mill Gardens (SO23), a couple of minutes from the High Street.
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