Nonprofit Accounting Companies in London: A Guide to Local Firms (2026)
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Acumon Chartered Accountants·12 min read
Finding suitable nonprofit accounting support in London usually comes down to more than preparing annual accounts. Charities, CIOs, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations can have different reporting, funding, VAT and governance requirements, so the right experience matters.
London has a mix of specialist charity practices and broader accountancy firms with dedicated nonprofit teams. This guide highlights a selection of firms working in this area, giving readers practical context on the services they provide and the types of organisations they typically support. It is intended as an overview rather than a ranking.
Acumon
Acumon is a UK firm of chartered accountants and advisors providing nonprofit accounting services to organisations in London and across the UK.
The firm works with organisations ranging from charities and not-for-profit organisations to established groups and other organisations with specific accounting and reporting requirements. Acumon provides bookkeeping, VAT compliance, management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting to support accurate records, financial reporting and ongoing compliance.
Acumon holds a Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence, allowing the firm to audit listed companies and other entities subject to enhanced regulatory oversight in the United Kingdom. PIE audits are subject to additional regulatory supervision and quality requirements, and only a limited number of firms are authorised to undertake this type of work.
In addition to its UK audit registration, Acumon also holds audit licences in several international financial centres, including the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Jersey, and Isle of Man. These licences enable the firm to support international corporate groups where entities are located across multiple jurisdictions.
International nonprofit groups may operate through UK organisations, overseas subsidiaries and other entities across multiple jurisdictions. Coordinating accounting and financial reporting across these structures requires consistent processes and familiarity with cross-border reporting requirements.
Acumon works with trustees, directors, finance teams and management to support financial reporting requirements while also helping organisations strengthen accounting processes, governance arrangements and financial controls.
Nonprofit Accounting Capabilities
Acumon provides accounting services to nonprofit organisations across a wide range of organisational structures and sectors.
These include:
UK limited companies and corporate groups
Public Interest Entities (PIEs) and regulated organisations
offshore holding companies and investment vehicles
Accounting engagements are typically led by experienced professionals with direct involvement throughout the engagement.
Regulatory Licences and Registrations
Acumon holds several audit registrations that enable it to support organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
These include:
UK statutory audit registration
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence
Jersey audit licence
Isle of Man audit licence
Cayman Islands audit licence
British Virgin Islands audit licence
These registrations allow the firm to support organisations operating across both the UK and key international financial centres.
Core Services
In addition to nonprofit accounting services, Acumon provides a range of services that support financial reporting and governance.
These include:
nonprofit accounting services
bookkeeping, VAT compliance and management accounts
statutory external audit
group and subsidiary audits
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audits
charity and not-for-profit audit
internal audit and governance reviews
risk management and compliance support
Accounting work is often delivered alongside discussions with trustees and management regarding financial reporting, compliance, governance arrangements and organisational performance.
Many nonprofit organisations seek professional accounting support as reporting requirements evolve, activities expand or financial management becomes more complex.
Acumon works with organisations that are:
strengthening financial management
improving financial reporting
managing statutory and regulatory requirements
developing their operations
reviewing governance arrangements
planning for future growth
Early engagement can help ensure that financial reporting, accounting processes and compliance arrangements remain aligned with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Address: 1-2 Craven Road, Ealing, London, W5 2UA, UK
Phone: 020 8567 3451
NfP Accountants
NfP Accountants focuses specifically on small charities and social enterprises in Greater London. The firm works with charities generally below £1.5 million in annual income, with a particular focus on organisations below £500,000. Its services include bookkeeping, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, statutory accounts, donor reporting, grant audits, independent examinations and internal controls. It also tracks restricted funds and project costs as part of its charity bookkeeping work.
Address: 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Phone: 07807 335 223
Sayer Vincent
Sayer Vincent works exclusively with charities and social purpose organisations, making it one of the more sector-specific firms in the London market. Its services include financial management and leadership, accounting and reporting, external audit, internal audit and risk, VAT, Gift Aid, grants and contracts, and reserves. The firm works across areas including health and social care, international aid, think tanks, membership bodies, theatres and museums. Its London office is based on Golden Lane.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and social purpose organisations needing specialist sector support
Core services: Accounting and reporting, financial management, audit, VAT, Gift Aid, grants and risk
Specialization: Charity and social purpose organisations
Industries: Health and social care, international aid, arts, membership bodies and others
Buzzacott has a dedicated charities and not-for-profits practice covering audit, tax, VAT and advisory work. Its team supports charities and other nonprofit organisations across areas such as education, housing associations, international development, faith-based organisations and social enterprises. Services also include support with grants and charity-specific reporting, alongside wider compliance work. The firm operates from a London office on Wood Street, where its charity team is based.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and not-for-profits requiring specialist accounting, assurance or advisory support
Core services: Audit, tax, VAT, grant support and advisory
Specialization: Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Industries: Education, housing, international development, faith-based organisations and social enterprises
Saffery’s not-for-profit group advises more than 400 charities and other nonprofit entities across the UK, with a London team working directly in the sector. Its accounting and outsourced services include bookkeeping, budgeting and forecasting, accounting systems support, management accounts, annual financial statements, payroll and VAT returns. The firm also provides audit, independent examination, governance, risk management, tax, VAT and Gift Aid advice.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and not-for-profits needing accounting plus wider tax or assurance support
Core services: Bookkeeping, financial statements, management accounts, audit, VAT, tax and Gift Aid
Specialization: Charity and not-for-profit finance
Notable strength: Dedicated national charity and not-for-profit practice
Address: 71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE
Phone: +44 (0)20 7841 4000
Crowe UK
Crowe UK has a dedicated Social Purpose and Non Profits team in London, working with charities, INGOs and other mission-led organisations. Its services include audit and compliance, grant audits, strategic planning, internal audit and risk management, tax and VAT, and outsourced accounting and payroll. The firm works with organisations across areas such as international NGOs, social care charities, hospices and education providers. It also supports charities with fund accounting and SORP-related financial reporting requirements. Crowe’s London nonprofit leadership includes partners focused on areas such as international NGOs, social care charities, hospices and education providers.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and larger nonprofit organisations with wider assurance or advisory needs
Core services: Outsourced accounting, audit, grant assurance, tax, VAT, risk and strategic support
Specialization: Social purpose and nonprofit organisations
Industries: International NGOs, social care, hospices, education and membership organisations
MHA has more than 30 years of experience working with not-for-profit organisations and a specialist team of around 100 professionals across London and the wider UK. Its nonprofit practice supports charities, social enterprises and social housing organisations with accounting and audit services, as well as VAT and tax compliance and wider advisory support. The team works with organisations on their financial reporting, regulatory requirements and wider accounting needs.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and larger not-for-profit organisations needing accounting, audit and tax support
Core services: Accounting, audit, VAT, tax and advisory
Specialization: Not-for-profit organisations
Industries: Charities, social enterprises and social housing
Contact Information
Website: www.mha.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/100063452388108
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/mha-uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mhaaccountants
Address: 2 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Phone: +44 (0)20 7429 4100
Menzies
Menzies provides accounting, audit and advisory services to charities and not-for-profit organisations through its specialist sector teams. Its nonprofit work covers governance, financial risks, regulatory changes and the accounting challenges created by different funding models. The firm works with organisations ranging from smaller community trusts to national charities and supports trustees, directors and management teams. Its London practice works with charities and not-for-profit organisations as part of its core sector offering and operates from Gresham Street in the City.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and not-for-profits needing ongoing accounting, audit and governance advice
Core services: Accounting, audit, assurance, tax and advisory
Specialization: Charity and not-for-profit financial management
Industries: Community trusts, charities and other nonprofit organisations
Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co, commonly known as GSM, is a Central London accountancy firm with a dedicated charities and not-for-profit practice. It works with more than 100 nonprofit organisations, from small local charities to international organisations with incoming resources above £10 million. Its services cover accounts, audit, financial management and wider accounting advice. The firm has also worked with churches and charities connected to the London Diocese.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities ranging from small local organisations to larger international nonprofits
Core services: Accountancy, audit, financial management and advisory support
Specialization: Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Client range: Local charities and international nonprofits
ACCOTAX offers charity accounting services from several London locations and works with registered charities, CIOs and other nonprofit organisations. Its services include bookkeeping, charity accounts preparation, Gift Aid claims, VAT and tax compliance, payroll, independent examinations, audits, charity formation and governance support. The firm also helps charities with the financial and compliance requirements involved in setting up and running a nonprofit organisation.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities needing accounting combined with compliance and administrative support
Core services: Bookkeeping, charity accounts, Gift Aid, VAT, tax, payroll, audit and independent examination
Specialization: Charity and nonprofit accounting
Location: London, with offices including Morden, Croydon and Chelsea
Notable strength: Broad support covering both routine finance and charity compliance
Astute Accountants has a dedicated Charities & Not-for-Profit practice covering charities, CICs, social enterprises and other nonprofit entities. Its seven specialist services include independent examinations, charity accounts preparation and filing, Charity Commission registration and compliance, Gift Aid, governance and trustee support, charity VAT advice, and payroll and pension support. The firm uses a partner-led model and operates from Leytonstone in East London, serving clients across London and the UK.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities, CICs and social enterprises seeking partner-led support
Core services: Charity accounts, independent examinations, Gift Aid, VAT, governance and payroll
Specialization: Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Notable strength: Partner-led delivery with fixed fees wherever possible
Address: 565 High Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4PB
Phone: 020 8539 8400
Perrys Chartered Accountants
Perrys provides accounting services to charities and nonprofit organisations through its offices across London and Kent. Its specialist charity work includes charity accounts, independent examinations, tax, VAT, governance, reserves, risk, investment reviews, treasury management, income diversification and financial management. The firm’s Central London branch is located on the Strand, where it supports clients across a range of sectors, including charities.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities needing accounting with tax, governance and financial management support
Rouse Accountants works with charities and not-for-profit organisations across London, including local community organisations and groups with national coverage. Its core services include year-end accounts, annual returns, independent examinations, payroll, company secretarial work and bookkeeping. Specialist support also covers charity VAT, internal controls, trusts and accounting systems, helping organisations keep their financial records accurate while meeting their reporting and compliance requirements.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Local, regional and national charities needing ongoing accounting support
Core services: Accounts, bookkeeping, independent examinations, payroll, VAT and governance support
Specialization: Charities and not-for-profit organisations
Client types: Community, environmental, arts, leisure, faith-based and social care organisations
Hartley Fowler has a dedicated non-profit accounting team and offers charity accounting services in London. Its services include statutory reporting, charity accounts preparation and taxation advice, with a focus on the different regulatory requirements facing charities and not-for-profit organisations. The firm also provides wider financial planning for not-for-profits, helping organisations manage their finances while meeting their reporting and compliance obligations.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Charities and NFP organisations looking for a smaller London practice
Core services: Charity accounts, statutory reporting, tax and financial planning
Specialization: Charity and not-for-profit accounting
Address: Tuition House, 27-37 St George’s Road, London, SW19 4EU
Phone: 020 8946 1212
Rayner Essex
Rayner Essex provides accounting, bookkeeping, audit and advisory services to charities and not-for-profit organisations through its London and St Albans offices. Its charity team works with organisations requiring independent examinations, statutory audits, accounts preparation and broader financial advice. The firm also supports charities with current reporting requirements, including Charity SORP, audit and independent examination considerations. Its wider financial advice can help nonprofit organisations manage their accounting and compliance needs.
Address: Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LG
Phone: +44 (0)20 7388 2641
Conclusion
Nonprofit accounting support in London covers a fairly broad range of needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping and annual accounts to independent examinations, audits, VAT, tax and wider financial management. Some firms work mainly with charities and social purpose organisations, while larger practices may also bring audit, risk, governance and advisory services into the same relationship.
There is no single approach that suits every nonprofit. The right provider will depend on the organisation’s legal structure, size, funding model, reporting obligations and the level of financial support required. This guide is intended to make that comparison easier by showing the different types of firms and services available in the London market.
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Written by the Acumon team
Acumon is an ICAEW-registered firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors
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