Cardiff Accountants for Small Businesses
We keep your books tidy, your tax bills predictable, and your questions answered in plain English across Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Barry, Pontypridd, Abercynon, and South Wales.
- Shop owners
- Tradespeople
- Salons
- Small firms
Everything Your Business Needs, Under One Roof
Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow, HLS handles the accounting side of your business so you can focus on running it.
Personal and business tax
VAT, self assessment, statutory accounts and company secretarial. We keep you on the right side of HMRC without the stress.
Payroll, bookkeeping, landlord accounting and CIS
Accurate records and stress-free numbers, handled throughout the year and not just at year end.
Business Advisory
Start-up advice, growth planning, financial modelling, personal finance and sector-specialist accounting. Strategic support to help you make confident decisions.
A Different Kind of Accountant
We're not a big firm with a call centre. We're a South Wales-based team who take the time to actually know your business.
- Your own dedicated accountant One consistent point of contact who knows your situation, your goals, and your numbers. No being passed around, no starting over every year.
- Plain English, always We explain everything clearly, from your tax position to your cash flow, so you can make decisions with confidence rather than confusion.
- Proactive, not just reactive We don't wait for deadlines to land on your doorstep. We flag what's coming, plan ahead, and keep you one step ahead of HMRC.
- Cardiff through and through We work with businesses across Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Barry and South Wales. We know the local business community and we're here for the long term.
Who We Help
Built for Cardiff's Small Businesses and Startups
Small to Medium Businesses
Running a limited company, partnership or sole trader business in Cardiff? We handle the financial admin, tax, payroll, bookkeeping so you can focus on the work that actually pays.
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Just getting started? We'll help you set up correctly from day one, choose the right structure, plan your cash flow, and avoid the costly mistakes that trip up new businesses.
“They helped me figure out whether to go limited or stay sole trader. Clear, honest advice, exactly what I needed when starting out.”
“I used to dread payroll week and spend hours on the books. Now I send the information across and it's all taken care of. It's made a real difference.”
“Switching to HLS was the best decision I made for my business. I finally understand my tax position and I'm not dreading the end of the year anymore.”
Meet the team
The People Behind HLS
We're real people, not a faceless firm. Here's who you'll actually be working with.
