Nordens Chartered Accountants
Accountants in East London
Nordens are chartered accountants for businesses across East London, from Shoreditch and Hackney to Stratford, Canary Wharf and the Docklands. We handle year end accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and cloud accounting, then go further with management reporting, forecasting and tax planning, with fixed fees agreed up front.
Who we work with
The businesses we support every week.
Owner-managed businesses
Companies turning over £250k to £10m that have outgrown a compliance-only accountant and want advice attached to the numbers.
Startups and scale-ups
Tech and creative businesses around Shoreditch and Stratford raising investment, managing burn and needing credible forecasts.
Hospitality and retail
Cafes, restaurants, bars and shops dealing with VAT, payroll, tronc and tight margins across multiple sites.
Contractors and landlords
Individuals and companies with CIS, self assessment or property income who want it handled properly with the tax planned in advance.
What usually goes wrong
The problems we are brought in to fix.
An accountant you only hear from at year end
If the only conversation happens when the accounts are due, every decision in between is made without advice. We work with you through the year.
Bookkeeping that is always behind
When the records are months out of date, the VAT return is a scramble and the management figures cannot be trusted. We get you onto cloud accounting and keep it current.
Tax bills that arrive as a surprise
Corporation tax, VAT and personal tax should never be a shock. We forecast your liabilities through the year so the money is there when HMRC asks for it.
Growth with no financial plan
Hiring, new premises and new contracts all need cash flow forecasting and scenario planning before you commit, not after.
Payroll and people admin piling up
Auto-enrolment, RTI submissions, benefits and P11Ds multiply as you grow. We run payroll end to end so it stops being your problem.
Reliefs going unclaimed
Capital allowances, R&D claims and the right salary and dividend split are routinely missed by generalist accountants. We review them every year.
What is included
The work we do for you.
Year end accounts and corporation tax
Statutory accounts, Companies House filings and corporation tax returns, with planning before the year end rather than after.
VAT, payroll and self assessment
VAT returns, payroll, CIS and self assessment handled on schedule with nothing left to chance.
Cloud accounting and bookkeeping
Xero set up and run properly, with bank feeds, Dext and real time figures you can actually use.
Tax planning and profit extraction
Salary and dividend planning, capital allowances and reliefs reviewed annually so you keep more of what you earn.
Management accounts and forecasting
Monthly reporting and cash flow forecasts that tell you what is coming, not just what happened.
Strategic advisory and funding
Growth planning, funding applications and exit preparation for businesses ready for the next stage.
Your team
Named senior people, not a call centre.
You work with the same senior contacts throughout, supported by a specialist team, with a director signing off the advice you act on. We are a privately owned firm, so the people you meet are the people accountable for the work.
Joe Sword
Director & Head of Advisory
Mitch Hahn
Director & Head of Growth
Panayiota Viglas
Director & Head of Accounts
Lorraine Curtis
Director & Head of Audit
Darren Hahn
Director of Operations
Sharon Brooks
Head of People & Culture and Practice Manager
Ashlee Cooper
Chief Marketing Officer
Jennifer Georgiou
Client Co-Ordination Manager
Elizabeth Bello
Tax Manager
Hollie Watson
Cloud Manager
Maria Mousoullou
VAT Manager
Jane Gilbert
Payroll Manager
Juliet Mensah
Audit Manager
Stephanie Georgiou
Operations Co-Ordinator
Proof
Results for businesses like yours.
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Folk Café
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Moonlight Design
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Rated 4.9 by the businesses we work with.
"Switching to Xero felt like a big step, but having the Nordens team with us every step of the way made all the difference. We finally feel in control of our finances."
"We have used Nordens for the last 5 years and have had a great service throughout. The guys are very passionate about what they do and have played a part in the growth of our company, highly recommend."
"Nordens resolve problems that seem so big for us, and turn those into a positive. They will suggest ways forward, and ultimately help us run our business. It's honestly a miracle. I can only describe our relationship with Nordens as a partnership."
How easy is it to transfer?
Get An Estimated Fee
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Discovery Call
A member of our client success team will get in touch within 3 hours to tailor the quote to your needs.
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Meet Your CRM
A warm welcome from your dedicated Client Relationship Manager who'll be your go-to person.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Talk to us about your business.
We work from offices in Essex and central London with clients across the UK. Tell us where you are now and what you want the business to do next, and we will tell you plainly whether we can help.
Essex Office
406 Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 8EYMonday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
London Office
8 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HLMonday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
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