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Looking for an accountant in Chelmsford? Compare local Essex practices with online firms serving the area. Free comparison of fees, qualifications, and client reviews.
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Indicative monthly fees — compare actual quotes on Pick My Accountant
| Business type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Sole trader | £39–£89/month |
| Limited company | £83–£227/month |
| VAT returns add-on | £20–£45/month |
We show up to 5 firms serving Chelmsford: national online accountants with referral programmes plus local Essex practices.Some listings are commercial referral partnerships — marked with a Referral partner badge. Rankings prioritise firms serving your area and transparent pricing.
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our publishedmethodology — they are not financial advice and firms cannot pay to change a score.Listings labelled Featured orReferral partner are paid placements; payment affects visibility only, never ratings or match results. We may receive a fee when you request quotes.Fees shown are indicative — always confirm directly with the firm.
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Local practices verified against the Companies House register — longest established first. These firms haven't published fees or collected reviews with us yet.
Est. 2002 · CM2 0RG
Est. 2002 · CM2 6SS
Est. 2002 · Tax · CM1 3LP
Est. 2003 · CM2 9QN
Est. 2004 · CM2 7QJ
Est. 2005 · CM1 1HT
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Est. 2006 · Bookkeeping · CM1 3WT
Est. 2008 · Tax · CM2 8DJ
Est. 2009 · CM1 6GZ
Est. 2011 · CM3 6RP
Est. 2011 · CM1 1DL
Est. 2012 · CM2 6AN
Est. 2012 · CM3 3GH
Est. 2013 · CM1 7PX
Est. 2013 · CM1 6HR
Est. 2014 · CM2 9DX
Est. 2014 · CM3 2JF
Est. 2014 · Tax · CM1 1PE
Est. 2015 · CM3 5FD
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Est. 2015 · CM2 6AB
Est. 2015 · Bookkeeping · CM3 5SS
Est. 2016 · CM2 9GD
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Accountants serving Chelmsford typically charge £39–£89 per month for sole traders and £83–£227 per month for limited companies, depending on turnover and add-ons like VAT or payroll.
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