Specialist Accountants for Solicitors in the London, United Kingdom
ABM Chartered Accountants provides dedicated accounting for solicitors, law firms and legal professionals across the UK. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team delivers SRA-compliant reporting, client money reconciliations, accountant’s reports and tax planning, helping both businesses and individual solicitors stay fully compliant throughout the year.
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK trust ABM Chartered Accountants for reliable, expert, and genuinely personal accounting services. See why clients rate us as their most trusted financial partner.
Why Solicitors Need Specialist Accountants
Solicitors operate under some of the strictest financial controls of any profession. From SRA Accounts Rules and client money handling to time-based billing, disbursements VAT and partners’ drawings, law firms face obligations that general accountants rarely handle with precision.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with sole practitioners, partnerships, LLPs and incorporated law firms across the UK, delivering structured financial support for both legal businesses and individual solicitors. Every filing, reconciliation and return is handled accurately and on time.
Accounting Built Around Your Practice
Partners and compliance officers carry personal responsibility for their firm’s financial conduct. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares statutory accounts, manages client account reconciliations, produces the annual accountant’s report and files submissions to Companies House, HMRC and the SRA on your behalf.
Whether your firm holds client money or operates as a non-client-money practice, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your structure, keeping both the firm and its individual partners fully covered on SRA compliance and tax obligations.
Our Accounting Solutions for Solicitors
We deliver a full range of accounting, tax and compliance services for solicitors and law firms, designed to address the specific regulatory, reporting and financial demands of the legal profession across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert accounts preparation, corporation tax filing, and strategic tax planning for UK businesses.
Business Advisory
Strategic cash flow forecasting and business advisory support to help you grow with confidence.
Taxation
Full VAT registration, returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for all business sizes.
Audit & Assurance
Expert audit & assurance services for UK businesses.
Payroll Services
End-to-end payroll processing, RTI submissions, and auto-enrolment pension management.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping to keep your accounts accurate, organised, and fully HMRC-compliant.
VAT
VAT services ensuring accurate returns, compliance, and smooth handling of your obligations.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D tax credit support helping you claim relief, reduce tax, and invest more in innovation.
IR35 Contract Review
IR35 contract reviews to check compliance, reduce risk, and confirm correct tax status.
Why Law Firms Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
SRA-Focused Expertise
Deep knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and client money compliance.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced in legal sector accounting.
Cloud-Based Service
Secure remote access to accounts, reports and filings nationwide.
Supporting Law Firms Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports solicitors and law firms throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our secure cloud-based systems allow us to deliver specialist legal accounting services to practices nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions solicitors and law firm partners ask about specialist accounting for legal practices.
What are SRA Accounts Rules?
The SRA Accounts Rules set out how law firms must hold, move and report client money. Compliance protects clients and solicitors from penalties and disciplinary action.
Do all law firms need audits?
Firms holding client money must file an annual accountant’s report within six months of year-end. Non-client-money firms still need statutory accounts and tax compliance but no SRA report.
How is client money different?
Client money must be held in a separate client account, reconciled regularly and never mixed with office funds. Strict SRA rules govern how and when money moves between accounts.
Can ABM handle partnership tax?
Yes. We prepare SA800 partnership returns, LLP accounts, Companies House filings and individual self assessments for partners, ensuring your firm and its members stay compliant with HMRC.
Do sole practitioners need specialist support?
Yes. Even small legal practices must meet SRA rules and tax obligations. A specialist accountant ensures client money is handled correctly and your tax position is optimised year-round.
Can ABM work nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves solicitors and law firms across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering the same quality of specialist legal accounting support to practices in every region.