01278 423008

Chartered Accountants · Bridgwater, Somerset

Somerset's trusted
accountants
since 1968

One of the largest independent Chartered Accountancy firms in Somerset — over 50 staff, serving clients across the South West, South Wales and nationwide.

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Maxwells Chartered Accountants, 4 King Square, Bridgwater
4 King Square
Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3YF
01278 423008

Regulated & recognised

Professional body ICAEW
Probate licence ICAEW Licensed
for Probate
Software partner Sage Accountants Club
Software partner QuickBooks

Who we are

We add value — not just compliance. Maxwells Chartered Accountants has worked closely with businesses and individuals across Somerset and beyond for over five decades, and we're selective about who we act for: every client has a named partner and manager, so the relationship is always personal.

What we do

A complete range of accountancy and business services

  1. 01
    Accounting & Bookkeeping
    Accurate, timely accounts and bookkeeping that keep your business on track — from annual accounts and VAT returns to management accounts and Sage software support.
  2. 02
    Taxation
    A dedicated Tax Department — largely staffed by former Inland Revenue employees — covering self-assessment, CGT, IHT, IR35, trusts and year-end tax planning for individuals, directors and businesses.
  3. 03
    Payroll
    A comprehensive, confidential payroll service for businesses with 1 to 300 staff, covering gross pay, statutory deductions, net pay and year-end government returns.
  4. 04
    Probate
    Licensed by ICAEW for non-contentious probate in England and Wales since October 2015. We guide executors through every stage — from IHT accounts and grant of probate to distributing assets to beneficiaries.
  5. 05
    Business Planning
    Strategic planning support including financial aspects of business plans and strategic planning reviews to help you plan ahead with confidence.
  6. 06
    Business Start-Up
    From choosing the right business structure to registering with Companies House and HMRC, we offer a free initial consultation and practical support at every step of launching your business.
  7. 07
    Fee Protection
    Fee protection insurance via Markel covering up to £75,000 for a full HMRC enquiry — including self-assessment, corporation tax, VAT and employer compliance disputes — plus a Business Support Helpline.
  8. 08
    Funding
    Access to 100+ mainstream and independent UK lenders through our partnership with the Capitalise platform, covering asset finance, invoice finance, working capital loans and property finance.
  9. 09
    Company Secretarial
    Company formations, registered office provision, statutory returns, minutes and resolutions, maintenance of statutory books, share transfers and general company law advice.

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Specialist expertise you can rely on

We add value — not just compliance

ICAEW-Licensed for Probate

Maxwells Chartered Accountants has held an ICAEW Probate Licence since 1 October 2015, enabling us to offer a full probate service — from IHT planning and grant of probate through to final distribution of the estate.

Dedicated Tax Department

Our Tax Department is largely staffed by former Inland Revenue employees, giving us an insider's understanding of HMRC processes. We handle everything from self-assessment and CGT to IHT planning, trusts and IR35 reviews.

Payroll for 1–300 Staff

Whether you employ one person or three hundred, our confidential payroll service covers gross pay calculation, statutory and voluntary deductions, net pay, and year-end returns — keeping you compliant and your team paid on time.

Join a growing firm

Maxwells Chartered Accountants is expanding. We have current vacancies as we grow into new office space at King Square, Bridgwater — if you're looking to build your career with one of Somerset's largest independent Chartered Accountancy firms, we'd like to hear from you.

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