Quick answer: Bayar Hughes & Co are chartered certified accountants serving Lewisham from our office in New Eltham, SE9 3TL, a short drive away. Established in 1991, we help Lewisham startups, self-employed workers and growing businesses with company formation, bookkeeping, tax returns and VAT. Call +44 7441 347796 or message us to get started.
A Borough on the Up
The regeneration around Lewisham station and the town centre has brought thousands of new residents — and with them a surge of new businesses: market traders in the model market tradition, delivery and logistics operators, personal trainers, beauty businesses, and tech and creative freelancers working from home or co-working space.
Most of these businesses do not need a corporate-sized accountancy firm. They need someone to set things up properly at the start, keep HMRC off their back, and grow the service as the business grows.
From First Invoice to First Employee
- Company formation done properly — shares, registered office and HMRC registrations sorted from day one
- First-year self assessment for the newly self-employed, with clear guidance on records and expenses
- Simple monthly bookkeeping on cloud software, priced for early-stage budgets
- VAT registration advice — when you must register, and when registering early pays off
- Your first payroll when it is time to hire
Experience Behind New Businesses
A startup accountant should have seen more business lifecycles than you have. We have been advising South East London businesses since 1991 — through recessions, tax regime changes and the shift to digital filing — and we bring that perspective to first-time founders in Lewisham. Meet us at our New Eltham office, or run everything by phone, video and secure upload if you would rather never touch a printer.
Popular Services for Lewisham Clients
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Accurate, stress-free tax returns for sole traders, landlords, directors and high earners …
VAT Returns & Registration
VAT registration, quarterly Making Tax Digital returns and scheme advice that keeps you co…
Payroll Services
Outsourced payroll that runs itself — RTI submissions, pensions auto-enrolment, payslips, …
Bookkeeping Services
Cloud bookkeeping on Xero, QuickBooks or Sage — tidy, accurate books all year so tax time …
Limited Company Accounts
Year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, director payroll and dividend planning for lim…
Company Formation
Hassle-free company formation — multi-jurisdiction incorporation, registrations and everyt…
Capital Gains Tax
CGT planning and reporting for property sales, shares and business disposals — including t…
Audit & Assurance
Statutory and interim audit, financial reporting advisory, IFRS and the full assurance por…
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Lewisham?
Our office is in New Eltham, SE9 3TL — a short drive from Lewisham town centre. Many Lewisham clients work with us fully online, and anyone who prefers a face-to-face meeting is welcome at our office.
I've just gone self-employed in Lewisham — what do I need to do?
Register for self assessment with HMRC, keep records of income and expenses, and put money aside for tax. We can handle the registration, set up simple bookkeeping and tell you roughly what to save from each job.
How much does an accountant cost for a Lewisham startup?
Less than most founders fear. We agree a fixed monthly or annual fee that matches the size of the business — a lean package for a new sole trader, scaling up only when the business does.