Chartered Accountants
Trusted Accountancy Practice
Traditional accountancy services supported by specialist expertise in forensic accounting and fraud risk. Our founder brings over 60 years of professional experience in accountancy, advising businesses and individuals across several decades.
60+
Years' Founder Experience
SME
Focused Practice
Full
Service Accountancy
UK
Based Practice
Core Services
Accountancy Services
The foundation of the practice: precise, dependable accounting, tax and business advisory services maintained across decades of regulatory change.
Accounting
Structured preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements, ensuring compliance with current reporting standards.
- Bookkeeping and management accounts
- Year-end accounts preparation
- Financial statements and reporting
- Companies House filings
Tax Planning
Strategic tax planning and compliance for businesses and individuals, optimising tax positions within current legislation.
- Corporation tax returns and planning
- Self-assessment for individuals and directors
- Capital gains tax advice
- Tax-efficient business structuring
Bookkeeping
Reliable bookkeeping services to maintain accurate financial records and provide clear visibility of business performance.
- Day-to-day transaction recording
- Bank reconciliation
- Management accounts preparation
- Cloud accounting setup and support
Payroll
Ongoing payroll administration and employment tax compliance for businesses of varying scale.
- PAYE registration and management
- Real Time Information (RTI) submissions
- Director payroll and benefit-in-kind reporting
- Pension auto-enrolment compliance
Business Advisory
Practical business advice drawing on decades of experience advising owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
- Business planning and forecasting
- Management accounts review
- Cash flow management
- Growth strategy support
About the Firm
Established Accountancy Practice
Our founder brings over 60 years of professional experience in accountancy, advising businesses and individuals across several decades. That depth of experience continues to shape the firm's approach today.
D Chakrabarti and Co Limited provides accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and business advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses and individuals. We take a measured, thorough approach to each client engagement.
The firm also offers specialist advisory capability in forensic accountancy and economic crime compliance — supporting clients and legal teams with financial investigations and corporate fraud risk assessment.
Professional Experience
Our founder's 60+ years of accountancy experience informs the firm's thorough, methodical approach to every engagement.
SME Focus
We work primarily with small and medium-sized businesses, providing practical accounting and advisory support.
Specialist Capability
Additional expertise in forensic accountancy and fraud compliance for clients and legal professionals.
About Us
Our Team
The firm combines decades of accounting experience with legal insight into fraud and regulatory exposure.
D Chakrabarti
Founder & Principal Accountant
Our founder brings over 60 years of professional experience in accountancy, advising businesses and individuals across several decades. That depth of experience continues to shape the firm's approach today.
Neel
Legal Adviser — Financial Crime
Neel is a criminal defence lawyer with experience advising clients on fraud, financial crime and regulatory exposure. Working alongside the firm's accounting expertise, he supports businesses and legal teams in understanding financial evidence, fraud exposure and regulatory risk.
Specialist Advisory
Forensic Accountancy & Economic Crime Compliance
In addition to traditional accountancy services, the firm provides specialist advisory support in forensic accountancy and corporate fraud compliance. Recent UK legislation has increased corporate liability for economic crime, and we help businesses understand and manage these risks.
Forensic Accountancy
The firm assists legal teams and clients with forensic accounting work including financial investigations, analysis of financial records and expert accounting support in legal matters. We can assist in cases requiring forensic accounting analysis, including matters funded through legal aid where appropriate.
- Financial transaction analysis
- Review of accounting records
- Investigation of alleged fraud or financial irregularities
- Support for solicitors and legal teams in financial crime matters
- Expert accounting support in legal matters
Fraud Prevention & Economic Crime Compliance
Recent UK legislation has increased corporate liability for economic crime including failure to prevent fraud, bribery and facilitation of tax evasion. We help businesses review whether their procedures would withstand scrutiny if regulators investigated.
Failure to Prevent Fraud Review
Assessment of fraud risks, internal control review, third-party exposure analysis and recommendations for fraud prevention procedures.
Anti-Bribery Compliance Review
Review of bribery risk under the UK Bribery Act, including gifts and hospitality policies and intermediary risk.
Tax Evasion Facilitation Risk Review
Assessment of procedures to ensure the company cannot be used to facilitate tax evasion by third parties.
Corporate Fraud Risk Diagnostic
Identification of where fraud could occur including procurement, payroll, supplier relationships and financial reporting.
HMRC & Investigations
Structured Response to HMRC Scrutiny
When HMRC raises an enquiry, the quality of the response determines the outcome. Our founder's decades of experience in managing tax investigations — from routine compliance checks to formal Code of Practice enquiries — informs every response.
Every response is measured, documented, and strategically prepared. The objective is resolution through precision, not negotiation through concession.
Tax Enquiries
Structured representation during HMRC compliance checks and aspect enquiries, with methodical preparation of supporting documentation.
Compliance Reviews
Proactive review of tax positions and compliance frameworks to identify and address potential areas of HMRC scrutiny before formal enquiry.
Disclosure Matters
Managed disclosure processes for historic irregularities, utilising appropriate HMRC facilities to achieve structured resolution.
Formal Representation
Direct liaison with HMRC officers, preparation of formal responses, and management of investigation timelines on behalf of clients.
Our Approach
A Process-Driven Methodology
Every engagement follows a structured process designed for precision, accountability, and defensible outcomes.
Detailed Review
A thorough examination of existing financial records, tax positions, and compliance history. No assumptions are made; every figure is verified against source documentation.
Risk Identification
Systematic assessment of areas of potential regulatory exposure, compliance gaps, and financial vulnerabilities. Each risk is catalogued and prioritised by materiality.
Structured Financial Response
Development of a documented, evidenced response to identified risks — whether for HMRC submission, board presentation, or legal proceedings.
Ongoing Oversight
Continued monitoring and periodic review to ensure that compliance standards are maintained and that emerging regulatory changes are addressed proactively.
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Discreet Financial Oversight for Your Next Phase
Whether you require ongoing compliance, face regulatory scrutiny, or need independent financial analysis — the firm is prepared to advise.