Accountants for Essex, Hertfordshire & Cambridgeshire
Your Trusted
Accounting
Partner
Trusted by businesses, backed by experience. Expert, personal accountancy services for businesses and individuals across the East of England.
What we do
Our Services
Everything you need to keep your business compliant, your finances in order, and your mind at ease.
Bookkeeping & VAT
Keep your records clean and your VAT compliant.
Find out more →Personal Tax
Pay exactly what you owe. Not a penny more.
Find out more →Payroll & CIS
Your team paid correctly, every time.
Find out more →Accounts & Corporation Tax
Year-end accounts and CT600 handled for you.
Find out more →Virtual Finance Director
Strategic finance support without the full-time cost.
Find out more →Business Consultancy & Start-up Support
Build your business on solid foundations.
Find out more →Bookkeeping & VAT
We handle your day-to-day bookkeeping, reconcile your accounts, and prepare and submit your VAT returns under Making Tax Digital rules. You focus on running your business — we keep the numbers straight.
What’s included
- Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliation
- MTD-compliant VAT return preparation and submission
- VAT scheme review (standard, flat rate, cash accounting)
- HMRC VAT correspondence handled for you
Who this is for: VAT-registered businesses and sole traders of any size.
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Personal Tax
We prepare and submit your Self Assessment return accurately and on time. Whether you're a sole trader, landlord, director with dividends, or have capital gains to declare — we make sure your tax affairs are in order.
What’s included
- Self Assessment tax return preparation and submission
- Capital gains tax (CGT) calculations
- Rental income and property tax advice
- Allowances and reliefs fully maximised
Who this is for: Sole traders, landlords, company directors, and anyone with untaxed income.
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Payroll & CIS
We run your payroll accurately and on schedule, handle all RTI submissions to HMRC, and manage your CIS obligations if you work in the construction industry. No missed deadlines, no penalties.
What’s included
- Monthly or weekly payroll processing
- RTI submissions to HMRC
- P60s and P45s for employees
- CIS returns for contractors and subcontractors
Who this is for: Businesses with employees or directors on PAYE, and construction contractors.
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Accounts & Corporation Tax
We prepare your statutory accounts, file with Companies House, and submit your corporation tax return to HMRC. Everything handled on time, with clear communication throughout.
What’s included
- Year-end statutory accounts preparation
- Companies House filing
- Corporation tax return (CT600) preparation and submission
- Tax planning to minimise your liability
Who this is for: Limited companies of all sizes.
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Virtual Finance Director
Get the insight of an experienced finance director without the salary. We deliver regular management accounts, cashflow forecasting, and clear financial strategy to help you make confident decisions.
What’s included
- Monthly management accounts
- Cashflow forecasting and scenario planning
- Budgeting and variance analysis
- Board-ready financial reporting
Who this is for: Growing businesses that need more than a once-a-year accountant.
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Business Consultancy & Start-up Support
Starting out or scaling up? We help you set up your business structure correctly, choose the right accounting software, and plan for growth. Clear, practical advice from day one.
What’s included
- Business structure advice (sole trader vs limited company)
- Cloud accounting software setup (QuickBooks, FreeAgent)
- Business planning and forecasting
- Ongoing growth and tax planning advisory
Who this is for: Start-ups, newly incorporated companies, and businesses planning for growth.
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Where we work
Serving Businesses Across
the East of England
Based in the East of England, we provide personal accountancy services to clients across three counties and beyond. Remote-friendly and MTD-ready.
Essex
Serving businesses and individuals across Essex, from Chelmsford and Colchester to Brentwood and beyond.
Hertfordshire
Supporting clients throughout Hertfordshire, including St Albans, Watford, Stevenage and the surrounding areas.
Cambridgeshire
Working with businesses across Cambridgeshire, including Cambridge, Ely, Peterborough and the Fens.
HMRC digital tax initiative
Is Your Business Ready for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC's programme to move the UK tax system fully online. Most businesses are already affected — and more changes are coming. We make sure you stay compliant without the stress.
MTD for VAT
All VAT-registered businesses must now keep digital records and submit returns through MTD-compatible software. We handle this for you.
MTD for Income Tax
From April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income must comply with MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). Now is the time to prepare.
MTD for Corporation Tax
Coming next for limited companies. We're already helping our clients get their digital records in order ahead of the legislation.
About us
Trusted by Businesses,
Backed by Experience
Copping & Co was founded to give businesses and individuals access to straightforward, reliable accountancy services with a personal touch. We believe every client deserves an accountant who knows their name and picks up the phone.
Led by Nathan Copping ACCA, we work with a wide range of clients — from start-ups finding their feet to established businesses planning for growth. Whatever stage you are at, we have the expertise to support you.
Our approach
Get in touch
Let’s Talk
Whether you need a specific service or just want to find out how we can help, we would love to hear from you.
Other ways to reach us
- Phone number coming soon
- info@coppingco.co.uk
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm
Not sure what you need? Just get in touch. We are happy to have a no-obligation conversation to see how we can help.