Richard Matthew Accountancy

Richard Matthew Accountancy in Horsham

Richard Matthew Accountancy is an independent accountant based at The Courtyard, 30 Worthing Road, Horsham, RH12 1SL. The firm supplies professional accountancy and tax help to people who live and work in Horsham and nearby villages. Its office sits in a small courtyard just off the A281, a short walk from Horsham’s busy Carfax. Because the practice is small and client focused, the partners ask new and existing clients to arrange an appointment before calling in. This step helps the team give everyone the right slot and keeps each meeting private and unhurried. Phone 01403 740143 to speak to reception or leave a voicemail when lines are closed. From first-time tax questions to ongoing company accounts, the firm offers a steady hand and a convenient town-centre base that is easy to find for residents, tradespeople and owners of growing Horsham-area businesses alike. The team keeps its language clear, its advice rooted in published UK rules, and its door open to sole traders, limited companies and private individuals who simply want their sums done correctly. All visitors can expect plain explanations, careful handling of figures and written notes after each consultation. While the practice can work by post or email when needed, face to face meetings remain the preferred option because documents can be reviewed on the spot and questions answered without delay. That setting, combined with a central Horsham address and a direct phone line, continues to draw local families, start-ups and longer-established firms who want an accountant close enough to drop by yet thorough enough to keep pace with the latest HMRC guidance.

Telephone and Online Contact

Call 01403 740143 from any landline or mobile. Reception answers during staffed hours; at other times a recorded message invites you to leave your name, number and a short reason for calling. Calls are normally returned on the next business day. The official website, https://www.richardmatthew.com/, includes a simple contact form that reaches the same team. “Appointments recommended” appears on all firm stationery because pre-booking allows the accountant to block out an uninterrupted slot, draw earlier records and ensure a private room is free. Clients are encouraged to telephone or use the online form to check opening hours, book first meetings or agree a safe moment to drop off receipts, bank statements or year-end ledgers. Reception staff will also explain what identification or paperwork to bring if you are a new client. For those who cannot travel during normal times, the practice may offer a phone or video meeting on request, subject to available windows.

Finding the Office

The full postal address for sat nav users is Richard Matthew Accountancy, The Courtyard, 30 Worthing Road, Horsham, RH12 1SL. The Courtyard sits on the south-west side of Worthing Road (A281), about 300 metres from Horsham’s central Carfax. Stand at the Carfax bandstand and face south; Worthing Road leads straight ahead. Walk past the entrance to Waitrose and you will see The Courtyard on the right-hand side just before the turning for Denne Road. Horsham Library is another marker a minute’s stroll away.

Those arriving by train should allow roughly ten minutes on foot from Horsham station: exit on North Street, cross the Carfax and continue along Worthing Road. Bus users can alight at the Worthing Road stop served by Metrobus routes 23, 51 and 61, with stops within two minutes of the office gate. Motorists leaving the A24 should take the A264 exit signposted Horsham, then follow brown “Town Centre” signs until reaching the Carfax, where Worthing Road is clearly marked. Limited on-site visitor bays may be available inside The Courtyard; if they are full, pay-and-display spaces sit on Denne Road and at the Piries Place multi-storey. Blue Badge bays are also present in the public car parks listed. For turn by turn navigation, search “Richard Matthew Accountancy RH12 1SL” in your preferred maps app.

Access and Facilities

The main entrance is at ground-floor level inside The Courtyard. A short, paved path from the gate leads to a glazed door with the firm’s name on a shared directory board. Step-free access is available, as the path is level and the doorway has no threshold lip. Once inside, visitors either press an intercom button or report to the communal reception desk, depending on the hour; instructions are displayed beside the entrance. Private consultation rooms lie just beyond the lobby and are used for all client meetings, keeping conversations confidential. Chairs are cushioned, tables are wide enough for accounts files and laptops, and bottled water is offered while you wait. If you need extra time to move between entrance and meeting room, let staff know when booking so a seat closest to the door can be reserved. Disabled toilet facilities are near reception, and clients may ask for help locating them. Wi-Fi for guests can be enabled during longer sessions should you need to download statements. As part of the booking process, the receptionist will ask if any other reasonable adjustments are required, ensuring all visitors feel welcome and safe from arrival to departure.

Accountancy Services

Richard Matthew Accountancy offers a wide range of services for individuals, sole traders and limited companies, please enquire for full details. Typical work includes preparing annual accounts, drafting tax returns and explaining how current HMRC rules affect personal or business finances. Payroll processing, VAT calculations and day-to-day bookkeeping can be arranged under either a one-off project or a rolling monthly plan once the scope is agreed. For newer ventures, the accountant can outline basic record-keeping duties, ensuring receipts and invoices are captured in a way that keeps year-end reporting smooth. Experienced company directors often turn to the practice for periodic management figures that help track cash flow and forecast forthcoming bills. All work is undertaken in line with current HMRC guidance and UK accounting standards, giving clients the comfort that deadlines are met and filings carry the correct declarations. Should legislation change mid-year, the team alerts affected clients and suggests any practical next steps. Engagement letters set out responsibilities on both sides, making costs and services clear before work starts.

Opening Hours

Standard daily opening hours have not yet been published. Clients are asked to telephone or use the website contact form to confirm the office timetable for the week in question. Reception will advise when staff are free for calls, document drop-offs or face to face meetings. Out-of-hours appointments may be possible by prior arrangement, subject to accountant availability and mutual agreement on security and alarm access. Voicemail and email messages left outside staffed hours will be acknowledged on the next working day. Bank holidays and the Christmas–New Year period can alter the pattern, so a quick call before travelling is wise.

Payment and Documentation

Accepted payment methods will be outlined during the first consultation. Many clients choose electronic bank transfer (BACS) because it provides a clear audit trail, while others prefer debit or credit card. Cheques can still be accommodated if given sufficient clearing time. Billing models vary to suit different needs: a fixed fee may cover a single self-assessment, hourly rates often apply to ad-hoc advice, and a monthly retainer can spread the cost of ongoing bookkeeping or payroll tasks.

New clients should bring last year’s accounts if available, their National Insurance number, any tax reference letters, bank statements for the accounting period and records of wages or dividends paid. Limited companies will also need their Companies House registration details. All data handed over is treated as confidential under UK GDPR rules, stored in locked cabinets or encrypted drives, and only shared with statutory bodies such as HMRC when necessary to complete filings. If the practice holds membership of a professional body such as ACCA, ICAEW or AAT, the membership name and number will be supplied on engagement letters.

Why Choose Richard Matthew Accountancy

Many people select the firm because it is right in the centre of Horsham, making it quick to reach from almost any part of West Sussex or the Surrey border area. A dedicated phone line means a real person answers during published hours, and voicemail collects messages at other times, so you never need to repeat your story to multiple switchboards. The appointment-led model ensures clients sit down with the accountant, not in a large open floor, and can speak freely about personal income, profits or family plans. Confidential documents remain on site or are returned by tracked mail according to client preference. Being local also means the firm keeps a close eye on regional trends and issues that affect market towns, rural trades and commuter businesses alike. As with all practising accountants, staff monitor UK tax law, Making Tax Digital updates and Companies House filing deadlines, helping clients stay compliant and avoid late-filing penalties. Anyone seeking clear answers, a nearby office and a steady adviser who understands the area will find the practice meets those needs.

Compliance and Accuracy

All information in this listing comes directly from Richard Matthew Accountancy or from reputable public records available at the time of writing. If you spot an error, for example a changed phone number, an updated service list or new opening hours, please notify the practice so amendments can be made quickly. The listing will be updated as soon as verified changes are received, ensuring that contact details, directions and service notes stay current. For the latest information, telephone 01403 740143.