Moving forward in a fast and dynamic industry.

Carroll Accountants was years in the making.

Based on a career in hospitality, David Burr set up Carroll Accountants with the aim of giving hospitality businesses the opportunities and foundational insights they deserve.

David had already run and managed pubs and hotels (independent & leasehold), recruited for restaurants and even run a repairs and maintenance business, all with the objective of keeping his (and now your) business moving.

Setting up a hospitality accounting practice seemed like the obvious next move. In his eyes, barriers are there to be overcome and moving forward is the overriding objective. It’s with this mindset that Carroll Accountants serves its clients and can support your business’ wide-ranging (and changing) needs.

Carroll Accountants are possibly one of the best things that has happened to me since running my own business. They are friendly, reliable, knowledgeable and always there to help when needed. 5-star service and I would recommend them to anybody”

Book a call with us. Let’s get you moving​

It’s all in the attitude

A career in hospitality isn’t for the feint-hearted, it’s challenging and rewarding in equal measure. The way Carroll Accountants does business today comes specifically from our own experience and the values that we’ve built up along the way. Values that, we believe, will create the glue between hospitality accountant and client and the fuel to keep your business moving.

Meet the team

A team is the most important part of any business but never more so than in hospitality. It’s a fast-paced industry with multiple parts spinning at any one time and we ask a lot of ourselves and our team. We know what it’s like which is why we have the right team to back you up. Whenever you need it.

David Burr

Director

Gemma Hing

Director

Amanda Harding

Client Account Manager

Lauren Montague

Senior Book Keeper

Angela Hastings

Payroll Manager

Paola Maher

Admin Manager

The serious stuff

We’ve talked about movement and progress, and we’ve never been more serious about moving you forward with precision. We have an immense knowledge of every aspect of the licensed trade industry, which enables us to analyse your whole business to make sure we give you the very best financial advice for growth, development and success.

Carroll Accountants provide clients with:

  • An individual, tailored plan for your business
  • Sound and experienced advice Guidance for controlled decision making
  • Support in regard to meeting your legal obligations with confidence
  • Up-to-date accounts to keep pub companies, private landlords and HMRC happy
  • Improved performance; improved profit!

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