testimonials

My thanks to Stoney Philbin for many years of friendly and professional service dealing with my small business and personal financial affairs.  I have always been given expert and timely advice that is personally tailored to my needs as a client.  

The team have handled everything from payroll to tax, pensions to annual reports for me since 2005 and have represented great value for money during each year.  

Whether a formal tax submission or an informal phone call for a steer I have always been handled efficiently and respectfully - I could not have asked for more.

CB, limited company owner / director and personal tax client

As a new business start up, Stoney Philbin have helped me to translate my business ideas into a straightforward business model that took off with immediate effect.

Whilst there were various stresses and strains in the early days, accountancy and tax affairs were never a cause for concern thanks to the support provided by Sam and the team. There was no question too basic, and they always took the time to explain the reasons why things were done in a particular way, so that I gained a deeper understanding.

This in turn helped me to make savvy financial decisions. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Stoney Philbin as my business matures, and would recommend the team to anyone else in my situation.

EB, a new limited company owner / director, who we've helped through the intial set up and planning phases, and now  continue to support their business as it grows

My tax affairs are normally very simple, so when I incurred a Capital Gains liability I knew I needed help. Stoney Philbin were recommended by a satisfied client and I found myself in safe hands. Sam calculated the liability and explained everything clearly. I never felt afraid to ask a ‘stupid’ question.

At the end of the tax year he reviewed the figures, which had been based on an estimate of my regular earnings, and found that a small refund was due. Welcome news, and probably not something I would have discovered if I had attempted to handle the case without professional assistance.

I wouldn’t hesitate to use Stoney Philbin again.

MB, a client for whom we prepared their 60-day capital gains tax return and follow up work

We’ve worked with Ellen, Sam, and the team at Stoney Philbin for decades, and their support has been invaluable throughout. They’ve provided us with a full range of services—from accounts and tax advice for our high-turnover company and personal finances, to payroll, VAT, and inheritance tax planning.

On two separate occasions, they guided us through HMRC investigations covering VAT and payroll. Their leadership, expertise, and calm handling of those situations turned what could have been stressful experiences into smooth and reassuring processes with positive outcomes.

Our long-standing loyalty is a true reflection of our appreciation for their work. Over the years, we’ve built a trusted and personal relationship with the team—they remain our first point of contact whenever we need expert guidance.

RH & CB, owners / directors of a successful limited company who we assist with all aspects of their business and personal tax matters

I got the opportunity to work with Ellen for business coaching as I'm a solo founder and team of one, running my own online business. I felt lost with my direction and focus, not really knowing the best paths to take and Ellen was superb in helping me look at some of the problems I was facing differently.

I got excited for our calls as I'd always come away full of motivation and in a strange way it made my work fun again rather than feeling like something I had to do. I'd recommend this to everyone who's in business as even having someone to run ideas by takes some of the weight off your own shoulders. 

JM, limited company owner / director who we helped with a fresh look at things 

We have been clients of Stoney Philbin since 2015 when we first started to run our business. As being new to running a business, everything was alien to us. The Staff at Stoney Philbin where great from day one. They were extremely helpful, approachable and informative about what was required from us and what they could offer.

Eight years later and nothing has changed. They are still available for any help and advice when we need it. The payroll system that they complete is always completed on time with great efficiency. Never had any issues with the completion of our quarterly VAT reports and Self-Assessment Tax calculations.

We would highly recommend Stoney Philbin to anyone and look forward to continuing our relationship with them.

KS & DS, business owners who we support in a multitude of ways