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ICAEW Regulated · Est. 2004

Accounting That Works as Hard as You Do

LedgerOne was founded on a simple belief: that small and medium businesses deserve the same quality of financial expertise as large corporations — without the large-firm price tag or impersonal service.

Our Story

Built by Business Owners, for Business Owners

LedgerOne was founded in 2004 by Alex Hughes, a chartered accountant who had spent years at Big Four firms watching small businesses struggle with accountants who didn't understand their world — too focused on compliance, too slow to advise, and too expensive for what they delivered.

We built LedgerOne differently. From day one, we committed to being proactive financial partners, not just number crunchers. We wanted every client — from sole traders to £10M businesses — to have access to the kind of strategic financial thinking that actually makes a difference.

Today, we work with 500+ businesses across the UK, have offices across London, and a specialist team of 45 experts. Our approach remains exactly the same: understand your business deeply, handle everything with precision, and help you grow.

500+

Active Clients

£12M+

Tax Saved

20+

Years Experience

45

Team Members

ICAEW Regulated
Xero Platinum Partner
QuickBooks Elite ProAdvisor
HMRC Registered Tax Agent
Our Values

What Makes Us Different

We don't just handle your accounts — we become your trusted financial partner.

Growth-Focused

We measure success by your business performance, not just compliance. Every decision we make is guided by what helps your business grow.

Proactive, Not Reactive

We don't wait for problems to appear. We identify opportunities and flag risks early, so you're always one step ahead.

Genuinely Personal

You'll always speak to a qualified accountant who knows your business — never a call centre or a different person every time.

Technically Excellent

Our team holds the highest professional qualifications and stays current with every change in UK tax law and accounting standards.

The Team

Meet Your Financial Experts

Qualified chartered accountants with deep specialisms — and a genuine commitment to your success.

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Alexander Hughes

Founder & Managing Partner

With over 20 years in accounting and financial advisory, Alex founded LedgerOne with a clear mission: to give growing businesses access to the same quality of financial expertise previously only available to large corporations.

FCACTAMBA (London Business School)
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Catherine Park

Head of Tax

Catherine leads our tax advisory practice, specialising in complex corporate tax structures, R&D claims, and cross-border tax planning. She has saved our clients over £8 million in legitimate tax savings over her career.

ACACTA
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Marcus Thompson

Head of Cloud Accounting

Marcus is a certified Xero and QuickBooks partner who has led over 200 successful cloud migrations. He ensures our clients get maximum value from their accounting technology investment.

ACAXero Certified AdvisorQuickBooks ProAdvisor
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Aisha Patel

Senior Client Manager

Aisha manages relationships with our Growth and Premium clients, delivering proactive financial management that goes well beyond compliance. Her background in management consulting brings a strategic edge to everything she does.

ACCAMSc Finance (Imperial College)
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