CHOOSE LIFE -
CHOOSE BLUE PENGUIN
When you run a small business there’s no job description. Your days are taken up with customers, staff and working out how to grow your business. Talking to your accountant is way down the list of priorities.
But we are worth talking to!
The right Chartered Accountant can reduce your tax bill, help you fund sustainable growth and keep you on the right side of HMRC. We also save you a lot of time and trouble.
“Would highly recommend. Very approachable. Pete and Ace are lovely.”
“The difference is remarkable. Peter saved us thousands within an hour of working together.”
“My financial therapist!”
TIME, LIKE MONEY, SHOULD NEVER BE WASTED
Time is precious so we never waste it. No vanity newsletters or complex financial statements. We tell you how to keep your business compliant, solvent and successful. What you need to know, when you need to know it, and in plain English.
Don’t spend your time trying to ‘get past the receptionist’ who doesn’t even know your name let alone your business. Or, getting saccharin-sweet AI responses about how important your message is to us…
We Have No ‘B’ Team
Remember, anyone can call themselves an ‘accountant’ and promise you the world. Crazily, it’s not a protected title. So make sure you entrust your business to a firm with “Chartered” in their name. It’s the hallmark of at least six years’ training and professional development to get to where we are today.
We value every client. Whatever the size of your business you’ll be looked after by an experienced accountant – although it’s becoming very common in accountancy, we’ll NEVER use AI content*, chatbots, or someone in another country to respond to your call or email.
We have a clear, easy to understand charging policy. Our annual fees are spread over 12 months, and reflect the value of our advice and the quality of our service.
*Ok, full disclosure, we DO sometimes use AI to generate pictures of penguins. But if it’s tax advice you’re after, that’s 100% human-generated 🙋♂️
Why is an Accountant Like a Penguin?
Penguins, like accountants, come in various forms. The big Emperor penguin, the fancy Macaroni penguin, and the Blue penguin (smallest of the lot). They are all penguins.
The ponderous Emperor must consume vast quantities of fees (sorry, fish) to keep going. The Macaroni likes you to admire its fine suit and offices (sorry, plumage). And there’s the humble Blue penguin – does all the penguin stuff while being more nimble and endearing.
Unlike a real penguin, we can help with all the regular accountancy tasks, including:
– Management Accounts
– Year-End Accounts
– Tax Advisory and Personal Tax Returns
– Payroll and Auto-Enrolment
– Companies House filing
Best of all, we don’t smell of fish!
Work with Blue Penguin
We don’t take ourselves too seriously (you’ve probably got that message).
But we do take your finances and business success very seriously – so much so that, if we don’t think we’re going to be a good fit for your business, we’ll be honest. Unlike a lot of accountancy firms, we’re not afraid to say “no” if we don’t think it’ll be a match made in heaven.
But we won’t leave you hanging, either – if we think you’ll be better served by someone who specialises in what you do, we can make an introduction for you.
If you like the sound of us from our website, the next step on your journey is to book a Test Drive in my diary using the Contact button below ↘️
EXCELLENT Based on 83 reviews Phil Dyer02/10/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely brilliant. My accounts were in a right mess and were causing huge amounts of extra work and stress. Peter took over and within days we had a clear plan. Amazing communication coupled with a relaxed approach that instantly made a massive difference to my workload and stress levels. Joanne Smith29/09/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service every year and very helpful when ever it is needed Steve Brewer16/09/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First class service sarah kanaah08/09/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been working with Shelley as my accountant for a while now, and I honestly couldn’t be happier. She’s professional, approachable, and always takes the time to explain things clearly so I know exactly what’s going on. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, she’s quick to respond, super organised, and genuinely cares about helping me manage my finances in the best way possible. Having Shelley as my accountant has taken away so much stress, and I feel really confident knowing everything is in safe hands. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for an accountant. Thanks Sarah Katie Mountstephens03/09/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Blue Penguin are a very refreshing firm of accountants - approachable, helpful and communicate clearly with you. I would not hesitate to recommend Peter and his team. liza mackay29/07/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm so glad I found Blue Penguin! Peter has cleared the "fog" around my taxation (including capital gains) and helped me get my affairs in order. Correspondence has always been timely and easy to understand. I feel so much more confident about it all now. Emma19/07/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelley has been there to hold our hand and advise us every step of the way. My brother and I would be absolutely lost without her professional guidance and our business wouldn’t be growing without her input. I couldn’t recommend Shelley and Blue Penguin more highly! Helena Dovey-Walker07/07/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've been using Blue Penguin for quite a few years now and we've recommended them to many people. Peter and the team always help me when I'm stuck with my book keeping or I have a question about taxes. So helpful and friendly - you feel valued - unlike some of those accountancy firms that have been bought out by larger impersonal companies, this remains a great professional firm with a personal feel. Highly recommend! Emma26/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very helpful accountants who are friendly also so win win! Terry Mountstephens12/06/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. a very good accountancy practice i was very impressed with peters short video explaining my tax due to inland revenue