Accountants in Bath for Small Businesses, Landlords & Self-Employed Professionals
Park Lane Accountants is a Chippenham firm founded in 2006, about 40 minutes from Bath. We help Bath landlords, holiday-let owners, freelancers and small businesses with tax, accounts, bookkeeping and payroll, from £200 a month.
Bath attracts a distinctive client base, independent traders around Kingsmead Square, therapists and wellness practitioners in Larkhall and Widcombe, freelancers working from Oldfield Park, and a growing number of property investors making the most of one of the UK’s most in-demand rental and short-let markets.
We work with all of them. Whether you’re filing your first self-assessment, managing a holiday let on AirBnB, or running a limited company, we’ll handle the numbers so you can focus on what you’re actually good at.
The Bath Business Scene We Know Well
Bath is one of the UK’s most economically active smaller cities, but it comes with its own accounting challenges. High property values make landlord tax planning more complex here than in most places. Bath is also one of the UK’s most popular short-let destinations, and many owners need advice following the end of the furnished holiday lettings tax regime on 6 April 2025, which changed how holiday-let income and mortgage costs are taxed.
Beyond property, we work with a wide range of Bath-based clients:
- Independent retailers and hospitality businesses in the city centre and Walcot Street area
- Therapists, coaches, and wellness practitioners running sole trader or limited company practices
- Freelancers and consultants, many connected to the University of Bath or Bath Spa University
- Tradespeople and builders working across Bath and the surrounding villages
- Property investors managing residential and short-term let portfolios
Holiday Let & Short-Term Rental Accounting in Bath
If you’re running an AirBnB or holiday let in Bath, your accounting needs are different from a standard buy-to-let. We help Bath-based property owners with:
- Reporting holiday-let income correctly now that it is taxed as ordinary property income
- Understanding what you can and can’t claim as allowable expenses
- Planning for the loss of furnished holiday let reliefs, including mortgage interest and capital gains
- Managing multiple income streams (employment, self-employment and rental income) in a single self-assessment return
This is one area where getting the right advice early saves significant money.
What We Help Bath Clients With
- Self-assessment tax returns for sole traders, landlords, and directors
- Year-end accounts for limited companies
- Bookkeeping and cloud accounting (Xero, QuickBooks)
- VAT registration and quarterly submissions
- Payroll and auto-enrolment
- Holiday let and property tax advice
- New business set-up and registration
Areas Around Bath We Cover
We work with clients across Bath and the surrounding area, including Keynsham, Saltford, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Frome, Bradford on Avon, and Corsham.
What We Offer
Here’s how we help clients in and around Bath:
Accounts Preparation
Tax returns can be baffling, but our experienced team is here to help
Bookkeeping & VAT
Outsource your bookkeeping so you can focus on running your business
Cloud Accounting
Streamline your accounting with the latest digital services – we can help
Payroll & Pensions
We’ll cut your burden by managing your payroll and pension scheme for you
Tax – Corporate & Personal
Our expert tax accountants can help reduce your tax liabilities
Business Advice
Bespoke services to help you plan for and achieve growth
Tax Fee Protection
Shield your business against a costly tax investigation by HMRC
Start-ups
With our advice, your business can get off to the best possible start
Who you'll work with
Park Lane Accountants was founded in 2006 by Barrie Jenkins. The whole team works from our office at Cavalier Court, Chippenham. We are a Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent partner practice.
Barrie Jenkins ACMA, CGMA, Director.
Founded the firm and leads on complex tax planning.
Daniela Radu ATT, Accounting Manager.
With us since 2012; specialises in personal and business tax.
Liat Viney AAT, Senior Accountant.
Over 30 years' accounting experience; manages client relationships day to day.
Emma Hawkins AAT, Client Manager.
With us since 2020 and studying towards ACCA.
Page last reviewed by Barrie Jenkins, November 2026.
What our clients say
Park Lane Accountants
- We have been with Park Lane Accountants for over five years and we can highly recommend them. They have been extremely professional with great communication … More and have gone above and beyond to manage our finances. Barrie's extensive tax knowledge has saved a great deal over the years and his personal touch has made us feel highly valued.
- I have been a client of Barrie's and Park Lane Accountants since 2020. Since I first engaged them they have been nothing short of professional, efficient … More and very friendly. When things were going well they were great, but when things turned for me, Barrie and the team were nothing short of amazing. I can not recommend them enough.
- I really enjoy working with Barrie, Emma and the rest of the Park Lane team. They are responsive, diligent and always help out, but most importantly, I … More trust them. Implicitly. Having that level of trust is crucial in a business that is evolving and a market dynamic that is quite volatile. Would thoroughly recommend.
- We have been working with Barrie, Daniela and the team for over 5 years now and have always had excellent service and advice. Barrie always gives excellent … More advice on all things money!
Why Bath clients choose Park Lane
- Nearly 20 years in practice: founded in Chippenham in 2006
- A qualified team: director Barrie Jenkins is a CIMA Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA, CGMA), supported by ATT and AAT-qualified accountants
- Specialist landlord and holiday-let tax experience
- Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent partner practice
- Fixed monthly fees from £200, and we handle the switch from your old accountant
Meeting Us
We don’t have a Bath office. Our team is based at Cavalier Court, Chippenham, about 40 minutes away. Most Bath clients work with us by phone, email and video call, and you’re welcome to meet us at the office.
Bath Accountant FAQs
How is my Bath holiday let taxed now?
The furnished holiday lettings regime ended on 6 April 2025. Holiday-let profits are now taxed like other rental income, so mortgage interest gets only a basic-rate tax credit and the old FHL capital gains reliefs no longer apply. We’ll review your position and what it means for you.
Do I need to tell HMRC about my Airbnb income?
Usually yes, if your gross property income is over £1,000 a year. You’ll need to register for self-assessment and report it. We can register you and file the return.
Does Making Tax Digital apply to Bath landlords?
Since 6 April 2026, landlords and sole traders with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC. The threshold falls to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028.
Do you have an office in Bath?
No. We’re based in Chippenham, about 40 minutes away. Most Bath clients work with us online, and you’re welcome to visit the office.
How much does an accountant in Bath cost?
Our packages start from £200 a month. Landlords with several properties or extra income sources typically suit our £400 package. We confirm a fixed fee after a free 30-minute call.
Let’s Keep It Simple
If you’re fed up with not knowing where you stand, or just want an accountant who doesn’t hide behind buzzwords, we should talk.
Call 01249 247160, email info@park-lane-accountants.co.uk, or book a free 30-minute call.