Tenacious Chartered Accountants for FCA-Regulated Firms in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for FCA-regulated firms across the UK, from newly authorised businesses to established financial services companies. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles regulatory reporting, capital adequacy, CASS compliance and tax planning for regulated businesses and individual firm principals.
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK trust ABM Chartered Accountants for reliable, expert, and genuinely personal accounting services. See why clients rate us as their most trusted financial partner.
Accounting Built for FCA-Regulated Businesses
FCA-regulated firms face accounting challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Regulatory capital adequacy, CASS client money rules, SM&CR governance, RegData reporting, FCA fees and levies and wind-down planning all demand advisors who understand the full scope of financial services regulation.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with investment firms, payment providers, insurance intermediaries, e-money institutions, consumer credit firms and wealth managers across England, delivering structured financial support for regulated businesses and individual principals. Every regulatory return and filing is handled accurately.
Helping Regulated Firms Meet Reporting Obligations
FCA-regulated firms need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares regulatory capital calculations, CASS reconciliation support, RegData submissions, FCA fee schedules and tax planning, giving principals clear visibility over capital headroom, regulatory costs and business profitability.
Whether you hold Full Permission, operate as a payment institution, manage client assets or run an appointed representative network, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your authorisation, keeping the business and individual principals covered on all obligations.
Our Accounting Services for FCA-Regulated Firms
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for FCA-regulated firms, designed around the demands of regulatory reporting, capital adequacy and regulated businesses operating across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Regulated Firms Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of CASS, capital adequacy and regulatory reporting.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with regulated firms.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting FCA-Regulated Firms Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports FCA-regulated firms and financial services businesses throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to regulated businesses nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions firm principals, compliance officers and regulated business owners ask about specialist accounting.
How are regulatory capital requirements managed?
MIFIDPRU firms must maintain minimum capital, prepare ICARA documentation and conduct stress testing. Capital monitoring ensures your firm meets the Overall Financial Adequacy Rule and avoids regulatory intervention.
What CASS obligations affect my firm?
Firms holding client money or assets must segregate funds, reconcile balances and submit returns via RegData. CASS audit is required annually. Classification depends on holdings size.
How does SM&CR apply to firms?
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime allocates responsibility to named individuals. Firms must maintain Statements of Responsibilities, conduct annual fit and proper assessments and apply conduct rules.
What regulatory reporting is required via RegData?
FCA-regulated firms submit annual accounts, prudential returns, complaints data, controllers reporting and client asset reports via RegData. Deadlines vary by return type and missed submissions trigger penalties.
Are FCA fees and levies deductible?
Yes. FCA periodic fees, FOS levies, FSCS levies and compliance monitoring costs are all allowable business expenses. They reduce your taxable profits and should be budgeted as recurring regulatory costs.
Can ABM support regulated firms nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves FCA-regulated firms across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to investment, payment, insurance and consumer credit businesses.