Meticulous Chartered Accountants for Legal and Immigration Firms in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for legal and immigration firms across the UK, from sole practitioners to established practices. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles SRA compliance, client money management, disbursement tracking, AML obligations and tax planning for legal businesses and individual practitioners.
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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 Legal and Immigration Practices
Legal and immigration firms face challenges that general accountants rarely handle. SRA client account reconciliations, client money separation, disbursement tracking, anti-money laundering compliance, OISC registration and mixed fee income recognition all demand advisors who understand legal practice accounting.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with immigration solicitors, OISC-regulated advisers, conveyancing firms, general practice solicitors and legal aid providers across England, delivering structured financial support for legal businesses and individual practitioners. Every accountant’s report and filing is handled accurately.
Helping Legal Firms Manage Accounts and Stay Compliant
Legal practices need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares SRA accountant’s reports, client account reconciliations, disbursement schedules, WIP valuations and tax planning, giving partners clear visibility over matter profitability, fee earner productivity and practice income.
Whether you handle immigration applications, provide conveyancing, deliver legal aid work, advise on family or commercial law or combine private and funded cases, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your practice, keeping the business and partners covered.
Our Accounting Services for Legal and Immigration Firms
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for legal and immigration firms, designed around the demands of SRA compliance, client money and practices 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
Compliance, investigation, stock, and tax audit support 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 Legal Firms Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of SRA compliance, client money and AML.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with legal practices.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Legal and Immigration Firms Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports legal and immigration firms throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to solicitors and immigration advisers 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 solicitors, immigration advisers and legal practice managers ask about specialist accounting.
What are SRA Accounts Rules requirements?
SRA-regulated firms holding client money must maintain separate client accounts, reconcile balances at least every five weeks and obtain an annual accountant’s report. The COFA is responsible for financial compliance.
How is client money kept separate?
Client money for disbursements and third-party holdings must be held in a designated client account. Transfers to office account are only permitted after a bill or written notification is delivered.
How are immigration disbursements tracked?
Home Office fees, visa application charges, interpreter costs and counsel’s fees must be tracked per client matter. Accurate disbursement records ensure correct billing and prevent client money compliance breaches.
What AML obligations apply to legal firms?
Firms must appoint an MLRO, conduct client due diligence, maintain risk assessments and report suspicious activity. Immigration work carries heightened AML risk requiring robust identity and source of funds checks.
How is legal aid income accounted for?
Legal Aid Agency payments can be received into the office account. Income is recognised when work is completed and claimed. Reconciling payments against case costs ensures accurate profit per matter.
Can ABM support legal firms nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves legal and immigration firms across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to solicitors, OISC advisers and conveyancers.