Sopher + Co

Accountant · 20 Berkeley Square, 3rd Floor, London, England

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About us

Founded in 1975, we are a progressive firm of chartered accountants and business consultants that offer audit & accounts, tax and general business consultancy services. We deliver financial solutions for owner managed businesses, professional partnerships and entrepreneurs across various industries.

Putting client’s needs first is at the heart of everything we do and we build lasting relationships with our clients by understanding not only their needs but their goals and plans for the future. It is through our experience, expertise and knowledge that we understand and support the changing needs of our clients as circumstances and business’s adapt within the world we live. We are proud to be a Xero Platinum partner and can support you through the set-up and use of the cloud-based bookkeeping service.

Meet the team

Sopher + Co advisors: 215 - Xero certifications: 40

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Raz Miah

Systems & Innovations Manager

Xero payroll certified

Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Making Tax Digital VAT Ready

Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.

Qualified Accountant,19 years experience covering various sectors, Xero Advisor with 1,000+ migrations/setups, Ideally placed to advise you on your systems & processes to achieve your business goals.

Aaron Bush

Senior Management Accounts

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
Making Tax Digital VAT Ready

Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.

10+ Years experience in Bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts prep.

Sabah Farooq

Management Accountant

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Seasoned management accountant with a proven track record of success in a variety of industries. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Ahmet Basol

Audit semi-senior

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Part qualified accountant with over 9 years experience in accounting and bookkeeping.

Sopher + Co: Bank experience

Clients of Sopher + Co connect to a range of banks via Xero. Sopher + Co specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections

American Express (UK)
Bank of Scotland Business
Barclaycard Business
Barclaycard Personal
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Corporate (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Capital on Tap
Cater Allen
Coutts (UK) - Business
HSBC Business (UK)
HSBC Corporate (UK) - HSBCnet
HSBC Personal (UK)
Lloyds Business (UK)
MBNA
Metro Bank (UK)
Monzo Business
NatWest
PayPal
Pleo
Revolut
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Starling Bank
Stripe
Wise Business

Sopher + Co: Industry experience

Sopher + Co works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist

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Industries Served

Accommodation and hospitality
Arts and recreation
Construction and trades
Education
Finance and insurance
Healthcare and social services
Manufacturing
Marketing, advertising and consulting
Media and communications
Not-for-profit
Professional services
Real estate and hiring services
Repairs and personal services
Retail
Wholesale
Utilities
E-commerce

Sopher + Co : App experience

Sopher + Co serves clients who use 6 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Sopher + Co has offices in 2 locations

London: 20 Berkeley Square, 3rd Floor, London, W1J 6EQ, England; +44 203926 0768

Borehamwood: WD6 1JD, 5 Elstree Gate, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JD, England; +44 203926 0768

New to Xero? Sopher + Co can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Sopher + Co can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

2 Years Xerocon Attendance ?

The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
Partner since 2010

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We don’t review advisor listings and we don’t recommend or guarantee the service provided by any one advisor, so make sure you check them out yourself and get comfortable with them yourself.

Xero certification means that some or all team members have completed courses and been assessed by Xero as proficient in the use of the Xero application.

Xero specialisation means that some or all team members have completed several short learning modules to develop skills in that area.

Xero doesn’t assess any individual advisor’s or firm’s proficiency as an accountant, bookkeeper or financial advisor. And Xero certified advisors and advisors with industry or bank specialisations are not employees of Xero.

Sopher + Co

Making Tax Digital VAT Re…

Xero Migration

Platinum champion partner

Partner since 2010

Xero payroll certified

Xero advisor certified