Larking Gowen

Accountant · Rouen Road, Prospect House, Norwich, England

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About us

At Larking Gowen, we’re here for the long term. Whether you’re a large organisation or an individual, we take the time to get to know you, your business and your goals.

We forge long-term relationships, often through generations of families, so we’ll deliver timely advice whenever you or your business needs it. We'll work with you as your business grows, helping you make the right decisions along the way.

Affiliations

Association of Accounting Technicians (UK)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Meet the team

Larking Gowen advisors: 450 - Xero certifications: 129

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

Martin Bugg

Partner

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.
Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
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.
4 years Xerocon attendance

I am a qualified accountant who specialises in assisting owner managed business, start ups and anyone wishing to move their accounting to the cloud.

Megan Howard

Senior Accountant

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
1 year Xerocon attendance

I am based in the Fakenham office at Larking Gowen. I work with a range of different business types and sizes on cloud accounting softwares.

Barry Howell

Senior Manager

Xero advisor certified

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

Problem solving, owner managed business adviser with a passion for classic cars

I have over 30 years experience working with my clients helping them to grow and improve their businesses

Louise Neill

Accounts Assistant

Xero advisor certified

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

I work in the Fakenham office preparing accounts and VAT returns for a range of clients, from sole traders to companies. I use cloud accounting softwares to assist me within this role.

Tom Broadbent

Outsourcing Assistant

Xero advisor certified

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

Outsourcing team member at Larking Gowen. My aim is to help business owners save time and money by providing a reliable and proactive service to help them achieve and exceed their business goals.

Caroline Thomson

Accounts Senior

Xero advisor certified

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

I am a member of the Business and Private team at Larking Gowen Charted Accountants, we deal with a wide range of businesses in a wide range of sectors.

Sam Bainbridge

Senior Accountant

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.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
Xero Migration

Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.

Xero makes your bookkeeping easy, and I help to make Xero easy for you.

Working at Larking Gowen allows me to help you run your business efficiently and effectively.

Rachel Morris

Medical Accountant

Xero advisor certified

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

I have worked for Larking Gowen for 13 years as an accountant. I am a senior within the firm and a fully qualified certified accountant. I work within the medical sector of the firm.

Jessica Rafferty-Smith

Manager

Xero advisor certified

Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
1 year Xerocon attendance

I specialise in ensuring business owners use the correct software to increase efficiencies and extract insights into their financials.

Larking Gowen: Bank experience

Clients of Larking Gowen connect to a range of banks via Xero. Larking Gowen 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)
Barclaycard Business
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Corporate (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Capital on Tap
Coutts (UK) - Business
HSBC Business (UK)
HSBC Corporate (UK) - HSBCnet
Halifax
Handelsbanken
Lloyds Business (UK)
Lloyds Personal (UK)
Metro Bank (UK)
Monzo Business
NatWest
PayPal
Pleo
Revolut
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Starling Bank
Stripe
The Co-operative Bank (UK)
Tide
Wise Business

Larking Gowen: Industry experience

Larking Gowen 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
Administration and support services
Agriculture
Arts and recreation
Construction and trades
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
Transportation and storage
Wholesale
E-commerce
Education

Larking Gowen : App experience

Larking Gowen serves clients who use 8 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Larking Gowen has offices in 6 locations

Norwich: Rouen Road, Prospect House, Norwich, NR1, England; +330 024 0888

Great Blakenham: Gipping Road, 1 Claydon Business Park, Great Blakenham, IP6 ONL, England; +330 024 0888

Diss: Gilray Road, Faiers House, Diss, IP22 4EU, England; +330 024 0888

Fakenham: 1 Sculthorpe Road, Summerhill House, Fakenham, NR21 9EJ, England; +330 024 0888

Holt: 80 Grove Lane, Holt, NR25 6ED, England; +330 024 0888

Colchester: Wyncolls Road, 8 The Courtyard, Colchester, CO4, England; +330 024 0888

New to Xero? Larking Gowen can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. Larking Gowen can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

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

4 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

Please note, Xero doesn't guarantee the service of any one advisor

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.

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Xero payroll certified

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