THE SHORT & SONS STORY
Rooted in Staines-upon-Thames, our practice has grown from a local secret to a trusted partner for UK professionals. Our commitment remains simple: providing professional, friendly accounting that puts the client first, from individual landlords to thriving limited companies.
Short and Sons opened in Staines-upon-Thames with a vision to simplify tax for Surrey small businesses and landlords.
2008 Established
2012 Specialist Focus
Expansion into CIS and subcontractor rebates, becoming the go-to firm for construction specialists across the region.
We solidified our reputation as leading accounts for London Black Cab drivers, managing VAT and Self Assessments with precision.
2018 Taxi Industry Experts
2026 Modern Practice
Today, we utilize clean modern technology to offer limited company support, payroll, and bookkeeping for landlords UK-wide.
THE EXPERTS BEHIND SHORT AND SONS
Meet Our Professional Team
John Short
Senior Partner & Founder
Emma Williams
Payroll & VAT Compliance Manager
Sarah Short
Taxation & CIS Specialist
Michael Brown
Landlord & Self-Assessment Advisor
David Miller
Limited Companies & Small Business Lead
Sophie Lane
Bookkeeping & Small Business Support