Short and Sons opened in Staines-upon-Thames with a vision to simplify tax for Taxi Drivers and landlords.
We solidified our reputation as leading accounts for London Black Cab drivers. We start managing VAT and Ltd Companies with precision.
about us: THE SHORT & SONS STORY
We increase our head count with more experienced staff to add to our already extensive knowledge base.
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.
Established 2017
2018 Specialist Focus expands
2025 Our team increases to 6
2018 Specialist Focus expands
Expansion into CIS and subcontractor rebates, becoming the go-to firm for construction specialists in Staines and across Surrey.
2020 Cloud accounting software intergration
Embark on educating ourselves on FreeAgent, Quickbooks, Xero and Sage. We start assisting our clients manage thier software and accounts in the cloud.
2026 Modern Practice
Today, we utilise class-leading technology to offer limited company support, payroll, VAT, CIS, and bookkeeping for businesses and landlords UK-wide.
THE EXPERTS BEHIND SHORT AND SONS
Meet Our Professional Team
Jason Short
Director & Founder
Terry Obika
Ltd Company Year End Support
Lewis Chapman
Self Assessment Guru & MTD
Caroline Johnson
Payroll, CIS, Xero and Quickbooks Support
Roger Spice
VAT, Sage & FreeAgent Specialist