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The Accountant
Suffolk Businesses
Actually Trust.

I handle your bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and accounts — so you can stop drowning in admin and get back to running your business.

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Ben Kennell — Founder, Acme Accounting Services

Ben Kennell

Founder & Accountant

📍 Ipswich, Suffolk

💛 Acme Accounting proudly donates 5% of every invoice to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, Ipswich

Why Choose Me

I Make Your Books,
My Business.

Small business accounting doesn’t need to be stressful. I keep things simple, accurate, and personal — so you can focus on what you do best.

Reliable

Your accounts done right, on time, every time. No nasty surprises come year-end.

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Local

Based near Foxhall Stadium in Ipswich. Available when you need me — not hidden behind a call centre.

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Personal

One accountant. One relationship. I handle your books myself — no handoffs, no confusion.

What I Do

Full-Service Accounting.
Straightforward Pricing.

Everything a small business needs to stay compliant and in control.

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Bookkeeping That Saves Time.

Say goodbye to late nights with receipts. I keep your records accurate, compliant, and ready for growth — monthly or quarterly via Xero.

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VAT Returns That Never Miss.

MTD-compliant VAT returns handled from start to finish. Deadlines met, figures right, no stress on your end.

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Online Accounting Powered by Xero.

Real-time visibility of your finances through Xero. I set it up, train you on it, and manage it going forward.

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Payroll That Never Slips.

From payslips to auto-enrolment, I make sure your team gets paid accurately and on time, every time.

Getting Started

Simple as 3 Steps.

01

Book a Free Call

I’ll sit down with you and have a look at your books. No pressure — just a straightforward conversation about your situation. It’s completely free.

02

I Handle the Admin

Once you’re on board, I take the paperwork off your hands. Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll — I manage it all through Xero so you never fall behind.

03

You Focus on Your Business

With your accounts in good hands, you’re free to do what you do best — running your business, not wrestling with spreadsheets.

Client Stories

What Our Clients
Actually Say.

★★★★★

“When I came to Ben with my bookkeeping I already had an accountant. I thought I was doing everything right but once we looked behind the scenes in Xero it was a mess. I was missing deductions going back over a year, there were duplicate entries and deadlines were coming up quickly.

1 meeting with Ben and I knew it was in the right hands. He clearly explained everything that needed to be done, how long it would take and he communicated well with my accountant to coordinate. I always knew what was happening, and I was never in the dark.

Now I have the confidence everything is being handled and I can focus on growing the business. I highly recommend Ben for anyone who struggles with their books or is just looking for a safe pair of hands to handle their Financial Statements or Making Tax Digital requirements at a fair price.”

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Will Pettifor

Business Owner

Ready to Take the Admin
Off Your Plate?

Let’s sit down together, have a look at your books, and see how I can save you time. No obligation — it’s completely up to you.

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