Accelerate | Accountants who think ahead
Accounting, tax & consulting for Jersey businesses

Accountants
who think ahead

We help you understand your numbers and make better decisions about what comes next.

Free consultation • No obligation • Straightforward advice

Free consultation

No obligation. Just practical advice.

What we do

We look after your numbers, so you can focus on what's next.

We take care of the accounting, tax and financial side of your business — keeping things clear, organised and under control.

When important business decisions are on the horizon, we help you understand the numbers and plan your next move.

Real business experience

Practical commercial thinking to help you make better decisions.

Accounting that goes further

We don't just prepare the numbers. We help you understand what they mean.

Local, personal support

Straightforward advice from people who understand you and Jersey business.

Services

From everyday accounting to the bigger decisions ahead.

From bookkeeping to tax strategy — full financial support for your business in one place

Bookkeeping & Reporting

Keep your accounts handled accurately and on time.

Business Growth & Strategy

Use your numbers to plan, grow and make smarter decisions.

Business Valuation

Understand what your business is worth and why.

Tax Consulting

Clear guidance on tax, compliance and smarter ways to plan ahead.

Not sure what you need? That's what the first conversation is for.

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Financial Insights

Clear reporting that helps you understand how your business is really performing.

Business Advisory

Interim and fractional leadership across all areas of your business without the need for a full time director.

How we do it

Getting started
is simple.

From first conversation to a clear plan, we keep the process straightforward. Scroll down to follow the journey.

Discovery consultation and accounting setup at Accelerate Accounting in St Helier, Jersey

We begin with a free, no-obligation discovery meeting to learn about your business, understand where you are today, and explore where you want to be tomorrow.

Tailored accounting and advisory proposal from Accelerate Accounting Jersey

Within 48 hours, you'll receive a tailored proposal explaining how we can support your business and the investment required.

Payroll, cloud accounting, and system onboarding with Accelerate Accounting Jersey

Once you're ready to move forward, our online onboarding process makes getting started simple. We'll gather everything we need and guide you through each step.

Strategic financial roadmap and fractional CFO advisory in Jersey by Accelerate Accounting

We analyse the numbers, identify the priorities, and build a clear roadmap to help move your business forward.

About us

Two strengths. One Accelerate.

Accelerate brings together an experienced team that looks at business from different angles. Mark understands the numbers. Tom thinks about where the business can go next.

Together, we bring strong financial expertise and practical business experience to the table. That means Jersey business owners benefit from both accurate financial insight and the strategic thinking needed to turn those insights into action.

Mark Le Cornu — Chartered Certified Accountant at Accelerate Accounting in St Helier, Jersey

Mark Le Cornu

Chartered Certified
Accountant

Tom Noel (FCMA, C.IOD) — Founder & Managing Director at Accelerate Accounting in St Helier, Jersey

Tom Noel

Business Strategy &
Commercial Leadership

Packages

Three ways
to work with us.

Every client starts from the same baseline. The packages differ in how far we go with you: from reporting to forecasting to a finance leader at the table.

Every client gets

Whichever package you choose
  • A named person who owns your relationship
  • Responsive communication, as a matter of course
  • Secure cloud technology
  • Deadlines agreed in advance and kept
  • Accurate work with a plain explanation of what we found
  • Issues flagged the moment we see them
Reporting

Core

For owners who want their annual accounts and tax handled, with clear explanations and dependable support.

Includes
  • Annual accounts and company tax return
  • Annual results review
  • Bookkeeping, payroll and GST returns, scaled to your business

The numbers right, on time, explained.

Reporting + Forecasting Most popular

Insight

For owners who want regular visibility of profit and cash, and help planning their next steps.

Everything in Core, plus
  • Quarterly financial insights with commentary
  • Performance against budget or plan
  • Cash forecasting and planning review
  • Support when you go to market for funding or loans, with access to preferential lending terms
  • A quarterly call to review priorities and agree next steps

Know where you stand during the year, not after it.

Reporting + Forecasting + Advice

Partner

For owners who want an experienced finance leader alongside them for strategic planning and important decisions.

Everything in Insight, plus
  • Monthly financial insights with commentary
  • A defined allocation of fractional CFO time each month
  • A quarterly strategic review or board participation
  • A monthly call to review priorities and agree next steps

A finance leader at the table, without the full-time cost.

Accounting support for charities

Clear accounts, reporting for trustees and funders, and support tailored to your charity's requirements. Charities work differently, so we treat them as a service in their own right rather than a package.

Talk to us about your charity
Google reviews

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Oliver Ashton avatar
Oliver Ashton 2 weeks ago
5 out of 5 stars

Been working with Mark and the team for several years now. Literally best accountants I’ve found. Laura and Jodie and on the ball! Approachable and effective. Would highly recommended! Thanks guys

Chris Kynicos avatar
Chris Kynicos a month ago
5 out of 5 stars

Tom and Mark are so approachable, and always able to provide clear advice. Their experience showed through in my dealings with them and have helped streamline my business. Highly recommend.

Philip Chambers avatar
Philip Chambers a month ago
5 out of 5 stars

Pleasure to work with. The team is friendly, professional, and always easy to reach, taking the time to properly understand what we need rather than rushing through things. Would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable accounting and consulting partner.

leonardo azevedo avatar
leonardo azevedo a month ago
4 out of 5 stars

Fantastic team. Professional, approachable and always focused on getting the right results.

Marcus Irwin avatar
Marcus Irwin a month ago
5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from the team at Accelerate. They are approachable, knowledgeable and always quick to respond. Their expertise in accountancy and compliance gives real peace of mind, while their friendly, practical approach makes everything straightforward. A professional, reliable and trustworthy business that I would have no hesitation recommending to others.

Oliver Ashton avatar
Oliver Ashton 2 weeks ago
5 out of 5 stars

Been working with Mark and the team for several years now. Literally best accountants I’ve found. Laura and Jodie and on the ball! Approachable and effective. Would highly recommended! Thanks guys

Chris Kynicos avatar
Chris Kynicos a month ago
5 out of 5 stars

Tom and Mark are so approachable, and always able to provide clear advice. Their experience showed through in my dealings with them and have helped streamline my business. Highly recommend.

Philip Chambers avatar
Philip Chambers a month ago
5 out of 5 stars

Pleasure to work with. The team is friendly, professional, and always easy to reach, taking the time to properly understand what we need rather than rushing through things. Would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable accounting and consulting partner.

leonardo azevedo avatar
leonardo azevedo a month ago
4 out of 5 stars

Fantastic team. Professional, approachable and always focused on getting the right results.

Marcus Irwin avatar
Marcus Irwin a month ago
5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from the team at Accelerate. They are approachable, knowledgeable and always quick to respond. Their expertise in accountancy and compliance gives real peace of mind, while their friendly, practical approach makes everything straightforward. A professional, reliable and trustworthy business that I would have no hesitation recommending to others.

Frequently
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Yes, we go further than traditional accountancy practices. Beyond accounts, tax and compliance, we help you use financial insight to make better business decisions and plan for the future.

Fractional leadership gives you access to senior experience without the cost of a full-time director. A fractional CFO, for example, is an experienced finance leader who becomes part of your team on a flexible basis, helping with cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning and key business decisions. Beyond accounts and compliance, a fractional CFO helps you understand your financial performance, plan ahead and make informed decisions about the future of your business.

We work with businesses across a wide range of industries and sectors. While every business is different, the fundamentals of good financial management and sound decision-making remain the same.

Yes. We prepare and file Jersey personal tax returns for business owners, directors and individuals. With independent taxation now in place, every adult files their own return, and many couples find it is no longer the simple job it used to be. We make sure your return is right, that it is filed ahead of the deadline, and that you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

We start with a free, no-obligation conversation to understand your business and what you need. From there, we'll recommend the right level of support and send you a clear proposal.

Every business is different, so the cost depends on the support you need. After our first conversation, we'll give you a clear proposal so you know exactly what's included before making any decision.

Absolutely. We regularly work alongside in-house finance teams, providing additional expertise, support and strategic insight where it's needed most. Whether you need help with forecasting, cash flow, reporting, business planning or senior financial leadership, we can complement your existing team rather than replace it.

Yes — Our AccelerateValue service gives you a clear, defensible number, backed by a written report and benchmarked against industry and local Jersey data. It's useful for raising investment, retirement and succession planning, shareholder or partner disputes, divorce proceedings, or simply knowing where you stand if an offer comes in.

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