Paul Reed FMAAT FMAAT
Founder

Paul Reed FMAAT

Director & Founder — Reed & Co. Accountants, Bristol

Paul is a Fellow Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (FMAAT) and the founder of Reed & Co. Accountants. Based in Bristol, he has been helping individuals and businesses with their accounting, tax and compliance needs since 2018. He writes on topics including tax planning, Making Tax Digital, business structure and financial management for small businesses.

7+
Years in practice
200+
Clients advised
50+
Articles published

Qualified, experienced & locally trusted

FMAAT — Fellow Member of the AAT

Paul holds Fellowship of the Association of Accounting Technicians, the highest grade of membership awarded by the AAT, recognising sustained excellence in the profession.

Xero, QuickBooks & Sage Certified

Certified advisor across the three leading cloud accounting platforms, enabling Reed & Co. to support clients regardless of their preferred software.

Bristol-Based Practice Since 2018

Founded and headquartered in Bristol, serving clients across the South West including sole traders, landlords, limited companies and CIS subcontractors.

MTD & HMRC Compliance Specialist

Specialist knowledge of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA), helping clients prepare for the April 2026 mandate.

Personal & Corporate Tax Planning

Experienced in tax planning for individuals, sole traders, partnerships and limited companies — including dividend strategy, CGT and property income.

Client-First Philosophy

Known for a personal, approachable service — Paul works directly with clients rather than delegating to junior staff, ensuring consistent quality and genuine relationships.

An accountant who actually listens

Paul founded Reed & Co. Accountants in 2018 with a clear purpose: to provide Bristol’s small businesses and individuals with the kind of high-quality, personalised accounting service that was previously only available to larger companies with bigger budgets.

Having worked in accounting for several years before founding the practice, Paul recognised that many clients felt underserved — passed between staff members, receiving generic advice and never quite sure who to call when they had a question. Reed & Co. was built to be the opposite of that.

“I started Reed & Co. because I believed small businesses in Bristol deserved better. Not just technically accurate accounts, but a genuine relationship with someone who understands their business and is invested in their success.”

Today, the practice serves over 200 clients across Bristol and the South West, covering everything from sole trader accounts and personal tax returns to limited company compliance, payroll, bookkeeping and preparation for Making Tax Digital.

Outside of work, Paul is passionate about the Bristol business community and regularly contributes articles on accounting, tax and financial management for small business owners.

Areas of Expertise

  • Sole trader & limited company accounts
  • Self Assessment & personal tax returns
  • Corporation Tax (CT600)
  • Making Tax Digital (MTD ITSA)
  • VAT returns & registration
  • Payroll & PAYE compliance
  • Bookkeeping & cloud accounting setup
  • Property income & landlord accounts
  • CIS subcontractor returns
  • Business structure & incorporation advice
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Practical guides and insights on accounting, tax and running a business in Bristol.

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