Welcome to CJL Accountancy


Accountant for small businesses, coaches, content creators and landlords

Let us help with your accountancy and tax requirements so you have time to focus on your business.  


We can help you ensure that your business is compliant.


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About Us

CJL Accountancy was founded in 2018 by Chrissy Leach FCA, a Chartered Accountant with over fifteen years’ experience supporting small businesses and individuals with their accounting and tax needs.


They work with a wide range of clients across the UK, including self-employed business owners, limited companies, landlords, and those with investment or partnership income. Services include limited company accounts and corporation tax returns, self-assessment tax returns, payroll, VAT, bookkeeping and now support with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.


CJL Accountancy is a family-run business, with Chrissy leading a small team that includes her sisters and mum. Together, they combine professionalism with a personal touch, offering proactive, jargon-free advice that helps clients feel confident and at ease.


Based near Chichester and Bognor Regis, CJL Accountancy works nationwide using digital tools that make managing your accounts simple and stress-free.


CJL Accountancy Limited is an ICAEW Chartered Accountants; you can find our listing here.

Our values

Proactivity

We don’t just crunch numbers. We keep an eye on what’s ahead, helping clients plan, stay compliant, and spot opportunities early.

Integrity

As a Chartered firm, honesty and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. Clients trust us because we always do what’s right.

Clarity

We know finances can feel overwhelming. We believe in making accounting simple. No jargon, no confusion, only clear explanations that help clients understand their numbers and make confident decisions.

Family

CJL Accountancy is a family-run business built on care, loyalty and collaboration which are values that shape how we treat every client relationship.

Businesses

Whether you're a coach, consultant, content creator, in retail, hospitality, or another industry, we can help you to stay compliant with your UK accountancy and tax responsibilities so you can focus on what matters to you.


We can help you with the right structure for your business (self-employment vs limited company) and we offer a wide range of services including personal tax returns, annual accounts, corporation tax returns, management accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping, payroll and other advice including how to (legally) reduce your tax liability. We can even provide a virtual finance office service so you don't need to employ finance staff directly. Click here for more information.


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Whether you have investment income, partnership income, or another reason to file a self-assessment tax return, we can help you stay compliant with your UK tax responsibilities so you can focus on what matters to you.



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Ready to switch?

Switching accountants doesn’t have to be stressful. At CJL Accountancy, we manage the entire process for you, from contacting your previous accountant to ensuring a smooth transition for your accounts, payroll and tax filings.


Read our blog post on how to switch accountants to learn more, or contact us today to get started.



Blog posts

We post regular blog posts with tips and useful information.

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by Chrissy Leach 7 September 2026
Many business owners underestimate the real cost of employment beyond the salary they agree to pay
UK property section of self-assessment tax return and rental accounts
by Chrissy Leach 24 August 2026
Learn how to read rental accounts and identify the key figures every UK landlord should monitor.
Self-employment pages of the SA100 and accounts
by Chrissy Leach 17 August 2026
Learn how to read self-employment accounts and identify the key figures every UK sole trader should monitor.
by Chrissy Leach 10 August 2026
Learn how to read limited company accounts, understand FRS 105 and FRS 102 Section 1A, and identify the key figures every UK company director should monitor.
Chrissy speaking on a video call
by Chrissy Leach 3 August 2026
A UK Chartered Accountant’s Guide for Business Owners and Taxpayers
Chrissy standing with a laptop
by Chrissy Leach 27 July 2026
With anyone able to call themselves an accountant in the UK, choosing a Chartered Accountant gives you greater protection, expertise, and peace of mind.
Chrissy wearing blue CJL t-shirt at a standing desk looking at the camera
by Chrissy Leach 20 July 2026
Confused about Making Tax Digital? Here’s whether you really need an accountant, and how to stay compliant without the stress.
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by Chrissy Leach 13 July 2026
If you’ve been asked to pay tax in July, it’s likely a payment on account. Here’s how it works, how it’s calculated, and what to do if you can’t pay.
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by Chrissy Leach 6 July 2026
MTD ITSA first quarterly update explained for UK sole traders and landlords. Deadlines, what to file, and how CJL Accountancy can help.
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by Chrissy Leach 29 June 2026
The UK government has increased the statutory mileage rates from 6 April 2026 - here’s exactly what it means for you.
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