Meet Hills Lane — friendly accountants in Leicester (that small businesses actually like)

If you run a small business or you’re an individual trying to make sense of tax, Hills Lane is a local chartered accountancy firm in Leicester that aims to keep things human and helpful. They do the usual accountants’ things — accounts, tax, and business advice — but try to explain it in plain English so you don’t need a finance degree to follow along.

Where they are and how to reach them

Hills Lane Chartered Acccountants  is based in Stoneygate, Leicester (18 Francis Street, LE2 2BD). If you prefer to ring rather than email, their phone number is on the website. That local presence can be handy — it’s easier to book a quick face-to-face if you need it.

What they actually do for small businesses

They help owner-managed businesses and individuals with accounts, bookkeeping, tax advice and general business support. They also do start-up help, charity and not-for-profit work, and specialist advice for sectors like retail, construction and care services. If you’re just starting out, they highlight business start-up support — the sort of practical stuff that saves you time and mistakes.

The team — not scary, just useful

Hills Lane talk about being approachable and building trust. Their team is described as professional but friendly, with different people bringing specialist skills so you don’t have to waste time finding separate experts. In short: someone who knows your sort of business will be able to help.

Why a small business might like them

• They focus on owner-managed firms — so they get the day-to-day pressures.
• They offer practical help for start-ups which is great if you’re new to it.
• A local presence in Leicester makes meetings easier and keeps advice relevant to local rules and markets.

How to decide if they’re right for you

If you want a straight-talking accountant who’ll explain things without jargon, they’re worth a look. Book a free initial chat (they promote this on the site) and see if the tone and approach match what you need. If you’re running a small shop, a care service, a recruitment or marketing company, or doing property work, they list those sectors as ones they commonly support.