Three disciplines, one practice.
Higginson James is built around three areas of work. The lists below cover what typically sits under each — [review and edit these against what you actually offer before publishing].
Accounting & Tax
The compliance work every business needs, done accurately and on time — the foundation the advisory and maritime work builds on.
Ask about Accounting & Tax- Annual accounts preparation — sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Corporation tax and self-assessment returns
- VAT registration, returns and planning
- Bookkeeping and management accounts
- Payroll and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)
- [Add or remove items to match your actual service list]
Advisory & CFO
Outsourced, senior-level financial thinking for businesses that have outgrown a purely compliance-led relationship with their accountant.
Ask about Advisory & CFO- Part-time / outsourced CFO support
- Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
- Business planning and financial modelling
- Fundraising and investment-readiness support
- Systems and process advisory (Xero, QuickBooks and similar)
- [Add or remove items to match your actual service list]
Maritime Services
Built on firsthand experience — Yachtmaster-qualified, with extensive high-latitude sailing experience — alongside the practice's accounting and engineering background. Three areas sit under this pillar.
Crewing
[Placeholder — the specific crewing services on offer: e.g. delivery skippering, expedition or high-latitude passage crew, crew placement. Grounded in Yachtmaster qualification and high-latitude sailing experience.]
Engineering
[Placeholder — engineering scope: e.g. vessel refit project management, technical surveys, systems specification and oversight.]
Consultancy
[Placeholder — consultancy scope: e.g. yacht financing arrangements, tax treatment of ownership, ownership structuring, flag state considerations.]
Not sure which area fits?
Most clients sit across more than one. Get in touch and we'll work out what you actually need.
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