About

Hi, I’m Roman

I’m an AAT-licensed accountant with over ten years in accounting. I started Calm Accounts to give small business owners an accountant who is easy to reach, explains things in plain English and charges a fixed fee.

Roman Burgess, AAT-licensed accountant and founder of Calm Accounts

My background

I trained and worked in a Manchester accountancy practice, looking after limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, including clients in the music sector, and preparing management accounts.

I then spent nearly three years at Xero, supporting accountants and businesses with the software. It means I know Xero inside out, and I can set your books up so they stay accurate all year.

Why I started Calm Accounts

Over the years I saw how often business owners felt let down by their accountant: slow replies, jargon and bills they didn’t expect. Calm Accounts is the opposite. You deal with me directly, you always know what you’ll pay, and you understand what’s happening with your numbers.

I’m fully remote and work with clients across the UK. Outside work I love travelling, but I’m always a message away.

How I work

Plain English

No jargon. If something needs explaining, I explain it.

Fixed fees

One monthly price agreed upfront. Anything extra is quoted before I start.

Easy to reach

Phone, email or WhatsApp, and you always get me, not a call centre.

On time

Your deadlines are tracked, and you hear about tax bills before they’re due.

Xero done properly

Calm Accounts is a Xero Partner and I’m a Xero Certified Advisor.

Properly regulated

AAT licensed, supervised for anti-money laundering, insured and ICO registered.

Let’s talk

Book a free 30-minute call. You’ll speak to me directly, no sales team.

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