Accountants in Lewisham

Yes. IB&Co Accountants, a firm of accountants and tax advisers at Level 37, 1 Canada Square in Canary Wharf, works with sole traders, landlords, contractors and limited companies across Lewisham, including Deptford, New Cross and Catford. We work online by default, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

Where in Lewisham do we work?

We work with businesses and individuals across the borough, including:

• Lewisham town centre and Ladywell (SE13)
• Deptford and Deptford Bridge (SE8)
• New Cross and New Cross Gate (SE14)
• Brockley (SE4)
• Catford and Hither Green (SE6)
• Forest Hill (SE23)
• Sydenham (SE26)
• Lee, and the Lewisham side of Blackheath

Deptford and Blackheath sit close to the Greenwich boundary, and some postcodes are shared. We can still work with you if your business sits just over the line.

We do not have a branch in Lewisham. Day-to-day work is done online, through secure portals, cloud accounting and video calls. You can meet us in person at our office at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to Canary Wharf from Lewisham?

From Lewisham station the DLR runs directly to Canary Wharf, typically around 17 minutes, with no change. The same DLR branch also serves Deptford Bridge, typically around 14 minutes from Canary Wharf. That is often the simplest way from Lewisham town and Deptford to our office.

From New Cross, New Cross Gate, Brockley, Forest Hill and Sydenham, the Windrush line (London Overground) runs to Canada Water. Canada Water is only one stop from Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line, typically around two or three minutes. From Forest Hill, TfL’s journey planner typically shows around 18 to 20 minutes in total for that combination. Check TfL before you travel, because times vary.

From Catford and Catford Bridge, a common rail route is a short Southeastern journey to Lewisham, then the DLR to Canary Wharf. TfL typically shows around half an hour for that combination from Catford Bridge. Southeastern services from many Lewisham stations also run into London Bridge, and from London Bridge the Jubilee line is typically around six or seven minutes to Canary Wharf.

Our address is Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30, so you can see us before or after work, or on a Saturday.

If you would rather we came to you in Lewisham, we can meet at your premises by arrangement. Ishmael Bangura started the practice by meeting small business owners in the evenings after his day job. We still work around you, not the other way round.

What kinds of Lewisham businesses do we help?

ONS figures compiled by Nomis record 9,875 enterprises in Lewisham in 2026, and 93.9% of them are micro-businesses with fewer than ten staff. Lewisham Council’s economic strategy records around 70,000 jobs based in the borough and describes town centres with a high share of independent businesses. New Cross and Deptford are the focus of Lewisham’s Creative Enterprise Zone, a Mayoral programme that supports creative businesses with workspace and collaboration. Goldsmiths, University of London, is in New Cross, and the area around Deptford Creek and New Cross has a well-established mix of makers, venues, studios and small hospitality businesses.

Lewisham town centre is the borough’s main commercial and transport hub. Catford is the civic centre. Forest Hill, Sydenham, Brockley and Hither Green are high-street and neighbourhood economies with many owner-managed shops, cafes, trades and professional practices. Compared with the office markets of the City or Canary Wharf, Lewisham’s business base is smaller-scale and more local, which is exactly the kind of work we do every day.

We can help:

• Sole traders and partnerships, including tradespeople, consultants, and independent shop or hospitality owners in Lewisham, Catford, Deptford and the neighbourhood high streets
• Creative and cultural businesses around Deptford and New Cross, including the Creative Enterprise Zone
• Limited companies and small professional practices in the town centres, with year-end accounts, Corporation Tax and bookkeeping
• Contractors and freelancers who live in Lewisham and work in Canary Wharf, the City or elsewhere
• Landlords and property investors with homes or portfolios in the borough, including Making Tax Digital when it applies
• Builders and tradespeople working under the Construction Industry Scheme

What local rules should Lewisham businesses know about?

Most of your tax obligations are national: Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT and payroll are all dealt with by HMRC. A few things are local.

Business rates. If you occupy commercial premises in the borough, business rates (non-domestic rates) are billed by the London Borough of Lewisham. The council can also tell you about reductions and reliefs. If you move into or out of a commercial property, you need to tell the council that bills the rates.

Licences. Depending on what you do, you may need a licence from the same council, for example for food, alcohol or street trading. That is a regular requirement for independent hospitality and market businesses in Deptford, Lewisham and Catford. We can point you to the right place and make sure licence costs are in your budget.

Rented property. Landlords have their own obligations alongside tax. For the tax side, including Making Tax Digital, see our Property Owners services and Making Tax Digital for landlords.

What accountancy services do you offer in Lewisham?

After a no-obligation Discovery Call we send a fixed, written proposal, agreed before any work starts.

For sole traders, our monthly fee starts from £59.99. Your exact fee depends on how complex the work is and is set out in your fixed, written proposal. Limited company accounts, payroll, VAT, CIS and other services are also charged as a fixed fee in your proposal, not from a public price list.

We can help with:

• accountants for sole traders, including bookkeeping and Self Assessment
• year-end accounts and Corporation Tax for limited companies
• Self Assessment for individuals, contractors and landlords
• VAT returns and Making Tax Digital set-up and quarterly updates
• payroll
• CIS returns and support for subcontractors
• landlords, including Making Tax Digital for landlords
• contractors and freelancers
• bookkeeping and company formation for new businesses
• support when HMRC writes to you

Our accountancy fees page explains what affects the cost.

Why work with IB&Co from Lewisham?

The DLR from Lewisham makes an in-person meeting at Canary Wharf a single train ride, and the Overground from the south of the borough connects at Canada Water, one Jubilee stop from our office. You get a named contact, replies within 48 hours, and fixed fees agreed in writing before any work starts. IB&Co Accountants is regulated by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). With 10+ years in practice, Ishmael Bangura FFA and the team have helped more than 950 clients.

Read what our clients say or find out more about us. Considering a change? See how switching accountants to IB&Co works.

We also work from our Canary Wharf office with businesses in Tower Hamlets and East London.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in Lewisham?

No. Our office is at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We work with Lewisham clients online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

Is there a direct train from Lewisham to Canary Wharf?

Yes. The DLR runs from Lewisham to Canary Wharf without a change, typically around 17 minutes. Deptford Bridge is on the same branch, typically around 14 minutes. From Forest Hill, Brockley and New Cross you can take the Windrush line to Canada Water, then one Jubilee line stop to Canary Wharf. Check TfL before you travel.

How much do you charge sole traders in Lewisham?

Our sole trader service starts from £59.99 a month, depending on how complex the work is. Other services are charged as a fixed fee in your written proposal. See our accountancy fees page.

Who do I pay business rates to in Lewisham?

Business rates for commercial premises are billed by the London Borough of Lewisham. The council can also tell you about reductions and reliefs.

How do I get started?

Book a Discovery Call. We will learn about your situation and then send you a written proposal before any work starts.

Talk to an accountant who works with Lewisham clients

Call 020 7164 0225 or visit us at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30.

Checked on 13 November 2026. This page is general information and is not advice for your circumstances.