Sidaways Limited - Exeter

Clive C.

Sidaway: The Lighthouse in the Fog

In business, there are times when everything feels like it’s running smoothly. And then there are the other 364 days of the year.

That’s when you realise the value of Sidaway.

They’re not just accountants. They’re the lighthouse in the fog—the calm, unwavering beam that keeps you off the rocks when the tide’s gone rogue and HMRC is circling like a bored shark. In an age where software can add up faster than you can blink, what you really need is someone who can say, “Here’s what this means—and here’s what we do next.”

Sidaway brings clarity, speed, and an almost unnerving calmness to the chaos of business. They’re not flustered. They’re not buried in ledgers. They’re already looking at next month’s data, sipping coffee, and asking if you’ve thought about restructuring that overhead.

In short: when things get murky, you need someone who doesn’t just see the numbers—you need someone who sees you. That’s Sidaway.

Because AI can count. But Sidaway’s counts for something.
Clive Cobb

Glenn W.

I have used Sidaways twice in the past 12 months, on each occasion Dan was always very quick to respond and keeping me updated. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sidaways.

Ow B.

Sam has been very supportive. He doesn't mess about. He listens carefully and provides clear instructions on actions to meet requirements. This helped me feel comfortable with my self-assessment submission. I will certainly seek Sam's guidance again.

Clare C.

I was recommended to Sam at Sidaways by my IFA. I have been delighted with the service - friendly, efficient, empathetic, and importantly, I feel that I'm in safe hands. Exactly what I wanted when I needed advice about how to go about setting up a new venture.

Alexander H.

I couldn't recommend Sidaways highly enough. I have recently used them for my business and they have been outstanding to deal with. Sam, who I dealt with directly was incredibly knowledgeable, responded very quickly and dealt with my accounts swiftly and professionally. I met the team at Sidaways a few years ago initially to discuss my business, and they were very good at ensuring they understood my business clearly in order to provide me with the advise I needed. Sam in particular certainly made the process of dealing with tax returns feel stress free, I would without doubt recommend them, they go above and beyond!

Matt C.

I've used Sidaways for the best part of 12 years in a professional and personal capacity. Their professionalism, capabilities and customer service are second to none. You'll be hard pushed to find a better company to partner with if you have accounting needs.

Chris C.

I have worked with Sidaways now for several years, I found them via their website which initially struck my interest as a transparent and forward thinking company. They offer services to both small and large businesses across a broad set of industries enabling a unique blend of advice that’s tailored to enabling the best expertise, at an accessible and affordable
rate.

Having been a client of theirs for sometime I can honestly say they are a pleasure to work with. Sidaways are a technology first accountancy practice providing automation where possible and focusing their personal service where most valuable.

Sidaways has a more flexible pricing structure, which helps businesses manage and spread costs more effectively.

They are trustworthy, very approachable and always have time to pick up the phone or meet in person to give you that quality time you need to help understand and support your business needs.

They have a great culture and all the team are very experience and friendly.

I have worked most closely with Dan who is constantly bringing new value to our business, he is highly experienced and has become a key partner in supporting my business ventures.

If you are looking for an accountancy practice who you can partner with, who can help plan ahead for your business and not just retrospectively then Sidaways are well worth considering.

Hazel R.

I work as a nurse locally and I am also on the 'bank' or agency. My tax codes have always been difficult and alien compared to everyone else's due to pay brackets/bandings and tipping over certain scales in some areas. This has meant me being on an emergency paycode for some time which was rinsing me completely as well as receiving letters for unpaid tax. This was all very overwhelming and I didn't understand any of it. Dan from Sidaways explained what I needed to do in a way that I understood and could work with and put in practical steps for me moving forward. My Tax codes were changed the same day by HMRC and it will be back to normal in April.