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Lewis Chaffey

I have worked in accountancy practice since 2006, beginning my career as an apprentice while studying alongside gaining valuable practical experience. I later developed my skills in a smaller practice before moving into industry as a management accountant within the hospitality sector. 

In 2019, I became fully self-employed and now support dozens of clients, many of whom are based close to our office, just off New Milton High Street. 

I particularly enjoy working with small and family-run businesses. Whether someone is just starting out or has been established for many years, I aim to provide clear, practical advice and build a lasting working relationship. 

Outside work, I have two sons, Reuben and Seb, who keep me busy. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the gym and taking Arthur for walks along the beach or in the New Forest. 

If you’re looking for a friendly, modern accountancy firm that will work alongside you, please get in touch.

What our clients think

Lewis has supported us through initially trading as a sole trader before transitioning into being VAT registered and a limited company. He is approachable and no question is ’too stupid’. He breaks things down to those not so in the know and is honest and fair in his advice. Thank you for all your help over the years!
Bicycle Jacks
Bicycle Jacks
We have been using Coastal Finance Limited for around a year now and Lewis has been a huge help for our business. From tax returns, to invoices, to pension schemes & simply answering our queries, nothing is too big an ask. We have recommended CFL to other businesses and will continue to do so in the future. Extremely professional and friendly services!
Luke Kitcher Fencing & Gates
We have been with Coastal Finance for ten years now. Corporate and personal tax explained in plain language for SMEs has been an invaluable service for us. This means we can concentrate on what we know best – Our own business – and trust the ever more complex world of accounting and taxation to Coastal.
Steve HomerSMH Projects Unlimited
As a small business owner who has other aspects of the business to focus on, I really appreciate the expertise that Lewis at Coastal Finance is able to offer. From filing business accounts to advising on tax related issues I have always found Lewis is able to offer professional and timely services and guidance.
Duncan Samsome
We have been working with coastal finance for assistance with our payroll, CIS returns and other accounting needs for 10 years now. Lewis always goes above and beyond to provide an excellent service and expert advice. Always being available for queries and assisting with any additional requirements we may have. Using Coastal Finance has meant we can focus on other business areas knowing all of our accounting needs are taken care of.
Burton Electrical Co
C Hold Construction Ltd were recommended 6 years ago to use Coastal Finance. We can’t recommend them enough for their professional approach to all of our needs running our ever changing and busy company. The knowledge, privacy and professional advice Lewis has is incredible. I liaised closely with Lewis with our Xero bookkeeping package and if I ever had questions or difficulties he was always only a phone call away. In our opinion, to find someone/a company like Coastal Finance to work alongside you in a busy company is invaluable. Coastal Finance dealt with our payroll, VAT and obviously tax affairs. Thank you Lewis!
C Hold Construction
My Wife and I run two small businesses. We found Lewis at CFL very helpful and approachable especially when my wife’s business wanted to expand and he was very happy to give impartial advice. Both our tax affairs go through CFL and have found this to be a smooth operation. Any problems or questions have all been sorted out very quickly. We have recommended our daughter and she now is using CFL for her tax affairs.
Stuart & Gill Feltham
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Our Professional Indemnity Insurer is Trafalgar Insurance Company Limited via Trafalgar Risk Management Ltd., 51 Eastcheap, London, EC3M 1JP. The territorial coverage is worldwide excluding USA or Canada. Any actions against Coastal Finance Ltd must be brought in a court with the territories of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man or Channel Islands.

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