About Harland
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Cornwall since 1979
Full-service Chartered Accountants helping ambitious businesses manage today’s finances and plan confidently for tomorrow.
We are an award-winning accountancy firm that believes business can be a force for good. Our triple bottom line approach considers people and the planet alongside profit, helping businesses grow sustainably and create a positive impact for their employees, communities and the environment. Read more about our values.
A long-established history
Harland Accountants was established in 1979 by Michael Harland and is now led by three directors: David Harland, Deborah Edwards and Martyn Olver. Today, we are a progressive, modern firm that uses digital technology to support ambitious businesses across Cornwall and the UK. With offices in St Austell, Falmouth and Helston, we are strongly influenced by our natural surroundings and take our responsibility to people, communities and the environment seriously.
Proud to be a Certified B Corporation
Harland became a Certified B Corporation in July 2025, joining a global community of businesses committed to balancing profit with positive impact. For us, B Corp is more than an accreditation or a badge for the website. It provides a framework for considering how our decisions affect our team, clients, communities and the environment, while holding us accountable for continually improving the way we work. We believe financially strong businesses are better placed to look after their people, invest in their communities and create meaningful change. That is why we help purpose-led businesses build the strong financial foundations they need to grow both their profit and their impact.
Our certification is an important milestone, but it is not the finish line. We will continue to measure our impact, strengthen our practices and use Harland as a force for good. Harland achieved an overall B Impact Score of 97.5, comfortably above the 80 points required for certification.
A passion for purpose-led businesses
Our directors bring experience from inside purpose-led organisations as well as accountancy practice. David previously held senior leadership roles at the Eden Project and is now CEO of the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Deborah is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, qualified business mentor and Non-Executive Director at Crowdfunder UK, having previously served as its Finance Director. Martyn is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser and Harland’s Technical Director. Together, they lead a team that shares the same commitment to strong businesses, trusted relationships and positive impact. Meet the Harland team.
We provide a full range of accounting services, from annual accounts, tax, bookkeeping and payroll to management reporting, forecasting and expert business advice. You can start with the support you need today and access more expertise as your business develops.
Quality control
We take quality control extremely seriously, and to uphold the consistent high level of advice we deliver to you, we ensure 3 things:
Qualified expertise
Our accountancy team includes qualified Chartered Accountants and people working towards nationally recognised professional qualifications. We continually develop our knowledge so that the advice you receive remains accurate and relevant.
Professional standards
Harland is registered with both the ICAEW and ACCA. This means our work is governed by recognised professional, technical and ethical standards.
Real business experience
Many members of our team have first-hand experience of running businesses as well as advising them. We understand the pressures business owners face and provide practical support shaped around your circumstances and goals.
“You can’t succeed in business by standing on the side-lines, you have to completely understand the blood that flows through a company and be prepared to immerse yourself in it.”
Deborah Edwards
Director
How We Live Our Values Every Day
We believe businesses who act with kindness are simply better businesses. That’s why we’ve developed own ‘Force-for-good’ programme, where every member of our team devotes a portion of their time to developing projects with a good causes. Projects in our F4G programme currently include fundraising for our Charity of the Year, Cornwall Mind, embarking on the B Corp accreditation journey, and launching a very special community impact initiative (watch this space!).
Why Choose a Chartered Accountant?
Accountant vs Chartered Accountant
Did you know that legally anyone can call themselves an accountant? Yes, frightening isn’t it!? You put your livelihood and financial trust into the guidance of someone who doesn’t actually hold any qualifications.
But to be a chartered accountant that person must spend a minimum 3 years completing in-depth training, examinations and hold a practice certificate. Chartered accountants are committed to continued professional development and regularly keep their skills up to date and relevant. If the law changes, your chartered accountant will know about it! As well as abiding to a strict code of ethics and disciplinary procedures upheld by the governing body, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The letters ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), ACCA (Associate Certified Chartered Accountant), or FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant) do not come lightly.
Here at Harland we are extremely proud be registered with both the ICAEW and the ACCA and to have a team where everyone is either qualified, or working towards their qualifications.
You wouldn’t trust an unqualified doctor to look after your health, so why would you let an unqualified accountant look after your business?
How we work
We build strong relationships, ask smart questions, and get to the heart of what matters to you. Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and always shaped around your goals, because great advice only works when it’s built on understanding and trust.
Fixed Fees
(no surprises)
We agree your fees up front — no ticking clocks, no hidden costs. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for, with clear value at every step.
Cloud technology that saves time, not adds stress
We’ll set you up with smart, simple cloud tools that give you real-time visibility and free up your headspace so you can focus on running your business, not chasing receipts.
Advice that’s personal and proactive
We get to know what matters to you, not just the numbers! That means tailored support, thoughtful growth planning, and conversations that go beyond spreadsheets.
A partnership built to last
You’ll have a dedicated team who stay close, check in often, and guide you through each stage of your business journey. We’re here for the long haul, not just the year-end.
Ready to move beyond basic accounting?
If you’re new to Harland, book a free discovery call to explore how we can support you with values-aligned financial strategy, growth planning to fuel your impact, and advisory support that helps you make confident, well-timed decisions.
