About Exit Better
We’re not your average accountancy firm. Exit Better is part of JLA Accountants, a North London-based practice that’s been guiding businesses for over 23 years. We’ve helped founders retire, grow wealth, plan exits, and reduce tax — without overcomplicating things.
Based in Barnet, our team of 35 professionals works with more than 1,000 UK businesses. We also file over 1,000 tax returns each year. A typical client stays with us for 17 years on average.
Our philosophy
At Exit Better, we like plans. We start by understanding where you’re at. Then we dig into your financial goals, habits, and business structure. From there, we build a tax-efficient route to long-term wealth.
We’re not here to sell you risky tax schemes. We’re here to give you honest, structured advice that actually works. Simple as that.
Meet the team
The people behind Exit Better
We’re a tight-knit team with sharp minds and straight-talking advice. No suits. No ego.
Parag Patel
Partner for Exit Better · Strategy and Tax Planning Consultant
Kelly Feltham
Practice Manager
Neal Brand
Audit & Operations Manager
Karen Wyrwas
Strategy and Tax Planning Consultant
Antony Stavrinou
Senior Accounts Manager
Rushika Seeras
Senior Accounts Manager
Alison Horsman
Company Secretarial Administrator
Kristina King
Team Secretary
Taher Sheikh
Senior Accountant
Rachel Doubleday
PM Assistant
Androulla Aresti
Internal Bookkeeper
Bhageshree Patel
Tax Senior
Chloe Phillips
Company Secretarial Assistant
Nima Hadi
Senior Audit Accountant
James Thomas
Tax Administrator
Ritesh Valambhia
Senior Accountant
Peter McGrath
Senior Accountant
Our services
We’re best known for smart tax strategies, but we’re not a one-trick outfit. We cover all the bases:
Tax Planning & Compliance
Keep what you earn. Stay compliant. Sleep at night.Accounting & Bookkeeping
On-time, accurate, and actionable.Audit Services
For transparency, credibility, and peace of mind.Business Advisory
Planning growth, exit, or change? We’ve got you.Wealth Management
Build, preserve, and pass on what you’ve worked for.
Testimonials
What our clients say
Want to reduce tax, protect assets, or explore how to exit your business the smart way?
Book a free discovery call with our EOT team today.
““We had our doubts, but Exit Better made a huge difference! They were straightforward, easy to talk to, and clearly knew their stuff. I’d recommend them to anyone thinking about doing the same.””
Richard M — Blue Shield Cleaning
““Since the transition, we’ve seen stronger engagement, better retention, and a deeper sense of shared purpose. Exit Better didn’t just focus on the numbers — they understood our purpose and shaped the whole process around us.””
Peter H — Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic
““Exit Better's knowledge of EOTs was clear from the start. They guided us through the process with a structured, hands-on approach that made everything feel manageable and clear.””
Joel C — Emporium Eyewear
Want to explore an EOT?
We’ll walk you through the basics. No pressure. No commitments.
- Free call
- Clear advice
- Real numbers
Takes 60 seconds. You’ve got nothing to lose.
Written by Parag Patel | Strategy and Tax Planning Consultant
Parag leads the Exit Better team at JLA Accountants, advising owners on employee ownership, succession and the tax that comes with both.
About the team