About LMJ Group

A modern firm with timeless principles.

We bring together respected practices with deep local roots under one ambitious, technology-led group — combining heritage with the energy of one of the UK’s growing accountancy groups.

Our Member Firms

Respected practices, one ambitious group.

Our philosophy

Accountancy, done properly, is not compliance. It’s judgement.

We’re putting automation and AI to work inside our clients’ finance functions, and investing in our team so the judgement keeps pace with the technology. The tools will keep changing. Clear thinking won’t.

Digital by default. Personal by design.

Founder's Vision

Javaria Sarmad

Founder & Group Managing Director

“I founded LMJ Group to give ambitious business owners the clarity, confidence and strategic advice they need to scale combining the rigour of a big-four background with the personal care of a trusted local firm.”

An FCA, BFP and financial crime expert, Javaria brings over 29 years of experience. Under her leadership, LMJ Group is building a technology-led practice that keeps the human judgement at its heart.

Our Story

Building trusted partnerships since
1947.

1947

George Arthur founded in Welwyn Garden City.

1979

Holmes Peat Thorpe established in Milton Keynes & Luton.

1998

Rajani & Co founded in Northamptonshire.

2021

LMJ Chartered Accountants acquires Holmes Peat Thorpe.

2023

LMJ Group formed; acquires Rajani & Co.

2024

Acquires Lilley & Co (Leicester & Guernsey).

2025

Acquires George Arthur (Welwyn Garden City).

2026

LMJ Group unifies brand and accelerated digital transformation.

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