Services

We offer a wide range of services. Click on any of the following links for more information.
• Management Consultancy Advice
• Support Services
      - Management information
      - Payroll
      - Bookkeeping
      - Business Planning and Forecasts
• Business Start-Up
• Compliance Services
• Taxation
      - Corporation tax
      - Personal Tax
      - VAT
      - Inland Revenue Investigations
      - Tax protection

Management
Consultancy Advice

Taking the time to know you better...

Our client's professional and personal goals are central to our consulting service; by taking the time to know our clients and their businesses better we can offer the best advice.

Our Management Consultancy Service reviews the business and advises accordingly allowing the client to control key areas including credit control, stock control, budgeting and financial reporting systems. We can also help to identify and address specific problem areas in the business such as gross profit, cost control and stock valuation.

Management information will allow you to make the most of business opportunities when they arise or identify problems quickly so you can make effective decisions.

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Support Services

Accurate regular account information to help you make successful business decisions...

We work closely with our clients utilising their business know-how and our business support services to set and achieve targets which will help build successful and profitable businesses. We take the time with every client to obtain a full understanding of their requirements ensuring we provide a custom-designed service for each business. Even small businesses can enjoy the peace of mind that using our professional service can provide.

Management information

Regular management information is vital to the continued success of any business. By working closely with each client we get to know their business so we can make suggestions to improve profits or to develop and grow the business. We prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts to ensure businesses always have reliable and accurate information on which to base their business decisions.

Payroll

As well as being time consuming, the accompanying penalty regime for non-compliance of Payroll procedures leaves no margin for error. For very reasonable costs we can handle payroll requirements and relieve the monthly payroll pressures on your business.

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping and accountancy requirements place an enormous burden upon the modern business. We can help with all general bookkeeping requirements both at client offices or at our own premises. We carefully review information on bookkeeping systems in order to create effective in-house management information procedures, or if preferred we can handle everything for you. Clients can be safe in the knowledge that everything is up-to-date and accurate. We provide a quality, friendly service at an affordable rate leaving you to concentrate on running your business.

Business planning and forecasts

All businesses should plan ahead, but often daily work pressures can delay this process. Financial forecasts are an important part of any business reporting structure and we can help provide you with forecasts in a clear and concise manner to enable informed business decisions to be made.

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Business Start-Up

Advice for new businesses...

New businesses generally start with a good idea, but many new business owners are unsure of the legal and financial aspects of running a business.

It is not necessary to be an expert in these areas, however new businesses can avoid many pitfalls and benefit from support and advice.

We can help you...
• decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership,
  limited company or limited liability partnership:
• prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts;
• complete any registration procedures with HM Customs & Excise and
  Companies House;
• deal with company formation issues;
• set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with
  statutory requirements;
• keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements;
• help with all aspects of business compliance and administration

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Compliance Services

Keeping your business compliant...

We provide Compliance Services to support all aspects of your business.

We can help you by making sure accounts are prepared in the correct format, company secretarial records are kept up-to-date and that all statutory returns are prepared on time.

Our experienced team will relieve you of the regulatory burden and leave you more time to concentrate on running your business.

We can ensure everything is in the right format, at the right time. Our range of compliance services includes:

• statutory audits;
• annual accounts;
• company secretarial services;
• payroll procedures;
• tax returns;

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Taxation

Efficient tax planning and advice...

Our aim is to work closely with you to ensure you pay the correct tax required by law. We can help you understand the tax implications, and plan ahead in a tax efficient way.

Corporation Tax

The legal responsibility for correctly calculating the corporation tax liability is the business owners. We understand the issues facing owner-managed businesses and can prepare tax returns in a timely and efficient manner. We will also calculate your company's tax liability. The increased reporting obligations, investigation policies on the part of the tax authorities and harsher penalties for non-compliance mean that your time and resources can be taken up with tax administration. We will help to minimise corporate tax exposure and relieve the administrative burden of compliance with current tax legislation. Effective corporate tax planning can also result in significant improvements in your bottom line.

Personal Tax

We have the expertise and software to complete the form filling and compliance aspect of Self Assessment. We can provide you with practical advice on personal tax and the planning opportunities available to you. We can complete tax returns, calculate any tax liability and advise you on exactly when to make payments and how much to pay.

VAT

To help you manage this complex area, we provide an efficient VAT service, which includes:
• assistance with VAT registration;
• advice on VAT planning and administration;
• VAT control and reconciliation;
• help with completing VAT returns;

Inland Revenue Investigations

A tax investigation by the Inland Revenue can be a stressful and worrying experience. With personal and corporate self-assessment, Revenue staff can now review cases on a 'sample basis'; consequently, tax investigations have become more frequent. We have the experience in dealing with Inland Revenue investigations. If you are about to be the subject of an investigation, we can provide expert help and support.

Tax protection

With the increased risk of such investigations it may be worth considering taking out our annual insurance policy to protect you and your business from unexpected costs; an investigation will undoubtedly result in additional accountancy work being undertaken. The amount of work will depend upon the complexity of the case but the cost could be substantial. For a small annual premium, you can relax, safe in the knowledge that in the event of an Inland Revenue enquiry, at least you will not be liable for any professional costs.

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