Consultancy

» Business Start–ups

Starting a business can be a daunting task. We can help by assisting you with the preparation of your business plan, cashflow forecasts and profit projections. We can also introduce you to the regional bank managers and assist you in obtaining finance.

» Business Growth

If you are not satisfied with your business's current position, we can help you move to the next level. We can offer tailored consultancy, whether through individual sessions or on a regular basis, that will identify the limiting factors in your business and assist in creating a true competitive advantage for you.

» Business Management

We will advise you on the management techniques and styles that will enhance your business and allow you to work on your business as well as in it.

» Business Structuring

It is essential that your business has a suitable structure in place. Whether you are a sole trade, partnership or looking to form your first limited company, we can advise you on the necessary steps that you will need to take.

» Business Valuations

Every business has a value, however this value is often very difficult to arrive at. We can offer you a valuation service, where we will appraise the financial and operational information available, and provide you with our opinion of the value of the business.

» Exit Strategies

After you have worked very hard to build up a successful business you may eventually want to take a step back, in part or entirely, and benefit from the next generation, or a third party, in rising to the challenge and taking over the reins. We can provide a focused and personal strategy whether it be a management buy out, trade sale, succession or a cessation. Our advisors can provide bespoke advice to help you achieve your aims whatever they may be.

» Information Systems Implementation

We have a wide range of experience in implementing systems, from off the shelf packages to bespoke software for larger businesses. We can assist you with the selection, implementation and maintenance of your software, and have associations with both software suppliers and IT experts to assist us with this.

» Business Systems Review

We have seen how a lack of systems can have a detrimental effect on a business. Our team understands the importance of systems and more importantly have the experience of designing systems to suit your business to avoid any potential disasters.

Accountancy

» Accounts Preparation

Our team has the expertise to prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and LLP's to ensure every statutory requirement is fulfilled. Our procedures ensure that deadlines are met each and every time, as well as providing the information required for your tax computations.

» Audit

Whether your business is required by law to have its financial statements audited or there are other reasons you wish to have an audit report to support your accounts, our experienced audit team will make this process as efficient and useful to your business as possible, with management letters highlighting potential improvements provided every year.

» FSA Regulated Businesses

We have become specialists in the preparation of financial statements for FSA regulated businesses, dealing with various Mortgage and Insurance Brokers, as well as Independent Financial Advisors. Our in-depth knowledge also allows us to support your business through the financial administration required by the FSA.

» Company Secretarial

Our specialist department provides a total solution for corporate entities, from the initial set up phase to your recurring annual commitments, including ensuring your accounts are filed promptly at Companies House, to the preparation and submission of your Annual Return. We also offer the expertise to achieve any specific statutory requirements you might have.

» Bookkeeping and VAT

Our bureau department provides a comprehensive bookkeeping service to enable you to focus on working on your business, rather than spending your valuable time on non-profitable activities. We also offer VAT return preparation and provide you with any analysis that you might require.

» Management Accounts

Our team can provide you with periodic management accounts, whether monthly, quarterly or six-monthly, to assist you with the understanding of your business and to act as a platform for the strategic advice that our firm can offer your business.

» Online Accounting

» Payroll

Our payroll team can offer a comprehensive payroll service for weekly, fortnightly, four weekly and monthly employees, to include monthly calculations of tax liabilities, correspondence with HM Revenue and Customs and all related administration. They also have vast knowledge in respect of employment related matters.

Taxation

» Personal Taxation

We offer compliance and advisory services to private clients of all backgrounds and personal requirements. From High Net Worth Individuals to Tax Credit Claimants, we can provide a wealth of services that are wholly tailored to your personal circumstances. We strive to ensure that you are advised of your tax liabilities promptly and work with you to make sure that your tax affairs are up to date.

» Business & Company Taxation

With ever increasing complexity surrounding company and business taxation, our team can provide clear and jargon-free advice which is fit for purpose for your business. Whether this relates to corporation tax or partnerships and sole traders, our experienced professionals will use their knowledge to provide both compliance services and recognise planning opportunities to reduce and mitigate your business's exposure to taxation.

» HMRC Enquiries / Investigations

» Specialist VAT & Direct Tax Planning

We offer technical and fit for purpose planning measures for all direct and indirect taxes. We believe in giving you options in respect of tax mitigation depending on your overall goals whether they are long, medium or short term. We don't believe in putting forward complicated schemes that can be just as difficult to unravel as they are costly to implement. We do however believe in using the system to maximise your returns after tax. Tax is important to get right but it is our ethos that it should never be your main motivator for planning measures and we can help you get that balance right.

Specialist Sectors

» Martial Arts Schools

See our Martial Arts Accounts page for more details about our work in the martial arts industry and the services that we can offer.

» FSA Regulated Businesses

We have become specialists in the preparation of financial statements for FSA regulated businesses, dealing with various Mortgage and Insurance Brokers, as well as Independent Financial Advisors. Our in-depth knowledge also allows us to support your business through the financial administration required by the FSA.

» IR35 Personal Service Companies

Our experience with personal service companies has allowed us to gain an insight into the practicalities of the IR35 legislation. We use this to your benefit by providing advice in relation to the status of your contracts and the most tax efficient structures available to you.

» Franchise Businesses

We have extensive experience in acting for both franchisees and franchisors, providing support in the development stages and assistance in the development of control systems. We also provide our online cashbook as a simple solution for your franchisees.

» Tuition Businesses

We work with a wide range of tuition businesses, including dance schools, shooting schools, motorcycle schools, together with many more sectors. Contact us to find out how to generate more income per student and grow your business to the next level.

» Property Development & Investment

We have extensive experience in acting for property developers and investors, assisting with the VAT on property development, and allowing developers to understand the best strategy for each individual project by explaining the potential capital and income tax liabilities.