Straightforward accounting and advice that makes running your business easier.
Compliance Services – The Essentials
All of our compliance services are designed to help you better understand the accounting process and feel confident everything is taken care of. We explain what’s required, why it matters, and what to expect at each stage, so there are no surprises and no unanswered questions.
Accounts Preparation:
Limited Companies
Limited company accounts aren’t just about meeting your statutory obligations; they’re an opportunity to review your business performance over the past year and use that information to help you run your business in future.
We use your records to prepare your accounts and take the time to help you understand them clearly. Our process includes reviewing activity throughout the year and providing feedback on any changes that could benefit you, such as making better use of your software or reviewing the VAT basis you are using.
We encourage contact throughout the year and include a pre-year-end meeting around month nine to review your results, expected tax liability, and plans for the remainder of the year. All filings are completed on time, allowing you to focus on running your business.
Sole Trader + Partnership Accounts
As an unincorporated business, there is no legal requirement to prepare formal accounts; however, they can be extremely beneficial for businesses that are growing or more complex. These accounts also form the basis of the Self-Assessment tax return and provide a clear view of performance for planning purposes.
From April 2026, sole traders with a turnover of £50,000 or more in the 2024/25 tax year will be required to submit quarterly figures to HMRC under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. This will replace the current Self Assessment system for those taxpayers.
Details of our Making Tax Digital packages will be released in early 2026.
Tax Compliance:
VAT Returns
All VAT-registered businesses are required to submit VAT returns electronically through approved software. While accounting software can make submission straightforward, it does not prevent incorrect VAT rates or omissions.
We prepare and review VAT returns to ensure all relevant income and expenses are included, appropriate documentation is held, and the most suitable VAT basis is being used. Where bookkeeping services are in place, VAT return preparation is included. Alternatively, a bookkeeping review can be carried out at the end of each VAT period.
Corporation Tax
Corporation tax computations and returns are prepared as part of the accounts process and discussed alongside your draft accounts. We ensure all available reliefs are claimed and highlight opportunities to reduce tax liabilities in future, helping you plan ahead with confidence.
Payroll Services
Payroll is often seen as simple to manage in-house, but errors can be costly and time-consuming. Outsourcing payroll provides peace of mind that employees are paid correctly and statutory requirements met.
Payroll can be run weekly, monthly, or annually to suit your business. Our payroll software provides access to electronic timesheets, leave management, and employee portals containing payslips and tax documents.
We manage all submissions to HMRC and pension providers as standard, with an optional payment service available to set up staff payments for approval using a secure third-party system.
CIS Returns
We manage the full CIS process for both contractors and subcontractors, ensuring all submissions are completed accurately and on time. This includes verifying subcontractors with HMRC, calculating CIS deductions, and providing clear figures so you understand your liabilities.
An optional payment service is available to reduce administration and support cash flow management.
Self Assessment
Our Self Assessment service is available as a standalone option or alongside sole trader and partnership accounts. We provide guidance on record keeping and supply a clear checklist of information that may need to be declared, ensuring nothing is missed.
We complete and explain your tax calculation, submit your return, deal with HMRC on your behalf, and provide clear guidance on how and when to make payments.
Company Secretarial Services
We manage routine Companies House obligations, including the preparation and submission of required filings. Every company must submit an annual confirmation statement, and we monitor deadlines on your behalf.
Details are provided for review in advance of filing dates, helping keep company records accurate and compliant without last-minute pressure.
Performance Accounting
Performance accounting focuses on providing clear, relevant financial information throughout the year rather than simply producing statutory accounts. This approach helps you understand how your business is performing as it happens and supports informed decision-making.
It also includes maintaining high-quality day-to-day records so the information you rely on is accurate and meaningful.
Registration Services
VAT Registration
We handle VAT registration with HMRC and advise on the most appropriate scheme and accounting basis for your business. We also guide you on the correct registration date to ensure compliance from the outset.
PAYE Scheme Registration
We set up PAYE schemes with HMRC and arrange auto-enrolment pension registration where required, ensuring you are ready to meet employer obligations from day one.
Bookkeeping
Good bookkeeping underpins accurate reporting and effective decision-making. We support day-to-day record keeping, including bank reconciliations, sales and purchase ledgers, expense processing, and VAT coding.
Monthly journals are completed where required, covering payroll, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and depreciation. We also review accounts regularly to resolve anomalies and ensure records are complete.
Services are tailored to your business, with support ranging from basic bookkeeping to more comprehensive solutions.
Performance Reporting (Management Accounts)
Management accounts provide timely insight into business performance throughout the year. Reports are tailored to your needs and can be prepared monthly or quarterly.
These may include income and profit analysis, cost reviews, and cash flow reporting to help identify trends, address issues early, and plan ahead.
Virtual Finance Department
Launching Q1 2026
Our Virtual Finance Department is an outsourced service designed to operate like an in-house finance team. It will cover all aspects of a finance function, from managing finance emails to payment runs and supplier liaison, providing scalable support as your business grows.
Systems + Project Services
Our systems and project services help businesses make better use of their accounting systems and processes. This includes advising on suitable software, supporting more effective use of existing systems, and introducing third-party apps to streamline workflows.
We also carry out system reviews, manage accounting system implementations, and provide tailored training to ensure teams are confident in managing systems and processes on an ongoing basis.