Practical tax advice for you and your company.
Understand remuneration, tax liabilities and business decisions, with the accounts, payroll and filings supported by reliable records.
Reviewing salary, dividends and other relevant options in light of company profits, cash flow and personal circumstances. Dividends require sufficient distributable profits, with the appropriate records, minutes and vouchers.
Calculating liabilities, considering relevant reliefs and preparing returns, with the tax implications of decisions considered before filing deadlines.
Preparing statutory accounts from reconciled records and handling the required submissions to Companies House and HMRC.
Registration, returns, scheme reviews and transaction treatment, including domestic reverse charge issues for construction businesses.
Weekly and monthly payroll, PAYE reporting and support with workplace pension and automatic-enrolment administration within the agreed engagement.
Reliable records and reconciliations, Xero setup or migration where appropriate, and support for owners and internal finance staff.
Confirmation statements and routine Companies House changes and filings, based on the company’s instructions and applicable requirements.
Group accounts and intercompany accounting, with the tax considerations for company structures, intercompany balances and director or shareholder transactions.
Reviewing the tax implications of selling business assets or interests, including Corporation Tax or personal capital gains considerations as applicable.
Sectors we know
Professional, consultancy and IT businesses, including limited company contractors and freelancers
Company tax, remuneration, accounts, VAT and personal returns considered together.
Retail and hospitality
Bookkeeping and reconciliation across sales systems, payment platforms, bank accounts, stock records and payroll.
Construction and property companies
Sector-specific CIS, VAT, project and property accounting alongside company compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an accountant if I use Xero?
Software helps record and organise transactions. Professional review helps check that the records are complete, tax treatment is appropriate and the figures support your reporting and decisions.
How should I pay myself as a director?
There is no single answer for every director. We review salary, dividends and other relevant arrangements against company profits, distributable reserves, cash flow and your wider tax position.
Are the accounts sent to Companies House and HMRC identical?
Not necessarily. Eligible small companies and micro-entities can currently file accounts at Companies House that omit the profit and loss account, while fuller accounts are required for members and the Company Tax Return. We apply the requirements relevant to the company and accounting period.
Can you work with our existing bookkeeper?
Yes. We agree responsibilities, information requirements and review arrangements so that bookkeeping and year-end work fit together.