Regular management information is vital to the continued success of your business. We work closely with you to get to know your business so we can make suggestions to help develop and grow your business. Whether you require accounts once a year or four times a year, we aim to complete your accounts within 30 days of receiving your records and the responses to our queries. This ensures you always have up-to-date, reliable and accurate information on which to base your business decisions.

We are Registered Auditors and can therefore carry out the statutory audit of your accounts when such an audit is required. We aim to complete your audit within 30 days of receiving your accounts and the responses to our queries. This ensures you always have up-to-date, reliable and accurate information on which to base your business decisions.

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

Our company formation package is £250 plus VAT. This fee covers the following services:

• Meeting to explain the pros and cons of operating a business as a Limited Company;
• Assisting you in completing the forms that provide us with the information we need to form the company;
• Forming the company online, which allows us to be in a position to provide you with the statutory documents within 24 hours;
• Providing you with the statutory documents and advice on how to arrange for the company bank account to be opened; and
• Registering the company with HMRC for Corporation Tax, PAYE and VAT as required.

Everyone who is subject to taxation needs professional advice and support if they are to optimise their tax position and ensure they meet the compliance requirements. We can provide you with year-round advice on all aspects of personal and corporate taxation.

None of us like to think about dying, however the relevant legislation requires us to plan well in advance. This means making the necessary provisions now. We provide a discreet and comprehensive estate planning service that includes:

• Helping you plan your will;
• Advising you on the exemptions available;
• Advising you how to optimise lifetime transfers;
• Advising you on the transfer of business property;
• Advising you how trusts can be used to reduce family exposure to inheritance tax; and
• Arranging adequate life insurance to cover potential inheritance tax liabilities.

With the ever-increasing risk of your business being selected for an HMRC review, it is more important than ever to ensure that your business records are of a high quality.

We can advise you on what records you should maintain and how you should compile them. If you would like to maintain your records on a computer we are able to offer you tailor made solutions whether you are a computer and accounting novice or expert.

If you would like to relieve yourself of the burden of bookkeeping we can even arrange for your records to be maintained for you by our in-house bookkeeping company.

Running a payroll can be time consuming and complicated. We are able to provide the complete service whatever the size or complexity of your business.

Being the subject of a tax investigation by the HMRC can be a stressful and worrying experience. With the onset of personal and corporate self-assessment, HMRC staff now review cases on a ‘sample basis’. Consequently, tax investigations have become more frequent and aggressive. It is vital that you receive professional guidance and we have a wealth of experience in dealing with HMRC investigations. If you are about to be the subject of an investigation, we can provide you with the expert help and support you need.

Dealing with banks can often be a daunting experience. We offer advice regarding business plans and forecasts and provide the support and assistance you require when raising the finances your business needs.

We have a wealth of experience and expertise in dealing with seafarers and offshore divers. We can advise you on whether you are entitled to reclaim any of the Income Tax you have suffered and offer a no-claim no-fee service.