Frequently asked questions

What does an accountant do for me?

We help you manage finances, stay compliant with tax laws, prepare reports, and make informed business and personal financial decisions. We keep you on track financially and plan to maximise your financial returns from your revenues.

What documents do I need to provide you with?

Income statements, bank statements, National Insurance details, receipts, HMRC letters, business expenses, and any relevant legal or financial documents. Some of these can often be uploaded via our software’s – making life as easy as possible. Plus, any additional information we may require.

What accounting software do you recommend?

This depends on your individual needs; there are a many Making Tax Digital software packages. We recommend Xero, QuickBooks, Dext and Hammock.

How can I reduce my tax liability?

It starts with expert advice from an accountant and a deep understanding of your circumstances. From there a strategic tax plan can be tailored. The outcome will be the optimum use of all allowances and tax planning strategies that apply to your specific position.

Should I incorporate my business?

Incorporation offers liability protection and possible tax advantages as the company is a legal entity separate from its owners. Every business is unique and after an understanding of your individual circumstances we can advise on the optimum structure for your business.

Can you help me create budgets and financial forecasts?

Yes. We can build budgets and forecasts to guide your decisions, software and regular reviews are key to this process.

How long do I need to keep records for?

It is wise to keep all paper records for 6 years, we can advise you what to keep. The software we use and the fact that most bank accounts allow access online to past statements will make this task a little easier.

What happens if I get investigated by HMRC?

We can represent you, take you through the process, prepare necessary documents, and communicate with HMRC. With our support this should hopefully be a relatively painless process.