Business Services

Accountancy

We can prepare your accounts in a quick and efficient manner which will help you evaluate the financial performance of your business. Through this we can identify weaknesses and recommend suggested improvements. If you need to raise capital, using the financial accounts we are able to make presentations to bankers and potential investors to aid them in their decision.

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Auditing

Having Registered Auditor status allows us to undertake audits not only for limited companies but also for charities, pension schemes and friendly societies. Additionally we are able to prepare the mandatory reports required by trade and professional bodies such as ABTA and The Law Society. Through the audit process we are able to gain a better understanding of your business and are able to identify where value may be added to your business.

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Taxation

Failure to manage your tax affairs could leave you with harsh financial penalties. Let us ease the burden by dealing with your Self Assessment Tax Return, Income Tax, National Insurance, Capital Gains Tax, Corporation Tax, Value Added Tax and PAYE. We can also provide tax planning advice and our VAT and PAYE compliance "health checks" can identify and deal with problems before the tax authorities get involved.

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Book-keeping

We utilise the latest IT to give you speed, efficiency and accuracy to improve the effectiveness of your business. Our team can maintain your sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, and provide you with the regular information you need to facilitate good business decisions and forward planning. We can also offer advice, training and support. Our associated company Ballams Computers Solutions Limited can advise on the computerisation of your accounting system and ensure it is properly implemented and fully utilised.

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Payroll Services

For a fixed charge we can remove the burden of the complex legislation which surrounds the administration of payroll and salaries. Using the latest technology we can operate your weekly or monthly payroll system, which includes preparing payslips, handling PAYE paperwork, and completing end of year returns.

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Business start-ups

We can manage the entire process from financial evaluation of the initial concept, through to setting up a company, liaising with the necessary authorities, and raising the finance. For anyone interested in starting up their own business we offer a free half-hour advice session.

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Strategic business planning & Management consultancy

All successful businesses need long term plans and have a goal in sight. We can help steer your business in the right direction and help you identify your ultimate goals. Our consultancy team is very hands on and is there to support clients on management issues. Advanced data is provided to help assist the decision making process and bring a fresh outlook to clients problems.

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Corporate Finance

Most businesses wish to expand and increase in profitability. Whether this is achieved by organic growth or by way of merger and acquisition, additional financing is often required. We have a long track record of assisting businesses in presenting their case to finance providers, using our considerable experience to prepare the type of business plans and projections lenders require.

Whilst the obtaining of financing is a key element of our corporate financing activities, other services offered in this area include: - Company restructuring, Business and share valuations, Due diligence, Project appraisals, Business disposals and retirement, Passing on the family business

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Other services

Other services provided by the firm include: - Company secretarial matters and Registered Office, Same day company search facilities, Company incorporations, Company car versus use of own car appraisals, Corporate recovery and insolvency advice (by one of our panel of independent experts)