Bookkeeping and VAT

A necessary, albeit time-consuming, component of any business is bookkeeping and, if applicable to your business, completing VAT returns.

We can take away the stress and assist in making sure that your bookkeeping procedures don’t divert your focus from the daily tasks that are important to you.

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‍We offer full bookkeeping services for clients who would prefer to concentrate on their businesses. Alternatively, we are more than happy to review your own bookkeeping at regular intervals and advise along the way. Our team will make sure to compile all your information, including bank statements, receipts, and other supporting documents, before organising it all and ensuring that your accounts balance.

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All businesses that have a turnover of more than £90,000 must pay and add VAT to all the products and services that they buy and sell. If you are registered for VAT, we can help ensure your returns are submitted on time to HMRC. We can help you with:

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Preparation and submission of your VAT returns
VAT registration
Guidance and advice on VAT rate changes

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We can also provide training, so you feel confident in using the software at home and also recommend useful add-ons to automate and streamline your processes, saving you more time to concentrate on the things that matter to you.

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‍We work with a range of cloud software including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent and all our staff are Xero Certified Advisors.

Corporation tax

Every year, corporation tax rates and reliefs vary, so we make sure we can offer all the necessary assistance and advice when examining potential exemptions, allowances, and deductions. In order to make sure you are in compliance and avoid fines, we will carefully evaluate and produce corporate tax filings.

Self Assessment & Personal Tax Planning

We can help walk you through all aspects of personal taxation, we are aware that it can be challenging to grasp, therefore we support you every step of the way. By developing a tax planning approach that works for your tax situation and helps ensure you pay the least amount of tax, we eliminate the time and worry involved. Our staff will provide guidance on when payments are due in addition to what paperwork must be submitted in order to maintain compliance.

Capital gains tax

Whether you're considering investments, a second home, or another item, our staff can make sure you maximise your exemptions while demystifying the complex world of capital gains tax. We also offer a completely optional Tax Fee Protection Service in the event of a H M Revenue & Customs enquiry.

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Accounting

We provide friendly and reliable accounts preparation services for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and limited liability partnerships.

Bookkeeping and VAT

VAT does not have to be hard work, we make it simple and ensure you don’t pay more than you need to.

Tax

Tax advice made easy and relevant to your business, no matter how complex.

Payroll

You provide the employee details and relevant pay for each period, and we do the rest.

Audit

Francis & Co are fully regulated to carry out Audit assignments and currently provide this service to clients of varying sizes.

Business Start-Up

Our team will work with you through every step of the way on starting up your new business.

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