FAQs
Explore how we handle filings, planning and support so you can quickly confirm whether we are the right partner for your accounts, tax and payroll needs.
Last updated · Answers reflect current HMRC guidance and our own working practice.
01 · Question
You can legally file yourself, but a limited company must prepare statutory accounts, a CT600 and Companies House filings to strict deadlines. Most directors find a good accountant saves more in tax and avoided penalties than they cost — and we flag planning opportunities as we go.
02 · Question
We prepare accounts directly from your bookkeeping, reconcile balances, and file with Companies House so directors get clear insights and stay compliant.
03 · Question
Yes—our team calculates liabilities, optimises allowances, and submits CT600s on time while keeping you updated on payment dates.
04 · Question
We prepare SA100 returns, capture every allowable deduction, and guide you through MTD-compliant record keeping.
05 · Question
We run payroll cycles, handle RTI submissions, and manage pension auto-enrolment so staff are paid accurately and on time.
06 · Question
We work to a fixed monthly fee agreed up front, based on your size, structure and the services you need — so there are no surprise bills. Tell us about your business and we'll send a tailored quote.
07 · Question
It's straightforward and we manage it for you. Once you appoint us, we request professional clearance and your records from your previous accountant, handle the HMRC authorisations, and make sure nothing slips through the gap — usually within a couple of weeks and with no disruption.
08 · Question
You must register once your VAT-taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, or if you expect to pass it within the next 30 days. We assess the best scheme, register you and take over the quarterly MTD returns.
09 · Question
Online returns and any balancing payment are due by 31 January following the end of the tax year, with payments on account due 31 January and 31 July. We prepare and file your SA100 well ahead of the deadline.
10 · Question
Corporation tax is due 9 months and 1 day after your accounting period ends, while the CT600 return is filed within 12 months. We calculate the liability early so you can plan cash flow, then file on time.
11 · Question
For most owner-managed companies a modest salary plus dividends is more tax-efficient than salary alone, but the right balance depends on your profits, other income and pension plans. We model the options as part of your tax planning.
12 · Question
We work day-to-day with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent. We can plug into your existing setup or help you migrate and get MTD-ready as part of onboarding.
13 · Question
MTD means keeping digital records and filing through compatible software. It already applies to all VAT-registered businesses, and from April 2026 it extends to sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 (£30,000 from April 2027). We'll get you set up before it applies to you.
14 · Question
Yes. We handle CIS verification, deductions and monthly returns for contractors, and reclaim overpaid CIS for subcontractors — alongside payroll and your wider accounts.
15 · Question
If your company works on genuine technical or scientific advances, you may qualify. We assess eligibility, prepare the mandatory Additional Information Form and build a defendable claim under the merged R&D scheme.
16 · Question
Broadly, costs incurred wholly and exclusively for the business — from travel and equipment to a proportion of home-working costs. We make sure every legitimate deduction is captured and evidenced so you don't overpay.
17 · Question
We're based in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove and support businesses across Worcestershire, Birmingham, the West Midlands and Staffordshire — and, because we work digitally, clients right across the UK.
18 · Question
Fast, friendly responses are central to how we work. Clients reach us directly and typically hear back the same or next working day — not weeks later.
19 · Question
Absolutely. We advise on the right structure (sole trader vs limited company), register you with Companies House and HMRC, set up bookkeeping software and put a simple tax plan in place from day one.
20 · Question
Yes. If HMRC opens a compliance check or VAT inspection, we manage the correspondence, prepare the information requested and represent you until the matter is resolved.
21 · Question
We run your pay cycles, produce payslips, file RTI to HMRC on or before payday, and manage workplace pension auto-enrolment and declarations — plus CIS payroll where relevant.
22 · Question
Book a free, no-obligation discovery call. We'll learn about your business, explain how we'd help and send a fixed-fee proposal — no pressure and no jargon.
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