Our services are wide ranging and, combined with our desire to get to know your business inside out, mean that we will become an invaluable member of your team.

Management Accounts
We prepare full monthly and quarterly management accounts and thus significantly reduce workload when it comes to your year end. When it comes to accounts preparation we pride ourselves on being able to meet your needs promptly and efficiently.

Management accounts can provide an invaluable insight into your business: a 'healthcheck', highlighting areas of possible concern or perhaps areas of opportunity. At Becketts, our forward-thinking approach means that we are on hand to work through these accounts with you and assist with your decision-making.

We provide statutory accounts to comply with Companies Act requirements, consolidated accounts for groups of companies, accounts for partnerships and sole traders, and budgets and cash flow forecasts to aid your month-by-month planning.

Auditing
Many limited companies and other entities are required by law to have their accounts audited. As Registered Auditors we are qualified to offer this service to charities and businesses of all sizes, from small family-owned companies to large organisations.

Our audit services will give you confidence in the accuracy of your financial statements, and assurance as to the efficiency and effectiveness of your accounting procedures and internal controls, as well as the peace of mind that your statutory obligations are fulfilled.

Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping department takes the strain out of routine accounting and the hassle out of managing your financial records, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

Payroll
Our dedicated payroll department can provide weekly or monthly payroll services, dealing with your PAYE, NI Contributions, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, student loans and Working Family Credits.

Company Secretarial
We have extensive expertise in company incorporation, compliance and administration, and can provide a valuable company secretarial service to companies of all sizes. We can help you to comply with your statutory obligations under the Companies Act and ensure you avoid any penalties for late filing of annual returns, accounts and other documents.

VAT
VAT (Value Added Tax) is one of the most complex taxes imposed on business and one that many businesses inadvertently overpay or underpay. With a constant stream of detailed changes to the regulations, businesses can find it difficult to ensure they comply.

We provide a cost effective VAT service and work with a wide variety of businesses, providing varying levels of support from general advice to VAT return completion. We have helped many of our clients to reduce VAT assessments and minimise their VAT liabilities.

Business and Corporate Tax Planning
We relieve you of the administrative burden of complying with tax legislation and help you minimise your corporation tax payments. We deal with all business tax matters, including preparing income and / or corporation tax computations and preparing and submitting the relevant self-assessment returns.

Personal Tax Planning
A key service we offer to clients is in the area of taxation planning, aimed at minimising your future tax liabilities. In addition to providing the normal compliance services including Self Assessment Returns, we can offer advice on Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Benefits in Kind, Employee Pay Schemes and the use of Trusts.

Estate Planning
We offer a full review of your IHT and estate position with a view to minimising the overall Inheritance Tax liability. We will ensure that you make the best use of all of the available IHT reliefs and allowances.

Business Start-Up
Most people who start up in business do so because they have a good business proposition. We can help by evaluating your ideas and helping you develop them into a viable business.

We will help you:

• decide on the most suitable structure for your business (i.e. sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company)
• prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets and trading forecasts
• assess your finance requirements and advise on the most appropriate source of finance
• help you establish relationships with banks and solicitors and any other necessary professional advisers
• carry out registration procedures with Companies House and HMRC
• set up an internal accounting system

Business Advice
We offer advice on everything from the most suitable accounts and payroll IT software for your business to sourcing other ancillary business services such as legal advice or marketing. From up-to-the-minute tax tips to expert support during complex management buy-outs, personal advice for senior individuals through to assistance with outsourcing, our aim is to do whatever it takes to ensure your business stays one step ahead of the competition.