"Fantastic support across the board when it comes to running my business. Would fully recommend the services provided, especially for a new business start-up, like my own."
Director. Mechanical Engineering Company. Carlton.
Keeping You on Par for Business Success.
More than accountants that are there solely to compile your annual accounts, our highly qualified team can guide you through business and financial planning, all the way through to your exit strategy.
Get off on the right foot from the very start and stay on track with our solutions-focused approach to any challenges, ensuring you leap over any business hurdles quickly & easily.
Your all-encompassing supportive accountancy services take a holistic approach, maximising your time, your internal resources, and your profitability – whilst you enjoy the peace of mind that comes with regulatory compliance.
Company Formation.
If you’re like most new business owners we speak to, you’ll be super energised, and keen to get stuck into work. You’re unlikely to be hugely motivated by your financial to-do list. We get it.
​But taking time to get your financial ducks in a row at the very start, will save you a fortune in the long run.
There can be considerable tax benefits to becoming limited, but there’s much to consider regarding your legal compliance.
Managing your incorporation and completing your corporation tax, PAYE and VAT registration, we’ll set up your tax-efficient remuneration scheme and create statutory Board and General Meeting procedures from the get-go. We can even liaise with Companies House on your behalf.
Let’s get you set up correctly and off to a flying start.
Business Planning.
Your business has a purpose, but a formal strategic business plan is often overlooked.
Whilst it is vital if you are seeking funding as investors will require a comprehensive strategy, it is also a valuable tool in a changeable economy. It will help you to maintain focus, keep you accountable and on-target to reach your goals.
Crucially, your plan should incorporate your financial forecast and cash flow projections. This helps you to make effective business decisions when opportunities arise or circumstances change, highlighting potential threats or weaknesses, and preventing unnecessary barriers to your success.
By continuously monitoring performance in line with
your strategy, you’ll proactively respond to your changing marketplace, and stay ahead of your competition.
SME Financial Strategy.
How do you start your journey without knowing where you are headed?
Your business growth plan delivers a comprehensive strategic economic overview and an unprecedented level of understanding. In large enterprises, the finance director takes the reigns, but fast-growing SMEs rarely have this level of expertise in-house.
As accountants for small businesses, we combine key services, such as bookkeeping, payroll and tax returns, giving your small company accountant a unique view of your company. Your dedicated partner is always on hand to provide expert accountancy advice linked directly to your management accounts, positively challenging you when it comes to driving change.
You’ll easily pinpoint areas for improvement and make highly effective data-driven business decisions with far greater accuracy, skyrocketing your success.
Company Secretarial Services.
Whilst it can be very tax efficient to operate as a limited company, your company’s secretarial duties must be performed correctly when it comes to minimising both corporate and personal tax bills.
This is more difficult for SMEs, who are unlikely to have this resource in-house. Let's face it, statutory requirements and legal documentation can be time-consuming, to say the least.
Along with maintaining your bookkeeping records or the preparation of annual management accounts, we can also undertake required company searches, create meeting agendas and minutes, complete shareholder certification and Companies House forms on your behalf.
We can also provide registered office facilities at a competitive rate. Just think of us as your long-term accounting partner and an extension of your in-house team.
Business Turnaround.
There is no avoiding it, when things aren’t going quite how you had hoped, early intervention is crucial when trying to turn your fortunes around.
By working together with openness and honesty, we can form a holistic view of the immediate situation. We will explain your exact financial position, setting out all available options to you, clearly and concisely.
With an analytical and solutions-focused approach, together we will design a comprehensive strategy to not only stabilise your business once more but to boost performance and working capital.
If needed, we can advise on how you might raise business rescue finance to aid your recovery, whilst we continue to support you throughout our long-term accounting partnership.
Preparation for Sale.
Whilst your company valuation is an essential part of any commercial sale, a successful sale demands far more than you might first expect – it is a process that starts long before the ‘for sale’ board goes up.
A full accountancy review will make sure that your finances, and therefore your business, are in the best possible position. Buyers will request your audited accounts and economic forecasts before they consider an offer, so these documents form a vital cog in the sales process.
Requesting tax advice as early as possible will streamline the entire acquisition process.
By minimising your tax, cutting your costs, reducing any debts and excesses, we will present your business in the best light helping you achieve a far stronger valuation.
Business Valuations.
Business valuations may be required for tax purposes, for business investments, or ahead of a commercial sale. Valuing private company shares, fixed assets, equipment, and stock with precision and accuracy is a highly specialised discipline.
Determining the most appropriate share calculation, whether through assessing earnings per share, return on capital employed, asset-based methods, or a combination, your valuation assessment is a technical exercise that should always be undertaken by experienced, qualified professionals who holds the ACCA Certificate in Business Valuations.
​When undertaking your valuation, we never lose sight of our main objectives – to obtain the very best price achievable, whilst exercising fairness and accountability for all parties.
We always explain your commercial acquisition appraisal in detail, affording you peace of mind and confidence in your bespoke business valuation.
When it comes to accountancy services, one size and one approach, doesn’t suit all.
We listen, get you know you, and tailor your services specifically to the needs of your business – keeping accountancy costs to an absolute minimum.
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FAQs
Our rapid client response times make sure that you always get a timely, clear and concise answer to any question or query.
We’ve included a few of our most frequently asked questions here, also. We hope it helps.
But of course, if you need to ask anything else, just give our super-friendly team a bell; 0115 956 9452, drop us a line or pop along and meet with us at our Gedling accountancy practice.
We are always happy to chat.