Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Oxfordshire
Established in 2003, James Smith, is a small Oxfordshire-based practice dedicated to providing tailored accounting solutions for individuals and small businesses. Our expertise spans personal tax, landlord accounting, contractor services, and business advisory, with a particular focus on property tax and service-sector enterprises. We prioritise continuity, offering fixed fees and remote support via email and phone to ensure accessibility without compromising quality. Our team combines industry experience with technical tax knowledge, having worked both in practice and corporate environments, enabling us to deliver strategic advice that minimises tax liabilities while ensuring compliance.We maintain transparency in pricing, publish standard fees, and limit our client base to preserve service excellence. Our approach emphasizes long-term relationships, proactive tax planning, and practical business guidance, supported by a rigorous review process for all deliverables. We serve clients nationally, leveraging cloud technology to streamline processes and maintain competitive rates.
Services
Personal Tax Returns
Landlord Accounting
Contractor Services
Business Advisory
Tax Planning
VAT Returns
Company Formation
Bookkeeping
Remote Accounting
Tax Investigations
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fees with no hidden charges for transparent budgeting.
- Our team has specialist expertise in property tax and landlord accounting.
- We provide remote services nationwide using secure cloud technology.
- We combine industry experience with technical tax knowledge for strategic advice.
- We limit client numbers to ensure high-quality, personalised service.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountant
- ACCA
Services
Personal Tax Returns
We prepare accurate self-assessment tax returns for individuals, ensuring compliance and minimising liabilities. Our service includes record-keeping guidance, expense claim reviews, and HMRC representation. Clients receive fixed fees, same-day support, and access to cloud-based document management. This service suits landlords, freelancers, and higher-rate taxpayers requiring tailored tax solutions.
Landlord Accounting
Specialist accounting for buy-to-let landlords covers tax returns, capital gains planning, and portfolio strategy. We handle compliance, undeclared income disclosures, and non-resident landlord schemes. Our expertise includes property development tax implications and company vs. personal holding structure advice. Clients benefit from competitive fixed fees and remote service delivery nationwide.
Contractor Services
We support contractors with company formation, IR35 compliance, and tax-efficient payment strategies. Services include VAT returns, payroll management, and quarterly financial reviews. Our fixed-fee package covers directors' tax returns and mortgage references. We provide training for new contractors and tailor record-keeping systems to individual workflows, ensuring seamless compliance.
Business Advisory
We offer strategic guidance for small service-sector businesses, including start-up planning, cash flow management, and growth strategies. Our support covers accounting system setup, partnership structures, and R&D tax credits for digital businesses. Annual reviews ensure clients align financial practices with long-term objectives, supported by timely compliance reminders.
Tax Investigations
We represent clients during HMRC investigations, handling undeclared income disclosures and penalty negotiations. Our service includes record reconstruction, compliance gap analysis, and mediation with tax authorities. We provide stress-free resolution for clients with historic tax issues, ensuring fair treatment while minimising financial exposure through documented expense claims.
People
James Smith
Chartered Accountant
Qualified with KPMG in 1998, James has industry and practice experience across business sizes. He contributes to tax policy consultations and authored 'Keeping it Simple' for Tax Cafe. His focus on small businesses ensures practical, accessible advice.
Kelvin Atkinson
Chartered Accountant
Qualified in 2016, Kelvin brings 10+ years of industry experience to support small clients. He manages compliance work with rigorous review processes, ensuring accuracy in all deliverables. His expertise enhances our ability to serve landlords and contractors.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for landlords?
We provide tax returns, capital gains planning, portfolio strategy, and HMRC representation specifically for buy-to-let landlords.
Do you handle tax investigations with HMRC?
Yes, we represent clients during HMRC investigations, including undeclared income disclosures and penalty negotiations.
Can you support contractors outside Oxfordshire?
Yes, we offer remote accounting services nationwide, including company formation and IR35 compliance for contractors.
How do you structure your fees?
We use fixed fees for most services, including £1,500+VAT annually for contractors and transparent pricing for tax returns.
What business sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on service-sector businesses, digital enterprises, and property landlords, with expertise in start-ups and growth planning.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your needs and determine if we're the right fit for your accounting requirements.
