Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
Founded in 1995 by Janet Lang, ABC Accounting Services has grown from a small local practice into a trusted partner for self-employed professionals, landlords, and growing businesses across the South West. Our family-run business combines traditional values of honesty, trust, and reliability with modern cloud accounting tools to deliver tailored financial solutions. We specialise in bookkeeping, tax preparation, VAT returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance, ensuring clients stay organised, compliant, and focused on growth. With over 25 years of experience, we prioritise clear communication, personalised service, and seamless collaboration with accountants to provide accurate, timely support. Our mission is to remove the stress of financial administration, offering clarity and confidence through expert bookkeeping and real-time financial insights.By leveraging cloud-based platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage, we streamline processes and empower clients to make informed decisions. Whether you're a sole trader or managing a growing business, our dedicated team ensures your financial records are precise, up-to-date, and ready for tax season. We treat every client like family, offering flexible support weekly, monthly, or as needed to suit individual requirements. Our proven systems and attention to detail reduce errors, prevent costly mistakes, and free up time for clients to focus on sales, strategy, and business development. As a trusted partner, we remain committed to adapting our services to meet evolving client needs while maintaining the personal touch that defines our approach.
Services
Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
VAT Returns
Cloud Accounting Training
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 25+ years of experience in accounting services
- Tailored advice and personal approach for every client
- Expertise in cloud accounting tools like QuickBooks and Xero
- Direct liaison with accountants for seamless compliance
- Flexible support tailored to individual business needs
Services
Bookkeeping
We provide tailored bookkeeping services to track income, expenses, and cash flow for sole traders and businesses. Our accurate, up-to-date records ensure compliance with HMRC regulations while offering real-time financial insights. By maintaining organized accounts, we help clients avoid costly errors and focus on strategic growth decisions.
Tax Preparation
Our tax preparation service ensures sole traders stay organized year-round to simplify tax season. We categorize transactions, maximize allowable deductions, and generate clear profit/loss reports. This proactive approach reduces stress, prevents penalties, and potentially lowers tax liabilities through meticulous record-keeping.
VAT Returns
We handle VAT return submissions for businesses registered under HMRC schemes. Our service includes accurate transaction recording, deadline tracking, and error prevention to ensure compliance. By maintaining precise VAT records, we help businesses avoid penalties and streamline quarterly or annual reporting processes.
Cloud Accounting Training
We offer personalized training on QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage platforms to improve accounting efficiency. Our sessions cover setup, reporting automation, and best practices tailored to clients' skill levels. We also provide discounted QuickBooks subscriptions to help businesses optimize their financial management tools.
Making Tax Digital
Our Making Tax Digital service ensures businesses meet HMRC's digital record-keeping requirements. We implement compliant software solutions, maintain accurate digital records, and prepare quarterly submissions. This service helps clients avoid penalties while streamlining tax reporting through modern accounting technology.
People
Janet Lang
Founder
Janet founded ABC Accounting Services in 1995 with a vision to simplify bookkeeping for small businesses. With over 25 years of experience, she established the practice's family values of honesty and reliability while embracing modern cloud accounting tools to enhance service delivery.
Laura Lang
Partner
Laura joined the business in 2004, bringing tailored advice and a personal approach to client relationships. As a second-generation accountant, she combines traditional care with digital expertise to support business growth while maintaining the firm's core values.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax preparation, VAT returns, Making Tax Digital compliance, and cloud accounting software training tailored to sole traders and small businesses.
How can your services help reduce business tax liabilities?
Our accurate transaction categorization and year-round record-keeping maximize allowable deductions while ensuring HMRC compliance to prevent costly errors during tax season.
Do you work directly with accountants?
Yes, we collaborate with accountants by providing quality-checked bookkeeping records, detailed notes, and transparent documentation to streamline their advisory work.
What cloud accounting software do you support?
We specialize in QuickBooks but also support Xero, Sage, and other platforms with personalized training to optimize your chosen accounting system.
How do you handle Making Tax Digital requirements?
We implement HMRC-compliant digital systems, maintain accurate records, and prepare quarterly submissions to ensure businesses meet MTD obligations without penalties.
Can you assist with existing accounting processes?
Yes, we integrate with current workflows and software preferences while offering process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial clarity.
Reviews (1)
Caz Rossi
May 02, 2018
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Arrow Care Services Limited can't fault the professional and efficient service that ABC Accounting Services South West offer to their clients - Fabulous service for all your accounting needs - if you've tried the rest this is definitely the best.
