Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Saffron Walden
Established in 2007, we are an independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors dedicated to helping clients achieve long-term financial success. Our expertise spans compliance, taxation, and strategic advisory services, with a particular focus on agriculture, landed estates, and private client work. We pride ourselves on building trust through a no-surprises approach, combining technical excellence with proactive solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our team brings decades of experience from leading firms, including a decade at PricewaterhouseCoopers, to deliver actionable insights that drive business growth.We specialise in navigating complex tax landscapes, offering benchmarking services, and providing expert witness support in agricultural disputes. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures clients receive timely, accurate financial information while minimising regulatory risks. With a client-centric philosophy, we work in partnership with professionals across disciplines to create bespoke solutions that align with each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
VAT Compliance
Business Reviews
Estate Planning
Company Secretarial
Benchmarking
Forensic Accounting
Agricultural Tax
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in agricultural accountancy
- Our team includes former PwC specialists in landed estates
- We implement a no-surprises compliance approach
- We provide benchmarking services for farm performance
- Our expert witness support in disputes
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and consolidated financial statements tailored to business needs. Our services ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements while providing actionable insights for decision-making. With expertise in agriculture and landed estates, we deliver benchmarking insights that help clients understand their financial position relative to sector peers.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimising liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. We specialise in agricultural tax matters, including inheritance tax relief optimisation, capital gains tax planning, and navigating complex tax elections. Our proactive approach helps clients avoid costly mistakes in areas like agricultural property relief and business succession planning.
Business Advisory
We provide tailored business advisory services covering financial forecasting, cash flow management, and operational improvements. Our team helps clients develop robust business plans, secure financing, and implement effective management information systems. With sector-specific expertise, we address challenges unique to agriculture and landed estates through collaborative problem-solving.
VAT Compliance
Our VAT services include registration, return preparation, and compliance strategy. We help businesses navigate complex VAT schemes, resolve disputes with HMRC, and implement efficient control systems. Our expertise extends to agricultural VAT issues, including stock valuations and contract farming arrangements, ensuring clients maintain compliance while optimising cash flow.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services focusing on inheritance tax mitigation and asset protection. Our specialists help clients structure wills, utilise tax reliefs, and establish trusts to preserve wealth across generations. With particular expertise in agricultural estates, we address unique challenges like tenancy agreements and property relief optimisation.
People
David Turner
Managing Director
David brings 25+ years' experience in agricultural accountancy, including a decade leading PwC's agriculture practice. He specialises in tax planning for landed estates and provides expert witness services in disputes. His practical farming background informs client solutions that combine technical excellence with commercial awareness.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for agricultural businesses?
We provide tailored accounts preparation, tax planning, and business advisory services specifically for agriculture and landed estates, including benchmarking and expert witness support.
Do you handle tax compliance for family-owned farms?
Yes, we specialise in inheritance tax planning, agricultural property relief optimisation, and business succession strategies for family-owned agricultural enterprises.
Can you assist with HMRC investigations?
Our team has extensive experience representing clients during HMRC investigations, including tax return enquiries and PAYE compliance reviews.
What business support services are available?
We offer management information systems, cash flow forecasting, payroll services, and strategic business planning tailored to agricultural operations.
Do you provide benchmarking for farming businesses?
Yes, our sector-specific benchmarking service compares like-for-like agricultural operations to identify performance improvements and growth opportunities.
How do you handle VAT for agricultural enterprises?
We manage VAT registration, return preparation, and compliance strategy, including addressing complex issues like contract farming arrangements and stock valuations.
