Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Bury St Edmunds
We are an established accountancy practice based in Bury St Edmunds, providing tailored financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, partnerships, and individuals. Our team combines technical expertise with a personal approach, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice on accounts, taxation, and compliance matters. Since 2001, we have built a reputation for reliability, transparency, and exceptional customer service, offering a free initial consultation to understand client needs before delivering bespoke support.Our open-plan office environment fosters collaboration, while our commitment to meeting deadlines and explaining processes ensures clients remain informed and confident in their financial decisions. We actively engage with the local community through sponsorships and partnerships, reflecting our dedication to both professional excellence and regional growth.
Services
Annual Accounts
Bookkeeping
Corporation Tax
Self Assessment
Payroll & PAYE
VAT Returns
Company Formation
Property Tax
Auto-Enrolment
Capital Gains Tax
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of local accountancy expertise with a focus on small businesses.
- Our team includes AAT and ACCA qualified professionals with diverse industry experience.
- We provide transparent pricing with a single hourly rate structure for fairness and clarity.
- We prioritise client education to ensure full understanding of financial processes and compliance.
- We combine technical proficiency with a friendly, approachable service tailored to individual needs.
What people say
Efficient service
Friendly team
Clear explanations
Reliable advisors
Competitive rates
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare accurate annual accounts for businesses, ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements. Our service includes profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and detailed financial analysis. Clients receive clear explanations of their financial position to support informed decision-making.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service maintains up-to-date records using Sage and Xero software. We manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns. This ensures businesses have real-time financial data for effective cash flow management and tax preparation.
Payroll & PAYE
We handle full payroll administration including salary calculations, tax deductions, and real-time reporting. Our cloud-based system ensures HMRC compliance while providing payslips, P60s, and auto-enrolment pension contributions for employers.
Company Formation
We assist with registering new companies at Companies House, including choosing appropriate legal structures. Our service covers shareholder agreements, director registrations, and initial tax registrations to ensure businesses start compliantly.
VAT Returns
We prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns while advising on VAT schemes to optimise cash flow. Our team ensures compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements and provides guidance on reclaiming VAT where applicable.
People
Sarah Place
Owner
Founder with over 20 years' experience in accountancy, specialising in small business taxation. Built the firm from a home office to a respected local practice while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Emma Furber
Office Manager
AAT-qualified manager overseeing daily operations since 2012. Combines organisational expertise with client liaison skills, ensuring smooth office functions and timely service delivery.
Michelle Keeley
Senior Accountant
ACCA-qualified accountant with specialist knowledge in corporate tax. Provides strategic financial advice to growing businesses while maintaining technical excellence in compliance matters.
Joshua Mullane
Senior Accountant
ACCA-qualified professional with expertise in accounting standards and tax planning. Graduated in 2019 and rapidly progressed to senior role through technical proficiency and client relationship skills.
Natasha Manning
Bookkeeping Manager
Sage and Xero expert managing bookkeeping operations since 2022. Known for technical accuracy and approachable client support, ensuring businesses maintain flawless financial records.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, corporation tax, and business formation services tailored to small business needs.
Do you offer a free initial consultation?
Yes, we offer a free one-hour consultation to discuss your requirements and determine how we can best support your financial needs.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
Our fees are hourly-based with transparent rates: £72 for accounts/tax, £36 for bookkeeping, £46 for payroll, and £100 for specialist work (excluding VAT).
How do you handle payroll compliance?
We use cloud-based systems for real-time HMRC submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and accurate payslip generation to ensure full compliance.
What accounting software do you support?
Our team specialises in Sage and Xero, providing bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting services for both platforms.
Are you involved in the local community?
Yes, we sponsor local football clubs including Sporting 87 FC and Moreton Hall FC U15 boys, reflecting our commitment to community development.
Reviews (2)
Adam Driver
Jul 04, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Responsive, friendly, helpful and succinct. Had a great experience over the last six months since starting my business.
Responsive, friendly, helpful and succinct. Had a great experience over the last six months since starting my business.
Gareth Jameson
Jul 08, 2019
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If you want the best accountant in the area, look no further, honest, reliable, helpful, efficient and so professional
