Business Details
Trusted Accountants in Colchester
Pro Tax Accounting is a Colchester-based firm dedicated to providing comprehensive accounting and business advisory services. With a philosophy centered on exceeding client expectations, we combine modern technology with systematic approaches to deliver tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our team of professionals is committed to understanding each client's unique goals, offering proactive advice that extends beyond standard compliance. We specialise in areas such as annual accounts preparation, payroll management, VAT compliance, and strategic business development. Our Management Control Plan provides a structured 9-step process to help clients maximise business performance.We prioritise transparency in communication and billing while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity. Our services are designed to help businesses achieve financial clarity, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Through our Accountants Changing the World initiative, we also contribute to environmental and social causes. Our approach combines technical expertise with practical business insight to deliver value-added services that support long-term success.
Services
Annual Accounts
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Compliance
VAT Services
Company Secretarial
Business Development
Financial Forecasting
Management Control Plan
Strategic Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer a proactive Management Control Plan to maximise business performance
- Our team combines modern technology with systematic business approaches
- We provide transparent communication and billing practices
- We specialise in strategic business development alongside core accounting services
- We contribute to environmental and social causes through our initiatives
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare comprehensive annual accounts with accountant's reports to ensure statutory compliance and provide business performance insights. Our service includes statutory reporting for companies and partnership accounts, while offering valuable financial analysis to help business owners understand their financial position. Tailored to individual business needs, we provide guidance on record-keeping improvements that can reduce fees and tax liabilities.
Payroll
Our payroll service handles all aspects of employee payment processing for businesses with 2-200 staff. We manage PAYE, national insurance, statutory payments, and year-end returns while providing staff cost analysis. The service includes computer-generated payslips and administration of incentive schemes, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and reducing administrative burdens for business owners.
Tax Compliance
We provide complete tax compliance and planning services for both corporate and personal tax requirements. Our expertise covers corporation tax minimisation, self-assessment returns, capital gains tax computations, and inheritance tax planning. We help businesses navigate complex tax legislation while implementing strategies to reduce future tax liabilities through legitimate planning opportunities.
Business Development
Our business development services focus on helping clients achieve their growth objectives through strategic planning tools. We offer Goalgetter action planning, Business Potential analysis, and the Management Control Plan to identify improvement opportunities. These services help businesses implement systems for sustainable growth and improved financial performance.
Company Secretarial
We provide essential company secretarial services to ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements. Our services include company formations, statutory filings, document preparation, and maintenance of statutory records. We offer expert guidance on company law matters and pre-emption rights to protect business ownership structures.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll management, VAT compliance, tax planning, and company secretarial services tailored to small businesses.
How can you help with business growth planning?
Our Goalgetter service and Business Potential analysis help create strategic plans, while the Management Control Plan provides a structured approach to business development.
Do you offer specialist tax planning services?
Yes, we provide corporation tax minimisation strategies, personal tax planning, and specialist tax compliance services for businesses and individuals.
What support is available for new businesses?
Our SureStart package offers comprehensive support for new businesses including planning tools, accounting system setup, and business development guidance.
How do you handle payroll administration?
We manage complete payroll processing including payslips, tax calculations, statutory payments, and year-end returns for businesses with 2-200 employees.
What makes your accounting services different?
We combine technical expertise with proactive business advice, using our Management Control Plan and technology-driven solutions to deliver value beyond standard compliance.
Reviews (7)
Jamila Carpenter
Dec 03, 2019
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I met with Mr Taylor from Pro Tax today. Not only did he manage to fit me in at a few hours notice, his advice re self assessment on a BTL property and captial gains tax was excellent. All my questions were answered without the jargon! I would recommend and definitely use again. Thank you Lee.
Philip Campbell
Dec 15, 2018
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As part of our property investment business, we have many clients who need advice on how to manage their finances regarding a buy to let portfolio. We will always refer these clients to Pro Tax, as they are some of the most professional and well qualified accountants around, and the advice and customer service they give is top quality.
Ross Conlon
Oct 27, 2018
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Lee Taylor of Pro Tax Accounting is a fantastic accountant and is incredibly knowledgeable in this area. Lee always has your best interests at heart and will do his upmost to give you the strongest advice in your business. Lee works closely with our business and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any businesses seeking his services. If there is money to be saved, Lee will find it for you!
Michelle Mersh
Oct 25, 2018
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Would highly recommend these guys, I am now 10 years in running my business and finally I am receiving the service from an accountant I had always envisioned!
A. M.
Oct 03, 2018
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Fantastic for Quickbooks training and looking out for their clients. You'll feel in safe hands using Pro Tax.
Adam Jenkins
Aug 17, 2018
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If you want a professional accountant to take the stress out of running a business then you cant really do better. Pro Tax Accounting are advocates of cloud based accounting and make it really easy for you as a business owner to take control of your books. Highly recommended
Gavin Perrett
Jan 07, 2018
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I run a property investment consultancy and my clients need expert and specialist advice and guidance to help navigate them through the quagmire of new tax rules that the government have implemented. Lee Taylor understands these rules acutely and has helped many of our investors to decide whether to purchase their investment properties as a sole trader or via a limited company. When you work with Lee Taylor you don't just get your tax return completed, you get access to a successful accountant and business adviser who will help to take your business to the next level.
