Business Details
Award-Winning Accountants in Buckinghamshire
Established to provide innovative financial solutions, Another Answer specialises in accounting and bookkeeping services tailored to small and medium enterprises. Our team of certified professionals combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, ensuring businesses receive accurate, compliant, and strategic financial guidance. We prioritise transparency, offering services such as payroll management, tax preparation, and business insights to alleviate financial stress.Recognised with industry awards, including the ICB Global LUCA Award, we maintain rigorous standards of expertise and reliability. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures clients benefit from up-to-date methodologies and personalised support, fostering long-term growth and operational efficiency.
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Tax Preparation
Payroll Management
Business Insights
Company Secretarial
VAT Services
Annual Accounts
QuickBooks Training
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
- Our team provides personalised, non-judgmental support tailored to business needs.
- Award-winning practice with ICB Global LUCA Award recognition.
- We ensure compliance and accuracy in tax, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Free discovery session to address your specific financial challenges.
What people say
Invaluable support
Deliver on time
Vital partner
No hidden fees
Award-winning expertise
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Our bookkeeping service ensures accurate financial records for SMEs, providing real-time insights to support decision-making. We manage transactions, reconcile accounts, and maintain compliance, enabling businesses to focus on growth. Clients benefit from tailored reporting and proactive support to streamline financial operations.
Tax Preparation
Specialising in personal and business tax returns, we handle HMRC submissions and Making Tax Digital requirements. Our team ensures compliance, identifies deductions, and minimises liabilities. Clients receive clear guidance and timely filing to avoid penalties and optimise financial outcomes.
Payroll Management
Outsourcing payroll to us eliminates end-of-month stress through automated processing and CIS compliance. We manage employee records, deductions, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. Businesses gain time and reduce risks associated with payroll errors.
Business Insights
Our business insights service delivers analytical frameworks for forecasting and performance evaluation. By interpreting financial data, we help clients identify trends, set budgets, and make informed strategic decisions. This service enhances long-term planning and operational efficiency.
Company Secretarial
We assist in structuring businesses and maintaining statutory compliance, including company formations and annual filings. Our support ensures adherence to legal requirements, reducing administrative burdens. Clients receive expert advice on governance and regulatory matters to sustain organisational integrity.
People
Sylvia Bourhill
Licensed Accountant & Managing Director
With nearly 20 years in accounting, Sylvia leads Another Answer's team. Her expertise spans business finance and compliance. She balances professional leadership with community involvement and adventurous pursuits.
Neil Bourhill
Director
Neil contributes extensive experience in business systems and governance. A former economics professional, he supports operational strategies and local education initiatives while assisting at Another Answer.
Alisa Schroeder
Client Manager
A former teacher, Alisa transitioned to bookkeeping in 2008. She manages client relationships with precision, balancing family life and personal interests in photography and organisation.
Helen Burgess-Allen
Bookkeeper
Helen brings 25 years of design industry accounting experience. She specialises in bookkeeping and enjoys equestrian activities alongside her role at Another Answer.
Emma Bray
Bookkeeper
Emma combines music industry experience with accountancy qualifications. She supports clients while pursuing fitness, music production, and pet care.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, tax returns, payroll, business insights, and company secretarial services tailored to SMEs across the UK.
Do you serve businesses outside Buckinghamshire?
Yes, we support clients nationwide, including Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and London, with remote and on-site consultations.
Can I get a free consultation?
Yes, we offer a free discovery session to discuss your financial needs and tailor solutions for your business.
How do you ensure compliance with tax laws?
Our team stays updated on HMRC regulations and uses certified software to ensure accurate filings and compliance.
What makes you different from other accountants?
We combine award-winning expertise with a personalised approach, prioritising transparency and long-term client partnerships.
Reviews (4)
Christine MacKay
Oct 15, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
At Salamandra.uk, we highly recommend Another Answer Books & Accounts as a professional, knowledgable, flexible and service-oriented accounting and bookkeeping practice that has helped us grow to where we are today! All this whilst having an infectious sense of humour too!
At Salamandra.uk, we highly recommend Another Answer Books & Accounts as a professional, knowledgable, flexible and service-oriented accounting and bookkeeping practice that has helped us grow to where we are today! All this whilst having an infectious sense of humour too!
Jules Mathews
May 15, 2020
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As a small, busy company we struggle to focus on the financials. Through Sylvia and team we are using QuickBooks Online which has helped us streamline our invoicing and gives us instant information about our business. Another Answer's support has proved invaluable to us and has removed the unnecessary pressure of having to worry about the accounts. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending their services.
John Wakefield
Oct 23, 2018
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Sylvia was incredibly helpful preparing my end of year accounts, helping us navigate traps we could have fallen into. She has a deep knowledge of all things finance would thoroughly recommend..!
Hilda Stearn
Sep 09, 2018
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Having know Sylvia from the early days and seen how the business and team have grown I would not hesitate to recommend Another Answer Ltd. In fact several of my clients are now also their clients. Without doubt this customer-centric company seeks to ensure that businesses have good financial records and are compliant at all times. Given the nature of the activities this can be challenging - how many small businesses keep their paperwork up-to-date, for example?! Patience is a virtue and is certainly in evidence in this instance. A great team!
