Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountancy Partner in Wantage
Founded in 2013, our practice was established to provide tailored accountancy solutions with a focus on clarity and client support. With over 20 years of combined experience in the profession, including roles in both corporate and independent settings, we offer expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and business advisory services. Our approach prioritises understanding each client's unique needs, whether they are sole traders, charities, or limited companies, and delivering solutions that align with their growth objectives. We utilise leading accounting software platforms while maintaining flexibility to adapt to client preferences, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through plain-language explanations of financial and tax matters, avoiding technical jargon to ensure complete understanding.By handling complex accounting processes, we enable business owners to focus on core operations while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Our services extend beyond basic compliance to include strategic financial planning, cashflow management, and advisory support that adds tangible value to client operations. Regular client interaction remains central to our practice, with the founder personally overseeing all key deliverables to maintain quality and accountability. This hands-on approach, combined with a dedicated support team, ensures consistent service excellence across bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and year-end reporting requirements. Our long-standing relationships with businesses of all sizes reflect our dedication to reliability, professionalism, and continuous client support.
Services
Accounting
Tax Returns
VAT Compliance
Payroll Management
Bookkeeping
Financial Reporting
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of professional accountancy experience
- Our services are tailored to individual client workflows
- We provide clear explanations without technical jargon
- We offer comprehensive support across all accounting areas
- We maintain direct client communication throughout engagements
What people say
Transformed our workflow
Efficient and patient
Ongoing partnership
Expertise and professionalism
Simplified financial processes
Services
Accounting
We prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Our services include financial statement preparation, Companies House submissions, and tailored reporting formats to support business decision-making. With expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP standards, we provide clear financial insights that help businesses maintain compliance while understanding their financial position.
Tax Returns
We handle corporation tax returns, self-assessment filings, and capital gains tax computations for businesses and individuals. Our approach combines compliance accuracy with strategic tax planning to ensure legitimate tax savings. We provide plain-language explanations of tax obligations and maintain HMRC compliance through timely submissions of all required documentation.
Payroll Management
Our payroll services cover RTI submissions, payslip generation, P45/P60 processing, and HMRC compliance. We manage payroll for businesses of all sizes, ensuring accurate tax deductions and timely payments. The service includes year-end reporting and support for complex payroll scenarios including benefit-in-kind calculations and auto-enrolment pension schemes.
Bookkeeping
We offer complete bookkeeping support including invoice management, bank reconciliation, and accounting software implementation. Compatible with Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, our service adapts to client-preferred systems while maintaining accurate financial records. We provide regular management accounts to support cashflow monitoring and business performance tracking.
VAT Compliance
We manage VAT registration, return preparation, and HMRC submissions for businesses. Our service includes advice on VAT schemes, error correction, and compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements. We help businesses navigate complex VAT regulations while minimising administrative burdens through automated processes and expert guidance.
People
Shelley Linney
Director
Qualified ICAEW accountant with 20 years' experience, Shelley founded P&L in 2013 to provide accessible accountancy services. She personally oversees all client accounts, combining technical expertise with clear communication to demystify financial processes for business owners.
Debbie Martin
Payroll and Administrative Assistant
Debbie manages payroll processing and client onboarding, bringing prior experience from recruitment agency payroll operations. She ensures accurate RTI submissions and provides administrative support across all accounting functions while maintaining client confidentiality.
Andy Lindsay
Accounts Assistant
With two years at P&L and prior finance experience in motorsport, Andy handles bookkeeping for clients using major accounting software. His background in budget control and financial reconciliation supports accurate record-keeping and client-specific reporting requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, Companies House submissions, and management accounts tailored to your business needs.
Can you help with personal tax returns?
Yes, we complete self-assessment returns, capital gains tax computations, and provide clear explanations of your tax obligations.
Do you support businesses with payroll requirements?
We handle full payroll processing including RTI submissions, payslips, year-end returns, and HMRC compliance matters.
Which accounting software do you work with?
We support Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and other platforms, adapting to your preferred system while providing implementation advice.
How do you explain complex financial information?
We use plain language to explain accounts and tax matters without technical jargon, ensuring complete understanding of your financial position.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Wantage, we serve businesses across Oxfordshire and provide remote support to clients nationwide.
