Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Great Shefford
Established in 2002, we are a professional accountancy and taxation practice managed by Julia Gambold, a Chartered Certified Accountant with over three decades of experience. Our services cater to businesses and individuals, including limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, trusts, and estates, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and client education. We specialise in corporation tax, personal tax, payroll services, and trust and estate planning, ensuring clients understand their obligations while minimising tax liabilities. Our approach combines technical expertise with a flexible, client-centric service tailored to both local and national clients. We prioritise transparency, helping clients document financial affairs correctly to avoid HMRC investigations and penalties.With a background in chartered accountancy and tax advisory roles, our director brings deep industry knowledge to complex tax planning and business structuring challenges. We support clients through business start-ups, making tax digital compliance, and inheritance tax planning, offering step-by-step guidance. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions extends to budgeting, cashflow forecasts, and rental accounts for property portfolios. We maintain professional accreditations including FCCA, CTA, and TEP, reflecting our dedication to excellence. Clients benefit from our director's extensive experience gained through roles at firms in Windsor and Henley-on-Thames prior to founding this practice.
Services
Corporation Tax
Personal Tax Returns
Payroll Services
Trust and Estate Accounts
Inheritance Tax Planning
Business Start-Up Advice
Making Tax Digital
VAT Returns
Company Secretarial
Rental Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory services
- Our team provides comprehensive compliance solutions for businesses and individuals
- We deliver tailored guidance to reduce tax liabilities and administrative burdens
- Our director holds triple professional accreditations in accountancy and tax
- We combine technical expertise with a flexible, client-focused approach
Associations and certifications
- FCCA
- CTA
- TEP
Services
Corporation Tax
We prepare and file corporation tax returns while advising on profit extraction strategies and dividend documentation. Our expertise ensures compliance with HMRC requirements while optimising tax efficiency for limited companies. Clients receive tailored guidance on tax computations and reporting obligations.
Personal Tax Returns
Comprehensive support for individual tax liabilities including benefits-in-kind calculations and payment scheduling. We handle online filings while providing strategic advice on share schemes and tax-efficient asset disposals. Our service minimises errors and potential HMRC investigations.
Trust and Estate Accounts
Specialist preparation of trust accounts and inheritance tax returns. We assist executors with R185 forms and tax compliance for estates. Our team provides strategic advice on tax liabilities arising from lifetime gifts and estate transfers.
Business Start-Up Advice
Guidance on optimal business structures and step-by-step support from registration. We advise on tax implications, record-keeping requirements, and compliance frameworks. Clients receive practical tools to establish and manage their new ventures effectively.
Making Tax Digital
Expert implementation of HMRC's digital tax reporting requirements. We assist with software selection, record-keeping systems, and submission processes. Our support ensures seamless compliance with MTD obligations for VAT and income tax reporting.
People
Julia Gambold
Director
Chartered Certified Accountant since 1991 with specialist tax qualifications. Former partner at Henley-on-Thames practice before founding River Thames Accountancy in 2002. Provides tax consultancy to other firms while managing client portfolios.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for businesses?
We provide corporation tax returns, statutory accounts, management accounts, payroll services, and Making Tax Digital compliance for limited companies and partnerships.
How do you help reduce tax liabilities?
Through strategic planning on profit extraction, asset disposals, and inheritance tax mitigation. We ensure accurate documentation to avoid penalties while maximising allowable reliefs.
Do you work with trusts and estates?
Yes, we prepare trust accounts, inheritance tax returns, and R185 forms. Our services include advising executors on tax obligations and estate planning strategies.
Are you qualified to provide tax advice?
Our director holds FCCA, CTA, and TEP accreditations. With 30+ years' experience, we provide expert tax planning and compliance services across multiple sectors.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Berkshire, we act for clients nationwide. Our services support local businesses and individuals alongside national clients requiring specialist accountancy expertise.
