Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Clacton-on-Sea
Clacton Business Services has been delivering professional accounting solutions since its establishment, with Mike Burwood leading the practice from 2008. Our reputation is built on integrity, ethical practices, and a client-focused approach that prioritises individual needs. As Chartered Accountants regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, we combine rigorous training and continuous professional development to meet evolving legislative demands. We offer flexible appointment scheduling, including home or business visits, ensuring accessibility for all clients. Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through free initial consultations and tailored services for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.With expertise spanning accounts preparation, payroll management, and tax compliance, we provide comprehensive support for business growth. Our team maintains deep familiarity with sector-specific challenges across construction, education, healthcare, and charitable organisations. By integrating advanced accounting software with personalised service, we ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic guidance. Our 30-year legacy reflects our ability to adapt to regulatory changes while preserving a client-centric ethos. Whether assisting startups or established enterprises, we focus on simplifying financial obligations to let businesses concentrate on core operations.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Auto-Enrolment
CIS Scheme
Tax Assistance
Charity Payroll
School Payroll
Business Consultancy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of accounting expertise with Chartered Accountant accreditation
- Our team maintains Institute of Chartered Accountants regulation compliance
- We provide free initial consultations for all accounting services
- We deliver tailored solutions for construction, education, and healthcare sectors
- Our practice combines advanced accounting software with personal service
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare annual accounts for businesses, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our service covers complete bookkeeping through to final accounts production, handling holiday letting income, property income, and business tax liabilities. Clients benefit from competitive hourly rates and flexible record-keeping options.
Payroll Services
Our payroll solutions handle PAYE, SMP, SSP, student loan repayments, and year-end returns for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly cycles. We provide payslip breakdowns, leave tracking, and pension scheme integration while ensuring compliance with evolving legislation including workplace pensions and employment allowances.
Auto-Enrolment
We manage full auto-enrolment compliance including staging date preparations, employee assessments, opt-out management, and monthly pension provider submissions. Our specialist software ensures statutory communications, re-enrolment processes, and ongoing administration support for new and existing employees.
VAT Returns
Our VAT services include return preparation, payment scheduling, and HMRC enquiry support. We handle complex VAT scenarios for construction industry clients through CIS scheme compliance and provide fee protection against tax investigation costs through our partnership with TaxWise.
CIS Scheme
We manage Construction Industry Scheme obligations including subcontractor verification, monthly CIS300 returns, deduction calculations, and HMRC submissions. Our service covers material cost accounting, CITB levy compliance, and end-of-year reporting requirements for construction contractors.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, bookkeeping, payroll management, VAT returns, auto-enrolment compliance, and CIS scheme administration for businesses across multiple sectors.
Why choose Chartered Accountants?
Our ICAEW accreditation ensures rigorous training, ethical standards, and continuous professional development to maintain compliance with current legislation and tax requirements.
How do you handle payroll complexities?
We manage PAYE, workplace pensions, employment allowances, and sector-specific challenges for healthcare, education, and charity organisations using specialist software solutions.
What tax assistance do you provide?
We offer VAT and tax enquiry fee protection, HMRC investigation support, and compliance services including tax-efficient strategies and legislative updates.
Do you serve specific industries?
Yes, we specialise in construction (CIS), education (school payroll), healthcare (care home payroll), and charity sectors with tailored compliance solutions.
Reviews (1)
Frances Warren
Aug 05, 2019
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Very efficient and quick service , staff were brilliant friendly and very helpful . I would highly recommend .
