Business Details
Trusted Accountants for Small Businesses in Totnes
Mason Accountancy is an independent firm of accountants offering a friendly and professional accounting and bookkeeping service to individuals, sole traders and small businesses across the South Hams. We specialise in many areas of accounts and tax preparation, and are equipped to handle whatever issues or situations you are facing. We particularly aim to provide support and advice to new start ups, and individuals wishing to venture into the world of the self-employed. Based near Totnes in the heart of the South Hams, we are ideally placed to cover the surrounding areas of Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Kingswear, but also work for clients across the South of England including from our set up office in Surrey. We invest time in getting to know our clients, encouraging an open and approachable dialogue.Understanding your business and your needs is our prime concern. Following an in-depth discussion with yourselves, we can advise on the best level of service to meet your business needs, and provide a quotation for the services provided. All fees are agreed in advance, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Anne-Marie Mason formed Mason Accountancy out of a desire to provide small businesses and new business start ups professional, but friendly financial management and accounting advice to help them negotiate through the complex world of accounting, tax and legal reporting requirements. Anne-Marie is a qualified accountant with over 30 years of business experience, and has been supporting sole traders and small businesses for a number of years.
Services
Year End Accounts
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Cashflow Management
Business Start Up
Corporation Tax
Cloud Accounting
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Management Accounts
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of business experience supporting small businesses
- We offer personalized accounting services tailored to individual client needs
- We provide comprehensive services from bookkeeping to corporation tax returns
- We operate across the South Hams and South of England with local knowledge
- We agree all fees in advance with complete transparency
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping service ensures your financial records remain accurate and up to date throughout the year. We handle routine bookkeeping tasks to save you time while maintaining compliance with HMRC requirements. Our system keeps your records ready for year-end submissions and tax calculations.
VAT Returns
We prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC on your behalf, ensuring timely compliance with current regulations. Our service includes checking calculations for accuracy and identifying potential savings. We help businesses manage complex VAT requirements while avoiding penalties for late submissions.
Business Start Up
We assist new businesses with registration, structure selection, and financial planning requirements. Our support includes preparing business plans, budgets and cashflow forecasts. We help entrepreneurs navigate legal obligations while establishing proper accounting systems from the outset.
Payroll
Our payroll service provides accurate and timely processing of employee payments and statutory requirements. We handle payslip generation, tax deductions and HMRC submissions. The service offers flexibility with paper or electronic payslip options for businesses of all sizes.
Management Accounts
We produce clear management accounts that help business owners monitor performance and make informed decisions. Our reports present financial data in user-friendly formats while maintaining accuracy. The service includes analysis of results and financial position to support strategic planning.
People
Anne-Marie Mason
Founder
Qualified accountant with over 30 years of business experience supporting small businesses and sole traders. Established Mason Accountancy to provide professional financial advice with a personal touch. Specialises in helping new businesses navigate accounting and tax requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, year-end accounts, corporation tax, business start-up support and management accounts tailored to small businesses.
Do you work with self-employed individuals?
Yes, we specialise in supporting self-employed clients with tax returns, financial management and compliance requirements across the South Hams and South of England.
Can you help new businesses get started?
We assist with business registration, structure selection, financial planning and compliance requirements to help new businesses establish proper accounting systems from the outset.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Kingswear, South Hams, Devon, Surrey and throughout the South of England.
How do you handle VAT compliance?
We prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC, check calculations for accuracy, identify potential savings and ensure timely compliance with current regulations.
Are your fees transparent?
Yes, we agree all fees in advance with complete transparency so you know exactly what you are paying for with no hidden charges.
Reviews (2)
William Mason
Oct 13, 2017
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A friendly and professional service, everything explained in easily understood language, and advice readily given on how to improve my record keeping and tax saving suggestions.
Arctic Luke
May 19, 2017
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Great advice, as a small building business it is a pleasure to find an accountant that doesn't baffle you with legal jardon. Easy to understand and look forward to our business future together, would highly recommend
