Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services for Small Businesses in Aston
Established in 2011, E J Chartered Accountants is a small business specialist firm regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. With over 20 years of professional experience, including roles at Ernst & Young LLP and as Finance Manager for CCS Media Ltd, our founder Emma Rodger brings deep expertise in tax planning, financial management, and compliance. We provide tailored accounting solutions for SMEs, including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, and corporation tax services, alongside strategic business advice for start-ups. Our approach prioritises transparency, flexibility, and accessibility, with fixed monthly fees for start-ups and no hidden charges.Recognised for our community involvement through Tax Help for Older People charity work, we serve approximately 60 local SME clients from our Aston office. Our services are designed to alleviate financial administration burdens, allowing business owners to focus on growth while ensuring regulatory compliance. We combine technical excellence with a down-to-earth, client-centric ethos, offering both in-office and on-site support options.
Services
Personal Tax
Corporation Tax
Bookkeeping
Payroll
VAT Returns
Start-Up Support
In-House Accounting
Tax Planning
Statutory Accounts
Financial Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of small business accounting expertise
- Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing with no hidden charges
- Flexible service delivery tailored to client needs
- Proven track record supporting 60+ local SMEs
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
What people say
Excellent advice
Great guidance
Exemplary expertise
Vital support
Highly recommended
Services
Personal Tax
Comprehensive personal tax return preparation and submission for self-employed individuals, company directors, and partnerships. We ensure compliance with HMRC requirements while identifying legitimate tax-saving opportunities. Our service includes deadline tracking, liability calculations, and expert advice to minimize tax obligations.
Corporation Tax
Specialist corporation tax compliance for limited companies, including statutory accounts preparation, CT600 form submission, and tax planning. We help businesses meet filing deadlines, avoid penalties, and optimize tax positions through strategic profit management and allowable expense identification.
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping services using cloud accounting software like FreeAgent and Xero. We maintain accurate financial records, categorize transactions, and produce management reports to support informed business decisions while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Payroll
Full payroll management from PAYE scheme setup to RTI submissions. We handle employee onboarding, salary calculations, tax deductions, and payslip generation while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and timely submission of statutory payments.
VAT Services
End-to-end VAT support including scheme selection, registration, and quarterly return preparation. We help businesses maintain compliance, reclaim overpaid taxes, and implement efficient VAT accounting systems to reduce administrative burdens.
People
Emma Rodger
Chartered Accountant
Qualified ICAS accountant with 20+ years' experience supporting SMEs. Former Finance Manager at CCS Media Ltd and Financial Controller at ADR Accident Repair Centres. Specialises in tax planning, financial compliance, and start-up business support.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, corporation tax, personal tax, and statutory accounts services tailored to small business needs.
Are you regulated by professional accounting bodies?
Yes, we're regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and maintain full professional accreditation.
How do you handle tax compliance for start-up businesses?
We assist with business structure selection, tax registration, cashflow projections, and ongoing compliance to ensure new businesses meet all HMRC requirements.
Can you provide on-site accounting support?
Yes, we offer flexible in-house accounting services with visit schedules tailored to your business requirements.
What are your fee structures?
We use transparent fixed-fee pricing for start-ups and agree all charges upfront with no hidden fees or additional charges for communication.
Reviews (5)
Helen Clark
Jan 06, 2021
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Emma has helped us go from a really bad business experience with our predecessor, to a huge success, thanks to a recommendation from one of her other clients . She has been there with help, advice and friendship all the way. Always at the end of an email or phone call, her guidance, hard work and diligence ensures your tax affairs are dealt with in a proper manner. Highly recommended
J. Pilates
Oct 25, 2020
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Emma has been taking care of my accounts for over 9 years. Not only is Emma highly professional and thorough, she has provided me with invaluable business advice and support over the years. My business would not have been so successful without her expertise and constant support.
Sara Eski
Jul 18, 2020
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Nabih & Ray have been nothing short of spectacular for me. Making everything that was once tedious, a hassle-free task now. Cannot recommend any higher!
Jim Boreham
Jun 04, 2020
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I have been using Emma at EJ Accountants for several years now. Emma is very thorough and helps me through any problems with my tax or my accounts. If I have any queries Emma is very quick to respond, nothing is too much trouble and she explains exactly what is happening and why. I would highly recommend EJ Accountants.
Ian Cox
Jun 05, 2019
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Emma has been our accountant at Supremo.co.uk now for over 4 years. We have been very happy with EJ Accounts service. Very organised, prompt and always ready to help us when we have struggled with book keeping. Highly recommended.
