Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Accountancy and Tax Services in Canterbury
Established in 2016, we are a Canterbury-based accountancy practice dedicated to delivering tailored financial solutions for businesses and individuals. Our remote working model reduces overheads, enabling competitive pricing while maintaining a first-class service. With expertise in taxation, compliance, and business strategy, we serve diverse sectors including construction, property, and the arts. Our approach combines cutting-edge technology with personalized support to ensure clients receive accurate, timely advice.We prioritise transparency, offering clear cost structures and advance fee guidance to build long-term trust. By understanding each client's unique goals, we provide strategic insights to enhance profitability and navigate regulatory challenges. Our team's experience spans traditional accountancy and specialist areas like corporate finance and IT systems integration, ensuring comprehensive support for business growth.
Services
Business Start-up
Compliance Services
Consultancy
Systems Advice
Support Services
Taxation
Corporation Tax
Personal Tax
VAT Services
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer competitive pricing due to our remote working model.
- We provide tailored accountancy solutions to meet individual business needs.
- We use the latest accounting technology for fast, efficient service.
- Our team combines traditional accountancy expertise with IT systems knowledge.
- We guarantee clear cost advice with no hidden fees.
What people say
Timely service
Tailored solutions
First class service
Services
Business Start-up
We guide new businesses through legal and financial setup, from choosing the right structure to preparing business plans. Our expertise includes registration with Companies House, tax compliance, and software implementation. By addressing cashflow, budgets, and regulatory requirements early, we help startups avoid common pitfalls and build sustainable foundations for growth.
Taxation
Our tax services ensure compliance while minimising liabilities for businesses and individuals. We handle corporation tax, personal tax returns, VAT, and HMRC investigations. With proactive planning, we help clients utilise allowances and navigate complex regulations, ensuring accurate filings and strategic tax efficiency tailored to their specific circumstances.
Compliance Services
We manage statutory accounts, company secretarial duties, and payroll compliance, including Real Time Information and pensions auto-enrolment. Our team ensures timely, accurate submissions to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clients to focus on core operations while maintaining full adherence to legal and financial regulations.
Consultancy
We offer strategic consultancy to improve business performance through financial analysis and IT systems integration. Our services include credit control reviews, software selection, and management reporting solutions. By identifying inefficiencies and implementing tailored strategies, we help businesses enhance profitability and adapt to evolving market demands.
Payroll Services
We streamline payroll processes with software installation, staff training, and full-service management. Our solutions ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including Real Time Information submissions. By outsourcing payroll, clients reduce administrative stress and focus on growing their business while maintaining accurate, timely employee payments.
People
Anthony
Accountant
Anthony specialises in timely account preparation and client-focused solutions. With expertise in regulatory compliance, he assists businesses in meeting deadlines while providing strategic financial guidance to support growth and operational efficiency.
Questions
What services does Shiels Accountancy offer?
We provide accountancy, tax advisory, compliance, payroll, business start-up support, and strategic consultancy services for businesses and individuals.
How does remote working benefit clients?
Our remote model reduces overheads, allowing competitive pricing while maintaining first-class service through secure digital collaboration tools and timely communication.
Do you work with businesses outside Kent?
While based in Canterbury, we serve clients across the UK and internationally through our remote service capabilities.
How do you handle tax compliance?
We ensure accurate, timely tax filings for corporation tax, VAT, and personal returns, with proactive planning to minimise liabilities and address HMRC investigations.
Can you assist with software selection?
Yes, our IT consultancy includes accounting software selection, installation, and training to optimise financial management systems for your business needs.
