Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bookkeeping Partner in Bury St Edmunds
J A Neale is a professional bookkeeping service dedicated to simplifying financial management for small businesses and sole traders. With over 20 years of experience, we specialise in cloud-based accounting solutions using Xero, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records. Our team provides tailored support for VAT returns, payroll processing, CIS subcontractor management, and auto-enrolment pensions, serving clients in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Cambridge, and across the UK.We prioritise a personal approach, combining technical expertise with practical guidance to help businesses maintain financial clarity and meet regulatory requirements. Our award-winning service focuses on reducing administrative burdens, allowing clients to concentrate on growth while we handle complex financial tasks efficiently.
Services
Bookkeeping Services
VAT Returns
Payroll Processing
Auto Enrolment
CIS Subcontractors
Xero Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of experience in professional bookkeeping and payroll management.
- Our team are Xero-certified experts with tailored cloud accounting solutions.
- We offer HMRC-compliant services including VAT, CIS, and auto-enrolment support.
- Award-winning service combining technical expertise with a personal approach.
- We serve businesses locally in Suffolk and nationwide across the UK.
Associations and certifications
- Xero
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Our bookkeeping service maintains accurate financial records for small businesses using Xero software. We process invoices, reconcile bank statements, and prepare management accounts to ensure clear financial visibility. This service helps businesses track income and expenses while maintaining compliance with accounting standards through regular reporting and organised record-keeping.
VAT Returns
We handle VAT return preparation and submission for businesses registered with HMRC. Our service includes calculating tax liabilities, determining payment deadlines, and ensuring accurate submissions. We help businesses navigate different VAT schemes while providing monthly reports to maintain financial clarity and avoid penalties from late or incorrect filings.
Payroll Processing
Our payroll service manages salary calculations, tax deductions, and HMRC submissions for businesses. We handle RTI requirements, employee onboarding/offboarding, and payslip generation while ensuring compliance with changing regulations. This service reduces administrative burdens and minimises risks of penalties through accurate and timely payroll management for businesses of all sizes.
CIS Subcontractors
We provide CIS compliance services for construction contractors, including subcontractor verification, tax deduction calculations, and monthly HMRC returns. This service ensures proper handling of payments to subcontractors while maintaining regulatory compliance. We simplify the complex requirements of CIS reporting and documentation for construction businesses.
Xero Consultancy
Our Xero-certified experts offer consultancy for businesses transitioning to cloud accounting. We provide software setup, process optimisation, and training to maximise Xero's capabilities. This service includes workflow automation, integration with payment platforms, and ongoing support to help businesses leverage digital tools for improved financial management and reporting efficiency.
Questions
What bookkeeping services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide comprehensive bookkeeping services including invoice processing, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll journals, and management accounts using Xero software.
How do you handle VAT returns for businesses?
We calculate VAT liabilities, prepare returns, and submit them to HMRC on your behalf while providing monthly reports for financial clarity.
Can you assist with payroll and auto-enrolment compliance?
Yes, we manage payroll processing, RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and CIS subcontractor tax deductions with HMRC compliance.
Do you support businesses outside Suffolk?
We serve clients nationwide across the UK, offering remote bookkeeping services tailored to local and national business needs.
What Xero-related services do you provide?
We offer Xero setup, training, cloud migration, process optimisation, and troubleshooting for businesses transitioning to digital accounting.
