Business Details
19 Years
experience
Professional Accountants in Bournemouth
Established in 2007 by Simon Puddle after 17 years in a larger local practice, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional accountancy and tax advisory services to businesses and individuals across Dorset. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a personalized approach, serving clients in diverse sectors including construction, manufacturing, professional services, and retail. With a focus on understanding each client's unique needs, we provide tailored financial solutions that drive business growth and personal wealth optimization. Our services span statutory compliance, tax planning, management consultancy, and business start-up support, ensuring comprehensive coverage of financial requirements. We pride ourselves on maintaining up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations, enabling us to navigate complex tax landscapes while minimizing liabilities.Through proactive advice and strategic guidance, we empower clients to make informed financial decisions that align with their long-term objectives. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Chartered Certified Accountants status and dedication to maintaining the highest professional standards. By combining technical proficiency with accessible, jargon-free communication, we ensure clients receive actionable insights that translate into tangible business outcomes. Our local expertise extends to facilitating relationships with financial institutions and providing specialized support for HMRC investigations. This combination of technical mastery and client-centric service delivery has cemented our position as trusted financial partners in the Bournemouth, Ferndown, and Wimborne communities.
Services
Annual accounts preparation
Company secretarial services
Payroll procedures
Tax returns
Grant claims
Management accounts
Bookkeeping
Business planning
Taxation services
Start-up support
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of combined experience through our seasoned Chartered Certified Accountants.
- Our personalized approach ensures tailored financial solutions for each client's unique requirements.
- Specialist expertise in HMRC compliance and tax investigation representation provides complete coverage.
- Sector-specific knowledge spans construction, manufacturing, retail, and professional services industries.
- Proven track record supporting business growth through strategic financial planning and advisory services.
Services
Annual accounts preparation
We prepare statutory financial statements in compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our service ensures accurate reporting formats, timely submissions, and proper statutory record-keeping. Clients benefit from clear financial insights that support informed business decision-making while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Taxation services
Comprehensive tax management covering corporation tax, VAT, PAYE, and personal tax returns. We ensure legal compliance while optimizing tax positions through strategic planning. Our expertise includes HMRC investigations support and tax-efficient wealth preservation strategies for businesses and individuals.
Business start-up support
Guidance for new ventures including business structure selection, financial planning, and regulatory registrations. We assist with cashflow projections, funding applications, and accounting system implementation to establish strong financial foundations for sustainable growth.
Payroll procedures
Full payroll management including Real Time Information submissions and auto-enrolment compliance. We handle wage calculations, tax deductions, and reporting requirements while ensuring adherence to evolving employment tax regulations and pension scheme obligations.
Management consultancy
Strategic business reviews focusing on financial controls, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Our consultancy identifies growth opportunities and implements systems improvements that enhance profitability and long-term business sustainability through data-driven recommendations.
People
Simon Puddle
Founder
With 17 years' experience in local accountancy practice prior to establishing Sure Accounting in 2007, Simon combines technical expertise with deep community knowledge. He specializes in delivering practical financial solutions to SMEs across Dorset's key industry sectors.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide annual accounts preparation, company secretarial services, payroll processing, and tax return submissions tailored to SME requirements.
Do you support business start-ups in Dorset?
Yes, we offer comprehensive start-up assistance including business structure advice, financial planning, and regulatory registration support for new ventures in Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
How do you handle tax investigations?
Our team has extensive experience representing clients during HMRC investigations, providing expert support for tax return enquiries and compliance disputes.
What sectors do you specialize in?
We serve diverse industries including construction, manufacturing, retail, professional services, and individual taxpayers across Dorset.
Can you help with payroll compliance?
Yes, we manage Real Time Information submissions, auto-enrolment pension compliance, and payroll system implementation for businesses of all sizes.
What makes your accountancy service different?
Our personalized approach combines local expertise with Chartered Certified Accountants' technical proficiency, delivering tailored solutions that address specific business needs and growth objectives.
Reviews (2)
Oliver Lewis
Jul 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Simon at Sure Accounting has been providing excellent services to us as expats, taking care of our individual tax returns for 5 years now. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sure Accounting.
Simon at Sure Accounting has been providing excellent services to us as expats, taking care of our individual tax returns for 5 years now. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sure Accounting.
Keith Dickson
Jan 06, 2020
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Sure Accounting have been doing my business accounts for 3 years now and I really like the way they keep me up to date with the way tax changes affect me and the way they prompt me to make sure they have all the information they need to complete my VAT and tax returns. I would be in a real mess without them so I thoroughly recommend giving them a call.
