Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Grimsby
A G Smith & Co & Co is an established, independent firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Business Advisors serving Grimsby, Louth, and the wider Lincolnshire region. With over 20 years of experience, we provide innovative and strategic financial services tailored to sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our proactive approach combines expert accounting with business advisory services, helping clients navigate compliance, tax planning, and growth strategies.We utilise cloud accounting technology to deliver efficient, transparent services while maintaining a personal touch through face-to-face meetings and dedicated client support. Our team's industry experience enables us to offer practical advice that addresses specific business challenges and opportunities.
Services
Statutory Accounts
Tax Planning
Bookkeeping
Payroll Services
Business Health Check
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in accounting and business advisory services
- Our proactive approach includes free annual business health check meetings
- We utilise cloud accounting technology for real-time financial management
- Dedicated client support through our unique Pod System team structure
- Tailored packages for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Associations and certifications
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
What people say
Efficient, friendly
Proactive approach
Thorough and efficient
Forward-thinking team
Transformed our business
Services
Statutory Accounts
We prepare and submit statutory accounts for limited companies, ensuring compliance with Companies House requirements. Our service includes year-end financial reporting, tax return preparation, and detailed explanations of your financial position. By combining technical expertise with proactive advice, we help businesses understand their financial health while meeting legal obligations.
Tax Planning
Our comprehensive tax planning service covers corporation tax, personal tax returns, and strategic tax minimisation. We help businesses identify legitimate tax savings, ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, and provide ongoing tax strategy advice. Through regular business health checks, we help clients optimise their tax position while avoiding costly mistakes.
Bookkeeping
We offer outsourced bookkeeping services using cloud accounting software to maintain accurate financial records. This includes invoice processing, bank reconciliation, and real-time financial reporting. Our system ensures businesses have up-to-date financial information for informed decision-making while reducing administrative burdens through digital solutions.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles all aspects of employee payments, including tax deductions, pension contributions, and compliance with HMRC requirements. We provide end-to-end payroll processing, CIS scheme management for construction businesses, and employee self-service portals. This ensures timely, accurate payments while minimising compliance risks for employers.
Business Health Check
This advisory service provides strategic financial reviews to help businesses grow. We analyse financial performance, identify growth opportunities, and develop tailored action plans. The service includes budget forecasting, cashflow management, and regular meetings to ensure businesses stay on track to achieve their financial goals through proactive planning.
People
Andrew Smith
Director
Qualified ACCA accountant with over 25 years' experience, previously worked as finance director in industry before establishing A G Smith & Co & Co. Specialises in business acquisitions and strategic financial management.
Jordan Smith
Co-Director
ACCA qualified accountant who joined the industry in 2017. Specialises in digital transformation and systems implementation, helping modernise the firm's approach to cloud accounting and client service delivery.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We provide statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax returns, company secretarial services, and business health checks specifically tailored for limited companies.
How do you support sole traders with their accounting needs?
We offer self-assessment tax returns, bookkeeping services, and business advice specifically designed for sole traders to ensure compliance and financial efficiency.
What technology do you use for accounting services?
We use cloud accounting software integrated with Sage, providing real-time financial management and digital document handling for improved efficiency and accessibility.
How does your business health check benefit clients?
Our business health check provides strategic financial reviews, identifies growth opportunities, and develops tailored action plans to help businesses achieve their financial goals.
What areas do you cover for in-person meetings?
We primarily serve Grimsby, Louth, and the wider Lincolnshire area, offering face-to-face meetings at client premises or our bespoke office location.
How do you handle payroll for construction industry clients?
We provide specialist CIS payroll services including tax verification, payment processing, and compliance reporting specifically tailored for construction industry requirements.
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Graham Parker
Sep 26, 2020
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Not very often will anyone give an accountant 5 stars but in my case Andrew and his team have been exceptional during the current crisis. Always available to take calls and not charging clients one penny extra for all the work they are doing during these difficult times.
