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Expert accountancy support for your business
We know accountancy isn’t the most exciting topic in the world. But good accountancy isn’t just about crunching numbers and keeping the taxman happy. It’s about giving you the financial clarity to make smart decisions and grow your business.
At Smethurst & Co, we ditch the accounting jargon and speak like normal people. We’re the accountants who actually get your business, care about your growth, and we will ensure you get the right level of expertise for your needs.
Here’s how we can help
End of year accounts
Year-end accounts are a legal requirement for many businesses, and for many accountants, they are treated as an admin chore, but not a great use to the business, as they are looking backwards.
But what if they could be useful instead of just another compliance headache? We see year-end accounts as a golden opportunity to spot ways to make your business better.
We don’t just crunch the numbers and file them away. We take a good look at what’s working well and what could be improved. Then we sit down with you and explain what it all means in plain English – no accountant-speak, promise!
Management accounts
Regular management accounts give a clear picture of how things are going in your business, month by month or quarter by quarter.
They give you the information and insight you need to spot potential issues and address them, to see the parts of your business that are flying and the parts that may need some additional support. This gives you the time and right information to make informed business decisions.
As part of our management accounts service, we will provide:
- Regular financial updates tailored to your business needs
- Easy-to-understand dashboards showing your key numbers
- Comparisons against your targets so you can see what’s on track
- Heads-up on cash flow issues before they become problems
- Straightforward advice on what actions to take
- Face-to-face chats to discuss what’s working and what isn’t
Business tax advice
Nobody wants to pay more tax than they need to. However, keeping up with the latest tax rates and regulations can be a real challenge, especially when you have a business to run.
That’s where we come in. We’re constantly keeping up with the ever-changing tax rules so you don’t have to. We don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach to business tax. We take the time to understand your specific situation and tailor our advice to your business.
VAT Support
VAT can be a real headache to manage. The rules are complicated, the deadlines are strict, and getting it wrong can be costly.
Whether you’re just about to hit the VAT threshold or you’ve been registered for years, we’ll help you navigate the VAT maze without losing your sanity.
Our VAT team has bags of experience, but they won’t blind you with science. They’ll explain everything clearly and focus on practical solutions that work for your business.
Cloud accounting
Cloud accounting software has revolutionised the accountancy sector. No longer is your accountancy software tied to a PC, sitting on a desk; now you can access it from anywhere, even your phone.
There are some great cloud accounting packages available, tailored to different types and sizes of business. We can help you make the best selection so you are not paying for features you don’t need, nor frustrated with a package that won’t do what you need it to.
With cloud accounting and bookkeeping, you can keep on top of things like invoicing, expenses and supplier costs so that you can spend less time wrestling spreadsheets and more time growing your business.
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Our pricing promise
We don’t promise to be the cheapest, nor are we the most expensive.
What we are is fair and competitively priced. Fair in our pricing, fair throughout the work we do for you, and fair in genuinely investing time to support you and your business.