Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
Established in 1998 by Stuart Crabtree and Melanie Rawes, our firm combines professional accounting expertise with real-world business experience. We have advised businesses ranging from local trades to a 30 million public limited company, leveraging our background in buying, starting, and selling enterprises. Recognised in the 'Who's Who of Britain's Young Entrepreneurs' and as members of Barclays' 'Team of Experts', we prioritise technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency.Our tailored approach ensures clients pay minimal tax while maintaining compliance, supported by Xero-certified systems and electronic HMRC submissions since 2002. With generations of entrepreneurial heritage, we deliver down-to-earth accounting services designed to maximise business potential.
Services
Accounts
Tax Returns
Bookkeeping
Payroll
VAT Returns
Budgeting
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in accountancy and business management
- Our team combines chartered accounting qualifications with entrepreneurial experience
- We pioneered electronic HMRC submissions in 2002, ensuring compliance efficiency
- Personalised service tailored to your business's specific needs
- Recognised by Handpicked Accountants as one of the UK's leading firms
Associations and certifications
- Barclays Team of Experts
- Xero Certified
- Handpicked Accountants
What people say
5 star service
Efficient tax return
Always on hand
Highly recommend
Services
Accounts
We prepare comprehensive accounts including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Our service helps businesses maintain accurate financial records for HMRC compliance and strategic decision-making. Regular reporting intervals ensure timely financial insights.
Tax Returns
Professional submission of self-assessment, partnership, and corporation tax returns. We ensure compliance with HMRC deadlines and optimise tax efficiency while avoiding penalties through expert preparation and electronic filing systems.
Bookkeeping
Comprehensive bookkeeping services maintaining up-to-date income and expenditure records. Our system ensures balanced accounts, timely transaction recording, and accessible historical financial data for business decision-making.
Payroll
Full payroll management including PAYE calculations, payslips, RTI submissions, and year-end P60s. We handle statutory payments and pension contributions while ensuring compliance with evolving tax legislation requirements.
VAT Returns
Accurate VAT return preparation and submission services. We offer bookkeeping integration, VAT scheme advice, registration assistance, and support during HMRC investigations to ensure complete compliance with tax regulations.
People
Stuart Crabtree
Co-Founder
Chartered Accountant with 25+ years' experience advising businesses from start-ups to 30m enterprises. Recognised in 'Who's Who of Britain's Young Entrepreneurs' and Barclays' 'Team of Experts'. Combines technical expertise with practical business ownership experience.
Melanie Rawes
Co-Founder
Qualified accountant specialising in business advisory services. Co-founder with Stuart since 1998, providing strategic financial guidance to diverse businesses. Experienced in leveraging technology for accounting efficiencies and tax optimisation.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full accounting services including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and compliance reporting for sole traders and limited companies.
How can you help reduce my tax liability?
Our tax planning strategies ensure legal tax minimisation through expert knowledge of current regulations and allowances applicable to your business structure.
Do you handle payroll administration?
Yes, we manage full payroll services including PAYE, NI contributions, statutory payments, and year-end returns for businesses of all sizes.
Are you HMRC compliant?
We ensure all submissions meet HMRC requirements using certified software and electronic filing systems for accurate, timely compliance.
Can you assist with business planning?
We provide budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and strategic financial planning services to support business growth and funding applications.
