Business Details
17 Years
experience
Chartered Accountants Supporting Rural Businesses
Founded in 2009 by Margaret Scarrott, Evolution A B S has grown from a team of five to twenty highly qualified professionals. Our expertise lies in providing accounting, taxation, and business advisory services tailored to rural enterprises and individuals across the South West and UK. With offices in West Buckland, Somerset, we combine deep sector knowledge with a commitment to delivering timely, cost-effective solutions. Our team's active involvement in agricultural communities ensures we understand the unique challenges faced by farming and land-based businesses.As ACCA-registered chartered certified accountants, we maintain rigorous standards while offering accessible, jargon-free guidance. We prioritise long-term client relationships, evidenced by testimonials praising our responsiveness and technical proficiency in areas like QuickBooks implementation and HMRC compliance. Our services extend beyond basic accounting to strategic planning for business growth, succession, and tax efficiency.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Advisory
Business Advisory
Agricultural Accounting
Cloud Software Integration
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in rural business accounting
- Our team holds ACCA chartered certification
- Specialist knowledge of agricultural and property sectors
- Personalised service with 24/7 client support availability
- Proven expertise in Making Tax Digital compliance
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Fantastic support
Timely advice
Expert HMRC handling
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Agricultural Accounting
Specialist accounting services for farming enterprises, including tax planning, diversification strategies, and compliance. We understand sector-specific challenges across dairy, arable, and livestock operations. Our team provides tailored financial guidance to enhance profitability and sustainability.
Business Advisory
Strategic business support covering growth planning, financial forecasting, and operational restructuring. We help businesses develop management accounts and implement systems to achieve commercial objectives through informed decision-making.
Tax Compliance
Comprehensive tax management including self-assessment returns, inheritance tax planning, and HMRC investigation support. Our services ensure regulatory compliance while optimising tax efficiency for individuals and businesses.
Property Accounting
Specialist accounting for property owners and developers, covering capital gains tax planning, rental accounting, and VAT compliance. We provide tailored advice for holiday lets, commercial property, and land development projects.
Cloud Software
Cloud accounting implementation and support for Making Tax Digital compliance. We assist with software selection, data migration, and training for systems like QuickBooks, ensuring seamless digital tax management.
People
Margaret Scarrott
Founder
Founder of Evolution A B S with 15+ years' experience in rural accounting. Specialises in agricultural business advisory and tax planning. ACCA-qualified chartered accountant with deep sector expertise.
Dan Knight
Private Client Specialist
Specialist in personal tax planning and inheritance tax mitigation. Provides tailored advice to individuals on wealth management and tax-efficient estate planning strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for agricultural businesses?
We provide tailored accounting for farming enterprises including tax planning, diversification strategies, and compliance support across dairy, arable, and livestock sectors.
How do you support businesses with Making Tax Digital?
We assist with MTD software selection, data migration, and compliance processes for VAT-registered businesses exceeding £85,000 turnover threshold.
What property accounting services do you provide?
Specialist services covering capital gains tax planning, rental accounting, and VAT compliance for holiday lets, commercial property, and land development projects.
How do you handle tax investigations?
We provide expert representation during HMRC investigations, ensuring swift resolution while keeping clients fully informed throughout the process.
What cloud accounting software do you support?
We support major platforms including QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage, providing implementation support and training for seamless digital tax compliance.
