Accounts & legal
Accountant in Brighton, East Sussex
Our main mission in life is to provide accounting-serviceto small and medium sized businesses with entrepreneurial aspirations. And we aim to do it in a way that translates into growth. Our accountants typically have an industry specialism, so you can be sure you are dealing with someone who understands your business and your industry.
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Platf9rm, 6th Floor, Tower Point 44 North Road
Brighton, East Sussex
BN1 4GD
Brighton, East Sussex
BN1 4GD
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Products & Services
Bookkeeping
read moreIn many cases, it makes sound commercial sense to use accountants for bookkeeping as well as oversight and preparation of the formal accounts and reports. We understand the demands on small businesses and consequently have a solution to suit all budgets and types of business.
The benefits include efficiency as work is not duplicated or doesnt need to be double checked and our bookkeping or support ultimately feeds into the statutory accounts process with the assurance that everything is monitored and checked by our fully qualified Accountants in our London office.
For those clients who prefer to do their bookkeeping in-house, we dovetail with your bookkeeper to add additional bookkeeping and accounting services to help enhance financial reporting and planning. Another option is for clients or bookkeepers to input data directly into our online accounts software portal, ensuring that our accounts team can offer live support and advice as soon as data is entered.
Bookkeeping is an essential prerequisite for preparing management accounts, a vital tool for businesses which we strongly recommend should be prepared on a monthly or quarterly basis. Monitoring your business progress and performance against your budget as well as improving your ability to chase trade debtors and keep track of suppliers invoices all start with good and complete bookkeeping.
The benefits include efficiency as work is not duplicated or doesnt need to be double checked and our bookkeping or support ultimately feeds into the statutory accounts process with the assurance that everything is monitored and checked by our fully qualified Accountants in our London office.
For those clients who prefer to do their bookkeeping in-house, we dovetail with your bookkeeper to add additional bookkeeping and accounting services to help enhance financial reporting and planning. Another option is for clients or bookkeepers to input data directly into our online accounts software portal, ensuring that our accounts team can offer live support and advice as soon as data is entered.
Bookkeeping is an essential prerequisite for preparing management accounts, a vital tool for businesses which we strongly recommend should be prepared on a monthly or quarterly basis. Monitoring your business progress and performance against your budget as well as improving your ability to chase trade debtors and keep track of suppliers invoices all start with good and complete bookkeeping.
Business Plan
read moreOur financial experience is available to you to help you put together a well considered business plan which will allow you to plan and formulate realistic and accurate forecasts. We also have legal and marketing consultants in-house to assist with key non-financial aspects of a well rounded business plan.
Payroll
read moreWe are able to provide good value support for small business payroll production.
We often get asked about the cost of payroll for small businesses, specifically if it's worth outsourcing, and the answer is yes.
If you have reached the stage where you can no longer manage payroll in house then it's time to find an accountancy firm to do the job for you at an affordable price.
Outsourcing payroll means that you can maintain control while delegating administration to a professional to ensure accuracy in the job as your workforce starts to multiply.
We often get asked about the cost of payroll for small businesses, specifically if it's worth outsourcing, and the answer is yes.
If you have reached the stage where you can no longer manage payroll in house then it's time to find an accountancy firm to do the job for you at an affordable price.
Outsourcing payroll means that you can maintain control while delegating administration to a professional to ensure accuracy in the job as your workforce starts to multiply.
Corporation tax
read moreWith corporation tax reliefs and rates changing on an annual basis, its important to make the most of all of the exemptions, allowances and deductions available for tax returns calculations.
Our specialist company tax accountants cover all aspects of technical tax guidance your small business may need. We spend time with you to understand your circumstances, minimising tax and the best way to structure your business for growth and risk mitigation.
Our specialist company tax accountants cover all aspects of technical tax guidance your small business may need. We spend time with you to understand your circumstances, minimising tax and the best way to structure your business for growth and risk mitigation.
VAT returns
read moreIf your annual turnover exceeds the current VAT threshold then you will need to register with HMRC for VAT and complete and submit VAT returns to HMRC, usually quarterly.
Please do get in touch if your business needs help with VAT or an efficient and VAT service to go along with your accounts. If you have a VAT inspection or some kind of issue or dispute, we can also help with that.
Please do get in touch if your business needs help with VAT or an efficient and VAT service to go along with your accounts. If you have a VAT inspection or some kind of issue or dispute, we can also help with that.
Testimonials
Alice Louise
read moreWe have only been working with Accounts & Legal since February but their service is fantastic - this is the exact reason we chose them over every other accountant! The whole team are so supportive, encouraging and a pleasure to work with! Whenever we need them or their help, we hear back from them instantly! We wish more people put so much thought into the level of service as Accounts & Legal do! Thank you for being such a great time to work with! The team from Attollo
Mathilde Trichet
read moreI'm the administrator of a French media group that has two subsidiaries in the UK. I heared about Accoutants & Legal by doing research on the Internet while I was looking for accountants in the UK.
Its manager and I quickly closed a deal on how we could work together, especially as far as annual accounts return are concerned.
The accountant I then worked with was very fast in his handling the datas I sent him, keeping me constantly updated on the way his work progressed and asking me perfectly clear questions, always accurate, which helped us to have clear accounts in a very fast time period.
I am really happy to work with the people in Accounts & Legal whose E-mails, it's rare enough to be pointed out, are not only professionnal but also friendly.
Its manager and I quickly closed a deal on how we could work together, especially as far as annual accounts return are concerned.
The accountant I then worked with was very fast in his handling the datas I sent him, keeping me constantly updated on the way his work progressed and asking me perfectly clear questions, always accurate, which helped us to have clear accounts in a very fast time period.
I am really happy to work with the people in Accounts & Legal whose E-mails, it's rare enough to be pointed out, are not only professionnal but also friendly.
Adnan Karim
read moreWe have been using Accounts and Legal for around 6 months and have been impressed with the efficiency and service on offer.
All my enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner and our accounts and corp tax returns were done efficiently and on time. We recommend Accounts and Legal highly.
All my enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner and our accounts and corp tax returns were done efficiently and on time. We recommend Accounts and Legal highly.
Nick Wallington
read moreWhat impresses me about Accounts and Legal is their ability to tackle not just accounting, but strategic growth for small companies like ours, whilst always providing personalized, friendly service. I never feel out of place asking them any question regardless of how small or awkward, to ensure we are always taking the right steps forward.
Sophie Harvey
read moreFinally my world of Pitta Chips feels organised! I have received great, informative, friendly accounting and recommend them to anyone in need of a accountant.
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Lotte Manson
Oct 01, 2024
We have been with Accounts and Legal a couple of months now and couldn't be happier with their service. From initial onboarding all the staff have been great. Our accountant is Sam Millward and from our first meeting both myself and my business partner felt at ease and confident we had made the right choice. Sam is patient with us, explaining all things finance so we both understand. Thanks Sam, this part of the business is no longer scary for us and actually enjoyable!
Jeremy Kraft
Apr 09, 2024
Accounts & Legal have been providing services to me and my clients for a number of years. Tas Begum stepped in to cover when an accountant left at short notice. She picked everything up very quickly and has been very professional and effective in ensuring that our accounts are in good shape. She is always positive and is a problem solver and is someone who we enjoy working with immensely. Thanks Tas. You’re a star.
Natasha Lutes
Mar 29, 2024
I'm not the most financially literate person on the block, but I've been working with A&L for three years now and couldn't be happier. They take the time to explain everything, the frequent contact means I'm not left lurching in the dark (or caught out by surprise bills!), and I really enjoy our meetings. Lucy's an absolute gem with the patience of a saint to boot, and she manages to stay on top of all of my books even when I'm a complete mess myself!
Syed K. Shah
Oct 07, 2023
We have had the pleasure of being a client of Accounts and Legal for 7 years, and we can confidently say they are an invaluable asset to our financial well-being. From day one, the team at Accounts and Legal has impressed us with their professionalism and expertise. They take the time to truly understand the unique needs of our business and consistently deliver personalized solutions that have had a significant impact on its financial health.
A noteworthy aspect of our experience with Accounts and Legal is the invaluable support we receive during the quarterly calls with James and Josh. These sessions have proven to be instrumental in tackling several otherwise daunting tasks. What sets Accounts and Legal apart is their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. The team is responsive, proactive, and always goes above and beyond to ensure that our financial matters are handled with precision and care.
Their attention to detail is truly commendable. Communication is seamless with Accounts and Legal. They not only keep us informed about important financial updates but also take the time to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to grasp. This level of transparency has fostered a trusting and collaborative relationship that we greatly appreciate.
In addition to their technical prowess, the team's friendly and approachable demeanor makes working with them a pleasure. They create a supportive environment that eases the often daunting task of navigating financial complexities. We highly recommend Accounts and Legal to anyone seeking a reliable and proactive accounting partner. Their dedication to excellence has not only streamlined our financial processes but has also played a pivotal role in the success of our business. Thank you, Accounts and Legal, for being a trusted ally on our journey to financial success!
A noteworthy aspect of our experience with Accounts and Legal is the invaluable support we receive during the quarterly calls with James and Josh. These sessions have proven to be instrumental in tackling several otherwise daunting tasks. What sets Accounts and Legal apart is their unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. The team is responsive, proactive, and always goes above and beyond to ensure that our financial matters are handled with precision and care.
Their attention to detail is truly commendable. Communication is seamless with Accounts and Legal. They not only keep us informed about important financial updates but also take the time to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to grasp. This level of transparency has fostered a trusting and collaborative relationship that we greatly appreciate.
In addition to their technical prowess, the team's friendly and approachable demeanor makes working with them a pleasure. They create a supportive environment that eases the often daunting task of navigating financial complexities. We highly recommend Accounts and Legal to anyone seeking a reliable and proactive accounting partner. Their dedication to excellence has not only streamlined our financial processes but has also played a pivotal role in the success of our business. Thank you, Accounts and Legal, for being a trusted ally on our journey to financial success!
Dido Nenov
Oct 06, 2022
Yet another year with Accounts and Legal and one full of positive outcomes! Thank you for your continuous outstanding work team @accountsandlegal
Nick Tm Wilson
Aug 08, 2022
Amazing customer service. I couldn't run my business without them! Highly recommend.
Fran Roberts
May 06, 2022
We have just joined accounts and legal and could not ask for more. The support so far has been amazing. Being beginners in business we feel really looked after and excited about our future collaboration with this team. Thank you!
Eleanor Hall
Apr 07, 2022
Pascal at Accounts and Legal has been such a great help to me being self employed and has gone out of her way to support me in making my self employed maternity claim. Would definitely recommend.
Terry Mckeown
Nov 11, 2021
Amazing service! This review is specifically for Ellen. She's very positive and prompt in here responses and has been super helpful with all my random questions, which takes some patience. Really enjoy working with Ellen and would recommend her accountancy skills to anyone in need : Keep up the good work
Cassandre Beck
Oct 19, 2021
A little disappointed at the beginning of the services with A&L but then changed to having Ellen as my accountant (who's at the Brighton office) she's always helpful, responsive and goes above and beyond to make sure we've got the best services! Really recommend her.
Dani Williams
Sep 16, 2021
I started my own recruitment company 6 months ago and when I started, I had absolutely no idea about the financial side of the business. I had never done a tax return or sent an invoice and the only expenses I worried about were refunds for fancy client dinners. After enquiring about the best package to suit my needs as a small, start up business, I spoke at length to Ben; he was so friendly and helpful and immediately put me at ease.
I had been panicking about having to deal with all of my accounting since invoices started coming in, and the relief of having a financial light at the end of the tunnel was enormous! Shortly after, Chris and Katriana talked me through everything I needed to do to ensure I was on track. Accounts & Legal have magically removed all of my accounting headaches in a couple of phone calls.
They are super knowledgeable and have even given me some great financial advice to streamline other areas of the company. It's like having a brilliant financial director within the business for a tiny fraction of the cost. Absolutely worth every single penny! I would highly recommend Accounts & Legal, especially for small business owners like me who start to sweat every time they get an email from tax office!
I had been panicking about having to deal with all of my accounting since invoices started coming in, and the relief of having a financial light at the end of the tunnel was enormous! Shortly after, Chris and Katriana talked me through everything I needed to do to ensure I was on track. Accounts & Legal have magically removed all of my accounting headaches in a couple of phone calls.
They are super knowledgeable and have even given me some great financial advice to streamline other areas of the company. It's like having a brilliant financial director within the business for a tiny fraction of the cost. Absolutely worth every single penny! I would highly recommend Accounts & Legal, especially for small business owners like me who start to sweat every time they get an email from tax office!
Verena Radlingmayr
Jul 30, 2021
Very helpful and friendly. Accounts and Legal helped me with my taxes and company related issues and Veronika Schiller did a marvellous job. Five star rating from an Austrian UK business owner
Sam
Jul 05, 2021
I have worked with a couple of accountants since I started my business and have not been happier than I am now with Ronnie. She is always available, and always a pleasure to engage with. The work has been to the highest standard and I would highly recommend her.
Matt Oakes
Jun 29, 2021
I have been a client of Ronnie's for a few years now. She is always available to answer any questions I have and to help me understand new areas. She is also flexible and happy to work with the accounting software I prefer.
BobanLondon
Jun 01, 2021
Since starting my own business, I was getting help and advice from Chris and his team. They were always quick to solve any problem I had. No matter how trivial my question is, they will help with advice. Ellen, thanks for the great work.
Esther Cochrane
Oct 11, 2020
Brilliant service. Company accounts were communicated and delivered in good time and Chris made it very easy to understand the tax jargon. Thank you Chris!
Mack Electrical
Oct 07, 2020
We have recently moved accountants to Accounts and Legal and have been blown away by the service and attention received, especially from Chris and Ellen. They have already helped above and beyond what is expected of an accountant and are enabling us to grow our business with ease. Our sincerest thanks to them and the rest of their team for all their efforts so far. Thanks guys!
Santosh Jain
Aug 30, 2020
I am happy to recommend Accounts and Legal particularly Chris from Brighton office who has been very helpful and prompt in his responses. Great service. Thank you!
Maxine Horn
Oct 06, 2019
Fred Harding and Steve Burnand at the Brighton office of accounts and Legal have looked after my small business accounts and my personal tax return and Airbnb business account for the last two years. Not only is their work and attention to detail excellent but they are both really decent people and great to communicate with and work with. Highly recommended both for business and personal accountancy and tax services.
Paul Huckell
Aug 09, 2019
Fred and the guys at the Brighton office took my accounts over and turned them from a headache to a breeze. Highly recommended.
Daniel Brooks
Jul 10, 2019
I've been with A&L - Brighton branch - for two years now and I couldn't be happier. The team are meticulous, very responsive, offer extremely excellent advice, and overall just a brilliant accountants. If you're looking for an accountants that can be trusted to look after you, and your finances this is the one for you. Thank you, Ronnie and team. You're stars!
Paul Huckell
Apr 06, 2019
Accounts and Legal have changed my opinion of accountancy companies. Thank you Fred and the team in Brighton. 5 stars.
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Accounts & legal
read moreTraditional accountants do a great job of the numbers, but that's often as far as the service goes. Our specialist advisors pick up where our accounting team finishes. We help small businesses benchmark their performance against their competitors, set next year's budget and put together a quarterly cashflow model. Our accounting services not only help you plan for growth, but help you achieve it by taking away as much of the distracting bookkeeping, payroll and admin as possible. And we are platinum Xero accountants.
About Us
read moreWe work differently. Our Commercial Managers come with more than a decade's real world experience and will help you turn the annual accounts process into an exercise that delivers valuable commercial insight and stay in touch throughout the year. We have a team of small business accountants dedicated to providing fixed-price tax, accounting and business planning services that are specifically geared towards supporting the growth of Britain's SMEs and sole traders.
Blog
read moreIf your business is registered at Companies House, you have to prepare an annual profit and loss statement by law. Choosing to prepare a profit and loss forecast could have valuable benefits for your business. Here's a guide to profit and loss forecasts as well as a handy profit and loss template. Small businesses must fully acknowledge items such as Gross Profit, Net Profit and EBITDA to fully understand how they performed. In this article we explain them to ensure that you understand what is being referred to when reviewing your business year.
Corporation tax returns
read moreWith corporation tax reliefs and rates changing on an annual basis, it's important to make the most of all of the exemptions, allowances and deductions available for tax returns calculations. Our specialist company tax accountants cover all aspects of technical tax guidance your small business may need. We spend time with you to understand your circumstances, minimising tax and the best way to structure your business for growth and risk mitigation. All active companies must file a corporation tax return to HMRC each year to work out how much corporation tax is owed.
VAT returns
read moreWe offer several services to help take the headache away and give you complete peace of mind. An extension of our bookkeeping service. You send over the invoices digitally and we'll take it from there. You'll know that every single invoice has gone through our A&L review process which uses both tax experts and state of the art VAT review software to hone in on unusual items. You prepare the VAT return and notify us when it's ready to go. Before submitting to HMRC we'll give it a full review to ensure those VAT codes are correct.
Blog
read moreStarting a new company can be complicated, and legal challenges are one of the top reasons small businesses fail. Here are eight legal mistakes commonly made when starting a new company and tips to help you avoid them. Entrepreneurs like to have as much control over their businesses as possible, but if things go well, they will need to delegate. If you're thinking of becoming an employer, it's important to know your legal and tax obligations. If you are looking to set up a company and trade in the UK you will almost certainly need a UK business bank account.
Blog
read morePeople who have been self-employed for some time will be familiar with the procedures, but if you're new to self-employment, it's important to understand your filing and payment obligations so that you don't incur fines from HMRC. There is little doubt that the UK Government's 'Making Tax Digital' programme is a bold one. In their words, "HMRC's ambition is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world". So, what is making tax digital, and what are the benefits? Here, our team of expert tax accountants explain everything you need to know about VAT on business entertainment.
Who we help
read moreFreelancers and consultants offer a wide range of products and services, from skills and production to research and development but collectively they all require simple yet robust tax and accounting assistance for their businesses. We understand the challenges facing professional services businesses in both their operations and the administration. We have tailored a range of business and accounting solutions to help them effectively maintain themselves.