Limited Companies

Looking after companies tax affairs is fundamental to the overall business service we provide. To minimise corporate tax exposure and relieve the administrative burden of compliance with current tax and company legislation. We will prepare and calculate your company’s tax liability and file online all necessary forms in a timely and efficient manner.

We also give advice on a wide range of business tax matters including:

• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Corporation tax planning
• Business succession planning
• Revenue & Customs enquiries and investigations
• Sales of businesses and business assets

Partnerships

Partnership tax matters can be particularly complex. We have the expertise to lead the way. We also give advice on a wide range of partnership tax matters including:

• Preparation of partnership and partners’ tax computations and returns
• Partnership tax planning
• Partnership succession planning
• Revenue & Customs enquiries and investigations
• Sales of businesses and business assets
• Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP's)

Sole Traders

If you’re in business as a sole trader, knowing how much tax you have to pay, and when, is likely to be important to you. Also knowing that you’re not paying too much in fees is likely to be just as important.

We have the expertise and software to take the heartache out of form filing and compliance aspect of self – assessment, whilst providing you with practical advice on personal tax positions and planning opportunities.

We also give advice on a wide range of business tax matters including:

• Preparation of business income tax computations
• Income tax planning
• Incorporating sole traders as limited companies
• Business succession planning
• Revenue & Customs enquiries and investigations
• Sales of businesses and business assets

Landlords

Rental Accounts for both Non and UK residents
We have a large portfolio of clients consisting of both Non and UK Residents that see property rental as an excellent way to generate additional income. We can help and provide extensive advice in how to expand and deal with this, no matter how many properties you may have.

Payroll

John Lennards Accountants are able to provide through a sister company, Assist Bookkeeping Services a competitively priced service for all aspects of payroll. Our service is fast, accurate, reliable, up-to-date with all current legislation, and tailored to suit your specific needs.

Operating a payroll function in-house takes time and places a burden on many businesses. It is also vital to stay on top of continually changing legislation which is not always easy. We can relieve you of this burden by allowing us to deal with your payroll needs. Implementing or changing your payroll process is very simple.

Our services include:

• Assistance during PAYE audits
• Processing the weekly/monthly payroll
• Payment of the net pay to the employees
• Monthly PAYE/NI liability, and payment of the monthly liability
• PAYE systems check to ensure you comply with current legislation including RTI submissions on time every time
• Tax code change notification
• Annual preparation of year end Employer Returns form P35 & P60’s and submission to HMRC
• Automatic pension enrolments

VAT

Ever changing regulations and the growing demands of HM Revenue & Customs mean VAT compliance can be a difficult administrative process. We can help to ensure that you comply with the regulations and that overpayments are not made. To help you manage this complex area, we provide an efficient, cost effective VAT service, which includes:

• Assistance with VAT registration
• Applying for the most suitable scheme
• Use of the most appropriate scheme
• VAT control and reconciliation
• Help with completing VAT returns
• Planning to minimise future problems with HM Revenue & Customs
• Negotiating with HM Revenue & Customs in disputes and representing you at VAT tribunals if necessary.

Company formation and searches

Keeping up with Companies House requirements can be complicated and time-consuming for company secretaries and directors. That is why we offer the following services to ease the burden:

• Company formations at a cost effective and efficient service
• Filing annual returns and accounts
• Maintenance of statutory books
• Registered office facility
• Company searches
• Comprehensive form filling and filing service

Capital gains tax

Capital gains tax can be complicated, with so many exemptions and reliefs available. On the positive side, this makes it possible in many cases to reduce or even eliminate a potential tax liability, provided you know your way through this particular ‘minefield’.

Our specialist tax team deals with all aspects of capital gains tax disposals including:

• Shares and investments
• Property
• Revenue enquiries and investigations

Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping and payroll can be one of the most efficient ways of freeing up more time to invest where it matters – in your business.

This does not mean losing control of the day to day running of your business….actually the opposite you will have more time to concentrate running your business. We believe in forming true partnerships with our clients, meaning we will share your business goals with the same passion, the same attention to detail, and the same vision.

It will almost be like having an extra employee at your side, one skilled not only in the technicalities of accountancy but also in business strategy.

Therefore why not let our sister company Assist Bookkeeping Services take care of your bookkeeping matters – They will record all your transactions on a quarterly or yearly basis depending on the clients necessities.

Subcontractors CIS

If you’re in the construction industry, you’ll know that dealing with the construction industry tax deduction scheme is one of the most onerous aspects of the UK tax regime. We’re pleased to say that help is at hand!
We’ve been looking after clients in the construction industry for years, and both our tax department and our payroll department are experienced in preparing and submitting subcontractors’ returns.
We’ll make sure your returns are up to date and we’ll keep your affairs in order. We can also represent you in the event of an enquiry by HMRC