James Scott

Hardings Chartered Accountants

Long established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Newcastle-under-Lyme. For our corporate clients, we provide a comprehensive service, including (but not limited to) the following: • Company incorporation • Preparation of statutory accounts and submission to Companies House • Preparation of Corporation Tax computations and returns and submission to HMRC • Maintenance of the company's payroll records and online submission of all relevant returns • Preparation and submission of the company's VAT returns • Preparation and submission of Self-Assessment Returns for the directors • Assistance with ongoing Company Secretarial matters such as Confirmation Statements • Tax planning advice For non-corporates, the services we offer include: • Advising HMRC of the commencement of business • Completion of year-end accounts • Preparation and submission of self-assessment tax computations and returns • Advice to help to mitigate tax liabilities • Advice regarding VAT registration, and assistance with completion of forms and returns • Payroll services • Book-keeping services which are bespoke to your needs We have been involved with the Academy sector for a number of years providing accountancy, audit, VAT and other ad hoc services to a growing client base of both Single and Multi-Academy trusts. All of the members of our Academy team are qualified accountants. Our approach is to be proactive from the outset and offer advice and assistance throughout the year rather than just turning up as auditors after the year end. Experience to date tells us that it is the first few months and the first reporting periods following conversion which can be the most challenging from a financial systems point of view. For new convertors, we provide additional support in the months following conversion and then on an ongoing basis, carrying out termly / quarterly reviews and provide support and feedback throughout the year so that there are no major problems at the year end.