Every business, large or small, must produce annual accounts for the tax authorities. All limited companies must also file accounts at Companies House which comply in form and substance with the Companies Act provisions.

If we prepare your annual accounts for you we view this as an opportunity to discuss performance and future prospects for your business. It is usual that we meet to discuss your performance ensuring that you remain tax efficient and have opportunity to discuss any future opportunities or risks within the business.

With legislation becoming ever more complicated, accounts preparation work requires expert handling to ensure that final accounts meet current disclosure rules, and more importantly, provide you with an accurate statement of your profitability and financial net.

Annual accounts are a measure of the current financial health of your business and are a powerful tool for management. In the case of many small to medium size enterprises (SMEs), the annual accounts are the only piece of verified financial data they receive each year. They also form the basis on which the business' tax position is established.

Our aim is to provide more than just the preparation of annual accounts. We use the annual accounts as a tool to assist in a proactive approach to advising the direction of your organisation. With the help of one of our skilled advisers, your accounts can pin point positive and negative trends in the business. These areas can be focussed on, and by working closely with you, we can help you to add value to ensure that your business' potential is fully realised. During the course of our work, if associated problems are identified (for example VAT, PAYE or National Insurance) we will make you aware of these issues and assist you in resolving them.

We are keen to work with you on a fixed fee basis that suits your business and are happy to agree fees long before work commences. As part of our fixed fee arrangement you can expect access to proactive advice throughout the year ensuring our relationship goes beyond accounts preparation and helps your business succeed. In addition we will work with you to ensure that you receive information in a timely manner - avoiding unnecessary fines and penalties. Good quality, timely information will enable your business to continue making good quality decisions and plan for the future.

For more information or for a free initial consultation please contact your local office or email: accounts@dains.com