Our small business accounting services are designed to help you succeed
Approved Accounting is an experienced team of small business accountants. We are passionate about helping our clients to master their finances and fulfil their ambitions. Our services extend to all sorts of businesses, from start-ups to fast-growing firms, sole traders to limited companies.
Whether you’re looking for light-touch bookkeeping, an introduction to accounting software, tax advice or in-depth financial reporting, we offer every accounting service you could need to help make your small business a success.
What is a small business accountant, and why do you need one?
As a small business owner, managing finances can sometimes feel overwhelming. Investing in the services of good accountants can make your life a whole lot easier in the early days and set you on the road to success.
Most small businesses we encounter have evolved from a great proposition combined with a passion for success. We help them establish solid financial management from the outset and support them with expert advice every step of the way.
At Approved Accounting, we provide a wide range of small business accounting services – and so much more. We are a progressive and dynamic team, and our aim is to give you all the tools you need to achieve your goals in a competitive modern business environment.
Of course, nobody knows your business quite like you do. But we work exceptionally hard to get to know our clients and their businesses and take pride in becoming a trusted extension of their team.
Our accountancy services
We offer a comprehensive range of accounting services to our small business clients. Whether you’re just after a bit of help with the books, advice on tax efficiency or support with growing your business, we can tailor an accounts package around you.
Bookkeeping
As a sole trader or small business owner, your days are probably consumed with the operational side of your business. Keeping up with accountancy tasks such as bookkeeping can be hard, but the consequences of letting it slip can be a nightmare when it comes to completing your annual accounts and tax return.
With our monthly bookkeeping services, you can be certain of an accurate view of your figures all year round to help you make better decisions and plan more efficiently for your annual tax bill.
Xero online accounting software
If you are still using a spreadsheet to manage your business accounts, we can help to migrate your data into Making Tax Digital-approved accounting software such as Xero.
Xero is the UK’s leading cloud-based accounting system, offering real-time access to your finances and bank account on any device, anywhere in the world. As Gold Champion Xero Partners, we can help you harness this powerful tool, which will make your life easier, keep you compliant, and enable you to run your business more efficiently.
Tax advice
Tax can be hard to get your head around, but with us as your dedicated small business accountants, it will be a weight off your mind. Not only can we ensure you always stay compliant, but we can actively help you save money and become as tax-efficient as possible.
We can help with the time-consuming admin of submitting your annual tax return with advice on allowable expenses and how to work out your tax bill. To ensure you don’t pay too much, we can identify relevant tax reliefs you may be entitled to.
Limited company formation
If your small business is beginning to grow, then it may be more beneficial from a tax point of view to form a limited company.
We can advise you on the pros and cons of establishing a limited company based on your financial status and outlook. If you decide to go ahead, we’ll walk you through the process of registering your company and make sure you have the knowledge and tools to comply with your new tax obligations.
How a dedicated small business accountant can benefit you
Think of small business accountants as an investment. We can benefit your business in so many ways, allowing you to do what you do best and run your business with confidence.
We will save your small business money and time
We will help you to establish solid accounting habits and efficient systems to run your business more efficiently.
We can provide you with peace of mind
From tricky terminology to daunting deadlines and unfamiliar rules and forms, you can rest assured that your business accounts will always be in order.
Approved Accounting offers more than just accounting
So much more than just number crunchers, we can become a trusted partner to support you on your business journey. This is what our clients like best about us.
Why choose us for small business accounting services?
At Approved Accounting, we are committed to providing the best service possible for our clients. We pride ourselves on being easy to work with, relentlessly efficient, hardworking, and accessible. We are an agile, contemporary accountancy firm that adapts to our clients’ evolving needs.
A good accountant should act as an extension to your business. From setting up online accounting systems and introducing automation and efficiency to providing specialist financial and business knowledge, our clients often tell us that appointing us was the best business decision they have made.
We offer a personalised service
Being a small business ourselves, we appreciate the need for a personal touch. You can trust us to answer your queries, provide proactive advice and prompt you about upcoming deadlines or issues to think about. We are always there for you.
We get to know our clients
We take the opportunity to get to know you, your business and your future ambitions. We want to understand what makes you tick, and what determines your goals so that in addition to our basic service, we can offer you sound, objective business advice.
We go the extra mile
Most small businesses do not operate 9-5, and therefore we ensure that our lines of communication are always open. Regardless of your location, whether you are based in Havant, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Surrey or Sussex, London or beyond, we are always on hand to provide support.
We will keep you updated
We appreciate that as a start-up or sole trader, you may not have the time or know-how to deal with all the regulatory obligations you have. From year-end accounts for Companies House, VAT and tax returns for HMRC, workplace pensions, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and more, as your dedicated accountant, we’ll keep you updated and compliant.
We say it simply
When it comes to financial matters, the terminology used can often be baffling. At Approved Accounting, we know you haven’t got time to wade through legislation and interpret endless jargon. We cut through the waffle to explain even the most complex financial concepts in a convenient, simple way.
We are cost-effective
At Approved Accounting, we offer cost-effective services based on your small business needs and budget. We offer fixed monthly pricing plans tailored to you, and we will work with you to find the ideal accounting solution for your business – with no hidden costs.
Contact us
If you are looking for dedicated small business accountants to provide reliable and flexible support, please get in touch. If you are seeking to switch accountants, let’s talk about how we can make a difference in your business.
