Certax Accounting

London accountants for books, tax and payroll

Certax Accounting describes itself as a team of professional accountants in central London, with a wider network across the UK. It says its staff include chartered accountants, registered auditors and chartered tax advisers, and that it serves private clients as well as the businesses they run. The firm says each customer's needs are treated as unique, with solutions tailored to them.

Bookkeeping, statements and reconciliations

Its bookkeeping service covers recording transactions, preparing statements at regular intervals, reporting cash flow and account reconciliations. The firm says every transaction matters, and that complete records allow profits and taxes to be calculated correctly. Clients can search and revisit individual transactions, and the firm says its bookkeeping, tax and payroll work is completed in a timely manner.

Tax advice under UK legislation

The company advises individuals and businesses on UK tax legislation. Its tax work includes personal self-assessment and VAT calculations, which the firm describes as among the most complicated tasks for most business owners. Its site also describes legal assistance and representation with HMRC on VAT matters, and it offers regular updates on tax law so that clients stay informed.

Payroll taken off the owner's desk

The firm describes payroll as an integral part of any business that can easily be separated from the core activity. It offers outsourced payroll and salary payments, so that an owner can concentrate on running the business. Its site describes this paperwork as time consuming, and the firm says it takes that work over.

Support for new ventures and business plans

For start-ups and small and medium businesses, the firm offers a broad range of advice and support. It helps founders turn an idea into a working business, and it says it can help write a statement of business goals and a plan for reaching them. Its accountants study each client's requirements and produce a tailored document that sets out the tools needed to reach those goals.

Moving to modern accounting systems

The firm helps clients shift from traditional, unreliable methods to modern computer-based accounting. It works with clients to make sure every transaction is recorded, and it teaches advanced accounting software and practices. The company also publishes resources, including eBooks, on current accounting practice and HMRC news.