John Kerr Chartered Accountants

The chartered accountancy practice John Kerr, founded in 1976 and based in West Derby, Liverpool, now trades as Monetta, a name taken from the Latin word for money. The firm acts as auditors, accountants, business consultants and tax advisers for individuals, businesses and organisations, mainly across the North West of England, and it has clients across the rest of the UK through referrals.

Accounts, tax returns and dealings with HMRC

The firm prepares accounts and tax returns for its clients and deals with HMRC on their behalf. Its aim is to simplify these tasks so that owners can concentrate on running their businesses. The practice explains its work in plain language and avoids jargon, so that clients understand what is being done for them and why.

Tax planning, including inheritance tax

Tax advice covers planning for individuals and businesses, including inheritance tax and the making of wills. Its advisers also help owners understand the tax effect of the decisions they face.

Audit and business advice

The firm acts as auditor for businesses and organisations, and it offers business consulting alongside its accounting work. Financial planning advice covers how a business can grow while keeping its finances in order, and the practice keeps clients informed about changes in legislation that affect their plans.

Owner-managed businesses from nurseries to MOT centres

Monetta's clients are individuals who own and manage businesses of many kinds. The firm names children's nurseries, dentists, florists, taxi drivers, heart surgeons, plumbers and MOT centres among them, and businesses across the North West. It describes its overriding principle as making sure a client's business works for them in every possible way.

Offices across the North West

The firm operates a small group of offices across the North West of England. Its clients are reached largely through word of mouth and referrals, which has given it clients beyond the region. The practice works with busy owners who want their accounts, tax and reporting handled properly so that they can focus on the work they do best.