Who We Help
Small Business Owners
Like You
At The Accounting Studio, we specialise in helping small business owners, freelancers, and contractors in Southampton and beyond.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, we’re here to help you succeed.
Multi-Award-Winning Small Business Chartered Accountant, Southampton
Starting a business can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions to make and tasks to complete. It’s easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of the big picture.
As a small business owner, you may be feeling stressed and unsure of what to do next. You might be worried about making mistakes and missing deadlines.
But don’t worry, you’re not alone.
We understand how challenging it can be to start a business, especially if it’s your first time.
You can’t run your business if you’re constantly having to look over your shoulder, worried about what you might have missed. And unless you’re and experienced business owner, who keeps up to date with all the to tax, accounting and company law, you can’t realistically be expected to know all the rules and regulations that comes with being a business owner.
How We Support Your Success
A Personal Service For Your Small Business
At The Accounting Studio, we are here to help. We specialise in supporting small business owners, like you, to navigate the complexities of running a business.
As Chartered Accountants and business advisors, here’s what we can do for you:
- Set up your limited company quickly and efficiently
- Provide advice for choosing the right accounting software for your needs
- Register with HMRC for all the necessary taxes
- Help you extract your profits in a tax-efficient way. With our expert guidance, you can feel confident that you’re on the right track to success. You’ll have more time to focus on growing your business and less time worrying about paperwork and regulations.
As small business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges you face. We’ve been there and we know what it takes to succeed. That’s why we have a real passion about helping other business owners achieve their goals. We offer personalized, one-on-one guidance to ensure that you get the support you need to thrive.
Whether you are based near us, in Southampton, or elsewhere in the country, we can support you using modern technology such as cloud accounting, email and video calls.
You can trust us to be your guide every step of the way.
Our Packages
A Package For Every Budget
Our Accounting Services For Small Businesses
- For limited companies that just need their year end accounts completing.
- Year end company accounts and corporation tax return
- Accounting Support
- Quick Queries - Telephone and email support
- Add ons
- Bookkeeping quoted separately
- VAT returns from £40 plus VAT per month
- Maintenance of statutory register from £15 plus VAT per month
- Discounted accounting software
- Everything you need to run you company, keep you compliant and minimise your tax
- Everything in Silver
- plus
- Basic company formation
- Up to 2 hours accounting software set up
- Standard annual profit extraction strategy
- Payroll - Up to 2 fixed salaries per month
- Directors self assessment - up to 2 directors
- Company annual confirmation statement
- Maintenance of statutory register
- Add ons
- Bookkeeping quoted separately
- VAT returns from £40 plus VAT per month
- Advanced company formation £99 plus VAT (one off)
- Discounted accounting software
- For businesses needing more in year support to help manage their business finances.
- Everything in Gold
- plus
- Advanced company formation
- Annual plld benefit in kind submission
- Quarterly review, update and feedback on accounts and tax position - Up to 45 minutes per quarter
- Add ons
- Bookkeeping quoted separately
- VAT returns from £40 plus VAT per month
- Discounted accounting software
Benefits
Reasons why we're the right accountant for small businesses in Fareham
Truly Supported
All our plans come with accounting support (if you get stuck using your accounting software, or need some help with a particular transaction), quick queries (10 minute queries are totally free) and profit extraction advice (how to get your money out of your business without overpaying tax) as standard. That way you are fully supported in all your endeavours.
Keeping it Simple
Simplicity is much underrated. We won't be pushing services you don't need, or that won't be valuable for you once you've taken accountancy fees into account.
Rather we will be pushing you towards a simple, efficient and streamlined finance function so that you are running a well oiled machine that works for you.
Bespoke Packages
We start with you. Then we pick a base package that best fits your needs. Then we tailor it so that it truly fits your needs.
As you grow, or change, we add on the services you need as you need them.
Its quite simple really.
Comprehensive Plan
Our plans are designed for businesses with your specific needs. We start with a base plan and tailor it to your individual needs so you only pay for what you require
Fixed Fees
No more large unexpected accountancy fees at the year end. We work out what you need and charge a fixed monthly fee on the basis of that, so you always know where you are up to. Nice and simple
Advice when you need it
All our plans come with our quick queries support, accounting support and profit extraction advice, so you are covered in case you need some help or advice throughout the year.
Clear Focus
We are a boutique firm of accountants, which means we focus on our particular niche of helping owners of service based limited companies.
Great Service
Our many Google reviews reveals that the thing our clients like the most about us is our great overall service. That's why so many customers recommend us to their friends, family and colleagues
An accountant that responds to your needs
No more waiting for days and weeks for a response from your accountant. You need answers now to allow you to make decisions and drive your business forward.
We give them.
Award winning accountancy
We've been voted as the one of the top three accountancy firms in Southampton by Top Three Rated for three years in a row
Super efficient working
We are already a super-efficient accountancy firm, but we will never stop striving for better ways to make your life easier by improving our own processes.
Loads of happy clients
Our clients have said some truly remarkable things about us. We are proud to currently have over 50 5 star Google reviews. We strive hard every day to live up to the expectations set by our clients. So far so good...
Qualified Chartered Accountants
Anyone can call themselves an accountant, but in order to call yourself a Chartered Accountant you have to be qualified, experienced and regulated by the ICAEW.
Quality time with your accountant
We take the time to get to know you at the start, so we can better advise you in the future. You deserve an accountant that will work with you to achieve your goals and take the time to fully explain things to you.
Truly Supported
All our plans come with accounting support (if you get stuck using your accounting software, or need some help with a particular transaction), quick queries (10 minute queries are totally free) and profit extraction advice (how to get your money out of your business without overpaying tax) as standard. That way you are fully supported in all your endeavours.
Fixed fees - predictable costs
Our fixed fee packages mean that you can budget for you accounting as you go through the year, and not be hit by any surprise large bills at the end of the year.
Client Testimonials
- Highly Recommended Accountant
I've had the privilege of working with Gareth as my accountant for both my company and personal taxes for over three years.
Gareth is responsive and reliable, … More he goes the extra mile in addressing all my questions with thorough explanations. He is the most honest accountant I've ever worked with. I have complete confidence that everything is above board.
Gareth has also handled my complex tax situation, including double taxation due to my international move with ease, making my life much simpler.
Thank you, Gareth, for your exceptional support! - Highly Recommended Accountant
I've had the privilege of working with Gareth as my accountant for both my company and personal taxes for over three years.
Gareth is responsive and reliable, … More he goes the extra mile in addressing all my questions with thorough explanations. He is the most honest accountant I've ever worked with. I have complete confidence that everything is above board.
Gareth has also handled my complex tax situation, including double taxation due to my international move with ease, making my life much simpler.
Thank you, Gareth, for your exceptional support! - Gareth is professional, precise and communicative and a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone
