A2G Accountants and Business Advisors
01423 206566
Oakwood Park Business Centre, Fountains Road, Bishop Thornton Harrogate HG3 3BF

Our Services Overview

Services - Accounts

  • Statutory Accounts

    Year-end accounts prepared to UK standards and filed with Companies House and HMRC, with your corporation tax return completed alongside.

  • Periodic Management Accounts

    Monthly or quarterly financial reports that show how your business is really performing, so you can make decisions with confidence.

  • Bookkeeping Services

    Day-to-day records kept accurate and up to date, from sales and purchases to bank reconciliations and VAT returns.

  • Subcontractors and CIS

    Monthly CIS returns, deduction statements and verification handled for contractors, plus tax refund claims for subcontractors.

  • Cash Flow and Budget Forecasts

    Forward-looking projections that help you plan ahead, manage cash and spot funding gaps before they become problems.

Services - Payroll

  • Payroll Processing

    Accurate, on-time payroll calculated to your pay schedule, including tax, National Insurance and deductions.

  • RTI Submissions to HMRC

    We submit your Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries on time, every time, so you avoid late filing penalties.

  • Auto-Enrolment Pensions

    Staging, assessments, employee communications and contribution calculations handled to keep you compliant with workplace pension rules.

  • Statutory Pay

    Correct calculation and processing of sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay, including any recoverable amounts.

  • Starters, Leavers and Year-End Reporting

    New joiners set up correctly, leavers processed cleanly, and changes to pay, tax codes or hours reflected straight away.

  • Payroll Setup and Migration

    Starting payroll from scratch or moving from another provider or in-house system, with a smooth handover and no gaps in payment.

Services - Business Planning

  • Tax Planning

    Practical, forward-looking advice to help you legitimately reduce your tax bill and make the most of available reliefs and allowances.

  • Business Startup and Planning Advice

    Guidance on structure, registration, tax and finance to get your new business off to a solid start.

  • Strategic Business Planning

    Clear, realistic plans that set out where your business is heading and how you’ll get there, with targets you can measure.

  • Financial Management

    Ongoing support to help you understand your numbers, control costs and make sound financial decisions as you grow.

  • Financial Information Systems

    Advice on choosing and using the right reporting tools, so you get timely and reliable financial information when you need it.

  • Systems Setup

    Cloud and on-premises accounting software such as Xero or Sage set up and configured to suit how your business works, with training for your team.

  • Company Secretarial Services

    Statutory filings, confirmation statements and company records maintained so you stay compliant with Companies House.

  • Independent Review

    An objective second opinion on your accounts, processes or financial position, giving you and your stakeholders added assurance.

Services - General Taxation

  • Company Tax

    Corporation tax computations and returns prepared and filed on time, with advice on allowances and reliefs to keep your liability as low as legitimately possible.

  • Personal Tax

    Self assessment returns for directors, sole traders, landlords and individuals with other income, prepared accurately and filed before the deadline.

  • Capital Gains Tax

    Help calculating and reporting gains on property, shares and business assets, including timely advice on reliefs and exemptions that may reduce the bill.

  • Inheritance Tax

    Practical guidance on reducing future inheritance tax liabilities, plus support with estate valuations and reporting when the time comes.

  • HMRC Investigations

    Experienced support if HMRC opens an enquiry or compliance check, handling correspondence and negotiations so you aren’t dealing with it alone.

  • VAT

    Registration, return preparation and submission, and advice on the right VAT scheme for your business, so you stay compliant and avoid penalties.

  • PAYE & NIC Compliance

    Support in meeting your obligations on employee tax and National Insurance, including reviews, corrections and dealing with HMRC queries.

Services - MTD (Make Tax Digital)

  • What is Making Tax Digital?

    Making Tax Digital (MTD) is HMRC’s programme to move tax reporting online.
    Businesses and individuals keep digital records using compatible software and send updates to HMRC electronically, instead of relying on paper records or once-a-year returns.

  • Who does it affect?

    • VAT-registered businesses (already in force)
    • Self-employed people and landlords, being phased in by income level
    • Sole traders and landlords with more than one source of income, where the combined qualifying income counts towards the threshold

  • What do you need to do?

    • Keep your business income and expenses in digital records
    • Use MTD-compatible software
    • Send quarterly updates to HMRC (Income Tax)
    • Submit a final declaration at the end of the tax year
    • File VAT returns through compatible software (VAT)

  • Why choose us?

    • Local, personal service with a named contact
    • Experience with a range of accounting software
    • One firm for bookkeeping, payroll, tax and MTD
    • Clear, jargon-free advice

Services - Sage and Xero Software

  • Sage and Xero software partners

    We are official software partners of both Sage and Xero, so you get advice from people who work with these products every day and can recommend the one that best suits your business.

  • Installation and setup

    • Help choosing between Sage and Xero, and the right package for your needs
    • Installation and configuration to suit the way your business works
    • Chart of accounts, VAT settings, bank feeds and opening balances set up correctly from day one
    • Migration of your existing records from spreadsheets or other accounting software

  • Teaching and training

    • Practical, hands-on training for you and your team, in plain English
    • Sessions based on your own data and day-to-day tasks, not generic examples
    • Guidance on invoicing, bank reconciliation, VAT returns and reporting
    • Follow-up sessions as your business and your confidence grow

  • Ongoing support

    Questions don't stop once the software is installed. You can call us for help with queries, problems and updates, and we will keep your system working smoothly as your needs change.

  • Ready for Making Tax Digital

    Both Sage and Xero are MTD-compatible. We set your software up so you can keep digital records and submit your VAT and Income Tax updates to HMRC with confidence.

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