Services for Businesses

Sherlock & Co have one aim; to support business owners in any way that we can, to help them achieve the success that they deserve.

We have a wealth of experience in supporting businesses of all sizes in many different ways. We help as much or as little as required; from taking over the complete bookkeeping and finance function to simply processing a payroll, or preparing a year end tax return to preparing monthly management accounts for lenders etc. Whatever your needs and budget, we can support your business to be successful. 

Below are links to the common business services that we provide to our existing clients:

 

 

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Accounts Preparation

Each year, all businesses must declare their performance to HMRC and other authorities by preparing and submitting annual accounts.
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Bookkeeping

The days of writing up manual cash books and keeping files full of paper invoices are gone; and good riddance! Modern-day cloud accounting software is transforming the way that businesses operate.
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Business Plans | Management Accounts

Business Plans and Management Accounts can be vital for securing new finance and for providing businesses owners and managers with up to date, key information which allows them to make good business decisions.
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Business Start-Ups

More business fail during the 'Start-Up' phase than at any other phase during the business lifecycle; that is why it is especially important to get expert help during this stage.
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Capital Allowances | Property Tax

Capital Allowances are one of the most under-used and un-claimed allowances which can result in businesses paying too much tax to HMRC. Don't pay too much tax, ask for help.
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CIS Tax

HMRC have 'special' rules for businesses and individuals that operate in the Construction Industry. Understanding and following the rules are crucial if you want to make sure that your tax is dealt with properly and to ensure that you correctly deal with your sub-contractor's tax.
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Company Formation

What is more important that setting up your business correctly from day one by preparing and filing the correct paperwork to make sure that all transactions are legal, above board and enforceable?
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HMRC Enquiries | Tax Investigation Service

HMRC largely operate a 'self-assessment' policy where you have to understand the tax rules and apply them correctly. But, HMRC have the right to object and disagree by raising an enquiry. We assist clients by insuring against the cost and by liaising with HMRC at all stages.
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Making Tax Digital - A New Way Of Doing Tax


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Online Accounting Software: Advice | Training | Implementation

Software needs to work for you. By choosing the correct software, businesses can streamline business processes and the recording of information which allows the business owners to concentrate on running the business. We can help you choose and implement the most suitable software.
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Payroll | Auto-Enrolment

Weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly, monthly or quarterly, we can assist you maintain and process payroll and auto-enrolment pensions for all of your employees. Getting payroll wrong can be costly both in terms of crossing HMRC and/or upsetting your employees.
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Research & Development

As an incentive for businesses to develop and innovate new solutions, HMRC offer an enhanced relief for business expenditure where it meets the definition of 'Research & Development'. Expenditure on R&D can reduce tax liabilities significantly, or can even be surrendered for real cash.
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VAT Returns

If you are VAT registered or want to become VAT registered, we can help. VAT rules can be complex and it is important to understand how the intricacies of the legislation affect you. We have a team of experts who can help you make sure you are paying and reclaiming the correct amounts.
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