Services

RM Dean & Co is committed to delivering a comprehensive suite of accountancy services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients across the UK.

Our range of professional services encompasses the following:

Bookkeeping and Record Keeping

Tax Planning and Compliance

Financial Statement Preparation

Payroll Services

Business Advisory

VAT Services

Consultancy for Start-ups

Client Relationship Management

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Bookkeeping and Record Keeping

Recording Financial Transactions:

Recording all business transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
Categorising transactions into appropriate accounts (e.g., sales, expenses, assets).

Maintaining General Ledger:

Keeping an organised record of all financial transactions in the general ledger.
Ensuring that each transaction is recorded in the correct ledger account.

Document Management:

Organising and storing financial documents such as invoices, receipts, contracts, and bank statements.
Ensuring that documents are accessible, secure, and properly archived.

Compliance and Regulatory Records:

Maintaining records required by law.
Keeping up-to-date records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Tax Planning and Compliance

Tax Efficiency Strategies:

Developing strategies to minimise tax liabilities through careful planning of income, expenses, investments, and timing.

Corporate Tax Planning:

Advising on tax-efficient structures, such as setting up companies, partnerships, or subsidiaries.
Managing allowances and reliefs, like capital allowances, to reduce taxable profits.

Personal Tax Planning:

Providing guidance on income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and pension contributions.
Structuring investments and savings to optimise tax benefits

Tax Return Preparation and Filing:

Preparing and submitting tax returns for individuals, businesses, and corporations.
Ensuring accurate reporting of income, expenses, and other tax-related information.

HMRC Liaison:

Managing communications with HMRC, including handling queries, audits, and disputes.
Ensuring timely responses to any HMRC requests to avoid penalties.

Financial Statement Preparation

Preparation of Core Financial Statements:

Profit and Loss Statement (Income Statement): Summarising revenues, costs, and expenses to show the company’s profitability over a specific period.
Balance Sheet: Providing a snapshot of the company’s financial position, including assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific date.
Cash Flow Statement: Detailing cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.

Compliance with Accounting Standards:

Ensuring that financial statements are prepared in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applicable.

Year-End Adjustments:

Making necessary adjustments for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other end-of-year accounting entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Consolidated Financial Statements:

Preparing consolidated accounts for groups of companies, combining the financials of parent and subsidiary entities into a single set of statements.

Management Accounts:

Preparing monthly or quarterly financial statements for internal use by management, providing insights into financial performance and helping in decision-making.

Payroll Services

Payroll Processing:

Calculating employee wages, including salaries, hourly pay, bonuses, and overtime.
Managing deductions for taxes, National Insurance, pensions, and other contributions.

Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Administration:

Administering the PAYE system, which involves deducting income tax and National Insurance contributions from employee wages.
Submitting Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC each time employees are paid.

Payslip Generation:

Creating and distributing payslips to employees, detailing their earnings, deductions, and net pay.

Pension Contributions:

Managing auto-enrolment for workplace pensions, including calculating and deducting pension contributions.
Ensuring compliance with pension regulations and handling contributions to pension schemes.

Statutory Payments:

Calculating and processing statutory payments, such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP).

Year-End Payroll Reporting:

Preparing and filing year-end reports, including P60s for employees and P11Ds for benefits in kind.
Submitting annual returns to HMRC, including final Full Payment Submission (FPS) and Employer Payment Summary (EPS)

Business Advisory Services

Strategic Planning:

Assisting in the development of long-term business strategies and goals.
Providing insights into market trends, competition, and opportunities for growth.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

Offering financial forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
Conducting financial performance analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

Business Process Improvement:

Evaluating and optimising business processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Implementing best practices and new technologies to streamline operations.

Risk Management:

Identifying potential risks to the business, such as financial, operational, or market risks.
Developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

VAT Services

VAT Registration:

Assisting businesses in registering for VAT with HMRC.
Advising on the appropriate VAT scheme based on the business’s size and type of operations.

VAT Return Preparation and Filing:

Calculating VAT liabilities by summarising sales and purchase transactions.
Preparing and submitting VAT returns to HMRC on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

VAT Compliance:

Ensuring that VAT records and transactions comply with UK VAT laws and regulations.
Advising on VAT treatment for different types of transactions, including cross-border and digital sales.

VAT Planning and Advisory:

Offering strategies to minimise VAT liabilities and improve cash flow.

VAT Accounting and Record Keeping:

Maintaining accurate VAT records, including sales and purchase invoices, credit notes, and VAT receipts.
Ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements by using compatible software.

VAT Reclaims and Refunds:

Assisting businesses in reclaiming VAT on eligible expenses.
Handling applications for VAT refunds from HMRC, including claims for overseas VAT.

VAT Audit Support:

Providing support during VAT inspections and audits conducted by HMRC.
Preparing documentation and representing the business in discussions with tax authorities.

VAT Dispute Resolution:

Assisting in resolving disputes with HMRC related to VAT assessments, penalties, or compliance issues.
Advising on appeals and negotiating settlements with HMRC.

Sector-Specific VAT Advice:

Providing tailored VAT advice for specific industries, such as retail, construction, and finance, where VAT rules may vary.

Consultancy for Start-ups

Business Planning and Strategy:

Assisting with the development of comprehensive business plans, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and financial forecasting.
Crafting strategies for market entry, growth, and long-term success.

Legal Structure and Registration:

Advising on the appropriate legal structure (e.g., sole trader, partnership, limited company) based on the business model and goals.
Assisting with company registration, obtaining necessary licenses, and meeting regulatory requirements.

Financial Planning and Funding:

Helping start-ups create detailed financial plans, including budgeting, cash flow management, and profit projections.
Advising on funding options, including loans, grants, crowdfunding, and attracting investors.

Client Relationship Management

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