Services
Our proactive approach to accounting coupled with our diverse range of services are geared around saving you time, money and stress - let us help you take away the burdens often associated with tax planning and accounting compliance so you can focus on what matters most.
We offer a comprehensive range of accounting solutions - from essential tax accounting for individuals and businesses to setting up companies from scratch, from bookkeeping and payroll management to Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and VAT-related services, our chartered accountants are always on hand to assist.
Accounts Preparation
Our comprehensive accounts and tax planning services involve strategic financial preparation to help mitigate tax liabilities and optimise returns for individuals, partnerships and companies alike.
Bookkeeping
Our reliable bookkeeping services offer fastidious recording and organisation of financial transactions, providing you with accurate & up-to-date financial information for informed decision-making.
Business Start-Ups
Starting a new business? Our experts offer crucial insights and support to ensure a successful start for your venture. From choosing the right legal structure and company secretarial duties to registering your new business with the relevant authorities, we provide expert advise and guidance every step of the way.
Business Planning
We assist our clients in developing comprehensive business plans, allowing business owners and teams to plan ahead and stay on track. Our professionals offer clear and impartial advice via quarterly reviews to ensure that your business plan serves its intended purpose.
Company Secretarial
Every limited company has an obligation to meet statutory requirements of annual company returns. Our Company Secretarial service will give you the peace of mind that your business is fully compliant with Companies House.
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
If you work in the construction industry, you may have to pay tax under the CIS. We specialise in assisting both contractors and subcontractors with the associated admin, compliance and tax obligations that fall under the scheme, allowing you to focus on your day job.
Payroll
Simplify your payroll process with our professional services. We guarantee efficient and timely payment processing so you can focus on running your business.
Tax Services
Our tax specialists provide first-class insights and guidance covering a wide range of taxation areas. We'll help you navigate the dynamic world of tax, keeping you updated with all the latest changes and regulations.
VAT
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that must be paid when purchasing services or goods. All business that have an annual turnover of more than £90k must pay and add VAT to all the products & services that they buy and sell. Our experts can help you through the entire VAT process - from general insights & submission of your returns to VAT registration and preparation.
"Wood, Hicks have been a fantastic accountant of mine. They answer every question I have and are ahead of my accounting needs before I can even ask. They are very organised, clear and make my life so much easier. It doesn't matter how silly the questions I have may be, they are more than happy to help and always have time for a phone call when I need the support. Highly recommend their services!"
Charlotte Simonsen
Professional Fees Protection
Tax Investigation Service and HR/Legal Support
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) continue to receive substantial resources from the government to tackle tax evasion and avoidance, collecting unprecedented amounts of information for analysis to target taxpayers where HMRC considers a risk exists that the right amount of tax has not been paid.
HMRC also enquire at random, so you can be selected even if there is no hint of wrongdoing in any way. Once a taxpayer is selected for enquiry, the requests for information and supporting documentation are not only intrusive, time-consuming and tiresome to prepare for, but are also often of a technical nature.
As a result, representation by a tax professional is usually necessary such that it is quite common for tax enquiries to cost a lot to resolve. You will usually have to bear these costs whether or not HMRC finds extra tax to pay.
We offer a Tax Investigation Service in partnership with a leading insurer which protects you against the cost of representation against HMRC. This gives you peace of mind & safeguards you against unnecessary stress and additional fees.
As part of this service, you will also have access to expert telephone-based advice lines on complex areas of employment law, health and safety, and legal matters in addition to a web-based toolkit for human resources. These services are provided by top law firm to ensure you are given the expert advice you require.