SMURZ

SMURZ, accountancy support for Birmingham businesses

SMURZ is an accountancy practice based in Birmingham that positions its work beyond year-end compliance. The firm states that it supports startups, sole traders, company directors and growing businesses in Birmingham and elsewhere in the UK, combining record-keeping and compliance work with financial reporting intended to inform business decisions.

Its service range covers bookkeeping, payroll processing, company accounts, VAT returns, personal tax returns and tailored financial reporting. The practice presents itself as a team that keeps accurate records, supports compliance obligations and supplies clear financial information to clients.

Bookkeeping and day-to-day records

The bookkeeping service is described as fully managed and aimed at startups, sole traders and limited companies. The scope includes bank and petty-cash reconciliations, sales and purchase invoicing, expense categorisation, transaction recording and payroll journal entries. Records are kept regularly updated so that clients can follow cash flow and prepare information for VAT returns and annual accounts.

Payroll administration

SMURZ handles end-to-end payroll for businesses of different sizes, with weekly, fortnightly or monthly processing depending on the pay schedule. The work covers wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, holiday pay, statutory payments and other adjustments, along with payslip preparation. Payroll services also include PAYE, National Insurance and the preparation and submission of Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC.

Company accounts, VAT and Self Assessment

For limited companies, startups and growing businesses, the firm prepares company accounts that it describes as accurate and tax-efficient, covering statutory accounts and deadline management while explaining the figures to clients. It also reviews records to identify possible tax-saving opportunities.

VAT support is aimed at VAT-registered businesses: SMURZ reviews financial records, calculates payments or recoveries, prepares returns according to the applicable VAT scheme and submits the information to HMRC before the deadline. The service includes spotting inconsistencies, keeping VAT records organised and supporting Making Tax Digital requirements.

For individuals and company directors, the practice prepares Self Assessment tax returns, reviews financial information, calculates the tax liability, identifies allowances and reliefs, and submits the return to HMRC.

Financial reporting and management information

SMURZ prepares tailored financial reports intended to turn business data into practical insight. Depending on requirements, these can include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow summaries, budget comparisons and other management information. The firm states that such reports help clients monitor performance, understand costs, detect financial trends and make decisions on pricing, spending and growth, and that they can also flag potential tax-planning opportunities.

The profile of Sumaira Umair

Sumaira Umair is a co-founder of SMURZ and leads client services, overseeing client relationships. She is an FCCA member and holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from Birmingham City University. Her background includes more than ten years of international experience gained through audit assignments and business advisory work for owner-managed companies, private equity-backed businesses, large private groups and international organisations. Her sector experience spans healthcare, social housing, manufacturing, retail, recruitment, property and logistics, and she specialises in advising owner-managed and private equity-backed companies during growth, development or organisational change.

Client feedback

The site displayed a rating of "Excellent" based on seven Google reviews at the time of writing this profile. The published comments refer to a professional and flexible service and to support with year-end procedures completed to a high standard.