Accounts and Legal

Accounting, tax and legal services for SMEs in the UK

Accounts and Legal is a British professional services firm founded in 2015 with the aim of bringing together accounting, tax advice, legal advice and corporate finance that small and medium-sized businesses need into a single team. Its staff includes qualified accountants, lawyers and corporate finance specialists who work in a coordinated way to handle both recurring obligations and strategic business decisions.

The firm has over 1,000 clients and has received several industry awards, according to its own presentation. Its approach consists of supporting business owners throughout the growth of the company, covering areas that go beyond mere regulatory compliance.

Fully managed finance function

For companies whose complexity increases with growth, Accounts and Legal offers a fully managed finance function service, integrated by a single team that acts as an extension of the business. This service includes:

• Bookkeeping
• Payroll management
• Credit control
• Tax returns
• Year-end accounts
• Management reporting
• FD-level insights

Accounting services

The firm's accounting catalogue ranges from basic bookkeeping to business valuations or managing business rescue situations. The services advertised are:

• Bookkeeping services
• Annual accounts
• Business plan
• Financial forecasting
• Online accounting
• Business valuations
• Business rescue
• Management accounts
• Outsourced finance department

Tax services

In tax matters, the firm covers obligations and planning for companies and individuals. Among the services listed are:

• Capital Gains Tax
• Corporation Tax
• EIS for your business exit (Enterprise Investment Scheme)
• Exit planning
• Inheritance Tax
• Research and Development
• Self Assessment
• VAT Returns

Legal services

The legal area of Accounts and Legal handles corporate transactions and contracts common in the life of an SME. Services include:

• Business purchase and business sale
• Commercial leases
• Employment contracts
• Funding agreements
• Service and supplier agreements
• Company formation
• Share option schemes
• Share structure
• Trademarks and intellectual property
• Writing terms and conditions

Payroll and acquisitions

The firm also provides payroll services, covering PAYE registration, salary payments, payrolling benefits, the payroll portal and pensions.

In the area of acquisitions, it offers support for buying and selling businesses, due diligence, business valuations and exit planning.

Resources and advice for business owners

Accounts and Legal maintains an Advice Hub with articles and guides on topics such as outsourcing the finance function, attracting talent, managing staff or choosing a bank account for small businesses. It also publishes a quarterly performance review and has a space called the Entrepreneur's Club.

The firm has several telephone numbers, suggesting the existence of different offices or helplines, although the available information does not detail the postal address of each location.