Vau Consult Ltd

Accounting and bookkeeping from Kingston Upon Thames

Vau Consult Ltd is a bookkeeping and accounting firm based in Kingston Upon Thames. It provides professional online bookkeeping services to individuals, sole traders and small businesses, and describes its client base as small and medium businesses across London and the wider United Kingdom. The firm presents its work as helping clients stay compliant, save time and keep their finances organised, with tax returns, payroll and day-to-day financial management handled on their behalf.

Services are delivered through secure online systems that let clients upload documents, access information and communicate with the team remotely. The firm also works with Xero for cloud bookkeeping, which it offers to business owners anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Bookkeeping and cloud accounting

The bookkeeping service, presented as the firm's most popular, covers the recording of transactions and the reconciliation of accounts so that financial records remain current. The scope listed includes bank and credit card reconciliations, recording of sales, purchases and expenses, management of customer and supplier accounts, and Xero and cloud bookkeeping.

Annual accounts, tax and payroll

For small business owners, limited companies and sole traders, Vau Consult prepares annual accounts for limited companies, corporation tax returns, and Self Assessment and other tax returns. A separate payroll service covers payroll calculations and payslips, PAYE and National Insurance, RTI submissions to HMRC, and reporting on new starters, leavers and year-end.

VAT work includes registration and record keeping, preparation and submission of returns, Making Tax Digital compliance, and advice on VAT schemes such as Flat Rate and Cash Accounting.

Management accounts and contractor support

Regular management accounts are offered to give a clearer picture of profitability, cash flow and business performance, with monthly reporting, profitability and performance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budgets and financial planning. A dedicated line for contractors, subcontractors, freelancers and limited companies covers contractor bookkeeping and annual accounts, CIS returns and subcontractor verification, IR35 guidance and compliance, and VAT, payroll and contractor tax returns. The site also lists a construction accountants service.

Beyond the numbers

The firm describes itself as more than a bookkeeping and accounting office, extending its work to business consultation, financial advice, help with official financial documents and support for start-ups in London and beyond. It states that it works directly with the director and applies fixed, transparent pricing intended to avoid unexpected bills at the end of the month.

The team

Alex Vaudejes is managing director and accountant, CIMA, with a BSc and MSc in Accounting and Finance from Kingston University. His stated specialism is assisting small and growing businesses to structure and develop their financial and operational functions, including business plans, operational planning, growth strategies, financial models and the evaluation of investment or funding decisions. Maria Vaudejes, AAT, is an accountant with many years of accountancy experience and handles management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, statutory accounts, corporate tax returns and personal Self Assessment returns.

Clients and working method

The firm states that it serves small businesses, sole traders and contractors, helping them keep accurate records, meet reporting deadlines and understand their finances. The site quotes clients from property services, construction and electrical contracting, including remarks on payroll reliability, time saved on invoice and receipt chasing, and understanding of how CIS affects cash flow. Prospective clients are invited to complete an enquiry form describing their business and the support required, or to arrange a free consultation.