STYLES & ASSOCIATES
ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES
Serving businesses in Alton, and throughout Hampshire
Your Local Accountant
Styles and Associates were established in 2013 to provide accountancy services for individuals, sole traders, start ups and global corporations. We have helped numerous businesses throughout Hampshire and the south achieve their business goals. We have a dedicated team of experienced accountants and bookkeepers to help you with all aspects of accounts and tax returns at a price you can afford.
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We can manage your self assessments, statutory accounts, management accounts, forecasting, corporation tax, tax planning, VAT returns and even advise on aspects of research and development relief claims.
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We are well located with easy access to the M3 and A3 and A31. Our Hampshire offices can be found in the heart of Alton, a pretty market town known as the home of Jane Austen. Our clients include companies that offer a wide variety of goods and services including air conditioning, security, computer software, hotel chains, engineering, retail, flooring, hairdressing and more.
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If you are looking to find an accountant near you, our professional team can help with one to one bespoke support or offer a broad range of accountancy services. Whether you are a start up or an established company that is looking to change accountants we would be delighted to welcome you to our offices to discuss how we can help you.
Areas we cover:
Are there any good accountants near me?
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Petworth
Sussex
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We welcome new enquiries from small businesses seeking accountants in Hampshire, Surrey and the surrounding areas.
Accountancy Services Near You
Self Assessment
We provide a complete Self Assessment preparation service. We will calculate any income tax owed or rebate payable and submit the tax return to HMRC on your behalf
Annual Accounts
Statutory year end accounts preparation and filing with Companies House for Ltd, PLC and LLP companies.
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VAT Submission
If your business is VAT registered we will prepare your quarterly VAT returns and submit them to HMRC.
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Bookkeeping
We offer a complete bookkeeping service using a digital accounting package compliant with Making Tax Digital regulations.
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Management Accounts
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Preparation of management accounts tailored to your business to provide vital insights into your financial health and performance opportunities .
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Corporation Tax Returns
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If you own a Limited Company you are required to pay tax on profits. We manage Corporation Tax submissions on your behalf and can help take the stress out of filing your tax return.
Will choosing an accountant near me help my business?
Advantages of a local accountant:
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Relationship building
Virtual relationships are convenient, but to establish a solid understanding there is nothing quite like a face to face meeting. Discussing your business in person helps to establish a greater knowledge of your requirements and build a stronger relationship.
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Accountability
Has someone avoided your call before? Or perhaps not responded to an email? Meeting a client face to face ensures greater accountability – you become a person rather than just a name.
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Communication
Ever felt something was lost in translation? Whether by email or phone, or even an online meeting, sometimes communication can break down or be misinterpreted. Meeting your accountant will help you clearly communicate your goals, and ultimately help your business to grow.
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Dedicated Account Manager
At Styles & Associates Accountancy, we believe being able to meet your accountant is important - we assign our clients their own dedicated account manager who will take the time to understand you and your business.
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We provide the same services as an online accountant - offering cloud based solutions to manage your financial records and VAT returns, with the added benefit of offering face to face meetings for more in depth discussions - and we are always available on the end of a phone.
Changing Accountants.
How do I switch to an accountant near me?
Many small business start by searching for an 'accountant near me'. At Styles & Associates we can help with the process of switching accountants, starting with making contact with your old accountant and registering with HMRC to act on your behalf.
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1. Check your agreement
Initially you should check the details of your agreement with your current accountant to ensure that there aren’t any exceptional circumstances that would restrict you transferring to a new accountant.
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2. Inform your accountant
If it is to possible end your engagement with your current accountant on good terms – this will help the process of changing accountants a lot smoother. We understand that in certain situations this may be difficult, and we will do our best to advise on your particular circumstances. The letter should indicate if there is any outstanding work to be completed, i.e. year end accounts, and specify a date this work should be finalised. Below we have provided a downloadable sample accountant transition letter.
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3. Register with a new accountant
You will need to officially register with a new accountant – this is usually via a registration form which captures your personal and limited company information.
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As a legal requirement your new account will carry out an anti-money laundering check and you will be required to provide identification such as a scan of your passport or drivers’ licence, together with a recent utility bill.
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4. Letter of Engagement
The new accountant will send you a ‘Letter of Engagement’ which sets out the expectations and requirements between both parties.
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5. Grant permission to communicate with your new accountant
Your current accountant will need to hand over certain records to your new accountant so you must provide official consent. At Styles & Associates we can help by providing a draft letter. The letter should advise that you wish them to furnish your new accountant with any requested information.
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6. Professional Clearance letter
Your new accountant will write to your previous accountant requesting professional clearance and copies of accounts and tax records, tax returns and any other information they require. As a formality in this letter, they will ask if there is any reason as to why they cannot take you on as a client.
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7. Disengagement letter
Your current accountant will need to provide a disengagement letter, this will detail the work they have completed for you with key dates.
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8. Assign authority
Once you have registered with your new accountant, you will need to assign authority to them to manage your tax affairs, i.e. file returns and deal with HMRC on your behalf through an 64-8 form.
Free consultation.
When you contact us, we will provide you with a free initial consultation for our accounting services. Here, at our offices in Alton Hampshire the team will inform you of what we can do to help your business grow.
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At Styles And Associates Accountancy we work on a transparent fixed fee basis allowing you to easily budget for the future and offer a free accounting consultation before signing up for our services.
Our Services.
We pride ourselves on being able to offer a comprehensive service. Clients can choose a complete accountancy package or select from our services below and only pay for what they need.