Browns

At Browns, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking and creative accountancy practice that provides a fully responsive and proactive service to our clients. With a strong emphasis on individuality, we cater to a diverse range of clients, from individuals to owner-managed businesses, across various sectors.

Our Approach

Our approach to accountancy and tax is rooted in delivering an efficient compliance service that is commercially driven and tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We strive to ensure that every opportunity is seized to benefit our clients, from financial accounting to tax management and personal and family business management.

Accountancy

Our accountancy services extend to sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships. We aim to prepare accurate and timely accounts, leveraging the latest technology to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance with the latest statutory requirements. Our goal is to prepare your accounts within four weeks of receiving your books and records.

In addition to preparing accounts, we will also analyze your income and expenditure levels, identify opportunities for savings, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements regarding records, VAT, and payroll. We will also provide guidance on how to reduce payments on account where possible.

Tax Planning

Our tax planning services include the preparation of personal and business self-assessment tax returns. We provide a personal compliance service, which includes:

• Sending annual proformas to help gather the right information
• Reminding clients of what they can and should claim for
• Meeting with clients to discuss their tax returns in detail
• Providing an instant and free telephone advisory service
• Reminding clients of deadlines and filing dates
• Setting out how we have calculated their tax bill in a simple and easy-to-understand format
• Advising clients on how to reduce payments on account where possible

Business Start-Up

We offer a FREE initial consultation to ensure that new businesses take professional advice from the outset. Critical points to consider when starting a new business include the type of trading vehicle, structure of ownership, and registration. We can also provide advice on bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT.

Company Secretarial

Our company secretarial service includes:

• Company formation
• Registered office facilities
• New share issues
• Purchase and disposal of existing shares
• Confirmation statements and filing
• Minutes of board meetings
• Preparation of dividend vouchers
• Company searches
• Company disposal and strike off
• Capital distributions

Bookkeeping

Our bookkeeping services include in-house bookkeeping, on-site bookkeeping, and regular bookkeeping. We offer one-to-one support, installation, and training using Sage 50 software.

Our Team

Our team is led by Brian Collins, a partner and experienced accountant with over 20 years of experience in managing small and family-owned businesses. Brian is passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of running a small business, providing sound and immediate advice in straightforward language.