OCL Accountancy
BA2, Bath
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BA2, Bath
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We are a professional, experienced and friendly team of accountants based in Bath and serving clients throughout the South West and London
Your business is our business - so let us help you to be successful, plan for tax efficiency, and be proactive in dealing with the many financial and regulatory matters that are part of everyday business life.
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2 customer reviews
Mark Pullen - Electrical Solutions Ltd
We moved to OCL Accountancy to manage our business accounts and are very happy with the service they provide. Matt Bryant deals with our account and is very professional, approachable and quick to offer support and advise when required.
We would definitely recommend this company.
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Mags Morgan
OCL Accountancy are friendly, efficient and experienced team. They work hard to help your business. I would highly recommend this account company.
I have worked for the same company for 16 years and in all that time I have worked alongside Matt Bryant. He is helpful, friendly and extremely hard working. He will do his utmost to sort any queries and constantly gives advice. I personally would work with Matt until I retire.
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What kind of accounting services do you provide?
We offer a wide range of services, including
Account preparation
Business and personal tax compliance
Tax planning
Business support including, book keeping, VAT and Payroll
Management support including management accounts, forecasts, budgets and business plans
Why is it so important for businesses to hire a great accountant?
To ensure you get the right support and advice to help your business grow and become successful.
What do you love most about your job?
Getting to know my clients and their business, so I can provide the help required for them to be successful.
Why should our clients choose you?
We are a professional, experienced and friendly team of accountants.
Your business is our business - so let us help you to be successful, plan for tax efficiency, and be proactive in dealing with the many financial and regulatory matters that are part of everyday business life. We have an in-depth understanding of the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, which has been built up over many decades.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes we can offer services online and remotely, using online accounting software and holding meetings via Teams etc.
Accounting Services
Preparing and filing annual accounts and corporation tax returns, together with all necessary minutes and vouchers to ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and meeting all deadlines, so avoiding the ever-increasing penalties from Companies House and HMRC. Your confirmation statement will never be late!
We make sure you understand the information and can act on it.
Cloud Accounting
Cloud based & digital accounting is playing an ever increasing and necessary role for businesses, with more clients now realising both its potential - and inevitability with HMRC’s on-going process of Making Tax Digital.
Getting your admin and accounts running smoothly will save time and money as well as improving the look and feel of your business.
We’ll get you set up and trained on a range of online software providers: QuickBooks, Sage, Xero and more. You choose the time and pace! Our team are friendly, experienced and knowledgeable – making it easy and (some might say!) fun.
We are QuickBooks Platinum Partners and promise to make the transition to Digital Accounting as straightforward as possible. We also work with all major software platforms e.g. Xero, Sage.
Business Tax Planning
As well as dealing with the routine aspects of business taxes, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance and CIS, we offer comprehensive business tax planning services, which will help you to maximise profitability, boost the bottom line and extract income in the most tax efficient way.
Advisory Services
Whether you are starting up in business or looking to develop your venture, you need strategies to take your business forward and boost the bottom line.
From reviewing your business processes and improving cashflow to increasing profitability and lowering the tax bill, we can help you with:
Choosing the right business structure
Strategic planning and tax-related advice
Acquisitions and disposals
Business restructuring
Financial management
Financial information systems
Cashflow forecasting and management
Efficient billing and cash collection
Employee shares schemes and incentives
Outsourcing Book keeping, VAT, Payroll
Each of these services is available individually and is designed to give you just as much support as you need, based on what you already have in place. You choose – we provide.
For many clients, OCL Accountancy operates their entire accounting function, including issuing their sales invoices and preparing and filing their VAT returns. This might work for you or perhaps you simply need an off-site payroll function. We help you where needed, and give you the right support at the right price.
We can help you with choosing, setting up and training on a system.
Most importantly, we are fast and accurate - what price can you put on your time, to concentrate on your business or be freed from stress?
Personal Tax
We have long experience of helping individuals be tax-efficient, to protect their estates and optimise their strategies.
We naturally offer help with basic personal tax management:
Advice on minimising tax liability for all personal taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax
Reclaiming overpaid tax
Completion and filing of relevant self assessment returns, accurately and efficiently
Advice on which payments are due and when, helping you plan.
Corporate Finance
The main areas are:
raising finance
long-term plans for your business
business exit planning.
We will help and guide you in all of these areas.
In exceptional circumstances, you might also need help with insolvency...
Good businesses go bust - it’s a matter of fact. But the end of your company doesn’t have to be the end of your business or your entrepreneurial life. The present regulations concerning insolvency mean that it can be possible for you to be trading again with a viable business after you’ve taken the proper steps to address the situation. If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself in this position, give us a call.
