Industries and Sectors where we have specialist knowledge of the accounting and taxation position

Agriculture 
With many years experience in all aspects of agriculture we can offer advice on many of the important issues in the industry including succession and family tax planning and the tax consequences of diversification. Our clients range from smallholdings to large farms and from agricultural contractors to large animal feed suppliers.

Auctioneers & Valuers 
Detailed knowledge has been obtained in the operation of this type of business including special VAT requirements.

Bars & Restaurants
We have specialist knowledge in this area from the initial planning of a new venture through to management accounting for established businesses. We can advise on such issues as capital allowances for bars and restaurants, VAT and PAYE.

Bookmakers
We have a good understanding of the workings of bookmakers with clients throughout the country.
 
Chartered Surveyors
As registered auditors we are able to carry out the special reporting requirements for Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents. We can advise on suitable systems to ensure compliance with the Clients Account Regulations and other Member Regulations.

Clubs
The operation and legislation relating to these mutually-trading businesses is somewhat different to others and we have dealt with such clubs for many years.

Engineering
We have a good representation throughout this industry and are aware of many of the challenges facing manufacturing today. Good management accounts are crucial to ensure that up to date, accurate information is available to the decision takers.

Enterprise Agencies
We have extensive experience in the specialist field of Enterprise Agencies and the differences between the companies limited by guarantee and commercial profit-making organisations.

Family Trust Taxation
We administer and advise a large number of trusts formed for all aspects of tax and family planning including will trusts, accumulation and maintenance trusts, discretionary trusts and interest in possession settlements.

Fitness Centres and Golf Clubs
With a number of clients in this industry we can advise on many of the special considerations such as the VAT treatment of monthly memberships. We can also help with PR and promotion.

Hardware & DIY
We act for a number of independent stores and have considerable experience of how this industry functions.

Hauliers
This type of business can range considerably in size and we have detailed knowledge of the operation of these through long associations with clients in this area.

Healthcare Sector (Consultants, Doctors etc)
This is another area where specialist knowledge is required in order to deal properly with the requirements of these professional individuals and partnerships. Over the years a number of our clients have grown considerably.

Motor Trade
This type of business with its own particular VAT requirement is amongst our client portfolio.

Pharmacies
Our experience in this industry helps us to understand the workings of a complex mix of retail sales and NHS prescription.

Solicitors
Solicitors are faced with a number of professional regulations, which include us as accountants, and we have acted for solicitors for a long period of time.

Start-Ups
We have extensive experience in advising start up businesses with all aspects of the process of setting up in business. Our services range from planning and cash flows to choosing the correct legal structure and helping you to set up your business. Our aim is to ensure that you have all the support that you need at all times.

Registered Social Landlords
We act for a number of charitable Registered Social Landlords providing services such as management accounts, internal audit and external audit. Over the years we have gained extensive knowledge within this area and can assist in any compliance matters.

Tour Operators
We have experience of working with Tour Operators and in particular the reporting requirements for ABTA and ATOL. We are able to assist with the Tour Operators Margin Scheme for VAT purposes.