Beacon Consultants was formed in 1994 to meet the needs of small and medium sized businesses that did not have full time accountants but still needed regular accurate management figures to obtain finance or help growth. Other services have been added since in the form of a payroll bureau, managing the computerisation of business accounting systems, VAT services, and the preparation of accounts and self assessment returns for sole traders and partnerships.www.beaconconsultants.co.uk25 Station Ter Hucknall, NG15 7TQ

C-P-S Group has provided services to the financial and business community for over fifty years. The proprietor is Colin Holdich, shown here in his office. Colin, or one of the other office staff, will happily travel to a client's premises to discuss the services that C-P-S Group companies can provide.www.c-p-sgroup.co.ukByron Ho/21-23 Rectory Rd West Bridgford, NG2 6BE

Evenden Business Services Ltd are highly experienced and specialise in advising the small-medium sized business. We aim to get to know you and your business and then offer a service tailored to your needs. This service is personal, efficient and cost effective allowing you to get on with running your business.www.evenden.co.ukGothic Ho/Barker Gate, NG1 1JU

Marsden Walker is a proactive and forward-looking Chartered Accountancy practice based in Nottingham, and covering the cities of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester from our current location 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1/A52. We provide a full range of accountancy services and business advice to owner managed businesses ranging from individuals and new start-ups to partnerships and limited companies.www.gamblemadin.co.uk164A Derby Rd Stapleford, NG9 7AY

Linda Hanbury is a sole practitioner who has trained and worked in accountancy for many years. As well as looking after a wide ranging client base she also trains accountancy students and has enjoyed an exceptionally high success rate. Linda is a happy, caring accountant who wants her clients to be successful and does everything in her power to enable them to make their business work. All clients are treated with friendly, prompt advice and support. Areas serviced: Derbywww.ljhanbury.co.uk143 Tamworth Rd Long Eaton, NG10 1BY

Keith Willis Associates Chartered Accountants was born from the perception that clients generally get a low level of service from their accountants, yet pay high fees for the privilege. At Keith Willis Associates, we are committed to changing that perception. Our aim is to provide a friendly yet professional approach to accountancy by using the latest technology and knowledge to deliver the best possible advice. We specialise in small to medium sized owner managed businesses, whether they are Sole Traders, Partnerships or Limited Companies.www.keithwillis.comGothic Ho/Barker Gate, NG1 1JU

At Killicks, we believe your accountant should do a lot more than just report on how your business is doing - he or she should help you identify opportunities to improve your bottom line and support you in trying to realise them. Our watchword is 'commitment'. We take our clients' interests to heart and strive to be proactive, recommending value added solutions. Of course we can take care of all your routine bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, and company secretarial requirements, thereby freeing up valuable time and resources for you to apply to running your business; but we also go the extra mile. Areas serviced: Mansfieldwww.killicks.co.uk33-37 Kingsway Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 7DR

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We work in partnership with our clients to give pro-active advice on both business and personal finance matters. We are totally committed to providing a prompt and efficient service based around gaining a clear understanding of clients' objectives and the use of our depth of resources and technical skills to deliver tailored solutions to meet these.www.lemans.co.uk29 Arboretum St, NG1 4JA

Ling Phipp was founded in 1974 and nowadays has two partners, five managers plus trainees and support staff. We serve clients in the East Midlands and all over the UK. Our out-of-town location, with easy parking, close to the M1 junction 25 (Nottingham/Derby - A52), is very convenient. Our partners have outside business interests which give us an excellent appreciation of the challenges and difficulties experienced by business today. Our managers have all worked in a wide variety of professional and business environments, to complement our service and advice to clients.www.lingphipp.co.uk50 Nottingham Rd Stapleford, NG9 8AA

Hassall & Lucking Ltd Areas serviced: Derbywww.lucking.co.uk34 Cross St Long Eaton, NG10 1HD

Community Accounting Plus exists to enable good management in voluntary organisations. Most people who join a group, either as a volunteer or a paid worker, do so because of a commitment they have to the aims of that group. People don't join a group because they like accounting, or managing staff. But of course, as soon as a group starts to get organised - maybe receiving some grants and donations and employing paid staff - it needs good and effective management. We believe that a well-managed organisation is more likely to deliver a more effective service to the people it exists to serve. Our job is to help them.www.communityaccounting.co.ukFirst Floor/Ormiston House/32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG

Delivering a comprehensive and targeted range of professional accountancy services in a responsive and personally based management style has been a constant feature of the practice since its foundation in 1871. The partners, Stephen Allcock, Melvin Bailey and Amanda Dennis have a hands on approach and place great value on establishing and maintaining close working relationships.www.rogers-spencer.co.ukNewstead Ho/Pelham Rd, NG5 1AP

David Rice Associates Ltd is a leading boutique accountancy and business development resource for entrepreneurs, owner-managed and private businesses. Our team endeavors to develop and enhance the success of our clients, providing a full range of services that are specifically designed for this purpose. For regular, continuous support and on reaching business and personal goals, we are able to help and guide.www.davidriceassociates.com4 Wellington Circus, NG1 5AL

Pearce & Co Chartered Accountants were established in 2003 to provide a Comprehensive Business, Taxation and Accountancy Service to Sole Traders, Partnerships and Owner Managed Limited Companies in the East Nottinghamshire Area. We are regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, provide a full range of services in addition to a free no obligation meeting to all our prospective clients and the most competitive fee quotes.www.pearceandco.com4 Southwell Rd Lowdham, NG14 7DT

Jolliffes is a privately owned company which was set up in a quest to make life easier for busy people involved in business. We have a total of 22 years experience covering Accountant, Financial Controller, Business Analyst, Project Management, Administrative work and PA duties in the commercial, manufacturing and automotive sectors.www.jolliffes.org.ukLittle Merrie/Keyworth Rd Wysall, NG12 5QQ

Adsum Solutions was established to meet the finance, administration, compliance and planning needs of small and medium sized enterprises. Adsum offers a range of accountancy services that can be specifically tailored to meet the needs of your business. We provide professional and cost-effective accountancy support to small and medium sized companies in Nottingham and the surrounding East Midlands area.www.adsumsolutions.co.uk8 Tilford Gdns Stapleford, NG9 7FJ

Peopleshare is a Nottingham based book keeping and management accounting specialist company. Presumably you did not set up in business to be a book keeper or accountant, and doing the books stops you from doing what you are good at running your business. We can take care of all your financial administration, book keeping and management accounting, leaving you free to do more important things.www.people-share.com12 S G C S Business Pk/Technology Dr Beeston, NG9 2ND

Tower House Associates is an expanding, innovative practice. Although predominantly East Midlands based, we also have an office in London to service our client base in that region. In addition to offering general accounts, taxation and audit services we provide financial and tax planning structures. We are also further expanding our services in the areas of public sector and computer audit.www.towerhouseassociates.comTower Ho/139 Station Rd Beeston, NG9 2AZ

Are you a small to medium business that's looking for efficient, affordable accounting' Based in Nottingham, we offer a comprehensive service at very reasonable rates. We have over 20 years experience and are happy to conduct our meetings in your premises at your convenience. We specialise in year end accounts, book keeping, tax returns, VAT returns and tax planning. Call now to see how we can benefit your business.www.davidedge.co.uk32 Turney St, NG2 2LG

Coates Taxation Ltd is a specialist tax mitigation firm. We use our knowledge of tax planning schemes, tax loopholes and other wrinkles in the UK tax legislation to ensure that our clients absolutely pay the least amount of tax that they are legally obliged to.www.coatestaxation.comHighcroft, NG3 5LP

At Coates Franklin, we are always looking for opportunities to reduce your tax bill. We have numerous ideas built up over many years in addition to which we constantly monitor changes in tax law to ensure that you always get the best and most up to datewww.coatesfranklin.comAccountancy House/21 Highcroft, NG3 5LP

Premier Strategies Ltd. is a company dedicated to providing specialist UK tax advice. We supply a range of innovative tax planning ideas and strategies, our clients include AAA rated banks to wealthy individuals.www.premier-strategies.comCharnwood House/25 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6NX

We are a firm of accountants, specialising in dealing with tax and accounts puzzles for people in all branches of the music industry, actors, TV & Film production people, stained glass window designers and lots of other strange people. We specialise in dealing with people who are self-employed by accident, rather than people who wanted to be their own boss.www.emtacs.com69 Loughborough Rd West Bridgford, NG2 7LA

We are a firm of Chartered Accountants specialising in the provision of accountancy and taxation services to the self-employed, company directors, companies and individuals: anyone who pays tax in fact! We were established in 1995. We are based in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Our clients, although concentrated locally, are to be found from Inverness-shire in the north down to Eastbourne in the south.www.jamesdouglas.co.uk21 Trent View Gdns Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 1AY

I am a sole practitioner based at my home address. I set up the business in June 1998 after working for 25 years in professional accountancy firms around Nottingham. For the last 10 years I worked as a manager for a small firm of Chartered Accountants serving a mixed portfolio of clients and also providing VAT and tax advice / assistance to the partners. I have specialised in the servicing of smaller non audit clients in both accounting and taxation.www.farraccounting.co.uk62 Ella Rd West Bridgford, NG2 5GW

The firm was established by Huw Williams, who has previously worked in some of the largest accountancy practices in the UK. We aim to provide an outstanding personal service to our clients: providing peace of mind and greater profitability for our business clients, and helping our individual clients to enjoy greater financial security and success. We specialise in owner-managed businesses, and individuals looking for help and advice on managing their tax affairs.www.huwwilliams.co.uk217 Musters Rd West Bridgford, NG2 7DT

Franklin Underwood is a two partner firm of accountants based in Ruddington, on the outskirts of Nottingham. Working from our purpose built premises we cater for all aspects of accounting, auditing, tax compliance and planning. Please see our comprehensive range of services offered for full details. The practise was formed in 1992 by Collin Franklin and we have grown steadily ever since. Gary Underwood became a partner in 1999 to continue this growth and we now employ 18 staff representing over 500 clients.www.franklinunderwood.co.ukLimehouse/Mere Way Ruddington, NG11 6JW

We offer a full range of services to owner managed businesses and individuals requiring specialist tax advice. Working with you we not only guide you through the ever increasing number of rules and regulations but also tailor our services to your specific requirements. Yes we will deal with all of the usual accounting areas however in addition to these we can aid you business growth, offer specific tax planning guidance and assit with the daily running of your business.www.jacksons.acVenture House/Cross St Arnold, NG5 7PJ

Evans & Co provide a personalised service to owners of small and medium sized businesses and individuals requiring tax advice. We realise that entrepreneurs are very busy. Allow us to carry out the necessary but time consuming administrative work. Allow yourself extra time for leisure or extra productive work. These services are the production of annual and management accounts, budgets and projections, bookkeeping and completion of VAT Returns, payroll production, completion and submission of tax returns, and the provision of business advice.www.evansaccountants.co.uk7 The Park/Derby Ter, NG7 1ND

At Wren Accountancy Services Ltd we aim to be more than just accountants who prepare annual accounts for our clients. We aim to help our clients fulfil their aspirations and develop their businesses. Our accountancy office is based in Beeston, Nottinghamshire but our clients are drawn from all parts of Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands. We provide a diverse range of accountancy services from basics accounts, tax returns and VAT returns to more complex accounts software installation & training, and tax planning.www.wrenaccountancy.co.uk4 Cross St Beeston, NG9 2NX

Whatever your needs, we can help. Fletcher & Co is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in the Nottingham, East Midlands area. Whether it is traditional tax and accounting services or a pro-active business advisory service, your personal self assessment return or your companies strategic business plan we will approach the task with the dedication and precision you would expect. At Fletcher & Co we provide a cost effective, high value solution to meet all of your current or future needs. We work hard to get to know you in order to deliver timely individual advice on how to improve your business.www.fletcher-accounts.co.ukStaffordshire House/Beechdale Rd, NG8 3FH

Marsden Walker is a proactive and forward-looking Chartered Accountancy practice based in Nottingham, and covering the cities of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester from our current location 5 minutes from Junction 25 of the M1/A52. We provide a full range of accountancy services and business advice to owner managed businesses ranging from individuals and new start-ups to partnerships and limited companies. The business was started by Cath Walker and Chris Marsden. Both are Chartered Accountants, with over 25 years experience in business advice, accountancy and taxation work between them, mainly in a big four environment, with KPMG. Cath Walker heads our Technical department, ensuring that all our professional staff are kept up to date and Chris Marsden heads our Tax department covering all aspects of Personal and Corporate tax.www.marsdenwalker.co.uk164A Derby Rd Stapleford, NG9 7AY

Accountancy services from N.E.W. (or New) Accountancy Services. An affordable accountant specialising in the preparation of Year-end Accounts and Tax Computations for sole traders, partnerships and small businesses throughout the U.K.www.new.ac46 Foxhill Rd Burton Joyce, NG14 5DB

The Accountancy firm of P Mycock & Co. was established in September 1986 when Peter Mycock left Hacker Young to set up his own practice. Peter started his career as an Articled Clerk with a small well-respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Nottingham before spending 6 years with Coopers & Lybrand both in the U.K. and abroad. P Mycock & Co. initially operated with a part-time Practice Manager, two trainee accountants and a secretary but has expanded significantly especially over the last 11 years.www.mhaonline.co.uk139 Middleton Boulevard, NG8 1FW

Put simply we only provide four services: We help businesses develop. We restrict tax exposure. We ask questions of business. We find solutions for business. We do these simple things well and deliver benefits to our clients. Our team is unique. Each of our team is an experienced qualified Chartered Accountant. We all work together and we deliver results.www.longleyand.co.uk81 Melton Rd West Bridgford, NG2 6EN

As usual we cover a broad mix of business news and features and we trust that you will find it a useful and interesting read. Please remember that we would be delighted to hear from you if you would like to discuss any of the matters raised. Earlier this year HMRC announced a number of new ways to enquire into the accuracy of tax returns. At the same time they indicated their wish to try out these ideas on a trial basis.www.claytonandbrewill.comCawley Ho/149-155 Canal St, NG1 7HR

Celebrating nearly 80 years of experience and commitment as Chartered Accountants. A lot can happen in that time. Legislation changes, systems change and in particular people change. Every year the budget brings new challenges to businesses, in particular small businesses that do not have the expertise or understanding of such complicated matters. That's why it is best to hand the job over to experts leaving you to get on with what you do best - managing your business. See our reference to tax data in the services section. Areas serviced: Derbywww.phipp.co.uk6 Nottingham Rd Long Eaton, NG10 1HP

Like you, we hate being on the receiving end of poor customer service from other organisations, which means we are all the more passionate about delivering clear, understandable advice. Since we are very proud of our tax & accountancy business, we have a vested interest in building up a long term relationship with you by providing excellent client service. We have developed a solid reputation for our common-sense approach based on over 18 years experience in the increasingly specialist world of taxation and accounting. We also retain a strong commercial perspective to make sure you don't lose sight of your own objectives.www.philipday.co.ukSutton Place/49 Stoney St, NG1 1LX

We're a firm of Chartered Accountants offering accountancy and business consultancy services to owner managed and family owned businesses. We are different to other accountants. We offer a specialist service to businesses providing cost-effective, high value solutions for all your financial needs.We work much more closely with our clients.www.tcp.uk.comElizabeth House/Crossgate Dr Queens Drive Industrial Estate, NG2 1LW

We are a firm of Chartered Accountants offering accountancy and business consultancy services to owner managed and family owned businesses. We offer a specialist service to businesses to provide a cost-effective, high value solution for all your financial needs. We will be your virtual Finance Director, giving daily assistance to you and your business.www.smithemmerson.co.ukMilton Chambers/19 Milton St, NG1 3EN

We are an independent firm of Nottingham Accountants supporting individuals and businesses throughout the East Midlands and across the UK. Our clients are private individuals, sole traders or work within owner managed businesses. Although the fundamentals can be the same, every business is different. By focusing on the individual, we make time to understand you and the complexities of your business.www.marshallaccountants.com109 Church Rd Burton Joyce, NG14 5GD

Are you looking for an innovative firm of accountants who can help you improve the performance and profitability of your business' Then look no further. At Jackson Bly, we believe your accountant should do a lot more than just report on how your business is doing - he or she should help you identify opportunities to improve your bottom line and support you in trying to realise them.www.jacksonbly.com110 Nottingham Rd Beeston, NG9 6DQ

Whatever your needs, we can help. Smith Cookson is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Hucknall offering accounts, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. At Smith Cookson we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your financial needs. We don't use jargon but we do work hard to get to know you in order to deliver timely, individual advice on how to improve your business and personal wealth.www.smithcookson.com4 Yorke St Hucknall, NG15 7BT

Page Kirk is a firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers based in Nottingham and serving the whole East Midlands region and beyond. With the skills and knowledge of 8 partners and over 70 members of staff, we are able to offer you a wide choice of services from audits to business advice to taxation advice. The partners each have knowledge in specialist areas; these include charities, professional practices and rural trades so we can ensure that you are provided with the best tailored advice for your needs.www.pagekirk.co.ukSherwood House/7 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6LB

My name is Trevor Stephenson ACMA (which means I am a Chartered Management Accountant). I have 20 years experience working in medium sized companies in accounting & computer system roles. For over 12 years I held positions at Finance Director/Co Secretary/Company Accountant level. Since May 2000 I have been steadily building up this company. I decided I could offer financial & computer services from my new firm with top class personal service at very low costs because of very low overheads and a desire for varied work and a balanced lifestyle rather than high income. I am registered & regulated by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Areas serviced: Derbywww.rocketltd.com26 Bakewell Rd Long Eaton, NG10 1NX