As you can tell from our website we'd rather be soaking up the sun on some far-flung beach but instead spend most of our time in sunny Edinburgh looking after our clients and their businesses to make sure they can spend their time soaking up the sun. We are an established practice offering the full range of audit, accountancy and taxation services with a personal and professional approach from our staff which we believe is second to none.www.andevans.co.uk129 Comely Bank Rd, EH4 1BH

Having been practising in Bolton since 1999, we are a well established and friendly independent firm of accounting tax and business advisors specialising in providing a range of services to the owner managed business. We are based in the hub of Boltons business community. If you are looking to start a new business, or are already well established, our specialist knowledge may be beneficial to your company.www.adamandco.com251 Derby St, BL3 6LA

Specialists in small and medium sized businesses;sole traders and sub-contractors accounts. Annual Accounts Preparation; Personal Taxation; Self Assessment Tax Returns; Payroll; VAT Returns; Cash Flow & Business Plans Areas serviced: Birmingham Centralwww.accountingcentre.co.ukSwan House/Hospital St, B19 3PY

We are firm of Management Accountants & Taxation and Business's Consultants offering accountancy. Taxation and business consultancy services to owner managed and family owned businesses We Offer a specialist service to businesses to provide a cost-effective, high valus solution for all your financial needs. We will be your virtual Finance Director, and business partner giving darily assistance to you and your business. Areas serviced: Bradford, Keighley & Skiptonwww.accountax.me.ukWest End Ho/39 Legrams La, BD7 1NH

The practice has been established for over ten years and offers a flexible approach to clients needs, with evening appointments, collection of books from clients premises and polite staff who will be professional and friendly. Parking is free with the office situated just outside of Gloucester, All accountancy and taxation work is carried out by personally by the Director, who has been working in accountancy for over twenty years. Areas serviced: Gloucester & Cheltenhamwww.addthislimited.co.uk3 Ashwood Way Hucclecote, GL3 3JE

Whatever your needs, we can help. Harris+Co, Chartered Accountants, have been around for almost 100 years which means we've built a strong reputation for meeting the needs of business - it also means we have a wealth of experience to draw on and which our clients benefit from. We are based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire offering accounts, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals based across Yorkshire and beyond.www.harrisaccounts.co.ukMarland House/13 Huddersfield Rd, S70 2LW

We specialise in the preparation of Self Assessment Tax Returns for individuals and trusts, tax mitigation and planning, and inheritance tax planning. Our accounting service for executors may be of interest to firms of solicitors dealing with probate matters. Areas serviced: Bristol Eastwww.cumminsandco.com22 St. Georges Av St. George, BS5 8DD

The Inland Revenue are enforcing tax compliance more and more tightly. Time deadlines for submitting income tax returns and company tax returns are fixed and must be complied with to avoid late filing penalties. We deal with all aspects of tax being income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, VAT, company tax along with PAYE and National Insurance, which to all intents and purposes are a tax today. We provide a full planning and compliance service on the above taxes.www.bnl-accountants.co.uk31 Brenkley Way/Blezard Business Pk Seaton Burn, NE13 6DS

Our aim is to assist businesses in setting up financial reporting systems and then produce management accounts at suitable intervals. In addition, we will prepare year end accounts, audits, personal and corporation tax returns and can offer tax planning advice. We can also provide assistance with budgeting, cash-flow forecasts, breakeven analysis, strategic planning and other associated services.www.accountabilitygb.co.ukPortland Ho/21 Narborough Rd Cosby, LE9 1TA

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

Accountancy Made Simple Limited provide a comprehensive service to business and personal clients, from annual accounts, self assessment and tax advice, to value added services and consultancy. To arrange a free, no obligation initial consultation call today on 0161 798 0888 Areas serviced: Burywww.acmadesimple.com487 Bury New Rd Prestwich, M25 1AD

Argents is a professional, progressive firm of chartered accountants in Norwich, offering a wide range of services, from accountancy and auditing to tax planning and strategic business support. Down to earth and thoroughly approachable, our aim is to establish long-term working relationships with our clients typically, SME's involved in the farming industry, franchisees, and new business start-ups.www.argents.uk.com15 Palace St, NR3 1RT

You will have received your 2007 Tax Return by now. So please start collecting together all of the required information NOW and do not leave it until the last minute as in previous years. Your accountant would really like a quiet Christmas and January! Remember to keep your personal bank statements, paying in slips and cheque stubs as well as those for your business. If you have an Inland Revenue investigation you may have to produce them.www.accountingforsmallbusinesses.com51 Henley Av, OX4 4DJ

Certax Accounting is a professional accounting and tax advisory firm, servicing Coventry and the surrounding area. We work with strict codes of professional conduct and competence, these codes are reflected in the quality and range of services we offer. Areas serviced: Coventry, Nuneaton & Rugbywww.certaxcoventry.com32 Heritage Dr Longford, CV6 6QR

Founded in 1947, we conduct the accountancy and taxation affairs for small to medium sized limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, and sub-contractors. Self-Assessment Returns are prepared, as are VAT records and Returns, for the Inland Revenue and the Customs & Excise. From its inception the firm has followed the ideals of a family concern. So often advice is sought when it is too late and after considerable damage has been sustained. In the light of this, our firm policy has always been to encourage our clients to bring to us their problems, no matter how small, so that we can assess the position and advise accordingly.www.battenco.co.ukKingsway Ho/83 Crosby Road North, L22 4QD

Many clients see an accountants only function as completing accounts and tax returns. As a result, accountants often position themselves in the background and react to clients requests. We don't. Innovate and adapt to meet the constantly changing needs of our clients and able to function in the future for our clients and not remain stuck in the past.www.accountancyincolour.com123 Ormeau Rd, BT7 1SH

We are a small firm of accountants providing a personal service to individuals, companies and partnerships. We pride ourselves on giving a friendly and professional service at a reasonable price. The business was founded in 1970 and we have an extensive knowledge of all aspects of business and personal tax, accountancy and audit work and all related matters. We provide a flexible service allowing our clients to select the appropriate level of involvement to suit their needs at an affordable price. Areas serviced: Solihull & South Birminghamwww.chamberlains-accountants.co.ukWoodfield/Bickenhill La Catherine-de-Barnes, B92 0DF

Accounttax will provide you and your business with the unrivalled commitment and service delivery that spans all of our services. By taking a distinctly different outlook to that traditionally adopted by accountancy practices we can ensure that you can benefit from specialist knowledge and total flexibility in meeting your accounting, tax and other service requirements. Areas serviced: Slough, Bracknell & Maidenheadwww.accounttax.co.uk95 High St, SL1 1DH

Riley is a team of people based in Plymouth dedicated to improving the businesses and securing the financial security of our customers. Our core services rely on our training as chartered accountants and we offer a range of information and assurance services as well as tax planning and compliance work (see Services). But most of our customers agree that our main contribution to their businesses comes from our role as trusted business advisors.www.rileycom.co.uk51 North Hill, PL4 8HZ

Our business philosphy is that we are here for our clients convenience, providing a timely service. We provide professional services and advice on an individual basis. Our services include accounts preparation monthly, quarterly or annually. Tax returns and planning. Business planning and advice. Our initial consultation is FREE, so please contact us now. Areas serviced: Ipswich, Stowmarket & Felixstowewww.aldertons.co.ukOakhouse/2 Woodward Cl, IP2 0EA

The Acumen Group consists of Acumen Financial Planning Limited, Acumen Accountants and Advisors Limited, Acumen IT Consultancy Limited and Freelance Euro Contracting Limited. Within the Acumen Group we believe that annual accounts and tax returns are the starting points for a much broader service. The personal finances of a business owner overlap to a large extent with the finances of the business.www.acumen.infoBon Accord Ho/Riverside Dr, AB11 7SL

Bhatti and co a Small business Specialists based in Wolverhampton for Professional advice on Accountancy, self assessment Tax and vat returns, tax planning Including VAT and Payroll and for free initial consultation please ring us at 0800 144 1042. The preparation and auditing of accounts is the traditional core business of an accountancy practice and provides the basis for many of the broad range of services we offer our clients.www.bhatti.co.uk60 Waterloo Rd, WV1 4QP

Whatever your needs, we can help. Adders Accountants is a firm of Accountants based in Moulton, Northampton offering accounts, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. At Adders Accountants we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your financial needs. Areas serviced: Northampton & Wellingboroughwww.adders.co.uk60 Ashley La Moulton, NN3 7TJ

We are a professional, approachable firm of Chartered Accountants, providing an efficient and reliable service for owner-managed businesses and individuals. We are here to help you with accounting and taxation, so that you can concentrate on running your business. Our service is more than simply filling in forms for you. We aim to provide a personal service and build working relationships, giving relevant advice throughout the year.www.armitagewinter.co.uk15 Vernon St, DE1 1FT

We prepare accounts for Limited Companies with Corporation Tax Returns and submit the accounts to the Inland Revenue and Companies House. We specialise in self-employed accounts ranging from taxi drivers, plumbers, and carpenters to computer programmers' etc. We offer a complete package from preparation accounts to agreement by the Inland Revenue. However, the package does not include costs of any investigation work, should the Inspector decide to investigate the accounts. Areas serviced: Milton Keynes, Towcester & Buckinghamwww.accountants-payroll.com136A Queensway Bletchley, MK2 2RS

Whatever your needs, we can help. Sadofskys is a firm of Accountants based in Hull offering accounts, taxation and business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. At Sadofskys we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your financial needs. We work hard to get to know you in order to deliver timely, individual advice on how to improve your business and personal wealth.www.sadofskys.co.ukPrinces Ho/Wright St, HU2 8HX

We believe passionately that small business owners can achieve more profit, spend less time at work and have more fun. Accountants Plus brings to the smaller business, the level of help, encouragement, coaching and advice that only larger businesses can usually afford. We also do the usual things accountants do: accounts, tax returns, VAT, tax advice and so on. But wouldn't it be great to use a firm that's interested in you, not just your numbers' Enthusiastic about being in business.www.accountantsplus.co.uk18 Coychurch Rd Pencoed, CF35 5NG

We understand that in today's business world a client wants a lot more from his accountant than just the traditional services such as tax return preparation and audits. Lewis Smith can offer much more (see our services page) with an emphasis on the aspects that make businesses work successfully. Whilst we operate at a professional level we always offer friendly understandable advice to all our clients no matter what size. We have a forward-thinking, dynamic approach and have embraced IT and the internet. Areas serviced: Dudley & Stourbridgewww.lewissmith.comParsons Street, DY1 1JJ

We are a small firm of chartered accountants providing a variety of accounting, taxation and administration services to individuals, sole traders and small and medium sized businesses. With over 40 years of business experience we are able to assist you with: budgeting and forecasting; management accounting & controls; strategic planning; efficiency & effectiveness reviews assistance in raising financewww.2cookes.co.uk1 Cranesfield Sherborne St. John, RG24 9LN

Certax Accounting is a professional accounting and tax advisory practice with offices throughout the UK. The firm has a policy of "No customer is too small", that is, we are very willing to assist anyone, from sole traders, to partnerships and from small firms to large limited companies. Our clients are all assured a high degree of quality service from our team of professional accountants and tax specialists.www.certax.co.uk5 Kirkdale Dr Royton, OL2 5TG