Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Beckenham Since 1997
Established in 1997, Edwards Chartered Accountants has provided professional accountancy services for over 25 years to Beckenham, Bromley, Croydon, and surrounding Kent and Surrey areas. Our team specialises in corporate finance planning, ensuring compliance with regulations while identifying tax planning opportunities and mitigating risks. We offer comprehensive bookkeeping, payroll processing, and management accounting services, utilising cloud-based software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records. Our client-centric approach prioritises communication, flexibility, and transparency, offering remote consultations via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or telephone to accommodate busy schedules. As Registered Auditors (ICAEW), we deliver fully-regulated compliance audits and support businesses transitioning to HMRC-approved software under the Making Tax Digital scheme.We assist with VAT returns, personal tax returns, capital gains tax disclosures, and Construction Industry Scheme compliance, ensuring adherence to statutory deadlines. Our expertise extends to company secretary services, registered office provision, and guidance for starting limited companies, including HMRC and Companies House compliance. We pride ourselves on demystifying technological changes in accounting, providing tailored support to sole traders, local businesses, and large corporations. With a commitment to transparency, we avoid hidden fees and ensure clients receive personalised advice. Our 25-year track record reflects our dedication to helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence and clarity.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Processing
Tax Returns
VAT Returns
Auditing
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in accountancy services.
- Our team offers remote consultations via Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
- We support multiple accounting software platforms including Xero and QuickBooks.
- We prioritise transparent communication without hidden fees.
- We provide tailored guidance from business formation to compliance audits.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
What people say
Always there
Brilliant
Ensure tax affairs in order
Up to date
Wouldn't go elsewhere
Services
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service ensures accurate financial records using cloud accounting software. We monitor business performance in real time, providing reconciliations and transaction management. This service supports compliance and informed decision-making for businesses of all sizes.
Payroll Processing
We handle time-consuming payroll tasks, ensuring HMRC compliance for PAYE and pension auto-enrolment. Our service includes accurate salary calculations, tax deductions, and submission of required reports. This allows businesses to focus on core operations without compliance risks.
Tax Returns
We prepare and file personal and corporate tax returns with HMRC, identifying tax planning opportunities. Our service ensures compliance with deadlines and regulations while optimising tax efficiency for individuals and businesses.
VAT Returns
We manage VAT registration and prepare accurate returns, monitoring turnover thresholds. Our service ensures compliance with HMRC requirements, including voluntary and mandatory registration processes and submission deadlines.
Auditing
As Registered Auditors (ICAEW), we provide fully-regulated audit services. Our audits ensure statutory compliance, offering assurance for businesses approaching audit thresholds or seeking to change audit providers.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We offer bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax returns, VAT returns, audits, and Making Tax Digital compliance. Our services cater to sole traders, limited companies, and corporations.
How can you help my business with compliance?
We ensure HMRC and Companies House compliance for tax returns, VAT filings, and statutory accounts. Our audits and reviews meet Financial Reporting Standards and regulatory requirements.
Do you support remote consultations?
Yes, we offer remote meetings via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, email, or telephone for client convenience, especially for those not based locally.
What accounting software do you work with?
We support Xero, Sage, Iris, and QuickBooks, adapting our processes to your existing systems while providing collaborative live data management.
Can you assist with starting a limited company?
Yes, we guide you through incorporation, explaining benefits and obligations, and ensure HMRC and Companies House compliance for new limited companies.
How do you handle changes in tax legislation?
We proactively advise clients on legislative changes like Making Tax Digital, providing training and support to ensure compliance with new requirements.
Reviews (3)
Jonathan Franks
Aug 31, 2021
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I have been working with Edwards Chartered Accountants for many years for my personal accounts and my business and have always found them to be helpful understanding and professional in everything they do for me. Highly recommended
Vince Garvin
Aug 16, 2021
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Edwards have been my accountants for over 20 years now. Always there, always brilliant, always ensure my tax affairs are in order and up to date. Wouldn't even think about going anywhere else. Thanks to all at Edwards.
Clare Davies
May 26, 2020
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Wonderfully helpful and knowledgeable accountants. I would highly recommend the whole team at Edwards and very grateful for their help and time.
