Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Birmingham
Established in 1955, Michael Heaven & Associates is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. We specialise in providing tailored accounting, taxation, and business advisory services to businesses and individuals across diverse sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. Our team focuses on proactive client service, helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes while minimising tax liabilities and maximising profitability. With decades of combined experience, we deliver strategic advice on business start-ups, compliance, payroll management, and estate planning.Our commitment to understanding each client's unique needs ensures timely, personalised solutions that support long-term growth. We maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions to facilitate business development and offer expert representation during HMRC investigations. Our services extend to IT consultancy, management information systems, and business valuations, positioning us as a comprehensive partner for financial success.
Services
Business Start-Up
Compliance Services
Taxation
Payroll Services
Business Advisory
Estate Planning
Management Consultancy
IT Systems Advice
Corporate Valuations
Pension Planning
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in accounting and tax advisory services
- Our team provides proactive tax planning to ensure legal tax minimisation
- We offer tailored business advisory services for start-ups and established companies
- Our specialists handle HMRC investigations and complex compliance requirements
- We combine technical expertise with personalised client service
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Services
Business Start-Up
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, helping select appropriate legal structures and preparing essential financial documentation. Our services include business plan development, cashflow projections, and registration assistance with Companies House and HMRC. We also advise on financing options and computer system implementation for new ventures.
Taxation
Our tax specialists provide comprehensive compliance and planning services for businesses and individuals. We handle corporation tax returns, personal tax filings, VAT registration, and estate planning. The team offers strategic advice to ensure legal tax minimisation while maintaining full compliance with current legislation.
Compliance Services
We manage statutory reporting requirements including annual accounts preparation, payroll processing, and tax return submissions. Our team ensures accurate maintenance of company records and provides support for grant claims. This allows business owners to focus on core operations while meeting all legal obligations.
Payroll Services
We operate full payroll administration including auto-enrolment pension schemes. Services cover payslip generation, tax deduction calculations, and HMRC submissions. Our BrightPay Connect system enables employees to access payslips and P60s digitally while maintaining full audit trails for regulatory compliance.
Business Advisory
Our consultants provide management information systems, business valuations, and operational reviews. We help improve financial controls, develop growth strategies, and implement technology solutions. The team also offers specialist support for bank liaison and business succession planning.
People
Michael Heaven
Founder
With over 40 years in the profession, Michael established the firm in 1955. He specialises in business strategy and tax planning, guiding countless companies through successful growth phases while maintaining strong client relationships.
Sarah Thompson
Tax Partner
Sarah leads our tax department with 25 years of experience in corporate and personal taxation. She specialises in HMRC investigations and complex compliance matters, ensuring clients maintain full regulatory adherence while optimising tax positions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide complete start-up support including business structure advice, cashflow projections, registration assistance, and computer system implementation tailored to new ventures.
How do you help with tax compliance?
We handle corporation tax returns, personal tax filings, VAT registration, and estate planning while providing strategic advice to ensure legal tax minimisation.
Do you support payroll administration?
Yes, we manage full payroll processing including auto-enrolment pensions, payslip generation, tax deductions, and HMRC submissions with digital access for employees.
What business advisory services are available?
We offer management information systems, business valuations, operational reviews, technology implementation, and succession planning to support strategic growth.
How do you handle HMRC investigations?
Our specialists provide expert representation during tax investigations, offering support from initial enquiry through to tribunal representation if required.
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Reviews (3)
Mark Saldua
Jan 23, 2022
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A must go-to for those seeking vintage Levi's! Helpful staff and they even offer distressing services!
Richard James
Mar 11, 2021
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I have been using Michael Heaven and Associates for many years and feel very safe using them for my accounts
Ashraf Fahmy
May 23, 2018
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Professional and friendly service and staff. Regular and relevant updates via email. Prompt and efficient dealing with any tax problems as they arise. Mo Nahim has been so helpful, knowledgeable and with lots of experience. Excellent communication from him and his brilliant team.
