Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accountancy Partner in Bury St Edmunds
Established in 1995, we are a family-run accountancy practice based in Suffolk with over 27 years of experience serving diverse business structures including sole traders, partnerships, trusts, and limited companies. Our team comprises ACCA-qualified professionals with a combined expertise spanning tax planning, financial accounting, and digital compliance solutions. We specialise in delivering tailored advice to clients across industries such as farming, carpentry, and motor sports while maintaining a commitment to personal service. Our approach prioritises client collaboration, utilising modern accounting software while accommodating traditional data submission methods. With three generations of accountants in our team, we combine deep institutional knowledge with contemporary technical proficiency to support businesses through all stages of growth.
Services
Tax planning
Financial accounting
Bookkeeping
VAT services
MTD ITSA
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 27 years of experience in accountancy services
- Our team consists of ACCA-certified professionals with industry-specific expertise
- We provide tailored tax planning and compliance solutions
- We offer specialist MTD transition support and digital accounting training
- Our local knowledge benefits Suffolk-based businesses across multiple sectors
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
- FCCA
What people say
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable team
Reliable and trustworthy
Great support
Highly recommended
Services
Tax planning
We provide comprehensive tax planning strategies to minimise liabilities for individuals and businesses. Our services include family tax planning, capital gains tax returns, and compliance filings. With expertise in UK tax regulations, we help clients optimise their tax positions while maintaining full compliance.
Financial accounting
We prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships. Our services include cashflow forecasts, budgeting, and management accounts to support informed business decisions. We ensure all financial reporting meets regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Bookkeeping
We offer complete bookkeeping solutions using Sage and QuickBooks Online, including data input and record maintenance. Our services support businesses in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing for tax submissions while accommodating client-preferred accounting systems.
VAT services
We provide MTD-compliant VAT return preparation using QuickBooks Online. Our services include transition support to digital reporting systems and ongoing VAT advisory to ensure businesses meet changing regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate records.
MTD ITSA
From April 2024, we offer MTD ITSA compliance services including system implementation and client training. We help businesses transition to digital record-keeping requirements while ensuring continued compliance with HMRC regulations through tailored support solutions.
People
Thelma Merry
FCCA Accountant
With over 30 years of experience, Thelma qualified as a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) in 1998, providing expert guidance to small businesses.
Alan Merry
ACCA Accountant
A 2019 ACCA member with a first-class degree in Applied Accounting, Alan specialises in bookkeeping and paymaster services while supporting all company operations.
James Merry
Trainee Accountant
Currently completing ACCA professional exams, James assists with accountancy services and manages the company's IT infrastructure since passing fundamental ACCA exams in 2021.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide tax planning, financial accounting, bookkeeping, VAT compliance, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) services for businesses of all sizes.
How do you support MTD compliance?
We offer MTD ITSA preparation from April 2024, including system transition support and QuickBooks Online training for digital compliance.
What business sectors do you specialise in?
We work with clients in farming, beekeeping, carpentry, landscaping, motor sports, and ESL industries, among others.
What qualifications does your team hold?
Our team includes ACCA-certified accountants with additional FCCA qualifications and specialist expertise in business accounting software.
Reviews (2)
Monty
Jul 26, 2022
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Merry Accountancy Services has supported the growth of my business since its inception over 25 years ago. This is a company which listens, assists and provides speedy solutions in a professional, supportive, efficient and friendly way. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Rachel Hunt
Jul 26, 2022
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I have been using Merry accountancy for over a year now and Thelma and her team are absolutely fantastic. So knowledgeable, always available to help and always friendly. 100% recommend them (and I do, now all my family members use them!)