Based in the heart of Kent, we offer expert accounting advice to small businesses throughout Maidstone and the surrounding areas. Our team of qualified accountants help your business work for you for a low fixed monthly fee. We provide expert financial advice that is easy to understand and relevant to your circumstances.
We use Xero accounting software which means you can always stay on top of your business finances. Real-time online accounting gives you control over your cash-flow, payments and expenses. We support you throughout the year to ensure that your company accounts and tax returns are filed with minimal effort from you so that you can focus on running your business.
Want to find out how we can help you and your business? We offer a free initial consultation to talk about your requirements and potential solutions.
We have accountancy packages to suit most businesses located in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. However, if they are not quite tailored enough then please get in touch as bespoke accounting packages are always an option.
We take care of your essential accounting including company accounts, company tax returns and personal tax returns. Manage your payroll including workplace pensions, P60s and company benefits. We’ll advise you on the most efficient tax structure for your business, the best way to pay yourself and how to take advantage of tax reliefs and allowances. Understand your business and what you want to achieve, helping improve cashflow, manage credit control and grow your profits.
Maidstone is the business capital of Kent, the Garden of England. Its commercial success is thanks to over 7000 businesses that contribute more than £3billion a year to the Kentish economy. These include start-ups, entrepreneurial tradesmen and successful SMEs in a range of sectors including property, financial services and retail.
With excellent transport links to London, the rest of the UK and mainland Europe, Maidstone is the ideal location to build a successful business. The cost of starting and running a business is up to 60% less than in London. Companies have access to a flexible and talented workforce who are attracted to Maidstone by the opportunity to live and work in a thriving area.
Choosing the right accountant for your business is important. Using an accountant that isn’t right for you and your business can be frustrating. If your existing accountant doesn’t understand the nature of your business, doesn’t keep you up to date with things you need to be aware of or you don’t feel like you are getting value for money, then it is time to change your accountant.
Whatever your reasons for switching your accountant, it doesn’t need to be hard. If you are looking for an accountancy firm who takes time to understand the needs of you and your business, we are here to help. The team at AK Tax will guide you through the process of moving your accounting with minimal disruption to your business.
We’ll help you inform your current accountants, HMRC and Companies House that you are moving and assign us permission to deal with your documentation. This includes a disengagement letter with details of the work they have completed along with the key dates relating to your accounts. We will contact your existing accountant and ask for professional clearance. We then ask you to assign authority to AK Tax to manage your tax affairs and deal with HMRC.
Our team can help you set up a limited company with Companies House. You will also need to set up a business bank account, we can send you details of how to do this.
Whether you have recently started a business, are an experienced contractor, sole trader, small business or run a medium-sized company we have a service to suit you.
Our Startup+ package is designed for sole trader or limited company owners who take their business seriously and want to make sure that everything is properly covered.
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Our Growth package is designed for developing businesses or high growth start-ups, where the business owner needs a higher level of support and information.
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Our Elite package is for the business owner who wants the benefits of a financial director for a fraction of the cost.
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At AK Tax we are specialist Xero Accountants and as a Xero Silver Partner, we have all of the expertise and knowledge required to help you make the most of online accounting to manage and grow your business.
That means that we combine our knowledge and experience of traditional accounting methods with the power of Xero cloud accounting software to deliver a new and improved level of service. Xero connects with your online banking and company finances, working in real-time so you will always be up to date with how your business is performing.
You’ll save time with invoicing and bookkeeping so you get paid faster and improve cash flow. We still provide the business and compliance advice that you expect from your accountant, helping you identify tax breaks, find ways to boost productivity and make your business more successful.
You can access Xero via your desktop PC, laptop or smartphone app while on the move. This gives you access to your numbers wherever you need them.
First and foremost company directors must promote the success of their business as well as having certain legal responsibilities. From an accounting point of view, this means filing various forms and returns to HMRC and Companies House. Depending on the nature and size of your business, these include:
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Whether you’re starting up or you’re an established business, we’ll make your work with us as easy as humanly possible – starting from the time you get in touch. Just call us on 01634 540040 or complete the form below and we’ll get back to you ASAP.