Crawford Accountants

At Crawford Accountants, we pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering high-quality business solutions that cater to the unique needs of our clients. Since our inception in 1974, we have remained dedicated to helping our clients succeed, and we strive to achieve this through our exceptional services and personalized approach.

The Firm

Our story began when our founder, Bill Crawford, set out to create a firm that would prioritize the client's best interests above all else. By not organizing our practice into departments, we ensure that each client has a single point of contact who understands all aspects of their business. This approach has remained the cornerstone of our practice, allowing us to build strong relationships with our clients and provide tailored solutions that meet their specific needs.

Our Services

At Crawford Accountants, we offer a wide range of services designed to help our clients achieve their business goals. Our services include:

Accounts

As a statutory obligation, every business must produce annual accounts for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Companies House. At Crawford Accountants, we take the time to understand your business and your goals, ensuring that our services are tailored to your specific needs. We will work closely with you to identify areas where we can assist in minimizing your tax liability and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.

Tax Compliance

We deal with all areas of compliance for personal tax returns (self-assessment), CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) and Corporation Tax. Our expert team will complete your tax computations and returns, calculate your tax liability, and make tax repayment claims on your behalf. We will also correspond on your behalf with HMRC, saving you the worry.

Tax Planning

While completion of tax returns and statutory tax obligations are important, we also believe in maximizing your tax planning opportunities. With extensive experience in this area, we will advise you on the implications of VAT, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, and Stamp Duty (including Stamp Duty Land Tax), helping you to minimize your tax liability.

Bookkeeping

We understand that maintaining your own bookkeeping can be time-consuming and may not be cost-effective for your business. That's why we offer bookkeeping services to simplify the process and provide you with more time to focus on growing your business.

VAT Compliance

With VAT becoming increasingly complex, it is vital to consider the VAT implications of any proposed deal or transaction. Our experienced team will provide advice and assistance in all areas, including VAT registration, completing your VAT returns, attending inspections, and representing you at tribunals.

Payroll

Our comprehensive payroll bureau service includes providing employees' payslips, monthly summaries of PAYE and National Insurance, and completing forms P45 for leavers. We will also calculate Statutory Sick Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay where applicable, and produce the year-end PAYE returns, including forms P35, P60, and P11D.

Beyond Payroll

In addition to our payroll services, we also offer comprehensive advice on all employment tax issues, from planning tax-efficient remuneration strategies to planning for retirement. Our goal is to provide you with tailored solutions that cater to your unique business needs.