Pearl Accountants is passionate about helping entrepreneurs as you succeed in business. We enjoy hearing about your business idea, vision, and goals.
Of course, from a business plan and strategy to cash flow management, there is much to consider. We’ve helped hundreds of people start businesses and look forward to yours.
Small businesses are our speciality. We know the challenges you face, and we’re here to help you with proactive tax planning advice, streamlining procedures, and integrating with third-party technologies to automate operations, boost efficiency, save money and give you more time to generate additional revenue for your business.
At Pearl Accountants, we understand that running a limited company can be difficult in some ways. You could be working on your own or with a small team and probably doing everything from managing clients to marketing and keeping track of the money! A tax-efficient solution like setting up a limited company is very useful for many businesses, but it can be hard to choose the right accountant! We offer affordable and complete accounting solutions to help you manage your limited company accounting needs.
Running your own business is challenging. We know this, and we’re here to help. Pearl Accountants offer sole traders the right accounting to keep track of everything you need to file with HMRC. Whether your business sells goods or services, we’ll ensure you’re registered with HMRC and can send in all the necessary paperwork. We also have hundreds of self-employed clients, years of experience, and reliable software to help you grow your business.
If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably felt like you’re a jack of all trades. And you are!
You’re a freelance designer, writer, or programmer, but the answer isn’t so simple when it comes to working the numbers. We know problems and have crafted our service to solve them.
When you join Pearl, we’ll look at your needs, help you set up the proper tax structure, and ensure you file taxes promptly. We will notify you of any changes to your taxes or business and how to invest your money to make it grow.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
We are an accountancy firm that understands your industry. Pearl Accountants is a perfect choice if you are a start-up or business owner looking for new accounting solutions with a skilled professional. When you sign up with us, you will be allocated an account manager who will know your industry in and out. They will assist you in solving any problems or queries related to taxes, payrolls, VAT, or other financial matters.
Our business start-up services help you evaluate and ensure that your accounting systems meet your business’s needs. We will also recommend tools relevant to your industry, such as bookkeeping software, invoicing, and project tracking tools.
We’re a team of expert accountants and tax advisors, so you’ll never miss a deadline with us. We’re here to ensure that your business start-up doesn’t overwhelm you; that’s why we help you meet your deadlines, focus on what matters most, and give you time to grow your company
Whether you’re just starting a new business or need expert financial expertise to get your company back on track, we can help. Our Start-up service matches you with a part-time financial director who will work closely with you, providing guidance and support as your business grows.
Yes, we can analyse your needs and recommend whether a sole trader or limited company structure is best for you. (Startups)
We can assist you in getting started within one working day, depending on your structure. (Startups)
Yes, we will provide you with accounting software that will allow you to send invoices to customers while on the move. (Startups)
This will depend on how much money you make, your industry, and your thresholds (amongst other factors). Please call us, and we’ll look into this for you. (Small Business)
Our software integration team will look at your needs and suggest how integration could help your business become more efficient. (Small Business)
Along with accounting assistance, our business experts may provide you with strategic and business advice to help you launch and expand your company.
Your accounting reference date will determine this.
The corporate tax return is often due 12 months following the year end of your business, for example, if your company’s fiscal year ends on December 31.
However, keep in mind that these dates could change depending on particular circumstances. To learn more, give us a call. (Established Business)
This depends on whether you have salaried employees or if your business makes more than £85,000 (in 2022). Please call us, and we can explain more about this (Established Business)
We will need to register you as a sole trader with HMRC and get a UTR number. (Sole Trader)
During our initial meeting, we will tell you which solution is best for you based on your income, industry, and personal threshold levels, among other factors. (Sole Trader)
You must submit a personal tax return to HMRC by the 31st of January following the previous tax year, also known as self-assessment. (Sole Trader)
If you decide to hire people, you may need to sign up for PAYE (other factors are also involved here). If your business makes more than £85,000 (2022), you could also be required to sign up for VAT. (Sole Trader)
We will provide you access to accounting software so you can manage your bookkeeping and send clients invoices. (Sole Trader)
This depends on several things, including but not limited to the individual’s income, profession, and personal thresholds. During our first consultation, we can go through all your options. (Freelancers)
If you are a limited company, we will evaluate your overall income and thresholds and advise on the amount of salary and dividends you should withdraw. (Freelancers)
When you join us, we’ll provide you with excellent cloud accounting software that you can use to send your clients invoices. (Freelancers)
We're glad our customers are happy with our products and services. Here's what some of them said about us...
Pearl Accountants are unique as you can get. They have a great one to one service and they always answer your queries in a fast and professional manner.
I find Pearl when I opened up my limited company. I was clueless, but Pearl Accountants kindly assisted me in the best way so I felt at ease and understood how the operation works.
Everything was explained clearly in detail and I could ask as many questions as I wanted. They were never rude or impatient, just happy to be there to help.
The client had previously missed a few deadlines with HMRC and Companies House and needed a hands on approach
Wanted to ensure they have a proactive team so that no deadlines were missed and full end to end bookkeeping carried out
Client was introduced to a dedicated accountant who filed all outstanding accounts and appealed for any penalties by HMRC
After being in business for years, I must admit that Pearl Accountants are far the best accountants I have worked with. They are helpful, friendly and trust worthy and most of all provide excellent tax advice.
They provide high-level client care. I would certainly recommend Pearl Accountants to all.
Invoice factoring complications led client to inaccurate bookkeeping and unclear of clear reporting requirements
Processing the invoicing system accurately with clear and transparent management reporting was key
Processing the invoicing system accurately with clear and transparent management reporting was key
Pearl Accountants have been my accountants for many years and have been a great asset to my businesses. They have a strong team and knowledge is second to none. Very happy with the service and professionalism from them. Will continue to recommend them to my network.
Paying huge taxes without any tax efficiency and lack of understanding on various VAT aspects.
Minimise tax bills and ensure the business was compliant with HMRC and Companies House
As a startup graphic design company, we ensured the client used tax allowances and efficient payroll structures to withdraw money
Holborn based laser hair removal company joined us with a view to expanding their business on a large scale. They undertook accounting and advisory services which helped them grow above their rivals.
Holborn based laser hair removal company joined us with a view to expanding their business on a large scale. They undertook accounting and advisory services which helped them grow above their rivals.
Achieve a national presence and grow organically through current business model
We came on board and advised client on tailor made business strategies to achieve their online and brick and mortar presence.
We have been using Pearl Accountants for over 10 years and developed a very good business relationship. Very clear instructions with easy to follow accountancy system in place. Great expertise in tax efficiency, as well as business, grow and development services. One of the best-chartered accountants in town.
We have already recommended your services and will share our good experience with others in future.
It is always someone available on the phone but if not available at the time your accountant will always call you back.
Complete peace of mind with prompt and clear communication so no deadline missed.
Very satisfied.
Client was growing very fast with inability to keep track of growth with no cloud accounting setup and no integrations
Time saving on bookkeeping and clear vision of profitability management reports. Setup with cloud integrations.
Recommended a online cloud solution with time saving applications and clear breakdown of monthly profitability.
We recently migrated to Pearl Accountants from large national accounting firm. Transfer was easy and faultless. Friendly staff at Pearl lead us through the process with ease. Initially we were drawn to their service because of their attractive pricing structure. However it quickly became apparent to us that we were getting a lot more for our money than we initially thought as they are happy to stretch the engagement to all sorts of additional advice. Thumbs up to Pearl Accountants.
No clear strategy for business growth or tax planning reduction techniques
To achieve business advisory, tax planning and accurate reporting requirements
Recommended a online cloud solution with time saving applications and clear breakdown of monthly profitability.
Our client, a well established practising solicitor in the UK required a headache free service to ensure their accounting requirements were met and cloud accounting solution setup
Too much time was being consumed in bookkeeping and previous accountants missed various deadlines
More time was needed to focus on the business and ensure a firm came on board to take full ownership.
Advised client to forward us everything in ‘shoe box’ style and provided full breakdown regularly to keep informed.
They make me feel that I am a valued customer and to me what makes Pearl accountants unique is their helpful team of dedicated staff members. Their response is always prompt and it makes the daunting task of accounting really easy for me. Pearl Accountants is really a five-star accountant company.
As a franchisee tuition business, the client did not have the right advise to reduce taxes or a proactive accountant to advise where needed
Reduction in taxes through governmental tax subsidiaries and requiring more time to focus on the business.
A dedicated accountant was assigned to ensure deadlines were not missed and review of tax strategies.
Our client was in need of a specialist contractor accountant to remain compliant and ensure they did not fall in IR35.
Client required advisory on payroll and VAT solutions and filing of accounts at year end.
No clear direction on IR35 nor guidance on allowable expenses that could be claimed.
Ensure the contractor company was compliant with HMRC and Companies House and advisory on saving taxes.
Provided a full explanation and review on IR35 and guidance provided on which expenses could be claimed to reduce taxes
Our client having a property portfolio in Switzerland required a specialist accountant that understood the UK tax legislation whilst having a thorough understanding of overseas tax implications.
Overseas and UK income not declared, needed tax returns filed for previous years and appeal to HMRC for outstanding penalty
Paying taxes in the UK and overseas, wanted help understanding the tax system so avoid paying taxes twice.
Appealed successfully for prior years penalties and filed all outstanding returns. Thorough review of all tax allowances available.
Our client joined us after losing track of their finances and needed someone they could turn to for help. We came on board and reviewed their internal bookkeeping arrangements and recommended efficiency to lower their input on areas which could be outsourced to us.
No real track of profitability or clear vision of expenditure along with weak internal processes.
To achieve a clear breakdown of expenditure and ensure the current setup for bookkeeping was run more efficiently.
Recommendation on reporting packs, internal processes and online applications to integrate for payment reconciliation.