Peak District Accounting and Advisory

Service List

Tailored quotes available for one-off projects and ongoing assignments

Day-to-day Bookkeeping and Records

Set-up and maintenance of accounting records through to trial balance
Books of prime entry and ledgers, including sales, purchases and general ledger
Regular bank reconciliations to keep cash and bank balances accurate

Payroll and Employment Taxes

Running your payroll function, including processing starters, leavers and regular play run
Maintaining payroll records and handling associated employment tax calculations

VAT Compliance Support

Maintaining VAT records within your accounting system
Compiling data and working papers for your VAT returns, ready for submission by your tax adviser

Management Reporting and Control

Monthly or quarterly management accounts to help you understand performance and cash flow
Fractional Financial Controller support: higher-level financial oversight, controls, and decision-making support on a part-time basis

Company Secretarial and Structure Advice

Company formations and guidance on choosing a suitable legal structure for your business (e.g. sole trader, partnership, company)
Acting as a company secretary, taking non-executive directorships, and other board-level assignments where appropriate

Accounting Software Support

Accounting software setup and transitions
Accounting systems and processes review and advice
Making Tax Digital support and training

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What We Do Not Provide

To keep responsibilities clear and avoid conflicts, some services are intentionally excluded:

Preparation of statutory / end-of-year accounts
Preparation of personal or corporate tax returns
Reports or certificates on a person's financial affairs for third-party use (e.g. mortgage or visa reports)
Statutory or non-statutory audit services

These services can be handled by your existing external accountant, tax adviser, or auditor, working alongside us.

Why

Stronger controls through separation of duties.

Splitting day-to-day accounting and management reporting from year-end accounts and tax returns creates a natural 2-factor check on your numbers.
If one accountant makes an error, the other is more likely to spot it, reducing the chance of mis-stated profits and surprise tax bills.

Better quality information in modern systems.

With cloud accounting and automation, tax returns are easier than ever; the real risk lies in the quality of the underlying entries feeding those systems.
Focusing on accurate, timely posting and reconciled management accounts gives owners information they can actually run their business on.

High-impact, advisory-led finance support.

Day-to-day accounting is no longer "just bookkeeping"; it is the foundation of real-time advice on pricing, investment and cash management.
A retainer-based Fractional Controller model aligns incentives: you get ongoing, proactive support while building a long-term, sustainable relationship with a finance partner who understands your business.

Our Team

Our team is based in the High Peak and supports clients across the North West, North East and the Midlands, with services also available remotely throughout the UK. We use the latest cloud accounting software and technology to keep your business efficient, compliant and informed.

Specialising in SME finance, the team records, organises, interprets, and explains your financial information so you can make confident, timely decisions. Accounts are kept continuously up to date, reducing last‑minute stress around filings and returns, and providing regular forecasts so you always know what’s ahead.

Whether you are looking for hands‑on bookkeeping support, clearer financial insight or a more streamlined finance function, the team is ready to work with you and help your business thrive.