Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants for Sole Traders & Small Businesses
Established in 1995, we provide expert tax and accountancy services to sole traders, small businesses, and individuals across Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Uckfield, and Haywards Heath. Our team combines over 36 years of HMRC experience with personalized service to ensure compliance, tax efficiency, and peace of mind. We specialize in property taxation, Making Tax Digital compliance, and tailored financial solutions for local businesses.Our director, a Chartered Tax Adviser, maintains direct HMRC channels for urgent matters while prioritizing transparency and client education. With 450+ satisfied clients, we focus on simplifying complex tax obligations and enabling business growth through proactive financial management.
Services
Sole Trader Accounts
Small Business Accounts
Personal Tax Return
Property Taxation
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Director with 36 years' HMRC experience and direct HMRC channels
- Personalized service tailored to individual business requirements
- Specialist property taxation expertise and Making Tax Digital compliance
- Proven track record serving 450+ local businesses since 1995
- Local knowledge supporting Brighton, Lewes, and East Sussex businesses
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Tax Adviser
- The Association of Tax Technicians (ATT)
Services
Sole Trader Accounts
We prepare complete accounts and tax returns for sole traders, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements while maximizing allowable deductions. Our service includes bookkeeping support, tax planning, and deadline management to help self-employed professionals focus on business growth without tax-related stress.
Small Business Accounts
Full accounts preparation for limited companies, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and corporation tax computations. We handle Companies House filings, confirmation statements, and year-end accounts to maintain legal compliance while providing financial insights for business decision-making.
Personal Tax Return
Expert preparation and submission of personal tax returns for individuals with complex tax situations. We handle property income declarations, capital gains reporting, and high-income tax planning while ensuring compliance with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements.
Property Taxation
Specialist property tax services covering buy-to-let returns, capital gains tax on property sales, and property-related expense claims. We help property investors optimize tax efficiency while maintaining full compliance with current property tax regulations.
Tax Planning
Proactive tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities while maximizing allowable reliefs. Our services include income tax optimization, capital gains planning, and business structure reviews to help clients retain more of their earnings within legal frameworks.
People
Peter Deeprose
Director & Chartered Tax Adviser
With over 36 years' experience including HMRC service, Peter specializes in tax strategy and compliance. He established JDA in 1995 to support local businesses and individuals with expert tax solutions while maintaining direct HMRC channels for urgent matters.
David Deeprose
Tax Adviser
Qualified ATT tax adviser with 11 years' experience, David focuses on small business taxation and compliance. He provides accessible tax guidance to JDA's clients while maintaining specialist knowledge of personal tax returns and modern accounting practices.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for sole traders?
We provide complete accounts preparation, tax return submission, and year-round tax advice tailored to sole traders' specific needs and legal requirements.
Do you handle company accounts for limited businesses?
Yes, we manage full accounts preparation, Companies House filings, confirmation statements, and corporation tax returns for small limited companies.
Can you help with property tax matters?
Our specialists handle property taxation including buy-to-let returns, capital gains tax on property sales, and landlord tax compliance.
Are you HMRC-registered tax advisers?
Yes, our director is a Chartered Tax Adviser with former HMRC experience and maintains official HMRC channels for urgent tax matters.
Do you offer support with Making Tax Digital?
We provide full MTD compliance support including software guidance, digital record maintenance, and quarterly submission management for businesses.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients in Brighton & Hove, Lewes, Uckfield, Haywards Heath, and surrounding areas across East and West Sussex.
