Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Accounting & Tax Services in Leicester
Watergates has been serving businesses in Leicester since 1999, evolving from a two-person team to a practice with over 20 experienced professionals. Our expertise spans statutory accounts, payroll management, tax planning, audit assurance, and business advisory services tailored to diverse sectors. We prioritise transparency, offering year-round support through integrated digital systems while maintaining a personal approach to client relationships. Our team holds qualifications with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, ensuring compliance with auditing standards.Clients benefit from our strategic guidance on company structure, tax efficiency, pension schemes, and business growth, supported by testimonials highlighting our responsiveness and technical proficiency. We assist businesses through critical processes like mergers, acquisitions, and HMRC compliance, combining local knowledge with national regulatory expertise.
Services
Annual Accounts
Payroll Services
Tax Planning
Audit Assurance
Business Start-up
VAT Compliance
Company Secretarial
Estate Planning
Cloud Accounting
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in UK accountancy services.
- Our team includes ACCA-qualified auditors and tax specialists.
- We provide tailored financial solutions for diverse business sectors.
- We offer year-round support with integrated digital accounting systems.
- Our clients highlight our responsiveness and technical expertise in testimonials.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What people say
Tremendous expertise
Excellent professional service
Quick responses
Outstanding quality service
Guidance exceeded expectations
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory accounts detailing your company's financial position for submission to Companies House and HMRC. Our service includes tailored reporting for micro-entities to large companies, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. Clients receive clear breakdowns of financial performance to support strategic decision-making.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles RTI submissions, payslip generation, and tax deductions for businesses. We manage auto-enrolment pensions, statutory pay calculations, and year-end documentation while ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Clients benefit from accurate, timely processing to reduce administrative burdens.
Tax Planning
We provide corporate tax planning to minimise liabilities through allowable reliefs and efficient structures. Our team reviews capital gains, losses, and allowances while representing clients in HMRC discussions. Services include compliance with self-assessment requirements and strategic tax-saving opportunities.
Audit Assurance
We conduct statutory audits and limited assurance reviews for regulatory compliance. Our ACCA-registered team performs business valuations, due diligence, and specialist audits for sectors like property and financial services. Clients receive actionable insights to improve financial reporting accuracy.
Business Start-up
We assist with company formation, HMRC registrations, and accounting system setup for new businesses. Our support includes choosing appropriate VAT schemes and cloud accounting software integration. Start-ups receive guidance on compliance requirements and digital record-keeping to ensure smooth operations from launch.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We prepare statutory accounts, handle HMRC submissions, and provide tax compliance services tailored to company size and structure.
Do you support businesses with payroll administration?
Yes, we manage full payroll processing including RTI submissions, statutory payments, and pension auto-enrolment for employers.
Can you assist with Making Tax Digital compliance?
We help businesses transition to MTD-compatible software and ensure VAT return submissions meet HMRC's digital requirements.
What audit services are available?
We provide statutory audits, limited assurance reviews, and specialist audits for regulated sectors like property and financial services.
How do you support new business owners?
We assist with company formation, accounting system setup, and choosing appropriate tax schemes for new ventures.
What tax planning services do you provide?
We offer corporate tax planning, capital gains reviews, and relief optimisation strategies to reduce tax liabilities legally.
