Business Details
Trusted Accountants in Grays Essex
Established over 50 years ago, Cooper & Co & Co is an ACCA registered accountancy firm based in Grays, Essex. Our team of qualified professionals, led by partners Clare Cooper & Co & Co FCCA and Robert Baxter FCCA, specialises in providing tailored accounting, taxation, and business advisory services to individuals, partnerships, companies, charities, and landlords across Essex and beyond. With a reputation for exceptional client care, we offer fixed-fee pricing, transparent service, and expertise in tax planning, audits, and HMRC compliance.Our experienced team, including senior accountants and clerks, prioritises client needs through accessible face-to-face and remote support, ensuring complex financial matters are simplified for all clients.
Services
Accounts Preparation
VAT Compliance
Payroll Services
Corporation Tax
Tax Advice
Capital Gains Tax
Audits
Personal Tax
Company Formation
CIS Returns
Highlights and features
- We are an ACCA registered firm with over 50 years of combined experience.
- Our fixed-fee pricing ensures transparent and predictable costs.
- We specialise in tax planning and HMRC compliance for businesses and individuals.
- Our team includes qualified auditors and specialists in capital gains tax.
- We offer tailored advice for landlords, charities, and construction industry clients.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Exemplary professionalism
Technical knowledge
Trusted team
Peace of mind
Bespoke services
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies using client-supplied records. Our team ensures compliance with accounting standards and provides accurate financial reporting tailored to your business structure, including HMRC submissions and tax liability calculations.
VAT Compliance
Our VAT services include maintaining digital records, preparing periodic returns, and HMRC submissions. We handle varying transaction volumes and provide fixed-fee pricing for regular clients, ensuring timely compliance and minimising administrative burdens for businesses.
Tax Advice
We offer specialist tax advice covering personal and corporate taxation, capital gains, estates, and trusts. Our team provides strategic planning to optimise tax efficiency and represents clients during HMRC investigations, ensuring compliance while minimising liabilities.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll schemes, including monthly reports, payslips, and HMRC submissions through online portals. Our services accommodate businesses of all sizes, with scalable pricing for employee numbers exceeding 15, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
Audits
As qualified auditors, we conduct company and charity audits to meet regulatory requirements. Our audit services ensure financial statements' accuracy and compliance with statutory standards, providing stakeholders with verified financial information and recommendations for improvement.
People
Clare Cooper
Partner
FCCA qualified since 1991 with 38 years' experience in tax and accounting. Specialises in corporate and personal taxation, HMRC advocacy, and audit services. Partner since 1994, providing strategic tax planning for businesses and individuals.
Robert Baxter
Partner
FCCA qualified since 1991 with 39 years' general practice experience. Handles tax investigations, audits for charities and companies, and compliance for diverse businesses. Partner since 1994, focusing on client advocacy during HMRC disputes.
Paul Eve
Senior Accountant
Senior accountant with 24 years' experience at Cooper & Co & Co. Manages small business and personal tax clients, ensuring accurate returns and compliance. Provides reliable accounting solutions with a focus on client peace of mind.
Jodie Hooper
Senior Accountant
Senior accountant with 10 years' experience specialising in limited company clients. Handles accounts preparation, VAT, and payroll. Recognised for diligence and expertise in supporting business clients with compliance requirements.
Megan Letley
Accounts Clerk
Experienced accounts clerk with industry and practice background. Specialises in bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll processing. Joins Cooper & Co & Co in 2023, contributing precision and efficiency to accounting operations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT compliance, payroll, audits, and tax planning for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Do you offer fixed-fee pricing packages?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee packages for subcontractors, sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and landlords with transparent pricing agreed upfront.
How do you support clients during tax investigations?
Our qualified team represents clients during HMRC investigations, including CIS, income tax, and VAT disputes, ensuring compliant resolutions and minimising client liability.
Can you handle payroll for businesses with multiple employees?
We manage payroll schemes for businesses of all sizes, with scalable pricing starting at £20+VAT monthly plus £5+VAT per employee.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across Essex, including Basildon, South Ockendon, Stanford-le-Hope, and Tilbury, with remote and face-to-face service options.
