Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Pocklington
Established in 2012, Arras Accountancy Services has built a reputation for delivering exceptional accountancy and advisory services to businesses and individuals across Pocklington and the surrounding regions. Our team combines over two decades of hands-on experience in financial management with a client-centric approach, ensuring tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of owner-managed businesses. As a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, we prioritise compliance, transparency, and proactive financial guidance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and business growth strategies.Our director, Jennifer Metcalfe, brings extensive industry expertise from roles as Financial Controller in manufacturing sectors, alongside a deep understanding of local market dynamics. Clients consistently highlight our prompt responsiveness, technical proficiency, and commitment to simplifying financial processes through clear communication and meticulous attention to deadlines. With a focus on building long-term partnerships, we aim to become an integral part of our clients' success by combining technical excellence with a personal touch.
Services
Business Start-Up
Compliance Services
Taxation
Management Consultancy
Payroll
Bookkeeping
Corporation Tax
Self Assessment
VAT Services
Systems Advice
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in accountancy services for owner-managed businesses
- Our team provides prompt and efficient client support with ACCA-certified expertise
- We ensure compliance with HMRC regulations through meticulous tax return preparation
- Our services are tailored to address sector-specific financial challenges
- We maintain utmost honesty and transparency in all client interactions
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
What people say
Prompt replies
Efficient service
Highly professional
Friendly and approachable
Stress-free experience
Services
Business Start-Up
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, structure selection, and financial planning. Our services include cashflow projections, finance sourcing advice, and regulatory compliance setup. With expertise in HMRC and Companies House requirements, we ensure new businesses establish robust financial foundations while focusing on growth opportunities.
Taxation
Our tax services cover corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT management. We ensure accurate return preparation, deadline compliance, and strategic tax planning. For businesses, we handle CTSA obligations and quarterly instalment calculations. Individuals receive guidance on personal tax efficiency and HMRC interactions, minimising liabilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Compliance Services
We manage statutory accounts preparation, company secretarial duties, and payroll administration. Our team ensures adherence to accounting standards, maintains statutory records, and handles RTI/Payroll Auto Enrolment requirements. This allows clients to focus on core operations while we mitigate compliance risks through meticulous documentation and timely submissions.
Management Consultancy
We provide strategic financial analysis covering credit control, stock management, and profitability optimisation. Our consultancy identifies operational inefficiencies and offers actionable solutions for cost control and margin improvement. By delivering tailored management information systems, we help businesses make data-driven decisions to enhance performance and long-term sustainability.
Payroll
Our comprehensive payroll solutions handle RTI submissions, tax code compliance, and pension auto-enrolment. We manage end-to-end payroll processing for businesses of all sizes, ensuring HMRC compliance while reducing administrative burdens. Services include payslip generation, NI contributions calculation, and year-end reporting, delivered with strict confidentiality and accuracy.
People
Jennifer Metcalfe
Principal and Director
Fellow ACCA member with 20+ years' experience in financial management. Specialises in owner-managed business advisory, tax compliance, and manufacturing sector finance. Combines industry expertise with local market knowledge to deliver practical solutions.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide business structure advice, cashflow projections, finance sourcing assistance, and regulatory compliance setup for start-ups.
How do you support existing businesses with tax compliance?
We handle corporation tax returns, self-assessment filings, VAT registration and returns, ensuring HMRC compliance with proactive tax planning.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily serving Pocklington, York, and East Yorkshire, with clients across various sectors including manufacturing and professional services.
Can you assist with payroll administration?
Yes, we manage full payroll services including RTI submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and year-end processing for businesses of all sizes.
What makes your firm different from other accountants?
Our combination of ACCA-certified expertise, 20+ years' industry experience, and commitment to personalised service ensures tailored solutions with prompt responsiveness.
