Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Poole | The Accounting Bureau
The Accounting Bureau has been dedicated to delivering high-quality accountancy services to small and medium-sized businesses since its founding. Our comprehensive offerings include payroll management, audit support, taxation advice, and business consultancy, ensuring clients meet statutory obligations efficiently. We prioritise a hands-on approach, tailoring systems to clients' needs while maintaining integrity, accountability, and transparency.Our team combines extensive experience with a commitment to innovation, providing fixed-fee structures and cloud-based solutions to enhance financial efficiency. By fostering long-term relationships, we aim to support sustainable business growth through expert guidance and personalised service.
Services
Annual Accounts
Book Keeping
Company Formations
Management Accounts
Payroll Services
Pension Enrolment
Tax Planning
Business Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in accountancy and business advisory.
- Our team are Xero-accredited professionals with expertise in cloud accounting.
- Free initial consultation to assess your business requirements.
- Tailored financial systems designed to reduce administrative costs.
- Fixed-fee pricing structures for transparent budgeting.
Associations and certifications
- Xero
What people say
Attention to detail
Instrumental in business growth
Expert tax advice
Reliable and proactive
Tailored financial systems
Services
Preparation of Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory annual accounts in compliance with accounting standards, ensuring accurate financial reporting. Our service identifies tax planning opportunities and streamlines compliance, freeing clients to focus on growth. Professionally prepared accounts enhance credibility with stakeholders.
Book Keeping Services
Our bookkeeping solutions manage routine administration, offering manual or computerised systems. We set up initial records and provide ongoing support, ensuring accurate transaction tracking. This reduces administrative burdens and improves financial clarity.
Company Formations
We offer tailored company formation services, including legal structure advice and tax registration. Our fixed-fee packages cover incorporation, VAT registration, and compliance documentation. This simplifies the setup process for new businesses.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles PAYE, tax deductions, and statutory reporting. We provide payslips, compliance forms, and staff cost analyses. This ensures adherence to employment legislation and reduces administrative risks.
Pension Enrolment
We manage automatic enrolment duties, including scheme setup and compliance reporting. Our service covers employee assessments, contribution calculations, and re-enrolment processes. This ensures adherence to UK pension regulations.
People
Chandra Ashfield
Managing Director
Founded the company in 1994, specialising in treasury operations and client strategy. Chandra provides visionary leadership and financial expertise to support business growth.
Adrian Carr
Practice Manager
Responsible for managing accounts and client relations, Adrian ensures timely financial reporting and operational support. He has extensive experience in accountancy practices.
Suzanne Start
Office Administrator
Provides administrative and accountancy support since joining in 2004. Suzanne assists with day-to-day operations and client documentation.
Jackie Elliott
Payroll Administrator
Specialises in payroll processing and automatic enrolment compliance. Jackie has managed payroll functions since 2010, ensuring accurate statutory reporting.
Kyle Granger
Trainee Accountant
Joined in 2017 to learn all aspects of accountancy. Kyle supports various services while training towards professional qualifications.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide annual accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, company formations, tax planning, and pension enrolment services.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
We offer fixed-fee pricing quoted in advance, though hourly billing is available if preferred.
Do you support cloud accounting?
Yes, we are Xero-accredited partners offering cloud-based solutions for real-time financial management.
How do you handle payroll compliance?
We manage PAYE, tax deductions, statutory reporting, and provide payslips to ensure full compliance.
Can you assist with business setup?
Yes, we offer tailored company formation packages including legal structure advice and tax registration.
Do you provide free consultations?
Yes, we offer a free initial meeting to assess your business needs and recommend solutions.
