Business Details
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Birmingham & Cornwall
Briants Chartered Accountants is a family-run accountancy firm with over 50 years of combined experience, operating from offices in Birmingham and Falmouth. Our approach combines traditional expertise with modern insights, serving businesses across diverse sectors including dentistry, agriculture, recruitment, and e-commerce. We specialise in both corporate and personal tax planning, offering strategic advice grounded in real-world experience of running SMEs. Our services span business planning, payroll management, corporate tax compliance, and international financial operations. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that simplify complex financial matters for clients throughout the UK. With a team that understands both urban and rural business environments, we provide practical support for startups, established companies, and individuals.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our membership of the National Association of Dental Accountants and Lawyers. We maintain strict compliance with statutory requirements while focusing on minimising tax liabilities and maximising growth opportunities. Our two-generation family legacy ensures continuity of service while embracing fresh perspectives to address contemporary business challenges. This unique combination of experience and adaptability enables us to offer truly client-centric accountancy services that deliver measurable results.
Services
Business planning
Corporate tax planning
Payroll services
Company secretarial
VAT returns
Estate planning
Personal tax returns
Corporate finance
International services
Dental practice accounting
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined experience in accountancy services
- Our team works with diverse sectors including dentistry, agriculture, and e-commerce
- We provide tailored financial solutions for both businesses and individuals
- Our NASDAL membership demonstrates specialist dental accounting expertise
- Family business approach combining tradition with modern business understanding
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Dental Accountants and Lawyers (NASDAL)
What people say
Friendly and professional service
Knowledgeable and methodical
Invaluable role in business growth
Excellent staff and service
Proactive and supportive
Services
Corporate tax planning
Our corporate tax planning service helps businesses optimise their tax positions while maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations. We identify sector-specific tax reliefs and implement strategies to reduce corporation tax liabilities. With extensive experience in business taxation, we provide tailored advice on capital allowances, asset disposals, and tax-efficient business structures.
Business planning
We offer comprehensive business planning support to help companies develop and implement effective growth strategies. Our services include feasibility studies, financial forecasting, and business structure advice. We work closely with clients to create actionable plans that align with their long-term objectives while remaining adaptable to changing market conditions.
Payroll services
Our payroll management service handles all aspects of employee payment processing and compliance. We manage wage calculations, tax deductions, and statutory reporting requirements while ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations. This service helps businesses save time and reduce the risk of costly payroll errors.
Company secretarial
We provide complete company secretarial services to ensure businesses meet all their statutory obligations. This includes preparing and filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, and managing Companies House submissions. Our service helps directors avoid penalties through timely compliance with Companies Act requirements.
Dental practice accounting
Specialist accounting services for dental practices, including incorporation advice, superannuation planning, and practice management accounting. As NASDAL members, we offer tailored financial solutions that address the unique challenges faced by dental professionals in both private and NHS practices.
People
Ian Briants
Chartered Accountant
Ian has extensive experience supporting businesses across multiple sectors, combining technical accounting expertise with practical business knowledge. He works closely with clients to provide strategic financial advice tailored to their specific needs.
Tom Briants
Founder
With over 50 years in the profession, Tom established Briants Chartered Accountants as a family firm committed to delivering quality accountancy services. His experience spans traditional sectors and modern business environments across the UK.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for dental practices?
We provide specialist accounting services for dental practices including incorporation advice, superannuation planning, and practice management accounting, supported by our NASDAL membership.
Do you work with businesses outside Birmingham and Cornwall?
Yes, we work with clients across the UK, supporting businesses in sectors like recruitment, retail, manufacturing, and e-commerce from our Birmingham and Cornwall offices.
What corporate tax planning services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive corporate tax planning including identifying tax reliefs, advising on business structures, and implementing strategies to reduce corporation tax liabilities while maintaining compliance.
How can you help new business startups?
We support startups with business structure advice, financial planning, statutory registrations, and access to financing options to establish strong foundations for new businesses.
What personal tax services do you offer?
We provide complete personal tax services including self-assessment returns, estate planning, and retirement strategies tailored to individual clients' circumstances.
Do you offer company secretarial services?
Yes, we provide full company secretarial services including statutory filings, register maintenance, and compliance support to ensure businesses meet Companies Act requirements.
