Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Kingswinford
French Ludlam operates at a highly professional level with a well-qualified and experienced team. We provide a wide range of accountancy, taxation, and business advice to individuals and businesses of all sizes. Our commitment to friendly, understandable advice ensures clients receive personalized service tailored to their specific needs. The low staff turnover allows clients to work with the same team members annually, fostering a thorough understanding of personal and business requirements. Flexible office hours, including evening and weekend appointments, and accessible premises with free parking enhance our client-centric approach. We specialise in helping new businesses establish themselves, offering free initial consultations to guide entrepreneurs through setup challenges.Our dedicated team for medical professionals provides specialist accountancy services, while our comprehensive payroll and tax planning services cater to diverse industries. We prioritise compliance with regulatory deadlines to avoid penalties, ensuring clients focus on business growth. Our services extend to audit and accountancy, bookkeeping, company secretarial work, and VAT management. With decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with a proactive approach to identify opportunities and resolve potential issues before they arise.
Services
Bookkeeping services
Business start-ups
Company secretarial
Doctors' services
Payroll services
Taxation services
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services.
- Our team maintains low staff turnover, ensuring consistent client relationships.
- Flexible office hours accommodate client schedules, including evening appointments.
- We offer free initial consultations for new business startups.
- Specialist team provides tailored accountancy services for medical professionals.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
Services
Bookkeeping services
We provide comprehensive bookkeeping services including monthly or quarterly maintenance of books, VAT return assistance, bank reconciliations, and management accounts. Our services ensure accurate financial records while reducing administrative burdens for businesses. Clients receive timely reports to support informed decision-making.
Business start-ups
Our specialist team offers free initial consultations to guide new businesses through setup processes. We assist with tax registration, accounting systems, business structure decisions, and compliance requirements. Ongoing support includes financial planning and strategic advice to ensure successful business growth from inception.
Taxation services
We provide comprehensive tax planning and compliance services covering income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and capital gains tax. Our team prepares tax returns, advises on liabilities, and implements strategies to minimize tax exposure. Regular monitoring ensures compliance with HMRC deadlines and regulatory changes.
Company secretarial
Our company secretarial services include formation, annual returns, minute preparation, and statutory book maintenance. We monitor Companies House deadlines to prevent penalties while ensuring accurate filings. Clients benefit from streamlined compliance processes and expert guidance on corporate governance requirements.
Doctors' services
Specialist accountancy services for medical professionals include partnership accounts, pension planning, and compliance with healthcare-specific regulations. Our AISMA-affiliated team provides tailored advice on superannuation, capital accounts, and practice management. Annual accounts are completed within four months of year-end with tax liability projections.
People
John Fullman
Business Advisor
John specialises in supporting new business startups with practical accounting advice. He provides free initial consultations to help entrepreneurs navigate setup challenges and develop sustainable business strategies through French Ludlam's comprehensive services.
Stacey Mills
Medical Accounting Specialist
Stacey leads our specialist team for medical professionals, offering expert accountancy services tailored to doctors' unique requirements. Her expertise includes NHS pension planning, partnership accounting, and compliance with healthcare sector regulations through French Ludlam's dedicated services.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide free initial consultations, tax registration guidance, accounting system setup, and ongoing financial advice to help new businesses establish themselves successfully.
How do you support medical professionals with accountancy needs?
Our specialist team offers tailored services including partnership accounts, pension planning, and compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring timely completion of annual accounts and tax projections.
What bookkeeping services are available?
We offer monthly or quarterly bookkeeping, VAT return assistance, bank reconciliations, and management accounts to maintain accurate financial records for businesses.
How do you handle company secretarial requirements?
We manage company formations, annual returns, minute preparation, and statutory compliance while monitoring deadlines to prevent penalties through our dedicated secretarial services.
What tax planning services do you provide?
Our comprehensive tax services cover income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and capital gains tax with strategic planning to minimize liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.
