Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Rochford, Essex
Established in 2004, Castle & Co & Co is a forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Rochford, Essex, specialising in serving owner-managed businesses and individuals. Our principal, Steve Castle & Co & Co FCCA, brings extensive experience from both small and large corporate environments, offering tailored advice to help clients navigate financial and tax complexities. We prioritise building long-term relationships, delivering timely, individualised solutions to enhance business and personal wealth.Our services span business start-up support, compliance, tax planning, management consultancy, and estate planning, underpinned by a commitment to leveraging technology for efficiency. With a client base spanning local and national markets, we combine technical expertise with a personal touch to ensure clarity and confidence in financial decision-making.
Services
Business Start-up
Compliance Services
Taxation
Management Consultancy
Estate Planning
Payroll Services
VAT Advisory
Corporate Finance
IT Systems Advice
Investment Planning
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in accountancy and tax advisory services.
- Our team provides personalised support tailored to individual business needs.
- We specialise in compliance and regulatory requirements for UK businesses.
- Our tax planning strategies ensure legal compliance while minimising liabilities.
- We integrate technology to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Business Start-up
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, from selecting the optimal legal structure to preparing financial forecasts and securing finance. Our expertise ensures compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements while establishing robust accounting systems. By addressing payroll, VAT, and company secretarial needs early, we help new businesses focus on growth while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Taxation
Our tax services cover corporation tax, personal tax planning, and VAT compliance, ensuring clients meet legal obligations while minimising liabilities. We provide strategic advice on inheritance tax, capital gains, and trust management, alongside representation during HMRC investigations. Our proactive approach helps businesses and individuals optimise tax efficiency through year-round planning and expert guidance.
Compliance Services
We handle annual accounts preparation, company secretarial duties, and payroll administration to ensure adherence to statutory requirements. Our team maintains accurate records, files returns on time, and manages PAYE, NIC, and statutory payments. This reduces administrative burdens, allowing clients to focus on core operations while avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
Management Consultancy
We review financial systems, credit control, and cost management to improve business performance. Our consultancy identifies inefficiencies in stock valuation and gross profit margins, offering actionable solutions. By enhancing management information systems, we enable data-driven decisions that drive profitability and sustainable growth for owner-managed businesses.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service includes will reviews, trust setup, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies. We advise on agricultural and business property transfers, ensuring assets are distributed efficiently while complying with tax regulations. By leveraging exemptions and lower tax rates, we help clients preserve wealth for future generations through tailored, legally sound solutions.
People
Steve Castle
Principal
Steve Castle & Co & Co FCCA qualified in 2000, gaining experience in audit, accountancy, and tax at local practices. He specialises in advising owner-managed businesses, combining insights from both small and large corporate environments. A passionate advocate for Essex County Cricket Club, he focuses on delivering strategic financial solutions to clients.
Questions
What services does Castle & Co & Co & Co offer?
We provide accountancy, tax planning, compliance, business start-up support, management consultancy, estate planning, payroll, and VAT advisory services for businesses and individuals.
Are you regulated by any professional body?
Yes, we are regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for investment and accountancy services.
Do you work with businesses outside Essex?
Yes, while based in Rochford, we serve clients nationally using modern technology to maintain consistent service quality.
How can you help with tax compliance?
We ensure accurate corporation tax calculations, personal tax returns, VAT submissions, and HMRC investigations support to maintain compliance and reduce liabilities.
What sets Castle & Co & Co & Co apart from other accountants?
We combine technical expertise with personalised service, focusing on long-term client relationships and strategic financial planning tailored to individual business needs.
