Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Haywards Heath
Established in 2002, Clark & Company & Company is a dedicated accountancy and tax consultancy practice serving businesses and individuals across West Sussex and East Sussex. Our founder, Mitch Clark & Company & Company, brings over four decades of professional experience since entering the field in 1984, combining academic qualifications with hands-on expertise gained through roles as a Management Accountant for a major airline and Financial Controller for a prominent golf retail chain. We specialise in delivering tailored accounting solutions, from day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll management to strategic tax planning and compliance services. Our two-tiered approach ensures clients receive both practical financial administration and forward-looking advisory support, with a current client base of over 250 businesses and individuals.Our team includes three qualified bookkeepers who assist in maintaining rigorous compliance standards across diverse sectors requiring specialist tax expertise. We prioritise proactive engagement, leveraging modern accounting software like QuickBooks and Sage to streamline financial processes while maintaining a personal one-to-one service. Our local knowledge extends across Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Brighton, and surrounding areas, with plans to expand our Caterham satellite office. We focus on building long-term relationships through transparent communication and reliable service, ensuring clients can concentrate on growing their businesses while we handle complex financial matters.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Tax Advice and Planning
Payroll Management
VAT Returns
Bookkeeping
Financial Planning
Corporation Tax Compliance
Business Management Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Mitch Clark & Company & Company has 40 years of accountancy experience since 1984
- Two-tiered service combining compliance and strategic financial planning
- Specialist expertise in corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax compliance
- Local knowledge covering 12 Sussex towns including Brighton and Crawley
- Personal one-to-one service with qualified bookkeeping support
Associations and certifications
- Association of Taxation Technicians
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare accurate annual accounts using QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel, transforming your financial data into compliant reports. Our process includes document organisation, trend analysis, and secure data backup. Clients receive computerised records accessible at any time, allowing business owners to focus on operations while we ensure accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Tax Advice and Planning
Our tax planning services combine compliance expertise with forward-looking strategies to optimise your tax position. We handle corporation tax, personal income tax, and VAT returns while identifying legitimate savings opportunities. With specialist knowledge across various business sectors, we provide tailored advice to align tax strategies with long-term business objectives and changing regulatory requirements.
Payroll Management
We manage payroll processing to ensure accurate employee payments and regulatory compliance. Our service includes HMRC submissions, payslip generation, and year-end reporting. By maintaining up-to-date records and handling statutory requirements, we help businesses avoid penalties while ensuring timely and correct employee compensation.
VAT Returns
We prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements, ensuring accurate calculations and timely submissions. Our service includes reclaim management, VAT scheme advice, and audit support. We help businesses maintain compliance while optimising cash flow through legitimate VAT recovery opportunities.
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services maintain precise financial records using modern accounting software. We track income, expenses, and transactions to provide real-time financial visibility. With qualified bookkeepers managing day-to-day entries, businesses gain reliable data for decision-making while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements.
People
Mitch Clark
Founder & Accountant
Mitch Clark & Company & Company BA (Hons) ATT (Fellow) founded the practice in 2002 after 18 years in corporate accountancy. He previously served as Financial Controller for a major golf retail chain and Management Accountant for an airline. With 40 years' experience, he now leads our team in delivering expert tax and accounting services.
Questions
What accounting software do you work with?
We specialise in QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Lotus, and Microsoft Money for efficient financial management.
Do you offer tax planning services?
Yes, we provide strategic tax planning alongside compliance services to optimise your tax position.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Brighton, Crawley, and 7 other Sussex towns.
How experienced is your team?
Our founder has 40 years' experience since 1984, supported by qualified bookkeepers with specialist expertise.
Can you help with payroll management?
Yes, we handle payroll processing, HMRC submissions, and year-end reporting requirements.
Do you provide business consultancy?
Yes, our services include business management consultancy alongside core accountancy functions.
