Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Oxfordshire
Established in 2003, James Smith, is a small Oxfordshire-based practice dedicated to providing personalized accounting services for individuals and small businesses. Our expertise spans tax planning, compliance, and business advisory, with a particular focus on landlords, contractors, and service-sector enterprises. By maintaining a two-person structure, we ensure continuity and in-depth client relationships, offering fixed-fee transparency and remote service accessibility.Our team combines industry experience with technical tax knowledge, advocating for clients in HMRC interactions and delivering strategic advice tailored to individual circumstances. We prioritise quality over scale, ensuring clients receive expert guidance without the impersonal approach of larger firms.
Services
Tax Planning
Tax Returns
Landlord Accounting
Contractor Services
VAT Returns
Business Advisory
HMRC Representation
Cloud Accounting
Tax Investigations
Company Formation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee transparency with no hidden charges
- Our team combines practice and industry experience for practical advice
- Specialist expertise in property tax and contractor accounting
- Personalised service with continuity from year to year
- Proactive tax planning to minimise liabilities within legal frameworks
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Expert tax planning
Responsive support
Clear explanations
Reliable HMRC representation
Personalised approach
Services
Personal Tax Returns
We prepare and submit self-assessment tax returns for individuals, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Our service includes record-keeping guidance, expense claim identification, and tax liability calculations. Clients receive detailed explanations of their tax position and ongoing support throughout the year.
Landlord Accounting
Specialist accounting for buy-to-let landlords covering tax returns, capital gains calculations, and portfolio planning. We advise on tax-efficient structures, handle HMRC correspondence, and provide strategic guidance for property investors with single or multiple properties.
Contractor Services
Comprehensive accounting for contractors including company formation, IR35 compliance, and tax-efficient remuneration strategies. Our services cover VAT returns, payroll management, and quarterly financial reviews to optimise contractor finances.
Business Advisory
Tailored business advice for small service-sector companies, including cashflow management, growth planning, and tax-efficient structures. We provide annual financial reviews and strategic guidance to help businesses achieve long-term objectives.
Tax Investigations
Representation and support during HMRC investigations, including voluntary disclosures and compliance checks. We handle communication with tax authorities, negotiate settlements, and ensure clients meet obligations while protecting their interests.
People
James Smith
Chartered Accountant
Qualified with KPMG in 1998, James has industry and practice experience across business sizes. He contributes to tax policy consultations and authored 'Keeping it Simple', a guide for small businesses. Specialises in property tax and contractor accounting.
Kelvin Atkinson
Chartered Accountant
Qualified in 2016, Kelvin brings 10+ years of industry experience to support small businesses. Focuses on compliance work and improving client record-keeping processes. Ensures quality through rigorous review procedures.
Questions
Do you offer fixed fee accounting services?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed fees for tax returns, contractor services, and compliance work. Our pricing includes most standard requirements with no hidden charges.
Can you help with HMRC tax investigations?
We offer full representation during HMRC investigations, including voluntary disclosures and compliance checks. Our service includes negotiation and documentation preparation to resolve matters efficiently.
What property tax services do you provide?
We handle buy-to-let tax returns, capital gains calculations, and portfolio planning. Our services include tax-efficient structuring advice and HMRC correspondence management for landlords.
How do you support new contractors?
We offer a 'Get You Started' package covering company formation, payroll setup, and tax-efficient remuneration strategies. Ongoing support includes quarterly financial reviews and compliance management.
Are your services available outside Oxfordshire?
Yes, we work remotely with clients nationwide. All services including tax returns, accounting, and advisory can be completed via email and phone consultations.
