Business Details
Trusted Bookkeeping & Accounting Services in Bury St Edmunds
Established in 2025, J A Neale is an award-winning bookkeeping practice based in Bury St Edmunds, serving businesses across Newmarket, Cambridge, and the UK. With two decades of experience, we specialise in cloud-based accounting solutions using Xero, providing tailored services for small businesses and sole traders. Our team of Xero-certified professionals handles bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, CIS subcontractor management, and auto-enrolment pensions. We prioritise client relationships, offering personalised support to simplify financial processes while maintaining compliance with HMRC regulations.Our services combine technical expertise with a client-focused approach, ensuring businesses receive accurate records, timely submissions, and strategic financial guidance. Operating both locally and nationally, we combine 20 years of industry experience with modern technology to deliver reliable, stress-free financial management solutions.
Services
Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Auto Enrolment
CIS Subcontractors
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- 20 years of bookkeeping and payroll expertise
- Xero-certified professionals with cloud accounting specialism
- Award-winning service for small business clients
- Local Bury St Edmunds presence with UK-wide reach
- Personalised support tailored to business needs
Associations and certifications
- Xero
What people say
Award-winning service
Xero-certified professionals
20 years experience
Personalised support
Stress-free solutions
Services
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service provides comprehensive financial record management using Xero cloud software. We handle invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting for small businesses and sole traders. Clients receive accurate, up-to-date records that simplify tax compliance and business decision-making while maintaining HMRC requirements.
VAT Returns
We manage complete VAT return preparation and submission services for businesses registered with HMRC. Our experts calculate liabilities, select appropriate schemes, and ensure timely submissions while providing clear monthly reports. This service helps businesses avoid penalties and maintain cashflow efficiency through accurate VAT management.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles salary calculations, tax deductions, and HMRC submissions using cloud-based software. We process payslips, manage RTI submissions, and handle statutory payments while ensuring compliance with changing regulations. Clients benefit from accurate, timely payroll processing with secure employee access to documents.
Auto Enrolment
We provide complete auto-enrolment pension scheme management for UK employers. Our service includes scheme setup, employee enrolment, contribution calculations, and regulatory reporting. We ensure compliance with staging dates and re-enrolment requirements while helping businesses select appropriate pension providers for their workforce.
CIS Subcontractors
Specialist CIS payroll services for construction industry contractors. We handle subcontractor verification, tax deductions, and monthly HMRC returns while maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations. Our solution simplifies the complex CIS requirements, allowing construction businesses to focus on project delivery without payroll concerns.
Questions
What accounting software do you specialise in?
We are Xero-certified professionals specialising in cloud-based accounting solutions using Xero software for small businesses and sole traders.
Do you handle HMRC compliance requirements?
Yes, we ensure all services maintain HMRC compliance including timely VAT returns, payroll submissions, and auto-enrolment pension scheme management.
Can you help with business setup processes?
We assist with initial system setup, cloud migration, and process optimisation to establish efficient financial management systems for new and existing businesses.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Bury St Edmunds, we serve local businesses in Newmarket and Cambridge while providing services nationwide across the UK.
How do you handle payroll for construction businesses?
We offer specialist CIS payroll services including subcontractor verification, tax deductions, and monthly return submissions for construction industry clients.
What makes your service different from competitors?
With 20 years of experience and Xero certification, we combine technical expertise with personalised support to deliver tailored financial solutions for small businesses.
