Accountancy With a Personal Touch for Wimborne
Wimborne Minster is a market town built around its twin-towered Minster, home to a rare chained library, with the Stour and the Allen running past its edges. The Square and the lanes off it are known for independent shops, cafés and family firms rather than chains.
That suits the way we work. Potter & Pollard are small enough to give every client individual attention, and from our Bournemouth office we support sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in and around Wimborne.
Doing as Much, or as Little, as You Need
Some business owners like to stay close to their own figures. If you want to keep your books yourself, that’s fine with us: we will suggest a sensible way to keep your records and step in at year end.
If you would sooner spend your time with customers than with receipts, we can take the bookkeeping off your hands entirely. Either way you will know the fee in advance, and you will deal with the same person each time you call.
Bookkeeping Your Way
We can take on some or all of your bookkeeping, or simply advise on record keeping if you prefer to do it yourself.
The Right Structure
Sole trader, partnership or limited company: we explain the legal and tax implications of each so you can choose with confidence.
Rental Income Reported Properly
Self Assessment returns and Making Tax Digital support for landlords with property in Wimborne, Colehill or Merley.
Our Services in Wimborne
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FAQs
Accountancy FAQs for Wimborne
I keep my own books. Can you just prepare the year-end accounts?
Yes. Many business owners prefer to do as much as possible themselves. We will recommend how to keep your records so the year end runs smoothly, then prepare your accounts and tax return from them.
Should my shop stay as a sole trader or become a limited company?
It depends on your profits, your plans and how much personal liability you are comfortable with. Each structure is taxed differently and carries different responsibilities. We will talk through the options with you and explain what each would mean in practice before you decide.
I have a rental property near Wimborne. What do I need to report?
Rental income above the £1,000 property allowance has to be reported to HMRC, and in most cases that means completing a Self Assessment return. We can prepare the return for you and advise on the expenses you are able to claim.
Do you only work with certain types of business?
No. Businesses come in all shapes and sizes, and we work with small and medium-sized businesses, start-ups and private individuals. What matters to us is understanding your particular circumstances.
Is the first meeting really free?
Yes. We offer a free initial meeting to talk through your needs. If you decide to go ahead, we agree a fixed fee with you before starting any work.
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