Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Plymouth
Wills Accountants is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Plymouth, Devon. Established in 1998, we combine specialist skills typically associated with major accounting firms with the agility and insight crucial to owner-managed businesses. Our approach prioritises building lasting professional relationships by deeply understanding clients' operations, markets, and challenges. We serve a diverse client base, including construction firms, manufacturers, not-for-profit organisations, and private individuals, with a particular focus on supporting growing businesses.Our team has expanded significantly since our founding, and we maintain strong commitments to professional development, including authorisation as an ACCA Training Office and accreditation with the Association of Accounting Technicians. We leverage modern technology, including cloud-based accounting solutions, to deliver efficient, tailored services to clients nationwide.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Tax Compliance
Business Advisory
Tax Planning
Making Tax Digital
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We combine major-firm expertise with owner-managed business understanding
- Our team holds ACCA and AAT professional accreditations
- We've served businesses in Plymouth since 1998
- We specialise in cloud-based accounting solutions for modern businesses
- We provide tailored support for growing companies
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Association of Accounting Technicians
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies using major accounting software packages. Our service includes reviewing records, making necessary adjustments, and explaining financial trends to support informed business decisions. We accommodate both traditional and cloud-based accounting systems.
Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance service covers corporation tax, partnership tax, and personal tax returns. We specialise in complex cases including expatriate taxation and seaman tax qualifications. We ensure accurate submissions while maximising legitimate tax reliefs and allowances.
Business Advisory
We provide strategic business advice including financial planning, management information systems, and ad-hoc project support. Our services help clients develop business plans, secure financing, and navigate operational challenges with practical solutions.
Tax Planning
Our proactive tax planning helps businesses and individuals maximise after-tax income. We advise on retirement planning, business succession, inheritance tax mitigation, and investment strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
Making Tax Digital
We support businesses with MTD compliance for VAT and income tax. Our services include software selection, digital record implementation, and submission of quarterly updates to HMRC, ensuring smooth transition to digital tax reporting requirements.
People
Phil Soutter
Accountant
Experienced accountant specialising in accounts preparation and business advisory services. Provides tailored financial solutions to help businesses grow while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Susan Wills
Tax Specialist
Tax expert with specialist knowledge in personal and corporate tax compliance. Advises on complex tax matters including expatriate taxation, business succession planning, and inheritance tax mitigation strategies.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We prepare year-end accounts for all business types, provide bookkeeping services, and offer cloud accounting support using major software packages like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
Do you handle tax planning and compliance?
Yes, we provide comprehensive tax services including corporation tax, personal tax returns, VAT, and specialist advice on tax efficiency and inheritance tax planning.
Are you qualified to provide accounting services?
We are Chartered Certified Accountants with ACCA accreditation. Our team holds professional qualifications and we're registered AAT training providers for accounting technicians.
How do you support business growth?
We offer strategic business advice including financial planning, management reporting, and ad-hoc project support to help businesses develop and overcome operational challenges.
What is your approach to Making Tax Digital?
We help businesses implement digital accounting systems, select appropriate software, and comply with HMRC's quarterly update requirements for VAT and income tax reporting.
