Where creativity and craft co-exist
At Balanced Accounting, we pride ourselves on being a modern and approachable accountancy practice that provides a range of services to businesses, partnerships, and individuals across Kent, Sussex, and the South East of England. Our team, led by founding partner Hazel Wells, a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, is dedicated to providing our clients with a wide range of accountancy, tax, and advisory services at competitive, transparent prices.
Our Approach
At Balanced Accounting, we believe in taking a proactive and flexible approach to delivering our services. This means that we work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and goals, and tailor our services to meet those needs. We use the latest software and technology to ensure that our services are efficient and effective, and we are committed to keeping our clients informed throughout the process.
Our Services
Our services are designed to help individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of accounting and taxation. We offer a range of services, including:
- Accounts preparation: We prepare accurate and timely accounts for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, small businesses, medium-sized companies, and landlords.
- Auditing accounts: We offer auditing services to ensure that our clients' accounts are accurate and reliable.
- Book-keeping: We provide book-keeping services, including monthly or quarterly book-keeping, book-keeping training and records review.
- Business plans and help with raising business finance: We help clients develop business plans and raise business finance.
- Business start-up advice: We offer advice and guidance to individuals starting a new business.
- Company formations: We form and register companies with the relevant authorities.
- Company secretarial services: We provide company secretarial services, including company registration, annual returns, and audit compliance.
- Corporation Tax calculation, reviews, and plans: We calculate and prepare Corporation Tax returns for our clients.
- Employee remuneration package planning: We help clients plan and prepare employee remuneration packages.
- Employment status, contractors, and IR35 advice: We offer advice on employment status, contractors, and IR35.
- Making Tax Digital advice, solutions, and support: We provide advice, solutions, and support for Making Tax Digital.
- Management accounts (monthly or quarterly): We provide management accounts to help clients track their financial performance.
- PAYE health checks: We conduct PAYE health checks to ensure that our clients are compliant with PAYE regulations.
- Payroll and PAYE returns (P45, P46, P11d): We prepare and submit PAYE returns, including P45, P46, and P11d.
- Personal Tax Returns and tax planning: We prepare and submit Personal Tax Returns, and provide tax planning advice.
- Partnership Tax Returns and tax planning: We prepare and submit Partnership Tax Returns, and provide tax planning advice.
- Property transactions and Capital Gains Tax: We provide advice and guidance on property transactions and Capital Gains Tax.
- Registered office service: We provide registered office service for our clients.
- Solicitors SRA accountants reports/audits: We prepare SRA accountants reports and audits for solicitors.
- Tax enquiries and investigations: We represent our clients in tax enquiries and investigations.
- Tax enquiry fee protection insurance: We provide tax enquiry fee protection insurance for our clients.
- Tax Returns/Self Assessment: We prepare and submit Tax Returns, including Self Assessment.
- VAT health check: We conduct VAT health checks to ensure that our clients are compliant with VAT regulations.
- VAT registration and deregistration: We register and deregister clients for VAT.
- VAT return completion and submission: We complete and submit VAT returns for our clients.
- Winding up of companies: We assist clients with winding up companies.
At Balanced Accounting, we believe in providing a proactive, flexible, and keenly priced service to our clients. If you are interested in our services, we would be delighted to discuss how we can help you.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients appreciate our approachable and professional approach to accountancy. Here's what one of our clients, Victoria Usher of GingerMay PR, has to say:
"Hazel has the right balance of professionalism and approachability, coupled with first-rate accountancy expertise and advice. Queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently, and she is always on the end of the telephone to talk through any questions we may have. I can confidently recommend Hazel and Balanced Accounting to anyone looking for an accountancy firm that has your best interests at heart."
Overall Experience
Both reviewers have had exceptionally positive experiences with Hazel and her team. They have received outstanding service, which has resulted in significant financial savings.
Timeliness and Efficiency
Lizzie Pannell has praised Hazel and her team for being "amazing all the years I needed them", implying that they have been responsive and efficient in their services. Bobbie Vassar-Smith has also had a positive experience, stating that Hazel was "very friendly and helpful".
Value for Money
Lizzie has specifically mentioned that Hazel's team has saved her more money than if she had filed her Self assessment herself, which suggests that their services are not only effective but also cost-effective.
Personal Touch
Bobbie has expressed gratitude and commitment to continuing their business relationship with Hazel, stating that they are "glad to have my affairs with her". This implies that Hazel has established a personal connection with her clients, making them feel valued and understood.