Business Details
35 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Nottingham
Established in 1991, we are a Nottingham-based firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers serving SMEs across the East Midlands and beyond. Our approach combines the technical expertise expected of a national firm with the personalized partner-level service of a local practice. We prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to deliver tailored support, with particular specialization in research and development tax relief. Our team's proactive advice extends to business structuring, payroll administration, and strategic tax planning.As members of the HMRC R&D Consultative Committee, we maintain industry-leading insights to maximize client benefits. With decades of combined experience, we provide transparent, reliable guidance to help businesses grow sustainably. Our services begin with a free initial consultation to ensure clients receive precisely targeted advice. This client-centric philosophy has built long-standing relationships that extend beyond mere number crunching to genuine business partnership.
Services
R&D Tax Relief
Business Tax
Payroll Services
Startup Support
Tax Planning
Accounting Services
HMRC Compliance
Company Formation
Financial Consultancy
Tax Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer expert R&D tax relief services with HMRC committee insights
- Our team provides proactive tax planning since 1991
- We provide free, no-obligation initial consultations
- Tailored services for SMEs and startups
- Chartered status ensures highest professional standards
Services
R&D Tax Relief
We specialize in maximizing research and development tax relief for innovative businesses. Our experts identify qualifying activities, calculate claims, and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. By analyzing technical processes and financial records, we help clients secure up to 186% tax relief on eligible expenditures while coordinating with other financial strategies.
Business Tax
Our comprehensive business tax services cover compliance, planning, and strategic advisory. We help companies minimize liabilities through legitimate tax-saving opportunities while maintaining full HMRC compliance. Services include corporation tax returns, VAT registration, and ongoing tax strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
Payroll Services
We manage complete payroll administration including PAYE, national insurance, and statutory payments. Our real-time information reporting ensures HMRC compliance while providing detailed staff cost analyses. We handle CIS returns, pension auto-enrolment, and incentive scheme administration to reduce business owners' administrative burdens.
Starting a Business
We guide entrepreneurs through business formation, structure selection, and financial planning. Services include business plan development, cashflow projections, and finance sourcing advice. We handle company registration, secretarial duties, and accounting system setup to establish strong foundations for new ventures.
Tax Planning
Our proactive tax planning identifies legal minimization opportunities across personal and corporate finances. We analyze income streams, asset holdings, and business activities to optimize tax positions while maintaining compliance. Services include inheritance tax planning, profit extraction strategies, and cross-jurisdictional tax coordination.
People
Dan Ellerton
Director
FCCA and Chartered Tax Adviser with 17 years' experience at Newtons Accountants. Specializes in strategic tax planning and client relationship management. Focuses on delivering personalized solutions to maximize business growth and tax efficiency.
Andy Hopkins
Practice Manager
FCCA with 26 years' tenure at Newtons Accountants. Oversees team development and delivers accounting services to SMEs. Specializes in financial reporting and business advisory services for startups through to established enterprises.
Questions
What R&D tax relief services do you offer?
We identify qualifying R&D activities, calculate claims, and coordinate HMRC submissions. Our expertise covers eligibility assessment, expenditure analysis, and strategic integration with other tax incentives.
Do you provide services for new businesses?
Yes, we offer complete startup support including business structure selection, financial planning, company registration, and accounting system implementation tailored to new ventures' needs.
What payroll services are included?
Our payroll services cover PAYE administration, statutory payments, CIS returns, pension auto-enrolment, and staff cost reporting under HMRC's Real Time Information requirements.
Are initial consultations free?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation initial consultations to assess your requirements and recommend appropriate accounting and tax solutions.
Which areas do you serve?
While based in Nottingham, we serve clients throughout the East Midlands region including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire.
