Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Bristol
We are a team of experienced accountancy professionals serving businesses across Bristol and Gloucestershire. With over 30 years of combined expertise in finance and business, we deliver tailored accountancy, payroll, and tax solutions to meet diverse client needs. Our team holds internationally recognised qualifications from institutions such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Association of Accounting Technicians. We specialise in statutory returns, payroll compliance, self-assessment tax returns, and CIC accounting, supporting businesses from formation to closure. Our approach combines technical proficiency with a commitment to understanding each client's unique requirements, ensuring accurate and timely service delivery.We prioritise transparency, compliance, and proactive financial guidance to help businesses thrive. Our payroll specialists manage direct payments for local authorities, while our tax experts provide strategic planning for individuals and corporations. As a trusted partner, we offer both on-site and remote accounting solutions, adapting to client preferences. Our legacy, rooted in Fran's vision since 2010, continues through our dedication to community-focused financial support. We maintain rigorous professional standards, ensuring all services align with current HMRC and Companies House regulations.
Services
Accountancy
Payroll
Direct Payment
Self-Assessment
CIC Accounting
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in accountancy and payroll services.
- Our team includes chartered accountants and AAT-qualified professionals.
- We offer tailored financial solutions for businesses and Community Interest Companies.
- Our payroll specialists manage direct payments for local authorities.
- We provide proactive tax planning and compliance expertise.
What people say
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Industry experience
Services
Accountancy
We provide comprehensive accountancy services including bookkeeping, statutory reporting, and business planning. Our team ensures compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements while offering strategic financial guidance. With expertise in forecasting and budgeting, we help businesses maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.
Payroll
Our payroll specialists ensure accurate and timely employee payments while maintaining compliance with auto-enrolment legislation. We manage maternity/paternity pay, redundancy calculations, and HMRC queries using approved software. Our services cover both standard payroll and complex direct payment schemes for local authorities.
Self-Assessment
We assist individuals and businesses with self-assessment tax returns, ensuring correct submissions and timely payments. Our experts handle tax liability calculations, HMRC registration, and compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements. We provide guidance on allowable expenses, capital gains, and tax-efficient strategies for self-employed clients.
CIC Accounting
We specialise in accounting services for Community Interest Companies, including formation, CIC34 reporting, and annual accounts preparation. Our team ensures compliance with asset lock regulations and dividend limitations while providing tailored payroll and tax advice. We support CICs through all stages from setup to ongoing operational management.
Direct Payment
Our team manages complex direct payment payroll requirements for local authorities and service users. We ensure compliance with statutory regulations while handling tax planning and payroll administration. With specialist knowledge of local authority requirements, we provide efficient payroll processing and reporting for this sector.
People
Steph Tarah
Director/Chartered Accountant
Qualified chartered accountant with 30 years' experience in corporate accounting and tax advisory. Specialises in SMEs and self-assessment taxation, providing strategic financial guidance to businesses across multiple sectors.
Tarah Karen
Director/Accountant
AAT-qualified director with extensive payroll and small business accounting expertise. Manages day-to-day operations while delivering tailored financial solutions to clients, focusing on compliance and business growth strategies.
Karen Justine
Payroll Manager
CIPP-qualified payroll specialist with expertise in direct payment schemes. Oversees payroll operations, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and delivering accurate, timely employee payments.
Phil Fran
Founding Director
Co-founding director with project management expertise from RAF service. Transforms military organisational skills into efficient accounting processes, maintaining Fran's original vision for client-focused financial support.
Fran
Founding Director
Visionary founder who established the company in 2010. Pioneered community-focused accounting services, particularly supporting small businesses and disability-related enterprises until her passing in 2018.
Questions
How can First Call Financials help with business formation?
We advise on business structure options, company formation, and tax implications while ensuring HMRC compliance from your business's inception.
What HMRC compliance services do you offer?
We ensure proper record-keeping, statutory reporting, and timely submissions to HMRC and Companies House for all business types.
What payroll services do you provide?
Our services include payroll setup, HMRC registration, auto-enrolment compliance, and management of maternity/paternity pay and redundancy calculations.
Can you manage accounts remotely?
Yes, we offer outsourced accounting services ensuring accurate, timely financial management without requiring on-site presence.
What is Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital is HMRC's initiative requiring digital tax record-keeping and quarterly updates, which we help implement and manage.
