Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Stockton-on-Tees
Established in 2015 by AAT qualified accountant David Bentley, we provide comprehensive accounting and tax advisory services tailored to businesses and individuals in Stockton-on-Tees and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans self-assessment solutions, company accounts management, payroll services, VAT returns, and tax planning strategies designed to legally reduce liabilities. With a focus on simplifying complex financial matters, we support new business start-ups, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies through all stages of their development.Our team combines technical proficiency with practical business insight to ensure compliance while optimising financial outcomes for clients. We prioritise transparent communication and competitive pricing, delivering personalised solutions that align with each client's unique requirements. Our track record of assisting entrepreneurs since inception demonstrates our commitment to fostering long-term professional relationships built on trust and demonstrable results.
Services
Self Assessment
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Company Formations
Tax Planning
Inheritance Tax Planning
Capital Gains Tax Advice
Business Start-Up Support
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Established in 2015 with AAT qualified professionals
- Specialists in tax compliance and business accounting
- Personalised service for new business start-ups
- Competitive pricing with transparent fee structures
- Proven track record with local entrepreneurs
What people say
Highly recommended
Always there to help
Services
Self Assessment
Our self-assessment service provides comprehensive tax return preparation and submission. We handle income tax calculations, employment expense claims, and compliance requirements while identifying legitimate opportunities to reduce tax liabilities. Clients receive expert guidance through the entire process.
VAT Returns
We manage VAT registration, return preparation, and submission deadlines. Our service includes cash accounting scheme advice and flat rate scheme evaluations to optimise cash flow while maintaining compliance with HMRC requirements for businesses of all sizes.
Payroll Services
Complete payroll management covering salary calculations, tax deductions, and real-time information submissions. We handle PAYE schemes, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory payments while ensuring compliance with evolving employment legislation and HMRC standards.
Tax Planning
Strategic tax planning service focusing on income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax mitigation. We analyse individual circumstances to implement legal tax-saving strategies, including property sale planning and estate preservation techniques tailored to client objectives.
Business Start-Up
Comprehensive start-up support including company registration, business structure advice, and initial tax registration. We provide ongoing accounting system implementation and financial planning to establish strong foundations for new ventures across various industry sectors.
People
David Bentley
Founder & AAT Qualified Accountant
Established Bentley Accountancy in 2015 after qualifying as an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) professional. Specialises in tax compliance and business advisory services, supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses with strategic financial management solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide complete start-up support including company formation, business structure advice, tax registration, and accounting system implementation tailored to new ventures across all sectors.
How can you help reduce my tax liabilities?
Our tax planning strategies identify legitimate savings through income tax optimisation, capital gains tax mitigation, and inheritance tax planning while maintaining full compliance with current legislation.
Do you handle payroll administration?
Yes, we manage full payroll services including salary calculations, PAYE submissions, pension auto-enrolment, and statutory payments while ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and employment legislation.
Are you qualified accountants?
We are AAT qualified professionals with specialist expertise in accounting and tax advisory services, established in 2015 to provide expert support to businesses and individuals.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily serving Stockton-on-Tees and surrounding North East locations, with remote support available for clients nationwide through secure digital accounting platforms.
