Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in Somerton
Established in 2006, Blue Lias Accounting has grown steadily through client referrals, combining over 70 years of collective experience across our team. We specialise in delivering tailored accounting solutions for businesses and individuals, prioritising responsiveness to individual needs while maintaining affordability. Our services encompass compliance, tax planning, payroll, and cloud accounting support, with a focus on sectors including retail, hospitality, and construction. As a firm rooted in Somerton, we pride ourselves on our local market knowledge and commitment to simplifying clients' financial obligations. Our team of qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants and AAT members, provides expert guidance on business structures, regulatory filings, and strategic financial management.We utilise modern technology to enhance communication and service delivery, ensuring clients maintain control over their accounts and cash flow. With a client-centric ethos, we aim to reduce financial stress through transparent, personalised support while adhering to the highest professional standards. Our expansion since 2013 reflects our dedication to meeting evolving client needs through continuous service development and technical expertise.
Services
Business Start Up
Compliance Services
Consultancy
Tax Planning
Payroll Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We combine over 70 years of collective accounting experience
- Our team includes Chartered Accountants and AAT-qualified professionals
- We specialise in compliance and regulatory filings for all business structures
- We provide cloud accounting support for real-time financial management
- Our local market knowledge benefits Somerset-based businesses
Associations and certifications
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Services
Business Start Up
We assist entrepreneurs in establishing new businesses by advising on optimal structures (sole trader, partnership, or limited company) and tax systems. Our support includes preparing business plans, cashflow projections, and registration with Companies House and HMRC. We also provide ongoing bookkeeping solutions and cloud software implementation to help new businesses maintain financial control from inception.
Compliance Services
Our compliance services cover annual accounts preparation, management accounts, PAYE and VAT returns, and HMRC investigation preparation. We ensure businesses meet Companies House filing requirements and adapt to regulatory changes like Making Tax Digital. With expertise across sectors, we handle secretarial duties and tax code notifications to maintain clients' legal and financial compliance.
Tax Planning
We offer strategic tax planning to optimise business efficiency and profitability. Services include capital gains tax calculations for asset sales, inheritance tax mitigation through exemptions and life insurance, and self-assessment returns preparation. Our team advises on tax-efficient structures and provides fee protection insurance against HMRC inquiries, ensuring clients pay only their legal tax liability.
Payroll Services
Our payroll team processes income tax, national insurance, and pension contributions while issuing payslips and managing employee changes. We help businesses select appropriate pension schemes, calculate contributions, and submit compliance declarations. With expertise in PAYE systems, we ensure accurate, timely payments and regulatory adherence for employers of all sizes.
Cloud Accounting
As cloud accounting specialists, we implement solutions like Xero and QuickBooks for real-time financial management. Clients access accounts, generate reports, and track cashflow from any device while we provide remote support. This technology integration improves communication, reduces errors, and enables data-driven decision-making for businesses requiring modern financial infrastructure.
People
Lindsey Wright
Director
Qualified Chartered Accountant with 19 years' practice experience, specialising in advisory services for owner-managed businesses across retail, hospitality, and construction sectors. FCA and FAAT accredited.
Louise Turner
Client Manager
ACCA-qualified accountant managing accounts preparation, compliance, and cloud software support. Specialises in corporate tax planning and payroll solutions for diverse business sectors since 2016.
Debbie Shields
Client Manager
Fellow AAT member with 25+ years' experience handling accounts and VAT for varied sectors. Provides technical support to directors while managing her own client portfolio.
Michelle Turner
Client Manager
AAT-qualified accountant since 2001, specialising in accounts preparation and tax compliance for sole traders to limited companies. Joined practice expansion in 2024 with 30+ years' industry experience.
Alison James
VAT & Accounts Assistant
Experienced in bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll. Provides client support for Xero and QuickBooks software implementation. 30+ years' commercial sector experience, joining practice four years ago.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for new businesses?
We provide business structure advice, tax system guidance, business plan preparation, and Companies House registration for start-ups.
Do you support cloud accounting software?
Yes, we implement and support Xero and QuickBooks solutions for real-time financial management and remote access.
Are your accountants qualified?
Our team includes Chartered Accountants (FCA), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) members, and ACCA-qualified professionals.
What payroll services do you provide?
We process PAYE, manage pension schemes, calculate contributions, and handle employee changes including P45s and P60s.
How do you handle tax compliance?
We prepare self-assessment returns, manage capital gains tax calculations, and ensure Making Tax Digital compliance for all clients.
What are your office hours?
Our office operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a lunch break 12:30-1pm. We're closed weekends.
