Mountsides

Business Details

34 Years

experience

Trusted Accountants in Stanmore Supporting Business Growth

Mountsides has been delivering tailored accountancy services to small and medium-sized enterprises since its founding over 30 years ago. Our team of 16 professionals, many with decades of experience, specialises in providing comprehensive financial solutions while maintaining a personal approach. We focus on building long-term relationships with clients, offering expertise in areas such as business start-ups, tax planning, payroll management, and compliance. Our commitment to continuous staff development ensures we stay at the forefront of industry changes. While based in Stanmore, we serve clients nationwide through a combination of in-house expertise and partnerships with specialist consultants.

Our construction industry accounting services are particularly renowned, supporting contractors and subcontractors with CIS compliance and HMRC investigations. We prioritise proactive advice over reactive solutions, helping clients optimise their financial strategies. Our services extend to management accounting, IT systems implementation, and business planning support. We maintain regulatory compliance through our registration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Our approach combines technical excellence with accessible, client-focused service delivery.

Services

Business Start Up Compliance Services Payroll Construction Industry Accounting Taxation

Details

Year established: 1992

Highlights and features

30+ years' experience serving SMEs across multiple sectors
Specialist construction industry accounting expertise with CIS compliance
Proactive tax planning to ensure legal compliance while minimising liabilities
Personalised service from a dedicated team of 16 professionals
Comprehensive support covering business start-ups through to growth strategies

Associations and certifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

What people say

Expertise Proactive approach Personalised service Construction industry knowledge 30+ years' experience

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Services

Business Start Up

We provide comprehensive business start-up support covering legal structure selection, financial planning, and regulatory compliance. Our services include business plan development, cashflow projections, and HMRC registration. We help new businesses establish effective accounting systems and select appropriate software solutions. Our team guides clients through financing options and bank relationship management, ensuring new ventures have solid financial foundations.

Compliance Services

Our compliance services cover statutory audits, company secretarial duties, and tax return preparation. We ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to Companies House requirements. We manage payroll compliance including Real Time Information and Pension Auto Enrolment. Our team maintains statutory records and prepares annual accounts to required standards, helping businesses avoid penalties through proactive regulatory management.

Payroll

We offer complete payroll solutions from basic processing to fully outsourced services. Our payroll management includes deduction calculations, payslip generation, and HMRC submissions. We handle pension scheme compliance and year-end reporting. Our services ensure timely and accurate employee payments while maintaining full regulatory compliance. We provide detailed reports for integration with accounting systems and offer software implementation support.

Construction Industry Accounting

Specialist construction industry accounting services include CIS compliance, contractor returns, and HMRC investigation support. We maintain sub-contractor records and handle monthly filings. Our team provides tailored advice on construction-specific tax issues and regulatory requirements. With extensive experience in the sector, we help construction businesses manage complex compliance requirements while focusing on operational growth.

Taxation

We provide comprehensive tax planning and compliance services covering corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT. Our team helps businesses minimise tax liabilities while maintaining legal compliance. We prepare tax returns, manage HMRC investigations, and offer strategic tax planning advice. Our VAT services include scheme selection, return preparation, and dispute resolution with tax authorities.

People

Kevin Duffy

Founder

Kevin Duffy established Mountsides over 30 years ago, building a practice that combines traditional accounting values with modern business solutions. His leadership has grown the firm to serve diverse clients while maintaining a personal service approach. Kevin's experience spans multiple sectors, focusing on SME support and construction industry accounting. He has developed the firm's specialist CIS services and maintains oversight of strategic direction.

Questions

What accountancy services do you offer?

We offer business start-up support, compliance services, payroll management, construction industry accounting, and tax planning solutions for SMEs.

How do you help new businesses?

We assist with business structure selection, financial planning, HMRC registration, and accounting system implementation to ensure new ventures have strong financial foundations.

What construction industry accounting services do you provide?

We offer CIS compliance, contractor returns, sub-contractor record management, and HMRC investigation support for construction businesses.

How do you handle payroll requirements?

We provide complete payroll solutions including deduction calculations, payslip generation, pension compliance, and HMRC submissions with optional software implementation support.

What tax services do you offer?

We provide corporation tax, personal tax, and VAT services including return preparation, compliance management, and strategic tax planning to minimise liabilities.