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“We have finally found an accountant in Braintree that speaks our language, and is delivering exactly what we have been asking for!”

We are specialists in tax advice to individuals and owner-managed companies.

Running a business in Essex doesn't need to be taxing. You don't need to work all hours under the sun, struggling to make ends meet. With the help of our experienced accountants in Braintree and Chelmsford, Essex, you can save time, money, and stress.

Our Services

We offer efficient accounting and financial advice to help you run a successful business. Contact us today to learn more about our accounting services.

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    Accounts

    Every business needs a set of accounts to show the owners how well they have performed over a period of time – usually a year.

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    VAT Returns

    Businesses must register for Value Added Tax (VAT) when there turnover reaches a certain threshold (currently £85,000) in a 12 month period.

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    Payroll Services

    When you employ someone – even yourself if a you’re company director – you fall within the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system.

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    Corporation Tax

    UK companies pay tax on their profits, and this is called Corporation Tax (CT). It’s kind of like Income Tax but is for companies instead of individuals.

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    Income Tax

    If you’re an employee then you’ll see this deducted off your wage slip each pay period, and if you’re self employed then you pay this to HMRC as a percentage of your net profits.

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    Bookkeeping

    Bookkeeping underpins everything we do as accountants and its importance should never be underestimated!

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    VCFO Services

    With modern cloud book keeping, it is now common practice to use a virtual CFO to do the same job.

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About abacus accountancy

We are passionate about helping Essex business owners increase their profits, pay less tax, and work more efficiently. 

Our goal as accountants in Essex is to deliver an exceptional client experience. We take great pride in our numerous prestigious awards, with a 99.6% customer satisfaction rating, we stand out as the leading choice among accountants in Essex, and we are continually working to enhance that reputation.

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Client testimonials

We don't like to blow our own trumpet.

So we'll let our lovely clients do that for us...

  • We have finally found an accountant in Braintree that speaks our language, and is delivering exactly what we have been asking for! Everything now is clear and we have no more sleepless nights about HMRC as Paul and his team now deal with this for us.

    L Hirst, R H Maintenance Limited

  • Abacus have acted for my companies for the last few years and I have always found them to be responsive, helpful and extremely professional. I have received not only an excellent service but also helpful advice resulting in tax savings. I cannot recommend Paul and his team highly enough.

    D C Cornelius, Noa Noa (Cambridge) Limited

  • Abacus Accountancy provide a reliable and friendly service to cater for all your small business accounting needs. With their attention to my affairs, I ended up being in the position of receiving a fine tax rebate! Abacus is a company worth getting to know. Highly recommended.

    N Fehler, Photographer

  • Paul was instrumental in helping to set up our company and continues to provide an outstanding,value for money service. I have no hesitation in recommending him!

    Mark Sexton, Director

  • I have hardly any experience dealing with the accounting side of business and gladly leave that to someone that knows what they are doing. Thankfully Abacus Accountancy have been able to take care of everything for me with a very professional and tailored service, leaving me to get on with everything else.

    Ian Oliver. Graphic Designer

  • I am extremely happy with Paul and his team at Abacus Accountancy. They are pleasant, responsive and knowledgeable. I look forward to working with them even more in the future.

    Alex Seleska, Web Designer

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