Business Accounting and Tax

Business Accounting and Tax Services 

At Maynard Johns, we understand the challenges of running a business and managing your finances.

Whether you’re a sole trader, partnership, or limited company, our expert team provides tailored business accounting and tax solutions to support your growth and keep you compliant.

Our comprehensive services are designed to save you time and money, from preparing annual accounts and managing VAT to ensuring you maximize tax efficiency.

With years of experience working with businesses of all sizes, we offer proactive advice to help you make informed decisions and plan for the future.

Let us take the stress out of your accounting and tax obligations so you can focus on what matters most—growing your business.

Areas of business accounting and tax we can help you with:

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Business Ownership Structure

We help you make sure that your business is structured to take advantage of all tax allowances and maximise your wealth.

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Tax Efficient Profit Extraction

When you want to get your money out of your business we can help you plan various ways in doing this to minimise your tax exposure.

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Incorporation

Dealing with all aspects of the formation of your company and explaining clearly the issues involved and how they affect you.

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Purchasing a Business

We can assess the financial position of any business you are looking to purchase and help you negotiate the right price.

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Change in Ownership or Retirement

Whether you plan to sell your business or pass it to the next generation we can help you prepare your business for this event and assist with a smooth changeover.

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Raising Finance

Helping you to create your business plans and cashflows in support of applications for grants or loans and other finance opportunities.

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Tax Investigations

We assist you when HMRC want to enquire into your affairs, dealing with the questions, correspondence and accompanying you to meetings with the Inspector.

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Buying Business Property

Advising you on how the price is broken down and in whose name the property should be purchased in for your ongoing tax planning.

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Business Advice and Planning

We help you price for profitability and identify cost savings together with carrying out analysis with you to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to assist in management decisions.

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Understanding Your Accounts

In explaining the figures in your accounts and what they tell you about your business to help you make more informed decisions going forward.

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Fixed Price Accounting Package

Our Fixed Fee Accounting Package offers clarity, convenience, and control for one straightforward monthly fee.

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Fixed Fee Accounts Package for Year End

Take the stress out of your year-end accounts with our Fixed Fee Accounting Package for Year-end.

Access business accounting and tax support

Our expert team is here to provide tailored advice and support for all your business accounting and tax requirements.

Contact us today to find out about the array of services we provide.

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I started using Maynards about 4 months ago for my small business as I felt the firm I was using was overcharging, did not explain things in a clear and concise manner and ultimately did not really care about me and my business. I am delighted to report that Maynards have proven to be a highly professional firm, charging reasonable fees and most importantly doing a great job.

I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone that is looking for a firm of accountants.

Andrew Jameson
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We have used MJ for many years and have always received excellent, friendly and efficient service.

Gilbert Maine
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Excellent service. Would highly recommend to anyone needing their accounts done.

Karen Gerry
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I have used Maynard Johns for my business accounts for 14 years. They were excellent with initial advice when starting up my business and have proved invaluable since. Edward has always been approachable and extremely easy to talk to.

I relocated my business 45 miles away from their office 9 years ago and despite having other accountants nearer to me, I’d rather continue to use Maynard Johns.

Daniel metherell
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Maynard Johns, Edward to be precise has been our accountant since we moved to the area and setup our business back in 2008. We always feel excited to have our annual sit down with Edward to evaluate our business together.

They are straight talking and totally passionate about supporting our small local business. After our meetings we always feel pumped and ready to take on another year with vigour, exactly what you want from your accountant…let’s not forget jelly babies too!

We call upon them to review future business plans; again, they offer the same enthusiasm and passion for new ideas with excellent advice and service provided. We have recommended many friends to switch accountants and they too are over the moon with the service. We could not recommend highly enough.

Simon Henry
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When I hired Maynard Johns Accountants I never looked back! How come other accountants don’t work like this?

Friendly, knowledgable and really get under the skin of your business. I feel like the Maynard Johns team are an intrinsic part of my business – they are definitely my team!

They are always available to answer questions, know my business inside out and provide superb quality advice, in a timely fashion. Nothing is too much bother. I’d never go anywhere else.

Caroline Bramwell
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I have been using Maynard Johns for 5 years and have been consistently impressed with their knowledge and customer service.

Jane Maynard is always available and her advice has proven to be both pragmatic and tax efficient.

I’m look forward to a long term relationship with Jane and the team at Maynard Johns. I would have no hesitation in recommending Maynard Johns to anyone wanting good sound financial advice, regardless if you are a sole trader or the owner of a large portfolio of businesses.

Ben Boycott
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I have always found Jane Maynard and her team extremely helpful in all aspects of Company and personal accountancy. Always making sure that everything is filed on time. Giving me a very professional and personal service.

I would highly recommend this firm for all your accountancy needs.

Steve Hawley
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I just wanted to take a moment to say moving accountants was the best thing we have ever done as a business and as individuals. The help and support Manard Johns provide is exceptional.

In particular I want to personally recognise Edward, Natalie and Bridgette. They are an asset to the firm.

Clare Leach
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“I contacted Maynard Johns when I was having problems closing a small business.

They were very understanding of my lack of knowledge in this arena and guided me through it professionally and thoughtfully. They explained everything in a way that I could understand and prepared all the paperwork I needed speedily and without error.

I would wholeheartedly recommend them for any accounting work big or small.

Thank you for relieving this burden.”

Michael Hurley

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