Friday, 13 May 2016

Stephens Accountants | Our History

Our History

It is no surprise that after 26 years working for local businesses, Stephens Accountants continue to provide a reliable, professional service to help manage peoples personal and business finances.
Our philosophy is based on the assurance that all of our team guarantee to offer much more assistance to the success of your business than just completing reports on how your business was performing last year.
Your success is also success we like to share in and we strive to be proactive, recommending value added solutions and help to identify opportunities that improve your bottom line. Your success reflects on us and we welcome feedback to assure new clients that we deliver on our promises. We are open to suggestions and apply lessons learned to ensure we provide the best customer service possible.
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Friday, 29 April 2016

Taxman Takes £87m From Missed Online Deadline

Taxman takes £87m from missed online deadline


According to statistics released from the ICAEW, 870,000 people missed the 31 January 2016 deadline for filing their tax return online, leaving HMRC able to issue IOUs worth £87m. Anita Monteith, tax manager at ICAEW, warned: “Additional fines could reach up to £900, leaving people with a total bill of £1,000 by the end of July. What’s more, anyone who hasn’t filed after six months may face a further penalty of 5% of the tax due or £300 – whichever is greater. The costs could rocket”.

- Daily Mirror (26/04/2016)

Wednesday, 2 March 2016

Stephens Accountants | Why Us

Why Us

At Stephens Accountants we offer an exceptional range of accountancy services, for business predominantly in Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Knottingley and South Kirkby, even out of office hours. If the unexpected happens, or you need immediate advice just contact us and we will aim to respond within 48 hours.
Some of the qualities and services we are proud of are:
  • No jargon, we speak plain English and cut out the complexities.
  • Deal directly with qualified staff and be certain you can speak to the person you want to. Our senior staff have all been with us many years so you can build a relationship with an individual, improving the service.
  • Free telephone advice, you are not charged for these calls, so don`t be afraid to ask.
  • We return calls the same day, which are usually dealt with there and then. Don't be ignored, your call is important to us.
  • No hidden extras, some firms charge for brief telephone calls, photocopies, postage, faxes etc, we do not.
  • Free basic Sage support for clients.
  • Referral Network, we make our clients aware of each other. It`s amazing just how many contacts we have in all kinds of business. If you need anything we can probably give you a name and number. And its free. We have a network of local business contacts vetted for quality.
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Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Stephens Accountants | Testimonials

Testimonials

Julie Wombwell, Accounts & Payroll Manager. Cottage Woodcraft Ltd.

"We have recently moved to Stephens Accountants and it’s the best decision we could have made. Looking for a new accountant can be a little daunting but we were put at ease with their very approachable and friendly attitude. They have helped us and explained things we weren’t quite sure about when it came to our Year End. They were very knowledgeable about the accounts software that we use which made it so much easier. All in all, we’re happy."

Sallyann Wheeler & Craig Gallimore A & S Catering Services.

"Stephens Accountants have been our accountant since we first established in business. In this time Sean & his staff take care of all of our accountancy needs leaving us to take care of our business. I can also rest knowing that our business is in safe hands & if we need to that Sean & his team are there to answer any Tax/financial or business related questions we may have. We have used various accountants for other projects in the past & find that none of them come close to personal, professional service that Stephens Accountants provide. We are proud to call Stephens Accountants our accountants & look forward to doing many years of business with them. "

Nigel Martin N.M.P.S. Nigel Martin Packaging Services.

"Stephens Accountants Limited are a helpful, friendly, approachable and professional company, they speak in terms that I understand, any questions or queries that I may have are promptly and efficiently answered, I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone."

Jacqui Brooks. The New Inn Public House (Walton) Ltd.

"I am so impressed with Stephen's accountancy. They make it so simple. I simply plug in the sales and purchases invoices and cash receipts, send across a backup and Stephen's do the rest. All the bank reconciliation and management accounts. And generally on the same day. Since using their services I always feel up to date and have the confidence to take managerial decisions in the running of the business. They are knowledgeable, informative and very nice people."

Simon Brayshaw – POP Architectural Ltd

"I've been using Stephens Accountants for the past year since my last accountant let me down, and I've been very impressed with the service I've received. The companies professionalism and understanding was impressive from the start. Stephens have been very proactive in dealing with any issues that have arisen during my time with them. Highly recommended."

Julie Stead/Russ Smales – Russcott (Yorkshire) Ltd.

"We are very happy with the service received from Stephens Accountants. The promptness of response and helpfulness has been great in our first year of trading."

John Breckon

"Accountancy speak into understandable language. The team is a pleasure to work with."

Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Part Time Financial Director | Stephens Accountants

Part Time Financial Director

Stephens Accountants, Pontefract, established over 25 years ago, have been serving local businesses with a variety of accountancy services, including part time or temporary Financial Director Services, in Castleford, Knottingley, Normanton, South Kirkby and surrounding areas as well as our home town Pontefract.
Are you looking to grow your business, improve your cashflow or gain better control of your finances? Have you considered the benefits of having an external skilled part time Financial Director involvement in your business?
If you cannot justify the expense of employing a full time Financial Director or Financial Controller you may wish to consider the option of using our part time FD service.

The benefit to your business could be immense. You would benefit from having regular access to a financial expert, who in turn has access to a vast array of other experts. No matter your financial or accounting challenge we will be able to find the answer quickly and efficiently.
Using the part time financial director service also has other spin off benefits that frequently result in considerable cost savings for our clients. Having your own Stephens Accountants expert work on your business for an agreed period each month, typically results in a considerable saving when it comes to paying for other services at the year end.
You would enjoy the peace of mind knowing your, bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT and other financial concerns are being properly looked after by your own part time finance director. Your business also benefits from having a financial expert available to help and advise you on the important decisions relating to the financial side of running your business. This expertise would not otherwise be available at an economic cost.
For further information on our Part Time Financial Director Services please Contact Us.

Wednesday, 2 December 2015

Stephens | Tax Investigation

Tax Investigation

Stephens Accountants, have been serving local businesses with any HMRC Tax Investigations inPontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Knottingley and South Kirkby and surrounding areas, for over 26 years.
In April 2009 things changed for your business. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) were granted increased powers of investigation and a stricter penalty regime, which is expected to substantially increase the amount of extra tax and penalties collected, how would your business fair if your affairs were investigated?
HMRC have the ability to investigate and challenge the tax returns of any company or individual. Such tax enquiries are, at the very least disruptive, but can become extremely labour intensive and costly as well as very stressful for the parties involved.

So How Can We Help You?

Stephens Accountants have launched a new Tax Investigation Insurance Cover scheme, with the sole aim to protect you from the stress and expense of a tax enquiry.
Until now these matters were tackled on a case by case basis but this fresh approach is aimed at providing comprehensive protection to you, thus ensuring you do not get burdened with high fees to combat any tax investigation or tax enquiry.
Stephens Accountants have invested in providing a comprehensive tax investigation support service which includes:
  • Full Enquiries (All aspects of the business tax affairs)
  • Aspect Enquiries, (individual points queried on any tax return)
  • Pre-dispute costs, (replies to seemingly simple questions)
  • Compliance visits and business inspection notices,
  • Personal tax affairs of all directors, partners and spouses.

Experience You Can Count On

Stephens Accountants have established an extremely good record in dealing with, and managing tax enquiries over the years. This success has allowed us to secure you the best possible cover with a very reputable insurer all at a very low price. This service is designed to protect you and your business from the huge financial implications of an investigation or dispute with the tax authorities.
This service covers the full cost of our fees and any specialist consultants required for a tax investigation or tax enquiry.
This comprehensive tax investigation insurance allows us to recover the full cost of representing you under this policy, so in most cases you pay nothing at all. There is also no excess to pay either on each claim made.
This policy also provides us access to external experts in all fields of tax legislation and Revenue practice so you can be assured that the best man for the job is always on hand if matters get complicated or should be required.

Your Peace Of Mind Is Important To Us

By subscribing to this low cost policy with Stevens Accounting, you can save thousands of pounds in fees and will give you the confidence that any tax enquiry or tax investigation will be defended vigorously without you having to worry how much we are going to charge you.
Whilst some of our clients may be members of the FSB and other similar trade groups that may appear to offer a similar service as part of their membership, it is highly unlikely that you will have the same level of benefits as our service offers.
More importantly, should you decide to go with their service, we must point out that Stephens Accounting will not be able to act for you in the event of an enquiry.

Want To Chat Please Get In Touch

The cost for Tax Investigation Insurance is ordinarily 5% of your annual fees with us, but please contact us for a quotation or speak to us about your requirement. Don’t delay in making this important decision that could save you thousands of pounds.
For further information on our Tax Investigation services for businesses in Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Knottingley, South Kirkby and the surrounding areas please Contact Us.

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Stephens - Southgate Business Centre.



Rooms now available! For rent at our superb facility Southgate Business Centre.

  • -  Manned reception Mon to Friday, meet and greet.
  • -  Free meeting room by appointment
  • -  Kitchen and canteen area
  • -  DDi numbers available. Free message service if you are out.
  • -  Free dedicated secure fibre broadband (small set up fee)
  • -  Free telephone line rental, just pay for the calls.
  • -  24/7 access with security fob and CCTV
  • -  Limited free parking.
  • -  Secure storage cellar, by arrangement.
  • -  Franking machine postal service and office bureau services at extra cost.


Rooms from £300 plus VAT per month.

Flexible licence agreement 1 months notice only.