Accountancy isn't just the preparation of figures for the year end, but good quality day to day information helps focus on how a business is performing and should be one of the tools to increase profitability.

Not all companies are now required to have an audit but many still continue to invest in one. The information provided can be useful for the sale and purchase of the business, to assist in the detection of fraud or errors and to provide additional comfort to third parties.

Bookkeeping
Help and assistance can be given on the best way for you to keep your records, or if you prefer our bookkeeping staff can do it all for you. This can be as easy as keeping a small-analysed cashbook, to a fully blown integrated computer package.

Once your needs have been assessed we will suggest the best package for you and supply, install and train you in the package suggested. Computer packages currently used are SAGE and Cashflow Manager with others sourced as appropriate.

The maintenance of better records leads to more meaningful information for both you and us. It also leads to a more effective accounts preparation exercise.

Company Formations
Recent tax changes, originating from the 2002 Budget have made it even more important to consider carefully whether it is better to trade as a sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company.

A considerable number of our sole traders and partnership clients have now converted to a limited company with our assistance because of the substantial tax benefits they will be entitled to.

We can deal with all aspects of this for you, forming your company and providing the necessary secretarial services.

Financial Services
At R F Miller & co we realise that making your money work for you is essential to both a business and individuals. It does not matter how hard you work if your money doesn't. Our aim is to help you and your business maximise and safeguard your wealth.

We have recently set up a strategic alliance with Financial Management Bureau Limited to the practice to satisfy the needs of clients wishing to take advantage of many financial services products in the market today.

Financial Management Bureau Limited (FMB) are independent financial advisers offering professional advice on a range of investments, pensions, life assurances, health insurances and mortgages.

Payroll Services
Outsourcing your payroll processing to R F Miller & Co will allow you to concentrate on your business rather than trying to keep up to date with the ever-changing complex legislation.

Our payroll team deal with all aspects of payroll including the preparation of pay slips, PAYE and NI, sickness and maternity calculations, year end P35s and P11Ds as well as tailor made salary reporting.

We have the detailed knowledge to look after your payroll and remove both the burden on your time and the worry. Whether your business has 1 or 101 employees, we'd be delighted to talk to you about how our comprehensive service could benefit your business. Details of our charges or to request a payroll review ring Elaine on 01229 820003 or email on barrowtax@rfmiller.com.

Businesses
Depending on the nature of your business, your profits will be subject to income or corporation tax both of which require self-assessment tax returns to be completed. The targets we set ourselves are to ensure we proactively manage your affairs which includes aiming for:

• A streamlined and effective approach to all aspects of tax compliance
• Regular reviews of the structure of your affairs with a view to minimising tax liabilities
• Advice on how to deal with changes in tax law

Individuals
Our tax team will deal with all aspects of tax compliance for the personal taxpayer, no matter how simple or complex your affairs are.

Be it the cost effective completion of a self-assessment tax return or advice in respect of capital gains or inheritance tax, we have the skills and experience necessary.

Our services also assist in meeting your legal obligations to keep proper accounting records.