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Parlow Associates provide financial management help and support on a daily, part-time or project basis to small - medium sized businesses based primarily in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and North London.

What can we do for your business?

» structure an accounting system that fits your business and maintaining processes and controls - giving you a "quality business"; (particular experience with QuickBooks and accounts:anywhere both of which we use extensively);

» carry out your book-keeping either at your premises or from our office from your own paperwork and records including preparing VAT returns for you;

» administer your payroll and completion of all appropriate Inland Revenue forms;

» produce regular, accurate financial information from your system throughout the year (or from our system, if we maintain your accounting records for you) that is tailored TO YOUR NEEDS so it is of use to you as the person running the business and aids you in making better, more informed business decisions;

» produce year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, and associated tax compliance work;

» help you, above all, UNDERSTAND AND INTERPRET output from your accounts and other financial information, especially when it comes to controlling your costs;

» manage the relationship with your bank - helping you produce information for them, particularly if asking for increased facilities;

» assist with the ongoing preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasts.

If you are starting up in business:

» we can set up for you an accounting package that fits your business - particular experience of QuickBooks (a very popular basic accounting package which is very user-friendly) and accounts:anywhere (an on-line accounts system with no initial outlay and can be accessed through the internet whereever you are; again, very user-friendly);

» we can assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows - using spreadsheets ensuring your business is off to a good start and has some targets to measure against;

» we can help you draft and implement a business plan - looking at where your business is going and how it is going to get there;

» we can advise on and help you set up VAT registration and a PAYE scheme with the Inland Revenue for payroll purposes;

» we can form a limited company for you, and advise on all the relevant statutory and legal requirements and we can act as Company Secretary for you if required.

The 10 things you can expect from Parlow Associates:

1 A Chartered Accountant with particular experience of small businesses.

2 A personal service geared to your needs.

3 Meetings at your business premises or home - any time.

4 An approach that is focused on your business whether you are a sole trader or a medium sized limited company.

5 Fees geared to small business affordability.

6 An understanding of how your performance and finances affect the business.

7 A "hands-on" approach ranging from book-keeping to high-level strategic financial support…..all in one!

8 Full range of small business support to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

9 A one-stop shop for book-keeping, management accounts, budget preparation, payroll and year-end accounts and the ability to work with your existing accountant if required.

10 A friendly face!