Annual Accounts Production

Directors of limited companies are responsible for preparing statutory annual accounts for a range of stakeholders — including shareholders, Companies House, HMRC, banks and other interested parties. These accounts provide a transparent and reliable overview of the company’s financial position and performance for the relevant accounting period.

Annual accounts typically include:

• Balance Sheet — a snapshot of the company’s financial position at year‑end, detailing assets, liabilities and overall net worth
• Profit and Loss Account — a summary of income, expenses and profit over the accounting period
• Cash Flow Statement (where applicable) — an overview of cash inflows and outflows, helping stakeholders understand liquidity and cash management

At Morley Accountancy Ltd, our accounts preparation service is a continuous, year‑round process. We can also provide full bookkeeping support and offer practical guidance on setting up your accounting system. This ensures your year‑end process is smooth, efficient and free from unnecessary stress.

We provide sensible, straightforward and streamlined advice, ensuring your annual accounts are completed accurately and submitted on time to all relevant stakeholders.

Bookkeeping Services

Bookkeeping is the process of recording and organising a business’s financial transactions. This includes purchases, sales, receipts and payments made by an individual or organisation. Accurate bookkeeping forms the foundation of effective accounting and ensures that financial information is reliable, up to date and ready for reporting.

Morley Accountancy Ltd provides a fully outsourced bookkeeping service, offering a clear, structured and technology‑led approach tailored to the needs of your business. By managing your bookkeeping efficiently and accurately from the outset, we help you avoid common errors and maintain clean, compliant financial records.

The benefit to you is simple: more time to focus on running your business and serving your clients, while we take care of the day‑to‑day financial administration.

Business Start-Up Advisory Services

Starting a business can be challenging, and we understand the many pitfalls that new entrepreneurs face.

Morley Accountancy Ltd is here to guide you every step of the way, helping you navigate financial and compliance obligations with confidence. Our experienced team provides practical, hands‑on advice to ensure you start on the right footing — whether you are launching as an individual or forming a new company.

We also offer expert guidance on choosing the most appropriate business structure from day one, allowing you to focus on what you do best: delivering an exceptional product or service to your customers.

Our services include:

• Virtual Finance Director services — strategic financial leadership without the cost of a full‑time hire
• Budgeting and forecasting — financial planning to support growth and decision‑making
• Cloud Accounting setup and advice — expert support with modern accounting platforms.
  

Company Secretarial Services

It is a legal requirement for all companies to maintain their statutory records and ensure that filings are kept up to date. Failure to do so can result in penalties, loss of good standing, and potential disruption to business operations.

Morley Accountancy Ltd can manage all aspects of your company’s statutory records, ensuring full compliance with current legislation and giving you complete peace of mind. We handle the administrative and regulatory obligations so you can focus on running your business.

Our services include:

• Company formation — setting up your new company correctly from day one
• Appointment of directors and company secretary — preparing and filing statutory changes
• Annual Confirmation Statements — timely preparation and submission to Companies House
• Advice on Companies Act matters — expert guidance on statutory obligations, governance and compliance

Our approach is efficient, accurate and proactive, ensuring your company remains fully compliant throughout the year.

Management Accounts Solutions

Management accounts provide a clear, up‑to‑date view of your business’s financial position at any point during the year. Unlike statutory year‑end accounts, which look backwards, management accounts offer timely insights that support day‑to‑day decision‑making, strategic planning and performance monitoring.

At Morley Accountancy Ltd, we prepare accurate, comprehensive management accounts tailored to the needs of your business. These reports can include:

• Profit and Loss analysis — tracking income, expenses and profitability
• Balance Sheet summaries — understanding assets, liabilities and working capital
• Cash flow insights — monitoring liquidity and forecasting future cash requirements
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — customised metrics to measure business performance
• Variance analysis — comparing actual results to budgets or forecasts
• Trend reporting — identifying patterns and supporting long‑term planning

Our management accounts service provides the financial clarity you need for:

• Internal monitoring and performance reviews
• Board meetings and strategic discussions
• Budgeting and forecasting updates
• Conversations with lenders, investors or other external stakeholders

We help you understand the underlying drivers of your business so you can make informed decisions and plan the future with confidence. Whether you require monthly or quarterly reporting, we tailor our service to match your operational needs and growth ambitions.

Payroll Solutions

Ensuring your employees are paid accurately and on time is essential to running a successful business. Payroll errors can damage trust, create operational issues and expose your company to compliance risks.

Morley Accountancy Ltd provides a comprehensive payroll service that helps you navigate the many statutory obligations surrounding PAYE, National Insurance, Real Time Information (RTI) reporting and workplace pensions. Our goal is to reduce your administrative burden and ensure your payroll is correct — on time, every time.

Our services includes:

• Preparation of employee payslips — accurate calculations for salaries, wages, overtime and statutory payments
• Statutory deductions — correct PAYE, National Insurance, student loan and pension deductions
• RTI submissions to HMRC — timely and compliant filing of all required payroll information
• Handling HMRC queries — support with PAYE, National Insurance or payroll‑related correspondence
• Auto‑enrolment compliance — ensuring you meet The Pensions Regulator’s requirements for enrolling eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing support — guidance on payroll changes, new starters, leavers and statutory payments

With our structured, reliable payroll service, you can focus on running your business while we ensure your employees are paid correctly and your compliance obligations are fully met.

Taxation Solutions

Taxation can be complex and time‑consuming, with frequent legislative changes and strict compliance requirements. Whether you operate as a limited company, partnership or sole trader, Morley Accountancy Ltd helps you navigate the tax landscape with clarity and confidence.

We work proactively to identify and apply all relevant tax reliefs and allowances, ensuring you never pay more tax than necessary. We also advise you on upcoming tax liabilities and payment deadlines, helping you avoid penalties, interest charges and unnecessary stress.

Our services include:

• Self‑Assessment Tax Returns — preparation and submission for individuals, landlords, directors and sole traders
• Corporation Tax Returns — accurate CT600 preparation, tax computations and HMRC filing
• Capital Gains Tax Returns — calculations, reporting and guidance on available reliefs
• Inheritance Tax Returns — support with IHT reporting, planning and compliance
• VAT Services, including:
• VAT registration
• Electronic filing of VAT returns
• Support with HMRC VAT enquiries and visits

Our approach is thorough, compliant and tailored to your circumstances. We ensure your tax affairs are handled efficiently, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on running your business.