Our Services
At Pears Accounting, we provide clear, reliable accountancy services to support small businesses, individuals and landlords. Whether you’re a limited company or a sole trader, we offer flexible support tailored to your needs—locally in Dedham and Colchester, and remotely across the UK.
Our aim is simple: to take the stress out of your finances, keep you compliant, and help you understand the numbers without jargon.
Limited Company Services
We support small limited companies with their ongoing compliance and year‑end requirements, ensuring everything is prepared accurately and submitted on time.
Our limited company services include:
- Year‑end statutory accounts
- Corporation tax returns (CT600)
- Confirmation statements
- Ongoing advice and support throughout the year
We’ll explain what’s required, handle the deadlines, and be on hand whenever you need guidance.
Sole Trader Accounts
If you’re a sole trader, we’ll help you stay organised, compliant and tax‑efficient while keeping things straightforward.
Our sole trader services include:
- Annual accounts
- Self‑Assessment tax returns
- Advice on allowable expenses and tax obligations
We work with you to make sure everything is completed correctly and with no unnecessary complexity.
Self‑Assessment Tax Returns
We prepare and submit Self‑Assessment tax returns for individuals, sole traders and landlords, helping you meet your obligations with confidence.
This includes:
- Reviewing income and expenses
- Calculating your tax liability
- Submitting your return to HMRC on your behalf
We’re also happy to answer questions and explain the figures so you know exactly where you stand.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital can feel overwhelming, but we’ll guide you through the process and make sure you’re set up correctly.
We can help with:
- Signing up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
- Software setup and support
- Ongoing digital record‑keeping
Our focus is on keeping things practical and manageable, without unnecessary jargon.
VAT Services
Whether you’re already VAT‑registered or approaching the threshold, we can support you with your VAT obligations.
VAT services include:
- VAT registration
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Advice on VAT schemes and compliance
We’ll help ensure your VAT is handled accurately and on time.
Payroll Services
Running payroll can be time‑consuming and complex. We offer a reliable payroll service to help you stay compliant and pay yourself and your staff correctly.
Payroll support includes:
- Payroll processing for employees and directors
- Payslips
- RTI submissions to HMRC
We take care of the details so you can focus on running your business.
Bookkeeping
Good bookkeeping is the foundation of clear, reliable accounts. We provide flexible bookkeeping support to suit your business.
Our bookkeeping services include:
- Transaction recording using cloud software
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparing records for VAT returns and year‑end accounts
Whether you need ongoing support or help getting back on track, we can help.
A Personal, Flexible Service
Whatever service you need, you’ll receive a personal approach. We take the time to understand you and your business, explain things clearly, and work in a way that suits you.
If you’d like to discuss how we can help, please get in touch—we’re always happy to have a chat.