Services
At SJC we are committed to an efficient, risk-based, quality-driven audit conducted by qualified auditors capable of identifying the business risks in our clients.
Audit and assurance
Our approach to delivering audit and assurance services that are tailored to our clients’ needs means that an independent audit is a real opportunity to enhance and develop your business.
We strive not only to highlight areas of opportunity, but also to identify practical solutions to latent challenges within your business, ultimately helping you to reduce risk and protect your business.
We also recognise pervasive issues many audit firms present their clients. From a lack of continuity and experience to long and drawn-out audits, assurance engagements can be frustrating and hamper the day-to-day running of business.
Our audit and assurance team operates in a way that works around our clients to address these issues. Our audit fieldwork teams are staffed with qualified accountants that have years of relevant audit experience in the service.
Our team conducts a risk-based approach focussing on the susceptible areas of the business. This allows us to move at pace through the audit without sacrificing quality
We offer a range of VAT services designed to ensure that your business remains compliant with the latest regulations while optimizing your VAT position. Our team of VAT specialists is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of your business.
VAT services
VAT Registration and Deregistration: We guide you through the process of VAT registration and deregistration, ensuring that it is handled smoothly and efficiently.
VAT Compliance and Returns: Our team ensures that your VAT returns are accurate and submitted on time, helping you avoid penalties and interest charges.
VAT Control and Reconciliation: We perform thorough checks to ensure that your VAT records are accurate and that all transactions are correctly accounted for.
VAT Planning and Advisory: We provide strategic advice on VAT planning to help you minimize your VAT liability and take advantage of any available reliefs or schemes.
Representation in VAT Disputes: Should you face a VAT dispute, our experts represent your interests, working towards a favourable resolution.
Sector-Specific VAT Advice: We provide VAT advice tailored to the specific requirements of your industry sector, whether it’s retail, manufacturing, services or non-profit.
We provide buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, and SPA support services to help client navigate the complexities of the M&A environment. Our experienced team of professionals is dedicated to maximizing the value of your transaction while ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish.
Transactional services
Buy-side
Sell-side
SPA advisory services
We work with acquisitive businesses across the country to enable them to identify and test the robustness of underlying earnings and future profitability of a target.
Our team investigate and corroborate KPIs and business drivers of companies to help our clients understand the mechanics to the target
We raise red flags that may be cause for concern and enable our clients to uncover unseen pitfalls or opportunities in transactions.
We assist in getting your business “sale-ready” by conducting thorough due diligence, identifying value drivers, preparing quality of earnings reports and addressing potential issues that could impact the sale price or process.
We offer vendor assistance services to help prepare for the sale, including the preparation of seller information documents and formulation of a disposal strategy.
We analyse the working capital trends and requirements to ensure that the working capital target set for the transaction is fair and achievable. Our goal is to optimize the working capital component of the deal structure.
Our team works closely with you to ensure that the business is presented in the best possible light to potential buyers. Our support continues through to deal completion, ensuring a smooth transition and addressing any post-completion matters.
Our team can help you to ensure the financial terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) are as expected, avoid unnecessary and costly disputes and assist in optimising your position as either a buyer or seller, including any appropriate remedies.
We identify and address potential risks associated with the transaction, offering solutions to mitigate these risks within the SPA framework.
Our team advises on the financial definitions and accounting warranties within the SPA, aiming to minimize post-transaction disputes and protect monetary value.
We offer expertise on completion mechanisms, such as locked box or completion accounts, to ensure that the deal is structured effectively.
We understand the importance of accurate and timely bookkeeping for the success of your business. That’s why we offer comprehensive outsourced bookkeeping services to ensure your financial records are meticulously maintained, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
Outsourcing
We handle all aspects of bookkeeping, from recording transactions to reconciling accounts, ensuring a complete and accurate set of financial records.
We tailor our bookkeeping services to meet the unique needs of your business, whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation.
With our outsourced bookkeeping services team, you’ll have access to real-time financial data, enabling you to make informed business decisions quickly. We provide analysis of the trends of your transactions and ratios of financial health and provide you with meaningful information that can assist you with making sound decisions about your business.
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VAT compliance
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Company secretarial
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Accounting systems review and advice
Our range of accounting outsourcing services include:
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Outsourced bookkeeping and cloud accounting
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Management accounting
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Payroll administration
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Business planning and forecasts
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Liaising with banks and institutions
Tax Planning: Our proactive approach to tax planning helps identify opportunities to reduce your corporate tax liability and maximize profitability.
R&D Tax Reporting: we advise clients on the best way to report on and obtain R&D tax credits.
M&A Tax Advisory: We provide tax due diligence and structuring services to support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Tax Incentives and Reliefs: We help you take advantage of available tax incentives and reliefs to improve your bottom line.
Corporate Tax Services
Personal Tax Services
Income Tax Returns: We prepare and file personal income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and maximizing deductions and credits.
Estate Planning: Our team offers estate planning services to protect your assets and minimize inheritance tax liabilities.
Capital Gains Tax: We advise on capital gains tax implications for asset disposals and help plan transactions in a tax-efficient manner.
Tax Residency and Domicile: We provide guidance on tax residency and domicile issues, helping you understand your tax obligations.
Tax Investigations: Should you face a tax investigation, we offer expert support to resolve the matter efficiently and effectively.
We offer a robust suite of corporate and personal tax services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our dedicated team of tax professionals is committed to providing strategic tax advice and solutions that optimise your financial position and ensure compliance with all your tax obligations.
Corporation and personal tax
Our tax team ensures your business meets all corporate and personal tax filing requirements, minimising the risk of penalties and interest. We pride ourselves on providing strategic advice that means we are more than compliance tax accountants. We are tax advisers first and foremost.
