Leisa Turnbull
Founder

The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham can help with all your bookkeeping tasks including VAT, self assessment and payroll, plus provide great advice for new business start-ups.

We are a small and intimate bookkeeping company serving customers across Sussex. We are here to help.

About The Sussex Bookkeeper In Horsham

My name is Leisa Turnbull and I am the owner of The Sussex Bookkeeper. I am a qualified bookkeeper based in Horsham, certified by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers to practice with a diploma in taxation. I also have a Management Studies Degree.

Before setting up The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham I spent fifteen years in the corporate world as a senior manager of a FTSE 100 security company, managing a yearly budget of 2.2 million and a staff of one hundred.

Setting up The Sussex Bookkeeper was a way for me to pass on skills and experience that I have gained in the tough corporate environment. I have spent many years striving to save on cost whilst adding value to my customers.

The Sussex Bookkeeper is a small and intimate company, set up to meet the needs of small to medium size businesses in Horsham and the surrounding areas across Sussex.

Whether you are a one man band or a small / medium size business, please contact us for an informal chat on how we can help you.

Our Bookkeeping Services

The Sussex Bookkeeper provides a range of bookkeeping services, taking the hassle out of managing your accounts so that you can focus on adding value to your business. Our approach is very flexible. We can come to your premises to work with your software or take away your data and use our own software, whatever solution best fits your business.

Our main bookkeeping services are outlined below. If you are not sure what services you require or desire a service that is not listed then please contact us. We are here to help.

Preparation Of Books

We use the most up-to-date tools and software to prepare your books so that everything is laid out correctly ready for submitting to either your accountant or directly to HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs).

Cash Flow Bank Reconciliation

With cash flow being the key to a successful business we can regularly monitor your bank accounts to check that everything is paid in and out as planned, plus make you aware of any unexpected transactions or anticipated cash shortages.

VAT Returns

We can take care of all your VAT requirements including registration, calculation and the submitting of your quarterly returns.

Management Account Reports

Sometimes businesses need to know where they stand financially. We can produce profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and simple snap shot reports to show how financially healthy your business is - Saving you vast amounts of time.

Supplier Relationships

With accurate and timely accounts kept, we can make sure you are aware of any discounts you can benefit from by highlighting to you the best times for you to pay your suppliers.

Invoicing And Credit Control

We can take care of all your invoicing requirements - Laying them out correctly, accounting for VAT, adding advanced information such as prompt payment reductions and even assisting with credit control (professionally chasing unpaid invoices).

VAT (Value Added Tax)

Whether you are just about to be registered for VAT or have been calculating for some time, The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham can ensure you get it right.

We can help you with all areas of VAT:

When should you register VAT?
How to register for VAT?
Preparation of your quarterly VAT returns.
Can you deregister VAT?

Accounting for VAT correctly is very important. If your books are incorrect then your VAT calculations are also likely to be incorrect. This of course produces a knock on effect ending up with incorrect payments being made to HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs).

Using The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham to keep your books up-to-date gives you a clear understanding of your liability to the HMRC. We will complete your VAT return ensuring the calculations are correct with everything processed in a timely manner.

Self Assessment Tax Return

If you are self employed or a sole trader you are legally required to complete and submit a Self Assessment Tax Return to HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs).

The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham can produce your end of year accounts and also complete your Self Assessment Tax Return (accounts are needed for an accurate Self Assessment Tax Return to be made). We can also work out and advise you of your tax liabilities including the date any payments are due, plus file your Self Assessment Tax Return online with HMRC.

To the right is a list of deadlines and dates that relate to completing your Self Assessment Tax Return. To find out if you actually need to complete a Self Assessment Tax Return, please visit this HMRC page.

Note that if you do not complete your Self Assessment Tax Return by the deadline date, together with all relevant forms to declare that you are self-employed (or that you have any untaxed income), you may be charged interest and penalties.

6th April
HMRC issue of Self Assessment Returns.

31st October
Deadline for submission of paper returns.

30th December
Deadline for returns if tax due is below £2,000 and you want this to be collected via your PAYE tax code.

31st January
Final deadline for returns to be filed online.

Payroll

With staff being one of your business´ biggest assets, we can help you pay correctly and on time whilst ensuring you are following current legislation. Getting it right will avoid any disgruntled staff or fines from the HRMC. All you need to do is provide The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham with gross pay details and we will do the rest.

Our payroll services include:

Accurate employee records, constantly maintained.
Sealed payslips to ensure staff security is guaranteed or online PDF.
Maternity leave.
PAYE / NIC.
CIS (Construction Industry scheme).
All Year end reports P35, P60, P14, P46 and P11D.

Leave the P´s to us, we have a thorough understanding of all the P´s from P14 to P60 and will ensure that you meet all the HMRC commitments and deadlines.

New Business Start Up

Starting a new business is time consuming and stressful, and there are often lots of new skills to learn and business regulations / responsibilities to deal with.

Keeping your books up-to-date and accurate is a job in itself, and new businesses can spend far more time and money than they would otherwise save trying to do the books themselves.

Using a professional bookkeeper is one of the best choices a new business start-up can make. By getting The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham involved right from the outset, we can help you set-up your accounting functions to save you and your business time and money.

Below is a list of business advice The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham can help you with:

Preparation of books - Laying out your books correctly.
Cash flow and bank reconciliation - Checking everything.
VAT - Registering / calculating / submitting.
Profit and Loss / Balance Sheets / Reports - How they help your business.
Supplier relationships - When to pay suppliers.
Invoicing and credit control - Including chasing unpaid invoices.
Payroll - Help with the dreaded P´s (from P14 to P60).
Business expenses - The dos and dont´s.
Stock control and waste management - Save a pound, earn a pound.
Computerized versus manual bookkeeping - Which is best for you.
Accounting software - Showing which is best for you / teaching you how to use it.
Bookkeeper versus Accountant - The differences.
HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) - What they expect from you.
Self Assessment Tax Returns - Dealing with this on your behalf.
Preparing for audit - Getting it right.
Sole Trader versus Limited - The differences / which is best for you.
Knowing when to sell a successful business.

Contact The Sussex Bookkeeper

To contact The Sussex Bookkeeper in Horsham, please either submit the online form below or use the other contact methods listed. We endeavor to respond to all enquiries within one working day.

The Sussex Bookkeeper

11a Oliver Road, Horsham, RH12 1LH.
Tel: 07900 497936.