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New VAT Penalties Update

VAT Penalties Have Changed: What Every Business Needs to Know

Surrey Hills
27 Jul 2026
If you’re VAT-registered, missing a VAT deadline can now cost your business more than you might expect — even if you have no VAT to pay. Since January 2023,...
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Salary Or Dividends How Directors Should Pay Themselves

Salary or Dividends? How Directors Should Think About Paying Themselves

Surrey Hills
27 Jul 2026
One of the most common questions we are asked by limited company directors is straightforward enough: should I take a salary, dividends, or a combination of both? The honest...
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Ratio Analysis Are Your Reading Your Numbers

Are You Really Reading Your Numbers – or Just Looking at Them?

Surrey Hills
01 Apr 2026
Most business owners look at their accounts. Far fewer actually read them. There is a difference. Looking at accounts tells you what happened: revenue was up, costs were down,...
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Outsourcing Your Accounting

Could Outsourcing Your Accounting Be the Best Business Decision You Make This Year?

Surrey Hills
12 Mar 2026
Most business owners don’t start a business because they dream of reconciling bank accounts on a Friday evening. Yet for many founders, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns and financial admin...
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Financial Accounting Vs Management Accounting Whats The Difference

Financial Accounting vs Management Accounting: What’s the Difference?

Surrey Hills
23 Feb 2026
If you’ve ever heard the terms financial accounting and management accounting and wondered whether they’re just different ways of saying the same thing, you’re not alone. After all, both involve numbers, reports and...
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Sole Trader Or Limited Company - Which Business Structure Is Right For You

Sole Trader or Limited Company: Which Business Structure Is Right for You?

Surrey Hills
09 Jan 2026
One of the first major decisions every new business owner faces is whether to operate as a sole trader or set up a limited company. It’s a decision that...
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IR 35 Explained Off-Payroll Working

IR35 Explained: Are Your Contractors Really Contractors?

Surrey Hills
16 Dec 2025
If your business engages contractors who work through their own limited companies – or if you are a contractor operating that way yourself – IR35 is something you cannot...
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Running A Limited Company

Running a Limited Company: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

Surrey Hills
11 Nov 2025
Setting up a limited company is an exciting milestone for any business owner. It offers greater credibility, limited liability protection and opportunities for tax-efficient profit extraction. However, running a...
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UK-EU Import Export Rules

UK-EU Import & Export Rules: A Practical Guide for Businesses

Surrey Hills
12 Sep 2025
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union, businesses trading with EU countries have faced a range of new administrative, tax and compliance requirements. While many goods can still...
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Budgeting Vs Forecasting

Budgeting vs Forecasting: Why Your Business Needs Both

Surrey Hills
08 Aug 2025
Let’s be honest. Budgeting is not a business owner’s favourite topic. It often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list, rushed at year end, or produced because...
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What Our Clients Say

Surrey Hills
  • "The team at Surrey Hills Accountancy (Helen and Lucy in particular) did a great job when I set up my own consulting business last year. Their advice was solid and fees very reasonable. If you are looking for some professional help to navigate your way through starting your business and then keeping it running, I can highly recommend them."
  • Chris Wilcock
    Chris Wilcock
    "Surrey Hills Accountancy have offered me exceptional service over the past 4 years. The team are a very friendly group of experts that offer a personal service. I was new to running a business when we approached Ben and the team. They were patient, understanding and informative. I would recommend them to any individual or company. 5 stars!"
  • Matthew Luxford
    Matthew Luxford
    "I’ve been using Surrey Hills Accountancy for nearly five years now, and I can’t recommend them enough. Ben and his team are incredibly professional, easy to work with and — dare I say it — make tax almost fun! They break everything down in a way that’s easy to understand and are always quick to respond, no matter the time of day. Great communication, top-quality service — would definitely recommend!"
  • "I've been working with Ellie at Surrey Hills Accountancy for a while now, and I couldn't be happier with the service she provides. Since taking over both businesses and personal accounts, she's been incredibly efficient, knowledgeable, and proactive, making the entire process stress-free."
  • "The team at Surrey Hills Accountancy are fantastic. I often need to speak to Ben quite urgently and however busy he is (all the time!) he will get back to me quickly and is always happy to make time. The team have a calm, relaxed approach and always find a solution. If you are looking for a firm that in effect can be an extension of your accounts team, you should give them a call. Even better, they are very competitive on price and I genuinely believe we get great value for money."
  • "Surrey Hills Accountancy have been a huge help to me in setting up my new business. By taking many of the areas that I don't have the time or expertise to focus on, it means I can keep the business running smoothly. They are always on hand with advice, timely with completing various tasks and it's definitely worth a visit to their office set in the Surrey Hills (obviously!)"
  • "SHA has been a breath of fresh air for an SME looking for an SME/owner managed business in need of no nonsense/tax efficient support and advice. Highly recommend."
  • "We were recommended Surrey Hills after so-so experience elsewhere. And delighted with the change. Recommended."
  • "I could not recommend Surrey Hills Accountancy highly enough. Ben, Jo and the team have taken the time to understand my business and have made things run smoothly and efficiently since I started working with them. They are extremely knowledgable, personable and have made various recommendations that have saved me time and money! If you are looking for a new accountants, you can honestly not in my opinion find anyone better than Surrey Hills Accountancy Limited."
  • "We use Ben Withinshaw at Surrey Hills Accountancy to handle the accounts for our architectural design business. Ben has been a complete breath of fresh air. He gives us a really friendly and professional service and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. It's great to feel that you have someone looking after your accounts who is both highly competent and on your side."
  • Nicky Woodhatch
    Nicky Woodhatch
    "The SHA team are AMAZING! They look after my Ltd company books and also my husband's self assessment! Surrey Hills Accountancy have been fantastic in taking all the stresses of self employment off my hands, allowing me to concentrate on the work and building my business. Highly professional and reliable, I only wish I had found them sooner."
  • Ian Truscott
    Ian Truscott
    "Switched to Ben and the team last year after a so-so experience with a bigger firm. Lovely people, you feel you are working directly with the experts, very responsive and they take the pain away. I recommend to everyone..."
  • Chris Royall
    Chris Royall
    "Worked with the team from SHA for a long time. Reliable, detailed, highly professional and genuinely nice people. Really can't ask for more."
  • Kevin Gatland
    Kevin Gatland
    "Friendly, efficient and great to deal with - very highly recommended!"
  • Chris Norman
    Chris Norman
    "Exceptional levels of service and advice."
  • "Excellent, highly recommend!"
  • "Only been with Surrey Hills Accountancy for a few months, but they are extremely helpful and professional. Ellie has been amazing and always happy to help."

    We Handle The Numbers. You Run The Business.

    Surrey Hills

    We take the pressure off the financial side of your business — giving you clearer numbers, better visibility and support you can rely on. So you can focus on doing what you do best.