Evans Weir

read moreThese are just some of the words our existing clients use in our case studies when talking about the accountancy service we provide them with. You may identify that the words quoted above are what you would expect from an accountancy firm and you'd be absolutely right to think so. But having existing clients confirm this to be their direct experience provides an added level of assurance. We regularly ask our clients for feedback and whether they would be willing to document their experience of Evans Weir in the form of case studies and as you can see, they say yes!

read moreMost of our clients that are professional services contractors work for themselves or have started their own business as a result of leaving an existing role in a particular sector, only to contract back into that industry. For many, starting out as a sole trader or forming a limited company is a major step and whether you arrive at the decision by choice or as a result of other circumstances, how you structure your new business and then operate does need some careful consideration. So if you are thinking of ‘going out on your own' and want to speak to experienced, helpful and friendly professionals, contact us and speak to Tony in the first instance.

read moreCompany secretarial tasks are an essential part of setting up a new business. They also form part of the management of an on going organisation. Often overlooked, it is about ensuring you comply with the Companies Act and keep up to date on legislation that may affect your business or the Directors. As an agent for many companies, we can advise you on how changes in legislation may affect you. We can also provide a range of company secretarial duties on your behalf, allowing you to concentrate on running the business.

read moreSmall charities and not-for-profit organisations have particular accounting challenges. As a result they may need help and advice regarding tax breaks, managing donations and handling legacies. They also have the added challenge of keeping up with government legislation regarding fundraising. Evans Weir specialises in helping small charities and Not-for-Profit clients. The majority of our clients in this sector tend to have an income stream of between 25,000 and 500,000. Smaller charities and not-for-profit organisations are not typically required to undertake a full audit.

read moreOver the coming years, businesses of all sizes will need to make plans for auto enrolment. Auto enrolment has been introduced as a way of getting more people saving for a personal pension. The pension scheme will either be one selected by you or it will be a national scheme operated by a recognised provider. Individuals can opt out of the scheme but the idea of auto enrolment is to overcome apathy and inertia by putting everyone into a scheme by default. As most SME's won't have offered company schemes to their employees before, the move to auto enrolment will require them to identify and select a suitable scheme for their staff and manage the administrative aspects of the joining process and any opt outs.

read moreTo make informed decisions and ensure the success of your business, you need up to date and accurate management information. Management information can be as simple as a periodic set of accounts or a more detailed suite of reports. Typical management information will include reports which plot trends, compare multiple years data and measure KPI's. As well as reviewing past performance you may also want to project forecasts and cash flow. To assist you, we can work with you to prepare periodic management accounts as the basis for a management pack.

read moreIf you have employees on a PAYE scheme or need to start paying employees, we can help you. The task of managing the payroll can be time consuming and troublesome. Our confidential payroll bureau service means you don't need to worry as we will take care of the entire process for you. By outsourcing your payroll to Evans Weir, you remove the burden from your own staff and can rest assured that your payroll calculations and statutory reporting will be taken care of for a single price per payslip.

read moreAt Evans Weir we provide a business start up service to help you get underway. We know that starting a new business can be daunting, so let us help you with getting your new venture set up so you can concentrate on your business ideas. We can ensure you are compliant with all the necessary procedures and your business is set up in the most effective format. Once you're up and running, you can also call us for advice, support and ideas as your business grows and starts to encounter new challenges.