Turpin Lucas Lees

read moreTLL Chartered Accountants work with a range of business types including manufacturing, retail and wholesale. From our Preston, Blackburn and Southport offices we deliver a comprehensive accountancy service to businesses through the North of England and the whole of the UK. TLL Accountants work with a range of business types including owner managed businesses, groups and not-for-profit organisations. If you require any further information of would like to discuss our services further, please feel free to call us.

read moreOur thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time and we are sure you will join us in fond remembrance of Chris. Please call David or Peter who will continue to ensure all clients are looked after and will assist you directly or put you in touch with the right member of the team. TLL Accountants accountants cater for clients throughout the North West of England and have offices in Preston, Blackburn and Southport. If you would like to discuss your accounting requirements with us, please feel free to call our Blackburn, Preston or Southport offices any time.

read moreBusiness start-up advice is essential to get your new operation heading in the right direction. We will discuss the pros and cons of each business form available to you and recommend what we consider the most suitable. Where necessary we will instruct our company formation agents to form a Limited company. We will appoint directors and company secretary, issue shares and act as your Registered Office if requested. Where necessary we have considerable experience in the formulation of cash-flow projections and profit forecasts.

read moreAs a business owner or Director, it is your statutory requirement to prepare annual accounts which are sent to HM Revenue & Customs, Registrar of Companies, and for some, the Charity Commission. TLL can ensure you meet this requirement by preparing your annual accounts and ensuring your other statutory obligations are met. We will discuss and explain your trading results - and discuss what this means for your business in a practical way, as well as keeping you informed of the deadlines to be met.

read moreAcross the accountancy profession we are seeing that Online bookkeeping, also known as 'cloud' accounting software, is increasingly replacing PC based accounting packages. Businesses are increasingly seeing many benefits from using a cloud based accounts package. Further, the government's current proposals to require small businesses to file quarterly digital accounts from 1 April 2019 will require businesses to operate a cloud based accounts system that has the ability to upload data to HMRC. Making the move to a cloud based accounts package sooner rather than later could help manage the transition and ensure that the government's proposals don't cause unwanted disruption to your business in the future.

read moreOur VAT department will work with you and your business to enhance cash flow and minimise risk. How can we help you? We will spend time to understand the issue and provide you with practical advice.

read moreWith our payroll bureau you will receive a complete payroll service that can be tailored to your individual needs. We can also provide advice on other aspects of employment rules and pay. If you require an in-depth review or help with contracts / appraisals / disciplinary matters we can put you in touch with people who will work through this with you.

read moreGiven the high failure rate amongst business start-ups, it is important to get the best advice as early in the process as possible to give the new business its best chance of achieving its objectives and long-term sustainability. All have their own complexities and advantages and disadvantages, but we will be able to advise on the best format to suit your particular circumstances, and to help you with your business plans and forecasts.