Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants & Tax Advisers in Nottingham
Established in 1999, Coates Franklin is a chartered accountancy and tax planning firm serving contractors, consultants, and healthcare professionals across the UK. Our team of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) and Chartered Tax Advisers (CIOT) specialise in delivering tailored financial solutions, combining technical expertise with a personal service. We prioritise tax efficiency through proactive planning, fixed-fee structures, and rapid client communication, ensuring transparency and compliance.With a focus on small businesses, we provide comprehensive services including accounts preparation, VAT registration, payroll management, and company setup. Our director-led approach guarantees direct access to senior professionals, avoiding delegation to trainees. Over two decades of experience have solidified our reputation for reliability, evidenced by consistent client referrals and testimonials highlighting our ability to reduce tax liabilities while maintaining swift turnaround times.
Services
Tax Planning
Accounts Preparation
VAT Returns
Payroll Services
Company Setup
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers with 25+ years' combined experience
- Fixed fees with no hidden charges for transparent pricing
- Director-led service ensuring direct client access to senior professionals
- Proactive tax planning to legally minimise liabilities
- Swift 24-hour response times and 30-day accounts turnaround
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
- CIOT
What people say
Quick response times
Tax bill reduction
Director accessibility
Timely submissions
Client referrals
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services identify legal opportunities to reduce liabilities for contractors, consultants, and healthcare professionals. We implement strategies involving salary structures, dividend exemptions, and spouse allowances. With continuous updates on legislative changes, we ensure compliance while maximising savings.
Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and landlords with a focus on tax efficiency. Our process includes record verification, compliance checks, and strategic adjustments to minimise tax exposure. All submissions meet HMRC deadlines and regulatory standards.
VAT Returns
Our VAT services cover registration, quarterly returns, and strategic structuring for healthcare professionals and businesses. We analyse exemption thresholds and voluntary registration benefits to optimise cash flow while ensuring adherence to HMRC requirements.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing, including RTI submissions and payslip generation for businesses with employees. Our system ensures accurate tax code application, national insurance calculations, and real-time reporting to HMRC without hidden charges.
Company Setup
We assist in establishing limited companies with HMRC registration and tax-efficient structuring. Services include incorporation, director appointments, and initial tax planning to ensure optimal financial frameworks from inception for contractors and small businesses.
People
Steve Coates
Managing Director
BSc, ACA, CTA, ICPA qualified with 10 years at KPMG and Cooper Parry. Specialises in tax planning for contractors and healthcare professionals. Leads client consultations and strategic advisory services.
Harry Coates
Director
Co-director overseeing operational management and client relations. Supports tax compliance and accounts preparation with a focus on small business needs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, tax returns, VAT compliance, payroll, and company setup services tailored for contractors, consultants, and healthcare professionals.
How can you help reduce tax bills?
Through salary restructuring, dividend exemptions, and strategic tax planning, we legally minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Do you work with healthcare professionals?
Yes, we specialise in tax-efficient structures for doctors, including limited company setup and NHS pension rule navigation.
Are your fees fixed?
All services operate on fixed fees with no hidden charges, providing transparent pricing from initial consultation.
How quickly do you respond to clients?
We guarantee email and phone call responses within one business day, with accounts completed within 30 days of instruction.
Can you assist non-local clients?
Yes, while based near Nottingham, we serve clients nationwide through remote consultations and digital document management.
