Cobley Desborough

read moreCobley Desborough has been serving businesses and taxpayers in the Midlands, and latterly the whole of the UK, for well over a century. You only achieve that sort of longevity in this business by applying an implacable focus to giving the client what they really want from their accountant. And right at the top of any client's list of expectations is that their accountant is going to keep the amount of tax they pay to the absolute minimum. As a wise old judge once remarked, "no man in this country is under the smallest obligation, moral or other, so to arrange his business as to enable the Inland Revenue to put the largest possible shovel into his stores."

read moreWe provide a range of compliance services to support all aspects of business administration. We can help you by making sure accounts are prepared in the correct format, statutory books and other company secretarial records are kept up-to-date and that all statutory returns are prepared. Our experienced team will relieve you of the regulatory burden and leave you more time to concentrate on other areas of your business. In short, we will make sure everything is in the right format, in the right place and at the right time.

read moreYour professional and personal goals are central to our consulting services; we take the time to get to know you better so we can offer the best advice. Our management consultancy service can review your credit control, stock control, budgeting and financial reporting systems and allow you to take full control of these key areas of your business. We can also help you address specific problem areas in your business such as gross profit, cost control and stock valuation. Effective management information will allow you to seize opportunities when they arise or identify problems quickly so you can take effective corrective action.

read moreMost people starting up in business in Northampton and across Northamptonshire do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they may not be experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters often appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.

read moreThe combination of your business knowledge and our support services will help your business to grow and increase profitability. Regular management information is vital to the continued success of any business. We work closely with you to get to know your business so we can make suggestions to help improve profits or to develop and grow your business. We can prepare your monthly or quarterly management accounts to ensure you always have reliable and accurate information on which to base your business decisions.

read moreAs tax advisers in Northampton, our objective is to work closely with you to ensure you pay the minimum tax required by law. We will help you to understand the tax implications of your actions, in order that you can plan ahead and conduct your affairs in a tax efficient way. Under Corporation Tax Self Assessment (CTSA), the legal responsibility for correctly calculating the corporation tax liability falls on business owners. We understand the issues facing owner-managed businesses and can prepare tax returns in a timely and efficient manner.

read moreVAT registered businesses act as unpaid tax collectors and are required to account both promptly and accurately for all the tax revenue collected by them. This factsheet highlights some of the areas that you need to consider when running your business. Cash accounting enables a business to account for and pay VAT on the basis of cash received and paid rather than on the basis of invoices issued and received. The factsheet explains the workings of cash accounting. The VAT flat rate scheme for small businesses potentially reduces the administrative burden imposed when operating VAT.

read moreCobley Desborough distinguishes itself by the quality in personnel and investment in technology. We have an extremely loyal work force evidenced by a very low rate of staff turnover. You need a team that's highly professional with strong resources. And one that brings something extra to the party - experience. Yet you also need a supportive business partner who can help turn your business challenges into opportunities. Like you, we run our own business - so we know what it's like on your side of the desk.