Fixed Fee
We offer a fixed fee pricing structure to keep things clear and to allow clients to budget for our costs.
Cloud Specialist
We use the latest cloud technology to offer clients around the clock access to their data and information.
Ongoing Support
Accountancy needs are an ongoing process, so we feel it best to be accessible on the phone, via email or a personal meeting.
Free Consultation
An initial, no obligation meeting is available to new businesses to discuss your needs.
About Johnston Accountants
We are a small family run accountancy firm located in Ash, Surrey, supplying all accountancy needs to local as well as national businesses and individuals.
We supply services to start-ups, established companies, and individuals ranging from Employed, Self Employed & Rental Property owners.
We pride ourselves on offering a personal and relaxed relationship with our clients as well as being open and available to help with any issues they might have.
A combination of a free no obligation consultation to discuss your business requirements and a fixed fee pricing structure ensure that there are no surprise bills.
We use the latest cloud accountancy software to keep us up to date, compliant and most importantly to give clients the best possible service.
This transparency allows clients to concentrate on what is most important, running the business.
Our team consists of specialists in all areas from payroll & accounts to tax planning and calculations to ensure we meet all of our client’s needs.
We have many years’ experience dealing with VAT, Tax Returns, CT600 returns & accounts as well as HMRC investigations to give you a reliable service to meet your expectations and beyond.
Our priority is ensuring clients come first and it is this attitude to being as accessible as possible that has enabled us to have clients trusting us with their accounting needs for over 25 years. Having a human being at the end of each phone line or email address allows matters to be handled as quickly as possible as well as having a consistent point of contact.
This has always been a factor in our success and longevity, our staff force has remained committed & consistent for many years allowing for strong relationships to build between our staff and clients.
Please feel free to get in touch, we hope to hear from you soon.
Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Our Making Tax Digital (MTD) accountancy service ensures your business stays fully compliant with HMRC’s digital reporting requirements, with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations. We support you in keeping accurate digital records, submitting MTD-compliant VAT returns and, where applicable, Income Tax updates, using approved software. From setup and migration to ongoing submissions and reviews, we handle the technical detail so you can focus on running your business with confidence and clarity.
Meet the Team
With years of experience and dedication to provide the best possible service.
Nicola Johnston ICPA
Managing Director
A Certified Practising Accountant since 2002, an advanced QuickBooks Certified Level 2 Advisor and DEXT partner; Nicola has years of experience in tax, payroll and accountancy. Priding herself on the close working relationship with all of her clients, Nicola offers sound advice to help your business succeed.
Courtney Curtis-Jones ACCA
Accountant
Courtney is an ACCA qualified accountant with over 10 years experience working in practice. She has knowledge & experience in all areas of accounting including tax, final accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, CIS & VAT so she is always on hand to help with any queries you may have. An advanced QuickBooks Certified Level 2 Advisor and DEXT specialist, Courtney also specialises in Xero and Sage, giving all-round support to all of our clients.
Maneesha Maharaj
Accounts, Payroll & CIS Manager
Graduating from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa with a degree in Bachelor of Accounting Science, Maneesha joins our team as a dedicated accounts manager. As an advanced QuickBooks Certified Level 2 Advisor and DEXT specialist, Maneesha is already building a strong portfolio of clients assisting in the structure and running of their business whilst managing the VAT. Maneesha is also our payroll specialist who manages the weekly and monthly payroll for over 100 clients together with all aspects of the CIS. Maneesha’s main passion is to assist clients and make the accounting side of life easier so that they can focus on what they love to do.
Claire O'Brien ACIPP
Accounts Manager
Claire has 22 years’ experience in all aspects of Financial and Management Accounting within Industry and Practice. She is hands-on and a versatile all-rounder with proven ability in organisations ranging from small to large businesses. Her attributes include a wide range of professional and personal skills and a positive and reliable approach. Currently studying for her ACCA title, Claire will be a fully qualified accountant in no time as she has already passed exams with top marks.
Gemma Cooper
MTD ITSA and Accounts Manager
Gemma completed her AAT qualification in 2012 and has since worked in a variety of finance roles in industry and practice. She has now joined our team to help provide a helpful and professional service to our clients having had over 15 years’ experience of working in finance. Gemma has a wealth of knowledge in bookkeeping and payroll and is an advanced QuickBooks Certified Level 2 Advisor and DEXT specialist. With her friendly and approachable attitude, we know you will be in safe hands.
Katie Bunting MAAT
Accounts Manager
Katie is an AAT Level 4 qualified accountant and half-way through her ACA qualification, with over eight years’ experience in accountancy practices. With experience across accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, CIS, Payroll and more, Katie works with a wide range of businesses and enjoys building strong relationships with her clients. Friendly and approachable, she is always on hand to provide reliable support and make the accounting side of running a business as simple and stress-free as possible.
Emma Andrews
Accounts Manager
Our newest addition to the team, Emma joins us having successfully passed her Level 2 AAT qualification and continues her studies into Levels 3 & 4. A bubbly individual who specialises in all areas of bookkeeping, an advanced QuickBooks Certified Level 2 Advisor and DEXT specialist and currently manages one of our multi-million pound turnover clients, to ensure their records are accurate and up to date.
Rachael Berry
Executive Administrative Assistant
Rachael is the direct personal assistant to Nicola undertaking all of the daily office tasks. Working in the main office, Rachael will often be seen collecting in your record deliveries and is the first point of call should there be an issue or discrepancy that you need assistance with. Responsible for the in-house client portal, database and emailing system, Rachael will ensure all necessary HMRC and Companies House deadlines are met to avoid penalty fines and surcharges.
Our Services
Tax
We can offer an accurate and efficient bookkeeping service for our clients using a Quickbooks online software package.
We will complete a tax return on your behalf, make the necessary online filing submission and ensure that all of our clients are operating in the most tax efficient way possible.
We are able to complete any other services you may need such as bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll or CIS submissions. These services can be added as and when you require them.
Financial Accounts
Financial Accounts are reports that are based on bookkeeping records. Accounts can be prepared monthly, quarterly or annually. Most businesses will have their accounts completed on an annual basis to comply with their obligations to HMRC.
We complete a full and detailed set of accounts for all of our clients including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting notes where applicable. A complete and accurate set of accounts is beneficial for all businesses because they show a true picture of the business financial position and ensure that the correct amount of tax is calculated for payment to HMRC.
Bookkeeping
We can offer an accurate and efficient bookkeeping service for our clients using either Microsoft Excel spreadsheets or Sage Accounting.
We can complete small business accounting for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies and help with all dealings with HMRC. This provides peace of mind for our clients, leaving them time to concentrate on their business productivity.
Outsourcing to a professional leaves you free to concentrate on other aspects of your business, rather than concentrating on the business bookkeeping with the possibilities of making mistakes that could affect the amount of tax you pay.
Accurate bookkeeping is crucial for a business and HMRC require businesses to keep accurate records that are up to date. Failure to do so may incur a financial penalty.
VAT Returns
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax which is charged on most goods and services provided by VAT registered businesses. When VAT registered businesses are charged VAT on the goods and services they buy then this can generally be reclaimed.
VAT registered businesses are required to complete an online VAT return (usually every quarter). The VAT return takes into consideration all of the VAT the business has collected from sales and all of the VAT the business has spent on purchases and expenses. The difference is then paid (or reclaimed) to HMRC.
We send out regular reminders to our VAT clients to ensure you are never late with a return.
Contact Us
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