Clear accounting and commercial support for your limited company
Merranti helps limited companies manage statutory accounts, Corporation Tax, bookkeeping, payroll, cash flow and growth decisions with practical advice throughout the year.
Your accounts should help you run the company
A limited company has formal reporting obligations, but the accounting information should also give directors a clearer view of performance, cash and future commitments.
We help you maintain accurate records, meet Companies House and HMRC requirements, understand the company’s tax position and identify issues before they become urgent.
Support can be adapted for a new company, an established owner-managed business or a growing organisation with employees, multiple income streams and more complex reporting needs.
Complete financial support under one roof
Choose the services your company needs now, with the option to add further reporting and advisory support as the business grows.
Annual accounts
Preparation of statutory accounts with clear explanations of the company’s results, balance sheet and key movements.
Annual accountsCorporation Tax
Company Tax Return preparation, Corporation Tax calculations and planning around reliefs, expenditure and liabilities.
Tax return supportBookkeeping and VAT
Accurate transaction records, reconciliations and VAT returns that create a reliable foundation for reporting.
VAT servicesPayroll and directors
PAYE processing, pension deductions and guidance on director salary, dividends and remuneration planning.
Payroll servicesManagement accounts
Regular reporting on profitability, overheads, cash and performance so decisions are not delayed until year-end.
Management accountsCompany secretarial
Support with statutory records, confirmation statements, director responsibilities and changes to company details.
Company secretarial
Meet the obligations without losing sight of the business
Limited companies must keep suitable accounting records, file accounts and returns, and maintain company information. Merranti helps organise these responsibilities into a manageable process.
Annual filing and reporting
Prepare statutory accounts and coordinate the information required for Companies House and HMRC.
Director responsibilities
Explain the records, approvals and decisions directors need to consider during the year.
Company structure
Review shareholdings, remuneration and structural changes with the wider commercial objective in mind.
Deadline control
Plan ahead for accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll and other recurring obligations.
Understand what the company can afford before committing
Profit, cash in the bank and available working capital are not the same thing.
Regular management information and cash-flow forecasting can help directors prepare for tax, payroll, suppliers, debt repayments and investment while protecting day-to-day operations.
- Cash-flow forecasts
- Budget versus actual
- Gross and net margins
- Debtor and creditor control
- Tax provisions
- Funding requirements
Coordinate payroll, remuneration and growth decisions
Company decisions often affect several areas at once. We help you consider the accounting, tax and cash implications together.
Payroll and employee costs
Process salaries and deductions while monitoring the full cost of employment, pensions and employer obligations.
Director remuneration
Review salary, dividends and pension contributions in the context of profits, distributable reserves and personal objectives.
Growth and investment
Assess recruitment, equipment, premises and new opportunities using forecasts and realistic funding requirements.
Funding and resilience
Prepare financial information for lenders or investors and understand how borrowing affects cash and future commitments.
A straightforward route to better support
We can review your current arrangements, identify what the company requires and manage the professional handover.
Discuss the company
Tell us about the company, current systems, deadlines, team and the support you need.
Receive a clear proposal
We set out the recommended services and agree the accounting fees before work begins.
We manage the transition
Once appointed, we contact the previous accountant and coordinate the records required for the handover.
Limited company accounting questions
Common questions from directors reviewing their accounting arrangements.
What accounts does a limited company need to file?
A limited company normally needs statutory annual accounts for Companies House and a Company Tax Return for HMRC. The exact requirements depend on the company’s circumstances and filing status.
Can Merranti handle bookkeeping as well as annual accounts?
Yes. Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, annual accounts, Corporation Tax and management reporting can be provided as an integrated service.
Can you advise on salary and dividends?
Yes. We can explain the accounting and tax considerations around director salary, dividends, pension contributions and available company profits.
Do you support newly incorporated companies?
Yes. Support can include accounting setup, bookkeeping processes, payroll, VAT, company secretarial work and planning for the first reporting period.
Can you provide management accounts during the year?
Yes. Reporting can be prepared monthly, quarterly or at another agreed frequency, depending on the decisions and controls the company requires.
Can you help us change from our current accountant?
Yes. After appointment, Merranti can request the professional information needed from the previous accountant and coordinate the transition.
Give your limited company clearer financial direction
Talk to Merranti about statutory accounts, Corporation Tax, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, management reporting and business advice.