Our office is in Kennington, ten minutes from the Houses of Parliament at Westminster and within sight of the Oval. Wherever you're based, whether in London or anywhere in the UK, our expert team stands ready to answer your accountancy needs. We've made our name working with established businesses and startups, offering sharp advice on company structures, tax planning and managing growth.
Managing tax is at the heart of everything we do. It is a complex topic, and seems to get more so with every passing year, but that shouldn't be your problem. With our advice and support, there's no reason for it to get in the way of the growth of your business. Tax doesn't just cost money - it takes time, too, which is something enterprising people can rarely spare.
Managing tax is at the heart of everything we do. It is a complex topic, and seems to get more so with every passing year, but that shouldn't be your problem. With our advice and support, there's no reason for it to get in the way of the growth of your business. Tax doesn't just cost money - it takes time, too, which is something enterprising people can rarely spare.
Services
It's not just the biggest businesses that benefit from strategic advice, modern accounting technology and efficient financial functions. In the age of cloud accountancy, why shouldn't SMEs take advantage too? Our clients benefit from accountancy services that reduce friction and achieve results fast.
Family businesses and startups come in all shapes and sizes and each has its own particular needs. Our services cover everything from hands-on help managing your books to high-level strategic planning, with growth in mind. We'll build a personalised support package around you, providing the guidance you need, when you need it.
If you want your business to grow but don't know where to start, or want to tap into years of expertise with businesses like yours, Alton & Co is the accountancy firm for you. Equally, you might simply want to hand over routine finance functions, such as payroll or bookkeeping. We can help with that, too.
Audit is about testing your business's accounts to certify that they present a true and fair view of your financial position. They're also an important tool for making management decisions and working with investors, lenders and other stakeholders.
Limited companies have to be audited by law unless they're exempt because they have an annual turnover of 10.2 million or less, no more than 5.1 million in assets or has, on average, no more than 50 employees.Even exempt businesses often choose to have an audit, however, because of the benefits in having a fresh pair of eyes on the accounts.
Limited companies have to be audited by law unless they're exempt because they have an annual turnover of 10.2 million or less, no more than 5.1 million in assets or has, on average, no more than 50 employees.Even exempt businesses often choose to have an audit, however, because of the benefits in having a fresh pair of eyes on the accounts.
To be certified by trade body ABTA and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) your travel agency or tour business needs to present verified, up-to-date accounts. They need to show your net current asset surplus, net asset surplus and details of any issued share capital. It can also speed up licence certification if those accounts are laid out clearly, in the right format.
