FCCA and Statutory Auditor

It’s business and it’s personal.

Hello I’m Paul. I’ve been in the accountancy business ever since leaving education and qualified as an ACCA accountant in 1999. Having worked at a firm of chartered accountants in North West London for many years and after then having obtained my practising certificate in 2002 I made the decision to go it alone and set up my own practice in April 2004. Over the years of being an Independent FCCA and Statutory Auditor I’ve learned that long term relationships are to be prized above all else. Most of my clients are the ones I first started with and over the years I’ve grown my services with their businesses and have become a part of their business ‘family’. I came to realise that I was never looking for new clients so much as new friends and partners.

Registered as auditors in the United Kingdom by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Authorised and regulated as a CILEX-ACCA Probate Entity under authorisation number 3001263 by CILEx Regulation to provide non-contentious probate legal services

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He‘s not our accountant, he’s an extension of our own business!

Client Since 2014

Accounts Preparation

I can assist you with the preparation of your statutory accounts. This service will include the calculation of any tax that may be due and the filing of the accounts and any associated returns with Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). These accounts can also be used in conjunction with management accounts in order to identify any issues which may be affecting the performance of the company.

Audit

I will help you achieve greater business effectiveness as I do so much more for you than ensuring you are compliant with rules and regulations. My aim is to provide constructive help that will assist you in developing your business and give you total confidence in your accounting and business control systems. As a registered auditor I can carry out an audit of your financial statements to meet statutory requirements as well as carrying out a review of your systems to ensure the control systems you have in place are operating effectively.

Taxation

With careful planning, individuals and companies can make substantial savings in the amount of tax they pay. I can advise in all areas of tax; this might be anything from completing your Self Assessment to providing business and personal tax planning advice. This could include calculating tax payable on company cars and other benefits provided to employees. I can also ensure completion of VAT returns and Corporation Tax returns and give advice on Inheritance Tax and use of trusts and capital gains tax planning.

Working with Paul

It is a widely held belief that the world’s best accountants are ACCA qualified. You can have total confidence in the professional and ethical standards of ACCA members. Working with an accountant who has a globally relevant qualification will help you get the best results. ACCA members are trained to the highest level and are regulated throughout their career.

Over the years I have developed a broad and loyal client base which I now service from home in the Somerset-Devon borders. Whilst I work with a cross section of business, my main clientele is comprised of medium sized limited companies which are not entirely, but in the main, owner-managed. Owner involvement is a major factor in those that I work with, I spend my time making sure that hard-working people who have invested a lot into their business either personally or financially, feel that they are in a safe pair of hands with someone who cares about their business success.

Good working relationships don’t come about by chance. I’d like to think it’s because I’m good at what I do but really it’s about listening, taking time and ensuring that I invest myself in understanding my clients’ businesses and their real needs. Over time, working together builds confidence and strong working relationships which underpin good financial practice which, in turn, has a positive impact on their business. Some say that it’s about going the extra mile, I agree but really it’s about doing well what needs to be done and I take pride in that.

VAT

If you are VAT registered, your business will be required to submit VAT returns at regular intervals, usually on a quarterly basis. I can help to reduce the regulatory burden on you and your business by dealing with the initial VAT registration and submitting your VAT returns on line as required. This will allow you to concentrate on running your business.

There are also a number of special VAT schemes available and you will be advised as to whether any of these schemes will be appropriate to you and your business.

Payroll and Auto-enrolment

There’s not much more important to employees than receiving their pay! For business owners, maintaining the payroll can be a time consuming process, reducing the time they have available to spend on the development of their business.

Many businesses owners are also confused about their duties under auto enrolment and choose to concentrate on running their business rather than spending a large amount of time trying to sort out what they have to do. I can ease the burden of operating your payroll and allow you to spend more time focusing on what helps your business to flourish. All routine payroll processing can be dealt with and all necessary returns filed on line with HM Revenue & Customs.

Probate and Executorship

When someone dies it is an emotional and overwhelming time for the family. They may feel unable to deal with the legal and administrative issues that require due care and attention. As this is a stressful time, loved ones will often require help in dealing with all the necessary matters in an efficient and compassionate manner, and in accordance with the law. In these circumstances I am able to assist with the various aspects of the unreserved legal work at all stages of the Probate process including:

advising as to the information to be collated regarding the assets and liabilities of the deceased;
preparation of all tax returns and assisting with completing the Grant of Probate;
preparation of estate accounts;

The work involved in administering an estate will depend on the complexity of the case, the terms of the will and whether any inheritance tax is due.
I will always put you first and ensure that matters are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible, keeping you advised at all times.

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Paul is sticky…in a good way, it‘s like he’s always there!

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Paul D Nurton Accountant & Statutory Auditor

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Mark R.

Very helpful. Quickly and skillfully explained mum’s tax situation to my satisfaction.

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Paul is very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of accountancy. We receive a great service every time and would highly recommend Paul.

James B.

Paul was my accountant for the time I had my buisness and was always helpful. Anytime I had a query he would reply very quickly or give me a call. Extremely good service and was always there from the beginning of me starting my buisness to the end. Thank you for all your help.

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Really great, helpful and friendly. Recommended highly +++

Jo N.

Really great and professional service from Paul supporting with my tax return each year. Would definitely recommend!

Jane C.

I phoned Paul having found his details on a Google search. Even in that first phone call he was incredibly helpful and so knowledgeable on various tax issues which have cropped up relating in particular to CGT considerations. Since that first phone call, his help and advice have been invaluable, and I will be acting on his sound guidance. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to others and will be instructing him to act for me on any such matters in the future. Thank you Paul

ROBIN S.

The account that I have been with for years got ill and let my tax affairsget be hind, and then tells me he is not able to do it any moor.I then went to PAUL to sort it out, He had to do a lot as he have had nocooperation from the previous accountant at all

Lindsay M.

Paul is highly professional, offers an excellent service and is very knowledgable in his field. We have used him for our company accounts for many years and recently for his probate service. Would highly recommend without question.

Adrian B.

Excellent advice and service from Paul Nurton whilst dealing with our accounting and tax affairs.Paul is obviously extremely knowledgeable and helped us through some complicated issues.We found Paul to be incredibly supportive and extremely easy to talk to, we would highly recommend using the services of Paul, he has been utterly professional, warm and friendly and a good listener. We will most definitely be using Paul's services for any future accounting purposes. Highly recommend.

clark T.

We have over the last few years used a couple of different Accountants that we have found not to be right for us, we decided to find someone more local and came across Paul Nurton on the Web. Since starting to use Paul's services we cannot fault his attention to detail, and has always been found to be very helpful, he definitely knows his business inside out and whether it be by phone or email found him to be responsive and very informative. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul Nurton for any Accountancy services that you may need.

Pete C.

Paul has been our accountant for many years now. His professionalism and responsiveness is beyond reproach and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who requires top level accountancy services and advice.

J O.

Paul became our Accountant in 2011, when our business was facing financial difficulties. Under his guidance we were able to put the business on a more solid footing within 12 months.Paul has continually shown that he is a man of great integrity, patience and professionalism. He is able to explain various complex Tax Regulations in a clear, concise and easy to understand manner. He also helped us migrate from our old accountancy software to our current and spent time demonstrating on how to use it. He explains every new Government Budget in detail and how it will impact the business. Is always on hand to answer questions via email, phone and when not in the midst of a pandemic visits us in person.Over the past 12 months Paul has worked tirelessly through the Coronavirus pandemic to keep us informed of the various Financial assistance packages provided by the Government and eligibility criteria. Which was a great help as at the time it was a fast moving, ever changing situation, and in some cases with a lack of clarity from Government, it was a relief and reassurance to have Paul there supporting us through it.Overall we cannot recommend Paul strongly enough nor sing his praises high enough.

Laurie D.

Paul Nurton is a reliable and knowledgeable individual who has been an invaluable help with tax returns. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for a straightforward and trustworthy accountancy service.

Anne Marie G.

Paul offers a very responsive service for my small business, have been using happily for many years and would recommend

Julian C.

Paul is incredibly thorough yet relaxed despite important deadlines. There is no last minute rush but he moves it along gently and slowly ensuring everything is water tight and clear. There are no surprises. Very decent and trustworthy. Highly recommended.

Bridget “Bee” L.

Paul has just started doing my accounts. I have never had an accountant before. He has exceeded my expectations with regards to responsiveness. He has been really flexible, always available to answer my questions, friendly and helpful throughout. I’m so pleased we found him and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him.

amanda S.

Received very quickly an answer to a Capital Gains query. Very helpful . Highly recommend.

Tracy H.

Jane C.

Found Paul Nurton very helpful and highly informative, taking the hassle out of tax returns. I would recommend him to anyone who wants an easygoing experience, I would have no qualms in being his customer again.

Linda S.

Paul has been such a great help to me an been very fear price wise,had no issues at all

Freeflow Drainage and Excavation S.

Paul has been our accountant for the last 10 years and has always provided fantastic service and advice. We would highly recommend Paul as an extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy accountant.

Nick R.

Paul has supported me and my business since we started trading, before that, he helped us with everything from the get-go. He is always available for advice, but not just that, you know his advice is reliable and accurate. If you want an accountant who is as knowledgeable as they are understanding and flexible, then look no further. I've passed on Paul's details to many friends and clients and everyone has thanked me for finding him!

Joel D.

Paul Norton is my accountant for many years now. His professionalism and care is exceptional!I will definitely recommend his expertise to any person who looks for an accountant that actually care about their clients.

Bernie C.

I have used Paul Nurton as our company's account since 2008. Paul's accountancy services have always been friendly, accurate and jargon free. Paul has always kept us up to date with the latest legislation and offers great value for money. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

Lianne S.

Highly recommended! Paul has been managing my tax affairs for over fifteen years and always provides a professional, thorough and reliable service.

Simon & Lisa F

Excellent. Always on hand to help / advise and nothing is ever too much trouble. Highly recommended.

Michael M.

Paul has provide my company with his professional services for over 10 years. There are three words I use to describe my experience of Paul when recommending him and his services… professional, competent and integrity.

Invent Architecture & D.

We at Invent Architecture & Design have been working with Paul for a considerable time now and find him very knowledgeable in his trade. He is a friendly and approachable individual who has helped us in numerous ways over the course of our working relationship.We would have no issues in recommending Paul for his services to anybody who is looking for an accountant for their business.

karl E.

Great service given by Paul. Having no idea about a Tax complication, Paul explained it in laymen terms and quick responses to all questions. Thanks Paul.

Peter T.

Paul has been my accountant now for well over 4 years since i became self employed, and has been invaluable to me for this period whilst i have been self employed, excellent financial guidance - I cannot thank him enough for all his help.

Paul’s thoughts…

1st November 2024

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Where am I?

Paul D Nurton
FCCA & Registered Auditor
Rodhuish
Exmoor
Somerset
TA24 6QLTel: 01984 641704
Mob: 07801 053325
email: paul@pauldnurton.com

Authorised and regulated as a CILEX-ACCA Probate Entity under authorisation number 3001263 by CILEx Regulation to provide non-contentious probate legal services