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A team you can rely on

Strathmore Accountants is an innovative, accountancy, tax and business advisory practice servicing both individual and corporate clients across the whole of the UK.

Compliance

Our highly experienced team covers many sectors including legal, manufacturing and healthcare.

Business Advisors

Our promise to each and every client is that we will be your most trusted and dedicated advisors.

Finance and Funding

Finance, funding and business support services aimed at helping you whatever your requirement.

What we Do

Individual & Corporate Accounting Services

Strathmore Accountants is an innovative, accountancy, tax and business advisory practice established in 2007 and based in Greater Manchester but servicing the whole of the country.
We take pride in offering a hands-on, proactive approach to supporting our clients; whether you simply need to file an annual tax return or require more frequent advisory and accounting support; we are here to help you.
Our promise to each client is that we will be your most trusted advisor by demonstrating at every opportunity, that we understand your needs and concerns.

OUR TEAM

Our team takes the time to get to know every client and understand their requirements, so whether that is accountancy and financial support, tax compliance or consultancy / advisory, our personal service provides you with a solution to fulfil your requirements.

Please take a look at our website for an overview of our services but if we can help in any way – whether it be with a specific service, or if you need some advice – please contact us on 0161 219 1850.

 

VAT if you sell your business

When selling a business, the Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern (TOGC) rules can allow the transaction to be VAT-free if key conditions are met. This prevents unnecessary VAT charges and ensures compliance with HMRC. Learn how TOGC applies to

Tax liability if you sell a business asset

When selling assets on which capital allowances were claimed, you may need to adjust your taxable profits with a balancing charge or allowance. Understanding these rules ensures you don’t face unexpected tax liabilities. Learn how to handle asset

Records you must keep if self-employed

If you are self-employed as a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership, you are required to maintain suitable business records as well as separate personal income records for tax purposes.

For tax compliance, these business records must be

Requesting evidence of earnings

If you’re self-employed, lenders may require an SA302 and tax year overview as proof of earnings for mortgages or loans. These documents verify income declared on your self-assessment tax return and are easily accessible via HMRC. Learn how to obtain

Claiming professional fees and subscriptions

Did you know you may be eligible for tax relief on professional fees and subscriptions? If your membership is required for your job and the organisation is HMRC-approved, you could claim back tax for up to four years. Find out if you qualify and how

Rental business mortgage relief

Since April 2020, landlords can no longer deduct mortgage interest as an expense. Instead, tax relief is capped at 20%. This change affects UK and non-UK resident landlords, trustees, and partnerships but excludes companies. Learn how this impacts

Business Advice: An Investment, Not a Cost

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Why Adequate Business Insurance is Essential for Small Businesses

For small business owners, especially those operating as sole traders or in partnerships without limited liability, having adequate business insurance is not just a safeguard—it’s a necessity. Without the legal protection of a limited company

How VAT Payments on Account Work

Businesses owing over £2.3 million in VAT annually must make advance payments on account. These are based on the previous year’s VAT liability and paid in instalments. Late payments incur penalties, but adjustments may be possible for fluctuating

Self-Employed National Insurance Contributions

Self-employed individuals earning £12,570 or more annually must pay Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs). For 2024-25, rates are 6% on profits up to £50,270 and 2% above this. Certain groups are exempt, and voluntary Class 2 NICs may be

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Claiming professional fees and subscriptions

Did you know you may be eligible for tax relief on professional fees and subscriptions? If your membership is required ...

Rental business mortgage relief

Since April 2020, landlords can no longer deduct mortgage interest as an expense. Instead, tax relief is capped at 20% ...

VAT if you sell your business

When selling a business, the Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern (TOGC) rules can allow the transaction to ...

Records you must keep if self-employed

If you are self-employed as a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership, you are required to maintain ...