We offer the following services. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information
Many SME’s grow to the point where they need the assistance and services of a Finance Director either for ad hoc projects like an acquisition and or an ongoing basis but don’t have the need (or budget !) for a full time appointment. At Mike Ward Associates we can cater for all your senior finance needs, contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements. Back to top
Business Plans, Budgets and Forecasts have long been recognised as the core financial systems for setting goals against performance can be measured and assessed. Increasing businesses are also using non-financial performance targets to set goals which are specific to the company. If you have a need for creation, implementation or maintenance of business plans, budgets or forecasts contact us to discuss how we can help you. Back to top
In today’s dynamic marketplace Management Accounts are critical tools for getting up to date information of a company’s performance. Giving Owners and Managers timely and accurate reports on progress against business plans, budgets or forecasts has long been a speciality of Mike Ward Associates. We can develop bespoke report package including both financial and non-financial reports on a monthly and / or quarterly basis which address your need to monitor the key performance indicators (KPIs) you have identified as critical to your company’s success. If you have a need for up to date and accurate management accounts for your business contact us to explore how we can help you get better control of your business. Back to top
Every company must produce and file at Companies House, Statutory Accounts in compliance with the Companies Acts and relevant Accounting standards. For SMEs this can often this can be done without the need for an audit if the business falls below a certain size. At Mike Ward Associates we can prepare your compliant Statutory Accounts and explain how these might impact your business when they are put on the public record at Companies House. There can be financial and criminal penalties on directors for failing to file these so contact us so that we can help you meet your legal requirements. Back to top
Good records are the basic control mechanism for any business from ensuring that you are collecting monies due to you through to ensuring effective cash management and ultimately ensuring the production of accurate management and statutory accounts. At Mike Ward Associates we have many years experience of establishing and maintaining the fundamental bookkeeping required including cash books, sales & purchase ledgers, time recording and stock records. If you need help with your bookkeeping please contact us to find out how we can help with this important task. Back to top
Payroll has become an increasing complex area with continual revisions to legislation including Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity & Paternity Pay (SMP & SPP), Employers National Insurance and European Working Time Directive (including Holiday Pay). At Mike Ward Associates we can take this administrative task off your hands to allow you to concentrate on your core business whilst being assured that your staff will be paid on time in a professional manner. Contact us to discuss how we can meet your payroll requirements. Back to top
There are several types of taxation that a business will normally come across in the course of normal trading including Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporation Tax, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and National Insurance, all of which require some sort of record keeping, payments and returns to HMRC on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. At Mike Ward Associates we have experience in ensuring that appropriate records are kept, returns completed and payments made. We can also ensure that you have the up to date advice to make sure you have appropriate tax planning in place. If we can help you comply with your tax obligations or put an effective tax strategy in place contact us for an initial meeting. Back to top
As well as Accounting and Taxation duties, companies and their directors have legal obligations to ensure they are operating in compliance with Companies Act legislation which can be a time consuming task. At Mike Ward Associates we have extensive experience of acting as Company Secretary and ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed and lodged with the appropriate authorities. We also have experience in forming and dissolving companies, including establishing new companies for special purposes such as an acquisition or a Management Buy Out. If you are spending time on company administration let us help guide you through the maze of compliance. Contact us to find out what we can do for your company. Back to top