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What we do ……………
Business Control Assistance
We believe that that all businesses irrespective of size,
require attention to be given to the five main control areas of Sales,
Production / Purchasing,
Finance, Personnel and
Administration. We have found from experience that in general small businesses
primary have strengths in one or perhaps two of these areas but have
deficiencies to varying degrees in the other areas. In many cases this is down
to the cost of acquiring the necessary specialism. Often this expertise is not
needed on a full time basis.
We have developed the facility to provide a finance director
function on a part time basis to small businesses. This will involve different
things in different situations but would normally include provision of budgets
and reporting performance towards these targets to the management together with
recommendations of actions required. It may also include cash flow management,
credit control, PAYE, VAT, loan management and personnel management. In some
cases it involves overseeing the finance department totally and can include
liaison with banks and other lenders.
The Art of Planning
With all businesses the difference between a good company and a
great company often comes down to proper planning and control. Before we start
to climb the ladder of success it is vital to make sure it is leaning against
the right wall!! Time spent in planning whether for a new business, an existing
business, a new project or an existing project is never wasted. After planning
of course it is time for action but without building in effective controls the
results can be quite different from the original plan.
The starting point for any plan is an idea, dream or goal - a
direction in which to head. Next establish where you are now and how you intend
getting to that goal. Then determine what resources you need to get there -
human, financial, capital, physical and intellectual. Having established all
this then work out a time frame to do it in and devise ways to measure your
performance giving you feedback on your progress towards that goal. Finally set
up a system of control to ensure that the feedback received is used to adjust
the performance if required.
Sounds easy doesn't it? ..and it is
easy. Rocket science it ain't but it does take time
and attention to make it happen. Remember that control is simply to compel, to conform, to plan.
At ASC Wylie we specialise in providing creative and innovative
solutions to business challenges. We believe in keeping the solution as simple
as possible but we are convinced that for every problem there is a solution. We
are committed to working closely alongside your business as a bolt on resource.
We can assist you to develop your business. Whether you are at
the planning stage, starting to take action on your plan, controlling your
performance towards your plan or at the final stage - keeping as much of the
hard earned profit in your hands and donating as little as legally possible to
your friendly taxman.
Tax Planning
We are experts in tax planning for both individuals and
companies to reduce the impact of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains
Tax and Inheritance Tax. A Tax Return preparation service is provided on a
fixed fee basis which includes a schedule detailing tax payment dates and
complimentary tax planning advice.
We work throughout the UK and Ireland using the latest
technology. Data can be manually sent but more often is transferred via e mail
or directly controlled from our office using remote software. Meetings are
generally via telecommunication but can be face to face where necessary.
Additional Services
Bookkeeping
We offer a full range of bookkeeping services from basic data
input through VAT and payroll services to monthly management accounts
preparation with or without the addition of the management control service
detailed above. We also offer bookkeeping training which can be tailored to any
requirements.
Accountancy
Of course we also offer the traditional accounts preparation and
accountancy advice and advice on pensions and retirement planning. We can
advise on information technology and how this might best be used in your
business. We offer supply installation and maintenance of both hardware and
software together with training together with development of bespoke software
either to perform a particular task or to link existing systems together.