Business and personal finances aligned with no nasty surprises

No more uncertainty or last-minute scrambles with your tax bill. We handle your compliance, ensuring you never miss a deadline or an opportunity to save. Our proactive approach means you will always know where you stand, so you can confidently plan.

Does this sound like you?

Preparing tax returns can feel overwhelming and is often postponed until the deadline approaches
Unclear tax liabilities can cause unexpected cashflow issues
Opportunities for tax relief or allowable expenses are sometimes overlooked
Concern about penalties for late submissions or mistakes adds extra pressure

We help you:

Avoid any cashflow shocks and unexpected tax bills
Maximise allowable expenses and tax reliefs
Stay penalty-free with on-time, accurate filings

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Business Taxes - Take the stress out of year-end

Tax is an ever-changing and complex landscape. Our team take the time to get to know you, your business, and your plans and aspirations. This enables us to tailor a solution to support you on your journey.

Supporting you on the journey

Business start-up and structuring
Remuneration planning
Employee ownership trusts
Research and development tax credit claims
Employee incentive planning
Share option schemes — including Enterprise Management Incentive schemes
Exit and succession planning
Company purchase of own shares
Mergers and acquisitions
Demergers and other business splits
Capital allowances
Transfer-pricing and interaction with overseas tax regimes
Pre-year-end tax planning – discussing any available savings and provisions that the business can make.
Proactive budget conversations to highlight any announcements that may affect your business

Personal tax - Simplify your self-assessment

Whether you have multiple income streams or complex investments, we make personal tax straightforward. Avoid costly mistakes, by planning, meaning no surprises when submitting your tax return.

Does this sound familiar?

The complexity of self-assessment can cause stress and lead to errors
Difficulty keeping track of various income sources (e.g., dividends, rental income)
Confusion over available tax reliefs and allowances (e.g., pensions, investments)
Possibility of paying too little or too much tax
Poor forward planning can result in unexpected tax bills
Mixed or conflicting guidance regarding personal and business finances

We help you:

Navigate self-assessment with ease
Track dividends, rental income, and more
Ensure that you know about all available tax reliefs and allowances
Align your personal and business tax strategies

Speak to a member of the team today!

VAT Returns - Stay compliant, stay in control

VAT rules are constantly changing, and mistakes can be costly. We take the hassle out of VAT returns, ensure you meet Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, and help you reclaim any eligible expenses.

What are the usual headaches?

Constantly evolving VAT regulations increase the likelihood of mistakes
Potential penalties for late or incorrect submissions
Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules can be difficult to navigate
Challenges in recovering VAT on qualifying expenses
VAT audits can be demanding and time-intensive

We help you:

File VAT returns accurately
Handle complex VAT rules and inspections
Reclaim VAT on eligible expenses
Stay up-to-date with MTD and regulations as they change
Partial exemption/direct reverse charge
CIS reverse charge
VAT/OTT scheme
Making Tax Digital – Xero takes care of recording all the required information to ensure that you are compliant

When our team becomes your team

The Corrugated Case Company

Having BHP on our side always gave us a level of comfort that we always did things ‘the right way’. Business is difficult enough, but you also need to know that you are getting the statutory stuff right, which then allows you to concentrate on the day-to-day matters of running a successful business. I believe that BHP are ideal partners for an SME business. They have expertise and specialists across all the key commercial and financial advisory aspects required by a business and, as a result, they have played a major part in our growth over the last 25 years.

GT3 Properties Ltd

Since working with BHP, we’ve been really impressed by their innovation, expertise and honesty. They introduced us to Xero, which has totally revolutionised our finance function and they are quickly becoming a vital part of our business as our on-demand finance director service.

Cafeology

We’re delighted with the service that BHP has provided over the last few years. We turned to them at a difficult time and have been really impressed by their knowledge and expertise. Their experienced team provides first-class advice and support. Quality is embedded within all aspects of our own business and we’re continually looking to innovate and improve our services, so we’re pleased to have developed a partnership with a firm that shares the same principles. It’s great that we feel we can ask for help at any time and know exactly who to contact when we need assistance. We’re aiming to grow our business and feel perfectly placed to do so with the BHP team acting as our advisers.

GLIWA Ltd

As business partners with BHP for many years, we feel outstandingly supported in all our business matters, especially by their employees.

Advantage Book Co Limited

I suppose I can give no better testimonial than the fact that I’ve been with BHP as a client for over 40 years.

Why choose us?

A plan tailored to your business – your business and personal finances are connected. We bring everything together, including VAT, tax, and compliance, in a combined plan designed for your unique needs.
Your Dedicated Partner – you get a single, trusted point of contact for all your compliance needs. There is no need to manage multiple advisors; we can support you with just one team.
Proactive, Not Reactive – we don’t just file your numbers; we help you plan ahead, spot opportunities, and avoid last-minute surprises.
Focused on You – we take the time to understand your business and your goals. Whether you want to grow your business, protect your family, or reduce your tax bill. Our advice is tailored to your business and what matters most to you.
Making Your Life Easier – we handle the complexity behind the scenes so you can focus on confidently running your business.

What you get

Confidence:Always compliant, with tax liabilities minimised
Clarity:Business and personal finances aligned, with no surprises
Simplicity:One trusted team managing it all
Partnership: Advisors who know your goals and help you achieve them

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