There are no fees for a consultation and our fees are discussed in advance of any work commencing. It is also possible to agree your fees in advance and pay this on a monthly standing order.

To encourage those who feel unhappy with their current accountant to make the change, if you book an appointment for the month of May 2012, we will discount our usual fee quote by 20%. Or if you bring your bill from last year we gurantee to beat this! Often it takes an incentive to make a change so why not take advantage of this and see what we can do for you and your business.

Why not visit our testimonials page and see what others say about us and our services.

L’Enclume (Michelin Star) Restaurant, Rogan and Company Restaurant, Roganic Restaurant, Aulis RD & The Farm

We started using Gemma and Alison at BFMS in 2009. They came highly recommended by our Bank Manager. Since that time we have up to date information provided regulary. They provide a professional service explaining the methods used in laymens terms! We will continue to use the services of BFMS and would have no hesitation in recommending them to potential clients.
Simon Rogan & Penny Tapsell

Quickfire Moderation

Quickfire Moderation chose BFMS back in 2006 when we started trading. We were looking for really local support for our ‘year end’ accounts. Since then BFMS have prepared our accounts each year, plus the personal taxation returns of the Directors. We have been pleased with the results, the ready availability of Gemma and her team, and reasonable charges. We have never considered using anyone else.
Geoff Critchley

Snap On Tools

I would recommend Gemma, and BFMS accountants to all my friends and do on a regular basis. The team at BFMS accountants are very professional with my accounts and it is always a hassle free process. The team are very friendly and easy to talk to with any help you need with the prep work with your accounts. I will be using BFMS for many years to come.
Tony Hindmarch

Alan Anderson

I first registered with BFMS in 2005. I am self employed and registered for VAT and they have compiled both my Income Tax and quarterly VAT returns since then. The service they have provided has been, without exception, professional, personable and on time. They are always helpful in dealing with my many questions and queries. My one major dispute with HMRC took several months to resolve but BFMS were diligent in pursuing the claim. I can thoroughly recommend the friendly service that they provide.
Alan Anderson

Haven Cottage Bed & Breakfast

I heard that you are updating your website and we would like you to know how pleased we’ve been with your service over the last 4 or 5 years. It has been a pleasure working with you and both you and Alison have never failed to find a solution for our problems small or large. Keeping records has never been my forte and you have taken over all the onerous side of running the business and left us to concentrate on what we do best. Thank you. You’ve built up a great support system and your contacts have proved invaluable to us. Thank you and may you have continued sucess.
Tim & Lyndsey Hall

Davenports Fashion House

I have been dealing with Gemma and her team for 2 years now and find them all very helpful, easy to deal with and very informative. When you are running a small business it is nice to know there is someone on the end of the line who you can talk to if any problems or questions arise.
Julia Sawford

CNJ Media Events Ltd

CNJ Media Events Ltd have appointed BFMS as our Accountants since 2006, as an SME company it is great to know that the financial side of the business is looked after, with the complexities of VAT in the print and advertising world, it is reassuring to have a third party scrutinise this important side of my business. Over the period of knowing Gemma and Alison as my Accountants, I have always gone away from their offices in Grange happy that they are taking great care over all financial aspects of my business.
Cliff Dixon

The Paragon Gift Shop

We have been using BFMS accountants for the last four years and have always been given an excellent service. Gemma and Alison are both professional and friendly and attend to any queries quickly and proficiently. The advice given is always specific to our requirements and I feel we have had a very good service. My husband and I would not hesitate in recommending BFMS to any business or company.

Jill Wright

 

Hospitality Industry 30% Discount Package

We work with many bars and restaurants and offer a bespoke packaged service in:-

• Full Bookkeeping Services
• Monthly Management Information
• VAT Preparation
• Outsourced Payroll Services
• TRONC Systems
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Access To Finance
• Year End Accounts
• Tax Returns

We are offering a free consultation with no obligation to discuss how we can assist you in all aspects of financial management.

Fees will be quoted in advance, based on your business and requirements and then fixed for 12 months.

AND….  For the first 12 months we will give you an introductory offer of 30% total discount from the annual cost of fees. So why not give us a call and see what we can do for you.

gemma@bfmsltd.co.uk   Gemma Hines FMAAT Managing Director

Tel: 015395 36163

Accountants in Cumbria for restaurants special offers

Also HMRC will be able to require employers to provide security for non-payment of PAYE tax.

However HMRC have announced that loans repaid after the financial year end 31 March 2011, that the 6 year limit has been reduced to 4 years

Couple and loan parent         £1,950

30 hour element                    £790

Disabled worker                    £2,790

The list below has been withdrawn

50+ return to work

16 – 29 hours

30+ hours

With effect from 06.04.2012 a further change is the increase in the qualifying period for bringing a claim of unfair dismissal before the Employment Tribunal. This has increased to two years. Employees whose period of employment began before 5 April 2012 will still be subject to one year qualifying period.

For the first 10,000 miles                        45p per mile

Above 10,000 miles                                25p per mile

Motor cycles                                           24p per mile

Age 21 or more                         £6.08

Age 18 to 20                              £4.98

Age 16 and 17                           £3.68

Apprentices *                             £2.60

* Aged 18 or under or 19 and over but in the first year of their apprenticeship – otherwise the development or adult rate applies according to age

As from 01 October 2012 the rates will become:-

Age 21 or more                         £6.19

Age 18 to 20                              £4.98

Age 16 and 17                           £3.68

Apprentices *                             £2.65