Accountants in Borehamwood for owners who need tax, hiring and premises decisions priced before they commit. Work is remote by default, with in-person meetings across Hertfordshire and London when useful.
A growing company can carry the salary, van or lease and still run short when tax falls due. The unanswered question is what the commitment does to monthly cash. Crosby works that out while the choice can still change.
Egbenn Accountancy is an ACCA registered practice for owner-run businesses in Borehamwood and across Hertfordshire and London. It keeps bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and tax current for a fixed monthly fee agreed before work starts. Crosby Enninful takes every client call and discusses hires, premises and tax before decisions are made.
Set cash aside while there is still time to change the year-end position.
Add PAYE, pension and employer National Insurance before the offer goes out.
See what the lease does to monthly cash after payroll, VAT and tax.
Each one can look affordable until the missing cost reaches the bank account.
“I found out the corporation tax bill when payment was nearly due, after I had already spent the cash.”
The bill became a cash problem because nobody estimated it during the year.
“I agreed the salary before anyone added employer National Insurance, pension costs and the effect on monthly cash.”
The employee cost more than the wage used to approve the hire.
“I signed the lease after checking the rent, then payroll, VAT and tax left far less room than expected.”
A long commitment was made before the business had a monthly cash plan.
What changes once the advice is in the room?
The corporation tax estimate becomes a monthly planning number. The full cost of a hire is checked before the offer. Crosby gives his opinion while the decision can still change.
Answer these three questions about the accountant looking after the company now.
Question 1 of 3
Could they tell you today what this year’s corporation tax bill is likely to be?
Could they show what the next employee costs once PAYE, pension and employer National Insurance are included?
Could they show whether the bigger premises remain affordable after payroll, VAT and tax?
Those gaps can turn a good month into a cash problem. Answer a few quick questions and, if there is a fit, Crosby will arrange the free growth review.
Part of the support is already in place, with one decision still exposed. The construction company below shows what changed when every project and monthly cost was brought together.
Your current accountant is covering the decisions that matter. Use the National Insurance calculator when the next hire reaches the planning stage.
Both approaches can file the accounts. The difference appears before money is committed.
Accounts are prepared after the year closes.
Bookkeeping is gathered for the filing deadline.
Tax is confirmed after most choices have passed.
The owner must raise each question.
Bookkeeping stays current each month.
The likely tax bill is reviewed before year end.
Hires and premises are costed before commitment.
Crosby takes every client call.
A growing company should be able to answer each question before signing or hiring.
Are the bookkeeping and bank transactions current this month?
A yes means decisions use the company’s current position.
Has this year’s corporation tax bill been estimated?
A yes means cash can be set aside before payment.
Has the full employment cost been added to the salary?
Include PAYE, pension and employer National Insurance.
Has VAT registration timing been checked against current turnover?
A late check can affect pricing and cash.
Has the director’s pay been reviewed against the company position?
Salary and dividends should follow current company accounts.
Can each job or service show its actual margin?
Busy work can still leave too little profit.
Does the cash plan include tax and payroll dates?
The bank balance alone cannot answer that.
Is anything outstanding with HMRC or Companies House?
Old filings can affect the next growth decision.
The monthly work keeps each tax, payroll and growth decision tied to the same company accounts.
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, pensions and CIS are handled from one current set of books.
See if Egbenn fitsManagement accounts show what a hire, van or premises does to tax and monthly cash.
See if Egbenn fitsEgbenn handles enquiries, voluntary disclosures and company restorations instead of referring them elsewhere.
See if Egbenn fitsCurrent bookkeeping and job costing gave a construction owner a basis for each new quote.
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and CIS stayed current, while job costing showed the margin on each project.
The owner now runs the construction company from monthly reporting and speaks with Crosby throughout the year.
Current books, job costing and regular calls made each decision easier to price.Clients described by type. Names withheld.
The work starts with the immediate decision, then brings the monthly accounts and deadlines into line.
Answer a few quick questions about the company, its current accountant and the next decision.
Egbenn contacts the previous accountant, collects the files and maps each filing and payment date.
Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll reach the same date, then the likely tax position is reviewed.
Crosby models the hire, van or premises against monthly cash and gives his opinion.
Property side interests, rent to rent and buy to let fall outside the work Egbenn takes on.
Businesses run alongside a full-time job aren’t a fit for this service.
Short-life contractor companies and pre-revenue projects need a different kind of accountant.
Egbenn won’t work with anyone asking to declare income or expenses that aren’t real.
Established owner-run companies planning to hire or expand can use the free growth review to check the fit.
Egbenn agrees a fixed monthly fee before work starts. The scope can include bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, pensions, CIS, year-end accounts, corporation tax and the director’s personal tax. Management accounts and advice on hires, premises or tax planning are included when agreed. The exact scope is set after Crosby understands the business.
Yes. Most owners who come to Egbenn already use another accountant but receive little advice during the year. Crosby first reviews the latest accounts, current bookkeeping and upcoming decisions. If there is a fit and the owner chooses to move, Egbenn manages the handover and discounts any catch-up work.
Crosby reviews the current software, bank feeds and filing set-up during the growth review. Any proposed change is discussed before the handover and included in the agreed scope. The aim is one current set of books that supports VAT, payroll, year-end accounts and decisions during the year.
Egbenn writes to the current accountant, requests professional clearance and collects the accounting files. The handover is mapped against filing and payment dates so upcoming work is assigned. Any catch-up work is agreed first, with a discount applied, and the ongoing monthly fee is confirmed before work begins.
Egbenn’s registered office is on Great Portland Street in central London. Borehamwood clients are supported remotely through cloud bookkeeping, telephone calls and video meetings. In-person meetings can be arranged across Hertfordshire and London when they help with a decision or a more involved piece of work.
Egbenn works with established owner-run limited companies and sole traders where the business is the owner’s main income. A strong fit has an existing accountant, wants more advice during the year and is planning a hire, larger premises or further growth. Construction firms, garages, salons and agencies are familiar sectors.
Answer a few quick questions, get a personalised recommendation and, if there is a fit, Crosby will arrange the review.
See if Egbenn fitsUse the contact page to explain the decision or deadline that needs an answer.
Ask Crosby a questionThe National Insurance calculator shows the employer contribution to include before making an offer.
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