Courtley West - Chartered Certified Accountants

It’s lovely to know we make a difference. We’re not your typical bean counters.

Rachel Reeves delivered her budget yesterday, what's our take?

The budget is a trade-off. It strongly incentivises capital investment via the 40% First Year Allowance and helps the high street with permanent business rates relief. However, these are largely offset by significant increases in operational costs from the rising National Living Wage and higher Employer NICs, alongside increased taxes for company owners.

For more, read here: https://courtleywest.co.uk/sme-budget-2025-pros-cons/

From 18 November 2025, UK company law introduces a major change: mandatory identity verification for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs). This reform, part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, aims to make the Companies House register more secure and reduce fraud.

We've written a blog post to make your responsiblities and deadlines clear, for most people there is no immediate panic...

https://courtleywest.co.uk/uk-director-identity-verification-2025/

We work with local businesses every day who face the same challenge: how to make the most of the busy months without losing control of cash flow, stock, or sanity.
So, let’s talk planning – practical, plain-speaking, and packed with value....

https://courtleywest.co.uk/financial-planning-tips-for-seasonal-businesses/

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Latest blog post is up!
Why should you prepare your accounts early and keep your records up to date throughout the year?
See our top tips here:
https://courtleywest.co.uk/prepare-accounts-early/

Another satisfied client!
We try very hard to look after all our customers, we consider ourselves part of their team.

More tokens of appreciation from our wonderful clients!

I know everyone says they go the extra mile, but we really do and it's so nice to help people and know we've made a difference!