Accountants in Bedford - Cowley Holmes

Keeping you advised, up to date, and in control

At Cowley Holmes Accountants Bedford, we support businesses and individual tax clients. Our experienced team of chartered accountants offer a broad spectrum of tax advice and accounting services.

Our online accounts systems knowledge will help you with bookkeeping, management accounting and profit, cashflow and tax management. We also provide payroll services Bedford, corporate, business, property and personal tax services, self assessment tax returns and tax planning and national insurance advice.

All our services are designed to make your life easier and more fulfilling and save you time and money.

Chartered Tax Advisers and Chartered Accountants in Bedford

Businesses, trades, professions, property, construction industry (CIS), companies, sole traders, partnerships, individuals, self assessment tax returns, personal tax, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, VAT, payroll PAYE and national insurance... and generally great accountancy, business and tax advice!

If your business is looking for an accountant for anything accounting related, including corporation tax returns, payroll help and self assessment, then email us or call Bedford 01234 355300.

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What our clients say about us...

I have just started working with Kim White from Cowley Holmes, and have to say how impressed I am. Kim has been quick, diligent, and highly knowledgeable. She has a very personable approach, which was really important for me when deciding which accountants to work with. I am not in the slightest bit disappointed with my choice, and would go as far as to say Cowley Holmes are the best Accountants in Bedford that I have ever worked with.
Marva Christian
10/08/2023

Dealing mainly with Kim White, but referring to Barry on occasion, I have found them brilliant to deal with. Transparent, clear in explanation (As I'm a bit of a thicky - tax wise) and empathetic to customer requirements. Would and do recommend without hesitation
David Jones
27/07/2023

I used Cowley Holmes and was very impressed with their service. All through the process their communications to me were great and their expertise excellent. I required accountants in Bedford for convenience of their location, and will definitely be using them in the future! I’d certainly recommend them! Thanks Kim and Laura!
Asa Horsman
12/07/2023

Superb service from the Bedford based accountants, Cowley Holmes. Paying close attention to detail, their team works with you to ensure that they understand your business and personal accounting requirements. They have advised on a wide range of tax and related issues, from a vast knowledge base; great to have them onboard with my business.
Sarah Haskell
29/06/2023

My dealings with Cowley Holmes accountants in Bedford has been a pleasure. Having been 'burned' by my previous (well regarded for reasons that escape me) accountant I approached this firm on recommendation from a friend to sort my tax affairs out.

The experience was smooth and effortless from start to end and resulted in me receiving a substantial rebate from HMRC for over payment under the previous 'outfit.'

Would not hesitate to recommend.
Lee Cooper
13/06/2023

Thanks very much to Kim, Laura and the rest of the team for their brilliant work.
Leon Barnett
30/05/2023

Having worked with Cowley Holmes Accountants in Bedford for over 10 years, my experience has been excellent. Staff are extremely helpful and seemingly always cheerful - very refreshing.
Jenny Gray
25/05/2023

I hired the services of Cowley Holmes just over a year ago and I have been thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. The team is knowledgeable, friendly and always ready to help with any queries or concerns. They have always provided me with timely and accurate financial advice when called upon. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of accounting services in Bedford. Special thanks to Kim & Laura!
Michael Kiernan
27/04/2023

It is an absolute pleasure to work with Amanda from Cowley Holmes accountants in Bedford. She is the Kindest and a very knowledgeable person who can understand the complex situation
Debbie
25/04/2023

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Always eager to help.For all accountancy requirements they are the best in town!!
John Carter
04/04/2023

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Cowley Holmes are Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, offering a range of accounting services to businesses and individuals in Bedford, Bedfordshire and further afield. Our range of services include:

Annual Accounts Preparation –
Preparing accounts to help with completion of corporation tax returns, producing financial statements to file at Companies House and abridged accounts to ensure the minimum amount of your financial information is made public.

Book-keeping Services -
If you are a sole trader or small business that just needs a simple payments and receipts bookkeeping system, then we can help you with our FREE bookkeeping software. It can even produce your quarterly VAT Returns.

Company Formation -
There’s more to consider than just buying a cheap readymade company on the internet! We can assist you with company formations for an off the shelf ready-made company, a tailor made company, Limited Liability Partnership and PLC formation.

Payroll and PAYE Returns -
Managing payroll as well as keeping track of the company’s outgoings can be laborious tasks, unless you are properly prepared with a functional system in place. With tailored payroll and PAYE returns software, our payroll services at Cowley Holmes have the broad scope to handle all of these duties for you, including Workplace Pensions.

Personal Tax -
Personal tax services are available both for business owners and private individuals including all aspects of Self-Assessment, dealing with tax returns, tax enquiries, computation of liabilities, tax disputes, correspondence with HMRC, inheritance tax planning, tax investigation fees protection and property tax.

VAT Returns and Registration -
The process of submitting your VAT returns can be confusing and complex, but it is an essential task for you and your business. At Cowley Holmes we offer complete bookkeeping and advice on how to fill out VAT returns. As professional tax accountants we are well versed in all VAT requirements and can therefore work to you individual needs; be it processing data, producing returns and management accounts, registering for VAT or submitting VAT returns online under Making Tax Digital (MTD).

In addition to the above, we provide an exceptional level of service which has given us a 5 star rating on Google. We have been in business since 1992 and are frequently recognised with both awards and positive testimonials from customers in and around Bedford and the wider county of Bedfordshire. We are also certified advisors and accredited for Xero (Certified Advisors), Quickbooks (Certified ProAdvisor), ICAEW Chartered Accountants, CIOT Chartered Tax Advisers and an Approved Acca Employer.

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Accountants in Bedford - Cowley Holmes

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Accountants in Bedford - Cowley Holmes

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Chartered Tax Advisers and Chartered Accountants in Bedford

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Inheritance Tax Query? Contact HMRC Now

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