SME Hub

Practical accounting, tax and business support for SMEs.

Running a business is easier when the numbers are clear, deadlines are under control and you have someone practical to speak to. Bracknwell Partners helps small businesses, sole traders, contractors, charities and growing owner managed businesses stay compliant, improve control and make better decisions.

Clear advice. Reliable compliance. Practical support as your business grows.

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Why the SME Hub

Support that makes business simpler.

Most small business owners do not want complicated advice. They want to know what needs to be done, when it needs to be done and how to make better decisions with the information they already have.

The SME Hub brings together the services most small businesses need: bookkeeping, accounts, payroll, VAT, tax returns, cloud accounting, Companies House filings, management reporting and practical advice when things need fixing or improving.

Stay compliant

We help you meet tax, accounts, VAT, payroll and filing deadlines with less stress.

Know your numbers

We help you understand cash flow, profit, costs and the information behind better decisions.

Grow with control

We help you put simple processes, reporting and systems in place as the business becomes more complex.

SME services

Choose the support you need now.

As your business grows, you can move into Bracknwell’s wider accountancy, tax, fractional finance and advisory services.

Bookkeeping and Annual Accounts

We keep your financial records organised and prepare your annual accounts, so you can meet your filing obligations and understand how the business is performing.

Bookkeeping
Year end accounts
Limited company accounts
Sole trader accounts
Partnership accounts
Records review
Filing support

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VAT and Digital Tax

We help with VAT returns, digital records and tax software, so your VAT position is clearer and your submissions are made on time.

VAT registration support
VAT returns
VAT reviews
Making Tax Digital support
Digital record keeping
Cloud accounting setup
VAT process improvement

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Payroll, CIS and Contractor Support

We help you pay employees and contractors accurately, manage payroll deadlines and keep the right records.

Payroll processing
PAYE support
Pension processing support
Payslips
Starter and leaver support
CIS contractor reporting
Contractor payment records
Payroll compliance

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Self Assessment and Personal Tax

We help individuals, directors, landlords, sole traders and partners prepare and submit tax returns accurately and on time.

Self Assessment tax returns
Director tax returns
Sole trader tax returns
Landlord tax returns
Dividend and salary planning
Personal tax planning
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax preparation

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Corporation Tax and Business Tax

We help companies understand their tax position, prepare corporation tax returns and plan ahead with practical business tax advice.

Corporation tax returns
Tax computations
Director salary and dividend planning
Allowable expenses
Tax payment planning
Business tax advice
Profit extraction support

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Company Secretarial and Companies House Support

We help companies keep statutory records and Companies House filings up to date, reducing the risk of missed deadlines or avoidable errors.

Confirmation statements
Director and shareholder updates
PSC updates
Registered office support if applicable
Companies House filing support
Identity verification readiness
Basic statutory records support

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Cloud Accounting and Systems Setup

We help you choose, set up and improve cloud accounting tools so your records are easier to manage and your reporting is more useful.

Cloud accounting setup
Software review
Bank feeds
Invoice processes
Receipt capture
Simple reporting dashboards
Process improvement
Training and handover

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Management Accounts and Cash Flow

We help you move beyond year end accounts by preparing regular numbers that show how the business is actually performing.

Monthly management accounts
Cash flow tracking
Budgeting
Forecasting
Profit and cost analysis
KPI reporting
Management information
Board or owner reporting

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Financial Catch Up and Fix

If your records are behind, incomplete or difficult to trust, we help bring them back into order and rebuild confidence in the numbers.

Backlog bookkeeping
Records clean up
VAT catch up
Accounts catch up
Payroll review
Software tidy up
Reconciliation support
Deadline recovery plan

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Charities and Not for Profit Support

We support charities and not for profit organisations with accounts, reporting and practical financial support, with a focus on transparency and good governance.

Charity accounts
Trustee reporting
Management information
Bookkeeping
Payroll
VAT support where relevant
Governance support
Financial controls

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Startup and New Business Support

We help new businesses get set up properly from the start, with the right structure, records, tax registrations and simple finance processes.

Business structure support
Company setup guidance
Tax registration support
Bookkeeping setup
Cloud accounting setup
VAT and payroll considerations
First year accounts
Practical owner advice

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Save time with simple automation

Practical support to reduce manual admin, improve reporting and use AI sensibly in finance, accounting and day-to-day business processes.

Automating simple finance tasks
Invoice and receipt processes
Reporting dashboards
Cash flow visibility
AI readiness
Safe use of AI tools
Process improvement
Reducing manual work

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Buying, selling or succession

Support when you are thinking about selling the business, buying another business, bringing in investors, planning succession or preparing for due diligence.

Exit readiness
Sale preparation
Investor readiness
Buyer or seller diligence support
Acquisition assessment
Succession linked to ownership transition
Value creation before a milestone
Practical, partner-led guidance

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Who this is for

Built for the businesses we work with every day.

Sole traders

Support with tax returns, records, expenses and digital tax requirements.

Limited companies

Accounts, corporation tax, payroll, VAT, Companies House filings and regular reporting.

Contractors and consultants

Tax, payroll, company accounts, dividend planning and contractor reporting support.

Startups

Help setting up the right finance, tax and accounting foundations from day one.

Charities and not for profits

Accounts, reporting, payroll and practical finance support with good governance in mind.

Growing SMEs

Management accounts, cash flow, fractional finance, systems and advisory support as the business scales.

Common problems we solve

If any of this sounds familiar, we can help.

“I am behind with my accounts.”

We can help bring your records up to date and agree a practical plan for staying on track.

“I do not understand my numbers.”

We can turn your records into clearer reporting, so you can see profit, cash flow and key decisions more easily.

“I am worried about tax deadlines.”

We can help manage deadlines for accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal tax.

“My business is growing but finance feels messy.”

We can help improve your systems, reporting and finance processes before they become a bigger problem.

“I need senior finance help but not a full time FD.”

We can provide fractional finance support when the business needs more than basic accounting.

“I want to use AI or automation but do not know where to start.”

We can identify practical, safe and useful ways to reduce manual work and improve reporting.

How we work with SMEs

A simple, practical way to get started.

Step 1

Understand

We start with your business, your deadlines, your current records and what you need most urgently.

Step 2

Stabilise

We make sure the essentials are under control: accounts, tax, VAT, payroll, filings and records.

Step 3

Improve

We help improve reporting, systems, cash flow visibility and simple processes.

Step 4

Grow

As your business grows, we connect you to wider Bracknwell services such as fractional finance, tax planning, business advisory, governance and AI enabled insight.

Ways to work with us

Choose the level of support that fits.

Essential Compliance

For businesses that need reliable bookkeeping, accounts, tax, VAT and payroll support.

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Better Numbers

For businesses that want regular management accounts, cash flow visibility and clearer reporting.

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Growth Support

For businesses that need fractional finance, tax planning, advisory support, systems improvement or AI enabled insight.

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Need help getting your numbers under control?

Whether you are starting out, catching up or preparing for the next stage of growth, Bracknwell Partners can help you understand what needs to be done and what to focus on next.

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