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SMEs & Entrepreneurs

Be bold in business with expert accountancy services and tax support

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important part of the UK economy and entrepreneurship has been the key to success for so many of them.

Getting a business up and running, and keeping it growing once it is established, is rarely straightforward.

As soon as you have one thing under control, something else pops up that needs handling.

Having an expert at your side to keep an eye on your finances and tax affairs can be the key to running a successful SME.

Get in touch with our team to take the stress out of your SME’s finances.

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Understanding the challenges of SMEs and entrepreneurs

SME owners face significant pressure to keep their finances in order while also juggling various compliance matters and managing the actual running of a business.

Carving out the time and energy to tackle every task to the extent it needs handling is a challenge.

Some things get left by the wayside, but there are no good options for this.

Ignoring your business defeats the whole point of being an entrepreneur, ignoring your finances means you will not have to worry about your business for much longer and ignoring tax will get you penalties from HMRC.

Instead of trying to juggle everything, SMEs should make use of expert support to keep everything under control.

By working with a trusted team of professionals, the burden of finances and tax management is eased and business owners can get back to making the decisions that drive their company forward.

What support does your business need

Depending on where you are in your business journey, the assistance you require may vary considerably.

Entrepreneurs who are just starting out will need help in understanding the right business structure, as well as advice on the best ways to fund the business, whereas SMEs that have been running for a while will need help with tax planning and growth strategies.

At every stage, business owners need confidence that their finances support the decisions they want to make.

We support businesses with:

  • Personal & Corporate Tax planning
  • Tax compliance
  • Audit and assurance
  • Corporation Tax
  • VAT
  • Management accounts
  • Remuneration planning and Profit extraction
  • Business restructuring
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Business sales and acquisitions
  • Succession planning
  • Making Tax Digital

See how SGD empowers your business

Our independent approach is well-suited to the entrepreneurial spirit that has driven you to run an SME.

We can support those thinking about starting a business all the way to those who are at the helm of a well-established business.

You are matched to the right expert who is perfectly positioned to identify the unique challenges you face and work to understand your goals.

This collaboration lets you move forward with confidence, knowing that tax is taken care of and your finances are under control.

To strengthen the financial position of your business, speak to our team today.

Meet the Experts

Paul Spencer

Owner/Director

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Matt Stambach

Private Client Tax Director

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Martin Chapman

Tax Director

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Demsey Slater

Audit & Accounts Director

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Debra Knighton

Director

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Testimonials

We have been with SGD for just over 10 years professionally and over 30 years as a family. These stats alone should speak volumes. We continue to experience a level of service and professionalism usually only associated with far larger Firms. With SGD, customers retain their name and do not merely become an account number that gets lost between the cracks – as happens with so many other Accountancy Firms. SGD retains talent which gives total peace of mind as a customer; SGD has expertise in everything you need. We would highly recommend them.

Paul Humphreys

We have worked with Spencer Gardner Dickins for many years, and our experience has been consistently excellent. The team is highly professional, reliable and responsive, while always maintaining a genuinely personal and appreciative approach. Their advice is pragmatic, well considered and delivered with a clear understanding of our business.

We greatly value the long-standing relationship and would have no hesitation in recommending Spencer Gardner Dickins.

Cornelius

SGD have been fantastic at advising our business through a phase of rapid growth. Demsey, Charles, Becky and the rest of the team have been supportive, responsive and diligent. We would not hesitate to recommend.

Kieran Shipley

I’ve been using Spencer Gardner Dickins for the past 13 years and have always been extremely pleased with the service they’ve provided. The team is professional, knowledgeable, and highly responsive, giving me complete confidence that my accounts and tax affairs are in safe hands. They have continually delivered an excellent level of service and have built a relationship based on trust and reliability.

Elizabeth Nixon

My organisation has been connected with SGD for well over a decade. Their service has always been of the highest quality and professionalism. I thoroughly recommend their services to any other businesses looking for an accountancy firm to act for them. Thank you!

Brian Trott

Would highly recommend, the advice and support navigating complex systems has made this process much easier. Thank you to Ryan for your quick responses and patience.

Harmony

SGD have really helped with consolidating my finances, highly recommend to anyone self employed looking to offload that added stress that comes with it.

Sean Paton

Been a client of theirs for a few years now and the service has always been great. Would definitely recommend.

Joe Johnson

I have been a client of Spencer Gardner Dickins for nearly 20 years, and they have consistently delivered a first-class service. Their team is professional, highly reliable, and always proactive. If you are looking for accountants you can trust for the long term, I cannot recommend them highly

commnetuk Limited

Very customer-focused, and prioritise rapport and relationship over anything.

Martin Cadwallader

SGD have looked after our family and our various businesses for years. I don’t know what we would do without their professionalism or their kindness

Kate Bates

Very prompt and extremely helpful in all dealings

Barbara Creighton-Thomas

Speak to our team to discover a new way of handling your finances.