SERVICES TO BUSINESSES

Helping to maximise your business efficiency

Winter Rule is an established local firm that fully understands the needs of Cornish businesses. We take a proactive approach to handling our clients' affairs, and plan ahead to help you increase your profitability and boost your efficiency.

Winter Rule is keen to discuss with you the opportunities for maximising the efficiency of your business. Our initial discussion will cost you nothing and will allow us to demonstrate the responsive and personal service on which our reputation has been built since the 1920s. We currently have offices in Truro and Newquay with 7 partners and a team totalling over 60 people.

Clients stay with us because we think fast. And act fast

Winter Rule has an excellent reputation for retaining clients. From the self-employed to companies with a multi-million pound turnover, every one of them appreciates our proactive approach and our prompt responses to all their enquiries. One of our partners, supported by a team of specialists, retains overall responsibility for each client. We have strong continuity of staff - so you can be sure that when you contact us, you will talk to someone who knows - and understands - your business.

We handle everything from accounts preparation to offshore management

Winter Rule provides a comprehensive range of accountancy and supporting financial services. In addition to preparing accounts, we help to prepare business plans, carry out audits, undertake routine administration work and management accounting, advise on company formation, provide litigation support, complete grant applications and offer many other associated services you may require. Through a system of shared practices and methodology, we enjoy the support of an international firm of accountants for those highly specialised areas in which we do not have in-house expertise. We're a local firm with international resources.

Proactive tax planning is at the heart of our service

At Winter Rule, we're enthusiasts for minimising your tax bill. The experience of handling a large and varied client base allows us to apply a keen eye to identifying the tax-saving opportunities that are appropriate to your business. This proactive approach can save you significant sums of money.

We thrive on generating fresh ideas to boost your profitability

 Winter Rule has the knowledge and resources to match your ambitions with the opportunities and regulatory requirements that exist. Tell us what you want to achieve and we'll give you a wealth of ideas on how to get there. We can advise on anything from the cheapest ways of raising finance to setting up a new business or making acquisitions.

Our computer strategists can make your system really work.

Whether you are planning to install a new computer system or wish to upgrade your existing one, our computer department can help you. Armed with an in-depth knowledge of all the major accounting packages, they can advise on which can do most for your business. They will also help you use your software in a way that makes it quicker for us to interpret your books - and so save you money.

We tell you what's happening before it happens

We strongly believe that good forward planning and budgetary control is key to the success of your business. So we will always advise you well in advance of what your tax liabilities are going to be and when they fall due. With Winter Rule, you won't experience nasty surprises.

We make sure you take a pre-emptive approach to applicable taxation or statutory changes

Changes to the taxation, statutory or regulatory systems can have a significant impact on the way you run your business - yet they're often complex and difficult to keep pace with. At Winter Rule, we take this time-consuming task away from you and advise you well in advance of what action you should take to accommodate those that affect you and are within our area of expertise.

We will tell you in advance what our costs will be

When you give your business to Winter Rule, we will be happy to agree our fees with you in advance - and stick to them. You will only pay extra in extenuating circumstances or if you require additional services. In all cases, we will advise you in advance of whatever extra costs you are incurring.

Our tax investigation service offers valuable protection. We have negotiated a very favourable arrangement which enables our business clients to protect themselves against costs incurred in defending and dealing with the following H M Revenue and Customs enquiries:

  • Full income tax/corporation tax enquiries.
  • New for 2007 – Aspect Enquiry Cover.
  • Employer PAYE/NI compliance enquiries.
  • VAT compliance enquiries.
  • IR35 status enquiries

For more details, click on this link – Tax Investigation Service. Our specialists have a unique knowledge of individual business sectors

Each of our partners specialises in particular business sectors and has consequently been able to establish a number of 'best practice' guidelines to achieve maximum efficiency in these areas. The current list of specialisations covers:

  • Farming
  • Hotels, Tourism and Leisure
  • Medical - Doctors in General Practice, consultants and dentists
  • Veterinary Practices
  • Nursing and Residential Homes
  • Charities
  • The Licensed Trade
  • Solicitors
  • Professional Partnerships

We offer 100% impartial personal financial planning

Our personal financial planning department offers 100% impartial advice on life assurance, pensions, investment and taxation.

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Contacts

Alan Brownscombe at Truro John Mitchell at Newquay