Simple and straightforward

Silk Lite is a combination of your time plus our time and resources. We will provide you with MORE software (free of charge!) which will make it very simple and straightforward for you to complete your own bookkeeping and VAT returns. You can email us your records and we’ll use them to prepare your accounts and tax return. We’ll also give help and advice about your tax planning opportunities.

Of course you will still have access to our additional services such as tax forecasting and personal financial planning which includes advice on pensions, investments. Some additional costs may be incurred, but we will tell you in advance.

Silk Lite Features:

  • Year end accounts

    We will prepare your annual accounts within 60 days of receiving the information from you.

  • Personal financial planning

    We will discuss your overall personal financial planning so that you can consider a coordinated approach to your finances. This includes your pension, other investments, mortgage, income protection, and life assurance.

  • Tax return

    We will complete your tax return promptly upon receiving any additional information required.

  • Bookkeeping software

    We will provide you with easy-to-use, video-supported MORE software, free of charge, for your bookkeeping. It has been configured specifically for barristers' use and is very easy to follow.

  • Accounts and tax discussion

    We will discuss your completed accounts with you and explain your tax liabilities each year.

  • Online backup service

    Email your records to us every month and we can monitor them in readiness for your annual accounts. It also means that we will hold a secure copy in case of emergencies.

  • Tax planning review

    Once we have completed your accounts and calculated your tax liabilities, we will carry out a comprehensive review of your tax planning options, looking to mitigate or defer your tax bill.

  • Ad hoc financial advice

    We will discuss with you and provide initial advice on events that occur from time to time in your professional and personal life.

  • Tax payment dates and reminders

    We will help you to keep track of the key dates for taxation purposes during the year.

The cost for this complete service is £100 per month + VAT

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Why not upgrade?

Silk is the ultimate package as it means that we deal with absolutely everything such as your bookkeeping, and all of your compliance including your VAT returns, plus advice on all of your personal financial matters.

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Switching Accountants

We'd love to welcome you as a client!

Be totally reassured that it is a very simple process and in fact we’ll do almost everything for you!

One letter is all it takes! Then we’ll simply deal with everything. If you have any queries or would like to talk it through, then give us a call!

"I flipped from my London accountant to Cassons and it couldn’t have been simpler!"

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Why Cassons

To us, every single client is very special.

We like to get to know you personally and to understand your business, then we can identify the best way to help you. Your accounts and VAT returns are likely to be fairly straightforward, but we will advise you on much more. We will help you to plan to mitigate your tax liability and maximise your wealth – and help you plan for future financial eventualities. We have a team of barrister specialist advisers ready to look after you!

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