Accountants in Medway

Accounting made clearer. Business made easier.

Personal accounting, tax and business support for individuals and owner-managed businesses across Medway and beyond.

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Personal service Clear fees Modern digital support
Clear from the start. Understand the work and the fee
Support that fits. Choose what you want us to handle
People you can speak to. Professional support without unnecessary complexity
Our Services

The support you need.
Nothing you don't.

From year-end accounts and tax returns to bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, choose the support that fits your circumstances.

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Limited Company Accounts

Statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and ongoing support for owner-managed businesses.

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Self Assessment

Clear, accurate tax return support for individuals, landlords, sole traders and company directors.

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VAT & Making Tax Digital

VAT returns, digital records and practical support with your reporting obligations.

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Bookkeeping

Reliable bookkeeping that keeps your records organised, reconciled and ready when you need them.

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Payroll & CIS

Payroll and CIS support to keep reporting accurate and the people you pay properly accounted for.

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Tax Advice

Practical advice before important business, property and personal tax decisions are made.

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Who We Help

Accounting built around how you work.

Different businesses face different accounting and tax responsibilities. Start with what best describes you.

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Consultants & Professionals

Company accounts, personal tax, VAT and support around how you take income from your business.

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Construction & Trades

Accounts, VAT, payroll, CIS and practical support with the records behind a busy trade business.

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Landlords & Property

Rental income, expenses, Self Assessment, bookkeeping and property-related tax questions.

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Small Businesses

Flexible accounting support that can grow as your business and responsibilities develop.

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Why Anne Wayne

Professional expertise.
Personal service.

We're a family-run accounting practice based in Chatham, supporting individuals and businesses across Medway. Our approach is straightforward: understand what you need, communicate clearly and make the accounting side easier to manage.

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Personal & approachable Speak to people who know your circumstances rather than feeling like another reference number.
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Clear & straightforward Understand what needs doing, why it matters and what your support will cost.
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Modern & efficient Digital records and a simpler way to share information and keep work moving.
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How It Works

Working with us is simple.

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Get in touch

Tell us what you need help with through the website, by email or over the phone.

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Agree what you need

We'll confirm the work, what's included, what we'll need from you and the fee.

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Use your secure portal

Upload information securely and see what's been received and what is still outstanding.

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We handle the rest

We prepare the work, contact you if anything else is needed and keep you informed as it progresses.

Useful Information

Accounting questions, answered.

Straightforward answers to some of the questions individuals and business owners ask us most often.

Do I need to use Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being introduced in stages for qualifying sole traders and landlords. Those with qualifying income over £50,000 entered from April 2026, followed by more than £30,000 from April 2027 and more than £20,000 from April 2028. Different rules apply depending on your circumstances, so we can help you determine what applies to you.
How long should accounting and tax records be kept?
The answer depends on the type of records involved. Limited companies will generally need to retain relevant tax and accounting records for six years from the end of the financial year they relate to, while PAYE records are generally kept for three years from the end of the relevant tax year. Some circumstances require records to be kept longer.
How can I legally reduce my tax bill?
Good tax planning starts with understanding your circumstances. Depending on the situation, legitimate business expenses, allowances, reliefs, pension contributions and the way income is taken from a business may all be relevant. The right approach depends on the individual or business, which is why planning before a decision is made can be valuable.
When do I need to register for VAT?
The current UK VAT registration threshold is £90,000 of taxable turnover. Registration can also depend on expected future turnover and certain special circumstances, while businesses below the threshold may sometimes register voluntarily. We can help you assess whether registration is required or worthwhile.
How much should I put aside for tax?
There isn't one percentage that works for everyone. The amount depends on factors such as your business structure, profits, other income and how you take money from the business. Keeping tax money separate and updating your estimate as the year develops can make upcoming liabilities easier to manage.
What are the main tax and company filing deadlines?
Deadlines depend on what you need to file. Online Self Assessment returns are generally due by 31 January following the end of the tax year. For established private limited companies, annual accounts are normally due nine months after the financial year end, Corporation Tax is usually due nine months and one day after the accounting period ends, and the Company Tax Return is usually due within twelve months. Different rules can apply in the first year and in other circumstances.
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