MC Accountancy

Business Identification & Headline

MC Accountancy, Chartered Accountants in Barns Green, Horsham, West Sussex, offers friendly, ACCA regulated accountancy and tax help for people and firms. Call 07786 965 544 today.

Overview / About the Practice

MC Accountancy is an independent practice led by ACCA qualified staff that has served the local area since 2012. The firm was founded to give small businesses the clear, trusted guidance usually reserved for larger companies. Meetings take place in plain English, so clients understand each figure and deadline. Fees are set out in writing before work starts, and surprise bills never appear. The team keeps every Companies House and HMRC date firmly in sight, reducing the risk of penalties for late filing.

Sole traders from nearby farms, family run partnerships on the high street, limited companies in light industry units, professional landlords with growing portfolios and high net worth individuals with varied investments all sit on the current client list. A boutique structure means a senior, fully qualified accountant remains the main point of contact throughout, calls are never passed to a junior who does not know the file. MC Accountancy belongs to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the UK’s leading global body for professional accountants; membership brings strict rules on ethics, skills and conduct that are met every day.

Appointments are offered at the office, 24 Smugglers Way, or by secure video link, so distance never blocks access. Every file is held under GDPR standards. Digital records sit behind 256 bit encryption, and the practice carries full professional indemnity insurance to protect each client.

Core Services

MC Accountancy supplies a wide menu of services that cover daily bookkeeping right through to complex tax planning. Each service aims to save time, lower stress and cut costs for clients.

• Statutory year end accounts and Companies House filing for limited companies, keeps directors compliant and avoids late filing fines.
• Self assessment tax returns for sole traders, landlords and directors, uses careful calculations and HMRC liaison to lift the paperwork burden and make sure the right tax is paid, not a penny more.
• Bookkeeping and management accounts, bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasts and quarterly profit and loss packs give owners a clear, current picture and support better decisions.
• VAT services, advice on registration points, Making Tax Digital compliant returns and help with margin schemes mean businesses collect and pay VAT correctly while staying on HMRC’s good side.
• Payroll and Construction Industry Scheme, PAYE scheme setup, weekly or monthly payroll runs, Real Time Information submissions and CIS deduction statements let workers be paid on time and let employers stay penalty free.
• Corporation Tax computation and planning, detailed reviews of allowable reliefs such as R&D, AIA and loss carry backs can trim the final tax bill and improve cash flow.
• Business start up advisory, guidance on whether to trade as a sole trader, partnership or limited company, plus registration and the first balance sheet, gives new ventures a safe launch pad.
• Cloud accounting migration, setup and training for Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent place live numbers at the client’s fingertips. Cloud accounting is real time, HMRC recognised digital record keeping that reduces manual data entry.
• HMRC enquiry defence, the firm handles compliance checks, speaks directly with inspectors and prepares needed evidence, shielding clients from worry.

E-commerce sellers, self-employed tradespeople and property portfolio owners form three growing specialisms. Across each area, the promise remains the same: the right data goes to the right authority at the right time, leaving clients free to focus on their core work.

Professional Credentials & Quality Assurance

The principal holds an ACCA Practising Certificate and completes at least 40 hours of Continuous Professional Development every year. Formal engagement letters set out scope, price and duties before any task starts. Client funds, when held, follow strict ACCA Client Money Regulations. The practice carries £1 million of professional indemnity insurance, an extra layer of protection that brings peace of mind. Files pass through a secure online portal guarded by 256 bit encryption, and paper originals remain in locked cabinets. Independent ratings on Birdeye show a five-star average from verified local users. A punctual-response pledge means calls are returned within one working day and e-mails within 24 hours; many are handled far sooner.

Appointment & Consultation Options

The practice works on an appointment required, appointments recommended basis. A short phone call to 07786 965 544, a note to lena@mc-accountancy.co.uk or a website booking form secures a slot. Standard consultations run Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. During the busy annual return season, limited Saturday slots are offered between 09:00 and 13:00 for those who cannot escape weekday duties. The ground-floor meeting room at 24 Smugglers Way is private, has guest Wi-Fi and seats four visitors comfortably. Water, tea and coffee are supplied without extra charge.

Clients further afield, or anyone who prefers to cut travel time, can choose a virtual meeting over Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Electronic document signing speeds up approvals, and scanned paperwork lands in the secure client portal within minutes. To gain the most from the first session, clients are asked to forward prior-year accounts, recent bank statements and any HMRC letters at least one day before arrival. Doing so lets the accountant focus on advice rather than data gathering.

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday 09:00–13:00
Sunday Closed

E-mails and voicemail left outside these hours receive attention on the next business day. Bank-holiday changes appear in advance on the office noticeboard and answerphone message.

Location, Directions & Accessibility

Address: 24 Smugglers Way, Barns Green, Horsham RH13 0PP, United Kingdom. The office sits off Smugglers Way, a quiet residential lane in the middle of Barns Green, about a ten-minute drive south-west of Horsham town centre. Motorists leaving the A24 at the Bashurst Hill exit should follow signs to Barns Green, continue past the village shop, then turn onto Smugglers Way. The property lies on the left, directly opposite the village green and its tall oak tree. The MC Accountancy name plate and blue logo on the fascia make the building easy to spot.

Free on-street parking lines both sides of Smugglers Way, and overflow spaces sit at the community hall car park just three minutes away on foot. Christ’s Hospital Station, 2.2 miles from the office, offers regular trains to and from Horsham, Pulborough and London. Local taxis often wait outside the station, though booking in advance is wise during peak hours.

The single-storey premises have a step-free threshold, a wide doorway and a level hallway suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. An accessible WC fitted with grab rails sits next to the meeting room. Good lighting and clear floor markings aid those with limited sight. Clients concerned about specific access needs are invited to mention them when booking so adjustments can be prepared.

Service Area Coverage

Most face-to-face clients come from Barns Green, Horsham, Southwater, Billingshurst, Shipley and other West Sussex villages. Thanks to video meetings, cloud software and the secure portal, MC Accountancy also serves businesses and individuals across Surrey and East Sussex with equal ease. Distance brings no extra cost; the fee stays the same whether the meeting is across a desk or across a screen.

Client Process & Benefits

The first step is a free 30-minute discovery call. During this chat the accountant listens, asks key questions and notes deadlines. Within two working days a written quotation lands in the client’s inbox. If accepted, the practice completes anti-money-laundering checks and issues digital engagement letters for e-signature. From that point on, a named accountant looks after the file, schedules regular check-ins and sends deadline reminders in plain language. Tax-saving ideas are raised proactively, rather than at year end when options have vanished.

Cloud software provides real-time numbers, so clients see how much money sits in the bank, who owes them and how much tax to set aside. All documents move through the encrypted portal, removing the risk of lost USB sticks or rogue e-mails. At each step the focus stays on freeing owners to run their shops, sites or studios while MC Accountancy handles the figures. Many comment on sleeping better once the paperwork has a safe home.

Testimonials

“Efficient, knowledgeable and approachable, saved us thousands in Corporation Tax,” reports a local retailer from Horsham. “Swift turnaround on self-assessment, stress-free,” adds a freelance designer in Southwater. Such words echo across the practice’s five-star rating on Birdeye, built from dozens of verified reviews. New clients are invited to join this growing group of satisfied neighbours and see the same care first-hand.

Contact Summary & Call to Action

Phone 07786 965 544
E-mail lena@mc-accountancy.co.uk
Website www.mc-accountancy.co.uk

Ring during office hours or send an e-mail or web form to arrange a free initial consultation. A same-day response is guaranteed Monday to Friday, so help is never far away.