Martin & Company
Chartered Tax Advisors & AccountantsWhether you are in business, employed or retired, we can provide you with professional accountancy and taxation advice, guidance and support.
About Us
Situated in the market town of Bridport, West Dorset, we are a long-established firm of accountants who offer a personal and proactive service, tailored to the individual needs of our clients.
Our qualified and experienced team work closely with small to medium sized businesses and private individuals to provide a comprehensive and effective accountancy and taxation service.
Whether you are a new business starting out or a long-established company, we know that you are looking for precise, effective and appropriate guidance. From bookkeeping and payroll to annual accounts, Self-assessment tax returns to Corporation Tax returns, Martin and Company will work with you to fully understand your business and what support you require.
We can support you with a variety of services including, but not limited to, assisting you with the relevant paperwork to set up a Limited Company, running a payroll or providing you with training in bookkeeping. We can even help you navigate a variety of accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero.
Our advice is always tailored to help you achieve your business goals whether you are a Sole Trader, Partnership, Trust or Limited Company.
As a regulated business, we follow strict professional standards, and all work is undertaken with complete confidentiality.
Our Team
Our qualified and experienced accountancy team provide a friendly, supportive and confidential service, tailored to the individual needs of clients.
Rodney Varndell CTA
Director
Rodney has been a partner and director at Martin and Company since 1989 and looks after a mixed portfolio of business and private clients. As a qualified member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Rodney specialises in advising on all aspects of taxation including Trusts, Inheritance Tax, and Income Tax planning to ensure you are utilising all the available tax reliefs.
Bruce Kenway FCCA
Director
Bruce is a Charted Certified accountant with over 30 years’ experience. He looks after a varied portfolio of business clients and specialises in corporate work, accounting, and taxation. Bruce has a friendly and flexible approach and together with the team provides services to a wide range of businesses.
Jacky Horniblow BA FCA
Manager
Jacky is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience in practice. She currently manages the accounts department with industry specialties including agriculture, hospitality, construction, retail, and consultants. Jacky’s role comprises the preparation and submission of end of year accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLP’s, and limited companies. She also prepares personal tax returns, partnership returns and CT600’s.
Alex Caddy ATT
Manager
Alex is a qualified member of the Association of Tax Technicians. Alex manages the tax department and specialises in Personal Tax compliance, Self-Assessment, Capital Gains Tax 60-day reporting of residential property disposals and Estate administration and tax compliance.
Sarah Forsey MICB PM.dip
Sarah is a VAT expert and specialises in accounting software solutions. She is a Sage Accounting and QuickBooks certified advisor, and her experience allows her to provide tailored training and advice to suit each client’s needs. Sarah has advanced knowledge of payroll and CIS submissions and is responsible for maintaining the business records and providing management reporting for a wide range of clients.
Victoria Stordy FMAAT
Vicki is AAT qualified and currently working towards her ACCA qualification. Her role comprises the preparation and submission of end of year accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Vicki’s role also encompasses company secretarial, VAT filing and payroll compliance.
Lynn Link
Lynn looks after the payroll function for a large number of clients, handling payroll processing, PAYE remittances, RTI compliance and CIS submissions. Lynn has a wealth of experience in payroll management, including auto-enrolment and pension submission.
Our Services
Our expert team of skilled professionals are always ready to go that step further for our clients and provide the following services.
Annual Accounts
Self-Assessment
Corporation Tax
Management Accounts
Forecasting and Financial Planning
Company Formation
VAT Services
MTD and Bookkeeping
Payroll
Trusts
Capital Gains Tax
HMRC Investigations
Free Initial Consultation
We offer a free and confidential first meeting to discuss your requirements without any obligation.
Run payroll anywhere
Easy to set up and use
HMRC submissions
Multiple pay schedules
Statutory payments
Easy pensions
CIS
Payslips
Employee portal
Employee management
Integration with your accounts
Automatic pay runs
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