✓ Free, no-obligation initial meeting
✓ Advice and everyday support included
✓ Calls and emails returned within one business day
Clarity. Confidence. Control.
No question is a silly question.
Running a business comes with questions.
Some are about tax. Some are about VAT or payroll. Sometimes you’ve received a letter you don’t understand. And sometimes you simply want to check something before making a decision.
Ask us.
We’re not going to send you a bill every time you pick up the phone or send us an email.
We believe having an accountant should mean having someone you can actually talk to — someone who knows you, understands your business and can explain things without unnecessary jargon.
You want clarity, confidence and control. We’re here to help you get it.
WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO
Everything you’d expect from your accountant. And support when you need it.
01
ACCOUNTS & TAX
Annual accounts, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment and Companies House compliance.
02
BOOKKEEPING & VAT
Keeping your records up to date, VAT returns submitted and numbers organised throughout the year.
03
PAYROLL
Reliable payroll processing and support for employers.
04
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Helping you understand your numbers, talk through what’s happening in the business and make informed decisions.
WHY AHBS?
01
YOU’LL KNOW WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH
We’re an independent accountancy practice, not a call centre. We build long-term relationships and get to know the people and businesses we work with.
02
YOU CAN ASK US
No question is a silly question. Normal advice and support is part of the relationship — we’re not going to charge you every time you speak to us.
03
WE EXPLAIN THINGS PROPERLY
Accounts and tax can be complicated. Our job is to make them understandable, not make them sound more complicated.
04
WE GET BACK TO YOU
Nobody likes chasing their accountant. We aim to return calls and emails within one business day.
Your accountant should help you understand what’s going on.
You’re busy running the business.
Your accountant should be helping you stay on top of the accounts, tax and deadlines — but also making sure you understand what the numbers mean.
Are profits where you expected?
Why is cash tight when the business is profitable?
What tax is coming?
Can you afford to take more money out?
Is something changing that you need to know about?
Sometimes you just need someone who knows the numbers and knows your business to talk it through with.
Clarity. Confidence. Control.
It’s more than our strapline. It’s how we believe accountancy should work.
01
CLARITY
Understand your accounts, tax position and what’s happening in the business.
02
CONFIDENCE
Have someone you can speak to when you’re unsure or need another perspective.
03
CONTROL
Know what’s coming and deal with things before they become problems.
Our approach is designed to keep you informed throughout the year — not simply hand you a set of accounts months after the year has finished.
Modern accounting. Personal service.
We use Xero, FreeAgent and other cloud accounting technology where it’s right for the client.
Technology can make accounting quicker, easier and more efficient.
But it doesn’t replace having an accountant who understands your business.
Thinking about changing accountant?
Changing accountant doesn’t need to be awkward.
If you’ve outgrown your current accountant, aren’t getting the support you need or simply feel it’s time for a change, come and have a conversation with us.
If you decide AHBS is right for you, we’ll deal with the professional handover with your previous accountant and help make the switch as straightforward as possible.
Your first meeting is free and there’s no obligation.
TALK TO US ABOUT CHANGING ACCOUNTANT
Don’t just take our word for it.
The people behind your numbers
Director
Accounts Manager
Accounts Manager
Payroll Manager
We’re a small team by design. It means our clients get to know the people looking after them — and we get to know their businesses.
Local to Ilkeston. Supporting businesses further afield.
AHBS is based at Naylor House in Ilkeston, supporting businesses across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and beyond.
If you’re local, you’re welcome to come in and see us. We’ve got free parking and a meeting room where we can sit down and talk properly.
Or if you’d rather meet online, that’s absolutely fine too.