We don’t just “do the numbers”; we act as your strategic partners. By leveraging modern cloud-based technology and real-time data, we help you navigate the complexities of your specific market. Whether you are managing the thin margins of a convenience store, the complex R&D tax credits of a game development studio, or the strict HMRC regulations governing the fitness industry, our team brings deep-seated expertise to the table to ensure you remain compliant and profitable.
Empowering Freelancers and Contractors
In the modern economy, the “gig” and freelance sectors are more prominent than ever. We specialise in supporting independent professionals—from writers and designers to IT consultants—helping them navigate the maze of Self-Assessment and IR35 contract reviews. We understand that as a freelancer, your time is your most valuable asset. Our streamlined digital processes take the administrative burden off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on delivering excellence to your clients while we ensure your tax position is fully optimised.
Expert Guidance for High-Growth Tech
The digital and tech landscape moves at lightning speed, and your accounting should too. We work closely with Game Developers and Tech Startups to unlock vital funding and tax reliefs, such as R&D Tax Credits and SEIS/EIS registrations. These schemes are essential for fueling innovation, yet they are often underutilised due to their complexity. Our specialists ensure that your innovative projects are correctly documented and rewarded, providing the capital injection needed to scale your operations.
Retail and Local Business Support
For local businesses like bakeries, grocery shops, and convenience stores, every penny counts. We provide more than just annual accounts; we offer daily financial clarity. Our team assists with meticulous bookkeeping and VAT returns, ensuring that transactions from sales to expenses are captured accurately. By providing a clear picture of your store’s financial performance, we empower you to make smarter purchasing and staffing decisions that protect your bottom line.
UK Film Industry
The UK Film Tax Credit, now evolving under the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) regime, offers a robust incentive for film producers by allowing them to reclaim up to 34% of qualifying UK core expenditure as a cash repayment or a reduction in Corporation Tax. To qualify for this uncapped relief—which provides vital cash flow regardless of profitability—a production must be certified as British by the BFI, intended for theatrical release, and incur at least 10% of its total costs within the UK. While qualifying expenditure covers essential production elements like cast, crew, studio hire, VFX, and insurance, it excludes marketing and financing costs. WIM Accountants provides end-to-end specialist support throughout this process, managing everything from BFI certification and detailed cost analysis to CT600 submissions and HMRC enquiry support, ensuring that claims are both compliant and fully maximized for every project.
Why Choose WIM Accountants?
Choosing WIM means choosing a firm that is as invested in your industry as you are. As a member firm of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), we combine technical excellence with a proactive, commercial approach. We don’t just look at where your business has been; we look at where it is going. Through our Virtual FD services and strategic business planning, we provide the high-level insight usually reserved for large corporations, tailored specifically for the ambitious SME.