CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SCHEME

Hills Jarrett TXS have wide experience in dealing with clients affected by HMRC's Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

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The CIS scheme carries heavy penalties for non compliance and Hills Jarrett are pleased to assist clients in ensuring that they fully comply with the rules and regulations surrounding CIS.

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We can verify subcontractors employment status, calculate their pay, and ensure all documentation is correct and up to date at all times – thus relieving clients of a time consuming task, and ensuring that penalties and fines are avoided.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

We believe that because we deal with your accounts we are well placed to offer impartial advice in areas such as:

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• Pension schemes

• Life assurance

• Critical illness cover

• Private medical insurance and care plans

• Individual savings accounts

• Investments

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At the same time, we realise that in today's complicated financial markets these are areas that require specialist knowledge - which is where we make use of our wide range of professional contacts.

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Where the matter is outside our field, we can recommend a suitable independent adviser and work with him or her to advise you.

Make us your first port of call and we shall make sure you receive reliable, professional advice.

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

There is a good chance that at some point in your business or personal life you will find yourself involved in a legal dispute over money. It could be any of the following:

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• Personal injury claim

• Contractual dispute

• Insurance claim

• Contested business loss

• Matrimonial dispute

• Professional negligence claim

• Tax enquiry

• Royalty or copyright dispute

• Fraud investigation

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In such cases we can work with your lawyer to study and interpret the facts of the case in a professional manner. Often our involvement at an early stage can result in the matter being settled out of court.

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If there is a need to pursue litigation, we can:

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• Provide the necessary information and documentation to support your case

• Produce valuations in support of a claim

• Act as an expert witness in court

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These services can considerably strengthen your case and cut your litigation costs.

INSOLVENCY SERVICES

Personal Insolvency

We can assist with personal bankruptcy and proposals for individual voluntary arrangements, and have wide experience in negotiating with creditors, trustees in bankruptcy and the Insolvency Service.

Company Insolvency

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Where businesses are struggling financially we will:

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• Undertake a full financial review

• Suggest potential trading out options, including factoring and restructuring of debt, cost reduction, improvements to sales methods

• Renegotiate payment terms with creditors

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Where these options are not available we with our Xeinadin Partners will assist the directors in choosing one of the following insolvency routes:

• Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)

• Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL)

• Administration

MANUFACTURING FINANCIAL ADVICE

The manufacturing sector is plagued with uncertainty, and is often hostage to factors beyond its control such as fierce global competition, interest rates, currency values, employment levels, and educational training.

Companies operating in such a business environment need experienced, professional advisers to help them steer a steady course. With years of experience acting for clients in the manufacturing sector, we can help you:

• Minimise risks from pricing and supply fluctuations

• Optimise your stock control

• Make important investment decisions

• Arrange acquisitions, mergers, or disposals

• Raise finance

• Manage cashflow through interest rate exchange and rate fluctuations

• Handle foreign currency transactions

And, of course, we can help with all your accounting, tax, and audit requirements.

Whatever your business structure - sole trader or a limited company - we can help you manage your profitability through our specialised services.