01962 735544

What we do

A full range of accountancy and tax services

Butler & Co provides accountancy, taxation, probate and business advisory services to individuals, owner-managed businesses, professional practices, charities, and rural clients across Hampshire and beyond — delivered by a qualified team regulated by ICAEW and ACCA.

Accountancy

From bookkeeping to full audit

Whether you're a sole trader keeping on top of day-to-day records or a limited company requiring a statutory audit, our accountancy team covers the full range.

  1. 01
    Bookkeeping
    General bookkeeping tasks for businesses of all sizes, keeping your records accurate and your reporting timely.
  2. 02
    Year-end accounts
    Preparation of year-end limited company accounts, ensuring compliance and giving you a clear picture of your financial position.
  3. 03
    Audit
    Statutory and voluntary auditing services for limited companies, carried out by our ICAEW-regulated team.
  4. 04
    Owner-managed businesses
    Accountancy services tailored to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies — practical support that grows with your business.
  5. 05
    Professional practices
    Specialist accountancy for solicitors, dentists, doctors and other professional practices, with an understanding of the regulatory and financial pressures you face.
  6. 06
    Corporate accounting
    Corporate-level accounting and reporting for larger entities and group structures.
  7. 07
    Charities & not-for-profit
    Accounts preparation and compliance support for charities and not-for-profit organisations, meeting the specific requirements of the Charities SORP.

Taxation

Paying the minimum the law requires — nothing more

Our dedicated tax department covers the full spectrum of personal and business taxation, with specialist consultants available for complex matters. Our objective is straightforward: ensure every client pays only the tax the law requires.

  1. 01
    Self assessment
    Preparation and submission of personal self-assessment tax returns, accurately and on time.
  2. 02
    PAYE
    Employer PAYE compliance and advice, keeping your payroll obligations in order.
  3. 03
    Corporation tax
    Corporation tax planning and compliance for companies of all sizes, structured to minimise your liability within the law.
  4. 04
    Capital gains tax
    CGT advice and compliance, including 30-day CGT returns for property disposals — a time-sensitive obligation we handle promptly.
  5. 05
    Inheritance tax
    IHT planning and mitigation, including agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) — areas where our rural specialism adds particular depth.
  6. 06
    VAT
    VAT compliance and advisory services, from registration through to complex partial-exemption calculations.
  7. 07
    HMRC enquiries & investigations
    Experienced representation and assistance if HMRC opens an enquiry or investigation into your affairs.

Probate, Trusts & Estates

One of the few accountancy practices licensed to carry out probate

Butler & Co is licensed by ICAEW to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales — a distinction held by only a handful of accountancy firms. That means you can handle the legal and tax dimensions of an estate in one place, without the cost of instructing a separate solicitor.

  1. 01
    Probate
    Full probate service — obtaining the grant of representation and guiding executors through the legal process — delivered under our ICAEW probate licence as a cost-effective alternative to a solicitor.
  2. 02
    Estate administration
    Practical administration of the estate from grant through to final distribution, coordinating assets, liabilities and beneficiaries.
  3. 03
    Estate accounts & taxation
    Preparation of estate accounts and all associated tax returns — income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax — combining legal process with deep tax expertise under one roof.
  4. 04
    Inheritance & estate planning
    Forward-looking planning to structure your estate efficiently, making use of available reliefs and exemptions to protect what you pass on.

Further services

Business support, valuations and specialist consultancy

Beyond accountancy and tax, Butler & Co offers a range of business and advisory services — including specialist equestrian business valuations and a tax consultancy service used by other accountants and solicitors.

  1. 01
    Business start-up advice
    Advice and support for new businesses, helping turn business ideas into reality — from choosing the right structure to setting up your accounting systems.
  2. 02
    Bookkeeping & payroll
    Ongoing bookkeeping and payroll services for businesses that want to keep their compliance in order without the overhead of an in-house function.
  3. 03
    Equestrian business valuations
    Valuation of equestrian businesses using a variety of methods to ensure the most appropriate calculation — a specialist service reflecting our deep experience in the equine sector.
  4. 04
    Consultancy & systems advice
    Professional and personal goal-focused consulting services, including consultancy for other accountants and solicitors on farming diversification, bloodstock and complex tax enquiries.
  5. 05
    Tax consultancy advisory service
    Assistance with taxation and accountancy issues, HMRC enquiries and investigations, and other specialist matters — provided to other professionals and directly to private individuals.

Ready to talk about your situation?

Our team is based at Sutton Manor Farm, Bishop's Sutton, Alresford — and available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. Call us on 01962 735544 or send a message and we'll be in touch.

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