Accountant in Solihull
Solihull’s economy is anchored by Jaguar Land Rover, Birmingham Airport, and a growing professional services base in Shirley and the Town Centre.
Why we work with Solihull businesses
Solihull’s business mix demands an accountant who understands both high-value manufacturing and service-sector compliance. We work with limited company directors and contractors across the B90 to B93 postcodes, from Touchwood-based consultancies to logistics firms near the airport. Our ICAEW qualification gives local business owners confidence in corporation tax, VAT, and payroll work. We operate remote-first but hold in-person meetings in Shirley or Knowle when needed. The local economy’s reliance on automotive and aviation means we regularly handle capital allowances, R&D credits, and complex VAT on cross-border supply chains.
The Solihull business scene
Solihull is a prosperous commuter and business hub in the West Midlands, with a population of roughly 215,000. The economy is dominated by Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant, which drives a network of automotive suppliers and engineering consultancies. Birmingham Airport adds a significant aviation and logistics layer, with freight and passenger services supporting warehousing, ground handling, and travel-related businesses. The Town Centre is anchored by Touchwood, a Lendlease-managed retail and leisure destination, while Shirley and Knowle host clusters of professional services firms, tech startups, and independent retailers. Capita Solihull and Solihull Council are major public-sector employers. The local business scene is distinctive for its blend of high-value manufacturing, transport infrastructure, and growing tech and service sectors, all within easy reach of Birmingham and Coventry.
Business hubs in Solihull
Town Centre · Shirley · Knowle · Dorridge
How Solihull's economic mix shapes our service emphasis
Solihull’s sector mix shapes our service emphasis in concrete ways. An automotive supplier near the JLR plant might come to us for capital allowances on new tooling equipment or for R&D tax relief on production line automation. A logistics firm serving Birmingham Airport often needs specialist VAT advice on cross-border freight and warehousing. Tech businesses in Shirley and Knowle frequently engage us for R&D claim preparation, particularly on software development and systems integration projects. Professional services firms in the Town Centre and Dorridge typically need corporation tax planning, payroll for growing teams, and exit planning for partnership changes or shareholder sales. Capita Solihull’s contractors often use us for IR35 reviews and personal service company compliance. The local economy’s reliance on large employers and international trade means we also handle complex group structures, transfer pricing, and partial exemption VAT calculations more often than a typical general practice. Our ICAEW training ensures we can advise on these technical areas without outsourcing.
Anchor employers in Solihull
Jaguar Land Rover (Solihull plant) · Birmingham Airport · Capita Solihull · Solihull Council · Touchwood (Lendlease)
What we do for Solihull businesses
Tax planning
Salary and dividend extraction, corporation tax, R&D credits, BADR planning.
Management accounts
Monthly P&L, cash flow forecasting, KPI dashboards.
Payroll & PAYE
Director payroll, employee payroll, P11D benefits, RTI submissions.
Incorporation & structure
Sole trader to limited, holding companies, alphabet shares.
MTD & VAT
Making Tax Digital ITSA and VAT compliance, scheme selection.
Exit planning
BADR, MBOs, earn-outs, goodwill valuation, due diligence support.
Solihull case study (anonymised)
£24,100 R&D credit recovered on robotic welding system
15-employee automotive engineering consultancy
A Shirley-based engineering consultancy approached us after their previous accountant missed R&D claims for two years. The business designs and installs robotic welding systems for tier-one automotive suppliers, including work subcontracted from Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull plant. We reviewed their project records and identified qualifying activity on system integration, software testing, and iterative design changes. We prepared a detailed technical report and submitted a claim for two accounting periods, recovering £24,100 in payable R&D credits. The client also received advice on capital allowances for the robotic equipment, adding a further £6,800 in first-year allowances. The engagement now includes quarterly VAT reviews on cross-border supply of goods to European clients.
Frequently asked questions from Solihull
- Do you have an office in Solihull?
- We are a remote-first firm and do not maintain a permanent office in Solihull. We meet clients in person at their premises, in Shirley, Knowle, or the Town Centre, and we hold video calls as standard.
- My Solihull-based logistics company ships goods through Birmingham Airport. Do you handle cross-border VAT?
- Yes. We regularly advise logistics and freight businesses on VAT for imports, exports, warehousing, and intra-community supplies. We can review your supply chain to ensure partial exemption calculations are correct and that you are not overpaying.
- What do you charge for a limited company annual accounts and tax return?
- Our fixed fee for a straightforward limited company starts at £1,200 plus VAT. The price depends on transaction volume, payroll complexity, and whether you need VAT returns. We provide a written quote after a free initial call.
- I am a contractor working through a personal service company near Knowle. Do you do IR35 reviews?
- Yes. We review contracts, working practices, and employment status for contractors across Solihull. We also prepare annual accounts, dividend planning, and corporation tax returns for PSCs. We can advise on both inside and outside IR35 scenarios.
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