About us
Experienced, Professional & Friendly
EP Accountants are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction in all areas of accounting – we will do all we can to exceed your expectations. We make switching to us an easy smooth transition, just give us a call and we will take care of everything for you:
Emma Pickles
Director (BSC Hons, FCCA)
Emma has been working in practice since 2004, qualifying as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2010. In 2012 Emma decided to set up EP Accountants, formerly known as Emma Pickles Accountants.
Emma is passionate about helping businesses and individuals. With strategic tax planning many clients have already been able to reduce their tax bills with Emma’s help and advice.
Payroll Team
Our dedicated payroll office is open 5 days a week and are on hand to answer your payroll questions.
Latest INSIGHTS
Private rental deposits
There are special rules under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme that limits the amount of deposit that landlords in England can request. There are also further limitations on what landlords and agents can charge tenants.
If you are renting a residential
How to check a UK VAT number
The online service for checking a UK VAT number is available at: www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number.
This service can be used to check:
if a UK VAT registration number is valid; and
the name and address of the business the number is registered
Check employment status for tax
The Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool can be used to help ascertain if a worker should be classified as employed or self-employed for tax purposes in both the private and public sectors.
The service provides HMRC’s view as to whether IR35