Services tailored to you...
With over five decades’ experience serving a diverse range of clients in the South West, we possess an unbeatable depth of knowledge across a wide range of industry sectors.
Our specialist partners and teams can provide expert advice on everything from farming and agriculture, to military tax allowances. We’re here to help you make the most of your planning opportunities so that you can grow with confidence.
The following resources are available for Simpkins Edwards clients:
For your convenience, we have teamed up with WorldPay, so you can pay your invoice securely online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Simpkins Edwards preferred payment method is direct debit. With GoCardless, this process is easier than ever before.
Click the link, complete the form with your bank details and you’re done. You’ll never have to worry about making payments on-time ever again. You will receive email notifications in advance of all direct debit payments and if there are any amendments.
Here are some of the benefits of making payments to Simpkins Edwards by direct debit:
Peace of Mind
Once you have direct debit set up, payments are processed automatically, saving you precious time and head space. You’ll be kept in the loop with reminders approximately 3 days before all payments are processed; just make sure you have adequate funds in your account when you get the reminder. If you need to delay or come to an alternative payment arrangement, get in touch with the team at Simpkins Edwards as soon as you receive the reminder.
Direct Debit Guarantee
Your payments are protected. This means that you’re guaranteed a refund direct to your account if a payment is ever processed in error.
Ability to Cancel Any Time
You can cancel your direct debit authorisation at any time. To cancel, simply get in touch with the admin team at Simpkins Edwards by emailing accounts@simpkinsedwards.co.uk.
If you have any questions, you can call us on 01392 211233 or email the team here.
Organisations using the Direct Debit Scheme go through a careful vetting process before they're authorised, and are closely monitored by the banking industry. The efficiency and security of Direct Debit is monitored and protected by your own bank or building society.
The Direct Debit Guarantee applies to all Direct Debits. It protects you in the rare event that there is an error in the payment of your Direct Debit.
Direct Debit Guarantee
The Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits
If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit the organisation will notify you (normally 10 working days) in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request the organisation to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request
If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by the organisation or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society
If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when the organisation asks you to
You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify the organisation.
You can access your dedicated client portal via the link below
Our portal allows you to do the following:
Send messages and exchange files with us securely
Monthly or quarterly VAT submissions
Allows us to access your cloud software in real time
Links to your cloud accounting software, so it’s a one stop shop for accessing anything to do with your business financially
Cloud accounting eliminates many of the costs associated with traditional accounting software, enabling you to review your data on a real-time basis.
Our team of trained and accredited advisers can support your business through the transition to digitisation.
Though we're happy to work with any online accounting system, Simpkins Edwards recommends the below three cloud accounting providers:
QuickBooks Online
Sage One
Xero
For more information on these providers, please see below.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01392 211233 or email accounts@simpkinsedwards.co.uk.