More Than Just Numbers – We’re Here to Look After Your Business

Running a business can be exciting, rewarding and, at times, completely overwhelming.

There are customers to look after, staff to manage, paperwork to complete, deadlines to meet and, of course, the actual work that keeps your business going.

That’s where VA Business Services comes in.

We believe that good business support is about much more than simply producing accounts or processing figures. It’s about getting to know our customers, understanding how their businesses work and being there when they need us.

We genuinely care about our customers

At VA Business Services, we’re proud to be a little different.

We don’t want to be just another name on your list of suppliers. We want to become a trusted part of your business – someone you can pick up the phone to when you have a question, need some advice or simply aren’t sure what you should be doing next.

Our customers range from farmers and rural businesses to tradespeople, family businesses, small companies and growing enterprises. Every business is different, which is why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

Sometimes you need a full bookkeeping and accounts service. Sometimes you just need someone to take the payroll off your hands. Sometimes what you really need is an extra pair of hands to deal with the administration that keeps piling up.

And sometimes, you need all of it!

From bookkeeping and accounts to payroll and administration

We can take care of the financial and administrative side of your business, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best.

Our services include:

Bookkeeping – keeping your records accurate, up to date and ready for your accountant or for us to prepare your accounts.

Accounts and tax returns – helping you stay on top of your annual accounts and tax obligations, without leaving everything until the last minute.

Payroll and PAYE – from businesses with just one employee to larger teams, we can take care of payroll processing, payslips, PAYE and the associated administration.

VAT – helping with VAT registration, record keeping and VAT return preparation and submission.

Management accounts and business planning – giving you a clearer picture of how your business is performing, alongside cashflows and forward planning to help you make informed decisions.

HR and employment support – helping with the paperwork, policies and processes that come with employing people.

General business administration – because sometimes it’s the everyday jobs that take up the most time.

And for rural businesses, we offer something a little different

Being based in North Yorkshire, we understand that rural businesses often need a different kind of support.

Our farm secretarial service has been developed to provide practical help with the paperwork and administration that comes with running a farm.

From keeping records and dealing with correspondence to helping with accounts, payroll and general administration, we can provide as much or as little support as you need.

For many farming businesses, having someone who understands both the business side and the realities of working in agriculture can make a huge difference.

You don't have to do everything yourself

One of the biggest misconceptions we come across is that business owners should be able to do everything themselves. You don't.

Your time is valuable. If you're spending evenings catching up on bookkeeping, weekends processing payroll or valuable working hours trying to keep on top of paperwork, it may be time to ask whether those jobs could be better handled by someone else.

Our role is to take some of that pressure away.

You might need us for a few hours a month, or you might want us to look after a much larger part of your business administration. Either way, we can work with you to find the right level of support.

Supporting businesses from Northumberland to Lincolnshire

Although we're based in North Yorkshire, our customers are spread across a much wider area.

We provide services to businesses from Northumberland down to Lincolnshire, as well as across Yorkshire and beyond.

Modern technology means that bookkeeping, payroll, accounts and much of our business support can be delivered remotely, while our rural and farming clients can also benefit from our understanding of the agricultural sector.

So whether you're running a farm in Northumberland, a rural business in North Yorkshire, a family business in Yorkshire or a company in Lincolnshire, we're here to help.

A business support service you can rely on

Ultimately, what matters to us is our customers.

We want our clients to know that there is a team behind them who understands their business, knows their circumstances and is there to help when things get complicated.

We don't just want to tell you what your figures were last year. We want to help you understand them.

We don't just want to process your payroll. We want to make sure you have someone to turn to when you have an employment or payroll question.

And we don't just want to complete your paperwork. We want to help give you back some of the time that you could be spending running and growing your business.

VA Business Services – practical business support, from the numbers and paperwork to the people behind the business.

If you're looking for a friendly, experienced team to take some of the pressure off your business, we'd love to have a chat about how we can help.