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
Class 4 NICs who is liable?
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are £12,570 or more a year.
Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year 2024-25 are 6% (2023-24: 9%) for chargeable profits between £12,570 and
Post Transaction Valuation Checks
A Post Transaction Valuation Check (PTVC) can be requested from HMRC for an individual to work out a capital gains tax liability or for companies to calculate corporation tax liability on chargeable gains. The request for a PTVC should be made using
View and prove your immigration status
A UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account can be used by eligible users to view and prove their immigration status online. This may be required to provide proof of your status to employers or higher education providers.
The service can also be used