Michael Payne

Michael Payne & Co LLP was established in 1982 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike.
As well as accountancy and tax skills, our partners and staff also have individual specialisms which enable us to provide clients with a first class tailored service.
With our wealth of experience we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector.

Supplying a comprehensive range of financial and business support services and ongoing strategic advice.
Our aim is to provide a professional, personal, effective solution to all of your day-to-day accounting, auditing and taxation needs.
We use our expertise to complete this work quickly and accurately, and our experience to explore opportunities and identify potential problems before they arise.

Most people starting up in business in the Colchester area do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through.
Most however are not experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters can appear daunting.
Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business, but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.
We can help.
Just bring us your business ideas and our advice and services will help you to make them a reality!

We provide a range of compliance services to support all aspects of business administration.
We can help you by making sure accounts are prepared in the correct format, statutory books and other company secretarial records are kept up-to-date and that all statutory returns are prepared.
Our experienced team will relieve you of the regulatory burden and leave you more time to concentrate on your core business activities.
In short, we will make sure everything is in the right format, in the right place and at the right time.

Your professional and personal goals are central to our consulting services; we take the time to get to know you better so we can offer the best advice.
Our management consultancy service can review your credit control, stock control, budgeting and financial reporting systems and allow you to take full control of these key areas of your business.
We can also help you address specific problem areas in your business such as gross profit, cost control and stock valuation.
Effective management information will allow you to seize opportunities when they arise or identify problems quickly so you can take effective corrective action.