FAQs

Most limited companies benefit significantly from professional accounting support. You must file annual accounts, a corporation tax return and confirmation statements with Companies House — and the penalties for errors or missed deadlines can be costly. An accountant helps you stay compliant, claim the right reliefs and avoid problems before they start.

Yes, and you are not alone. We regularly help clients who have fallen behind with records. We will review what you have, identify what is missing and bring everything up to date without judgement.

Yes. We support sole traders with bookkeeping, Self Assessment tax returns, Making Tax Digital preparation and general tax advice throughout the year.

Yes. Once properly authorised, we can correspond with HMRC, respond to queries and manage tax-related matters on your behalf.

Yes. Fixed-fee options are available for most services. The fee depends on your business structure, the volume of transactions and the level of support you need. We always agree the fee before work begins.

Yes. We handle the handover process and request the information and authorisations needed from your previous accountant. Most clients find the switch is far simpler than they expected.

Yes. We support Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, and can help you set up, migrate or get more from whichever platform you are using.

Making Tax Digital is HMRC’s programme for digital tax record keeping and submissions. It is already live for VAT-registered businesses and is being extended to sole traders and landlords from April 2026. We can explain whether it affects you and help you prepare.

Yes. We guide directors and persons with significant control through the identity verification process and help ensure company records remain compliant with the latest Companies House requirements.

Book a free consultation. Tell us about your business and the support you are looking for. We will explain what we recommend, what it will cost and how the process works — with no commitment required.

Fees depend on the services you need, your business size and the condition of your records. We offer fixed-fee packages for most clients. Book a free consultation and we will give you a clear quote before any work begins.

Yes. If you have missed a deadline, the most important thing is to act quickly to limit the penalty. Contact us as soon as possible and we will advise on the best next steps, communicate with HMRC where needed and help you get back on track.

We aim to onboard new clients promptly, especially where there is a deadline approaching. Book a consultation and we will give you a clear timeline based on your situation.

No. We work with clients remotely and everything can be handled online, by phone or email. If you prefer a face-to-face meeting, we are happy to arrange one.

Not at all. We explain every step, tell you exactly what we need from you and keep the process straightforward. Most clients are surprised by how simple it is once they have a good accountant in place.

We ask about your business, your current situation and what support you are looking for. We will explain what we recommend, give you an indication of costs and answer any questions you have — with no pressure and no commitment.