Small business accountants: fixed fees, clear advice

Accountants for small businesses

In short: a small business accountant keeps your records, accounts and tax returns right, makes sure you meet every HMRC and Companies House deadline, and helps you pay no more tax than you need to. We work with sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across the UK.

What a small business needs each year

• Sole traders: a Self Assessment tax return by 31 January, plus quarterly updates under Making Tax Digital if your self-employment and property income is over £50,000 (from April 2026), over £30,000 (from April 2027) or over £20,000 (from April 2028).
• Partnerships: a partnership tax return and a personal return for each partner.
• Limited companies: annual accounts and a confirmation statement for Companies House, a Corporation Tax return for HMRC, and payroll if you pay salaries.
• VAT-registered businesses: VAT returns through Making Tax Digital software. You must register once your VAT taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in any rolling 12 months.

Sole trader or limited company?

Many small businesses start as sole traders because it is simple. As profits grow, a limited company can save tax, but it brings more paperwork and costs. We compare the two for your figures before you decide. Read our start-up business page or ask us for a free comparison.

Taking on staff

Since April 2025 employers pay National Insurance at 15% on earnings above £5,000 a year. Many small employers can claim the Employment Allowance, which reduces the bill by up to £10,500 a year. We run payroll, RTI submissions and auto-enrolment pensions for you. See payroll services.

Software and bookkeeping

We work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, Pandle and Zoho. If you are still on spreadsheets, we can help you choose software and move your records across. See bookkeeping services.