What we can help with
Straightforward compliance work done properly, and a second pair of eyes when something has gone wrong.
Accounts and bookkeeping
Year-end accounts, Companies House filings and bookkeeping on modern cloud software.
Learn morePersonal and director tax
Self Assessment, dividends and rental income, with clear advice on what you owe and when.
Learn moreAdvice on difficult problems
Complex tax and accounting questions, cashflow worries and awkward HMRC correspondence.
Learn morePayroll
Pay runs, payslips, HMRC submissions and pensions, so your team is paid correctly and on time.
Learn moreCIS for construction
For contractors and subcontractors: monthly CIS returns, statements and tax refunds.
Learn moreMaking Tax Digital
Quarterly reporting to HMRC has started.
Sole traders and landlords with gross income over £50,000 now send quarterly updates. The threshold drops to £30,000 in April 2027 and £20,000 in April 2028. We set you up, send the updates and keep you on the right side of the deadlines.
How we work
After a career running finance functions, I know what business owners actually need from their accountant: accurate work, delivered on time, with no jargon.
Practical problem-solving
We start from your situation and your goals, then find the simplest compliant way to get there.
Diligence
Every figure is checked and every deadline is tracked, so you are never surprised by a penalty.
Modern tools
Cloud accounting and secure online working, so we can work together wherever you are.
Our green approach
Accounting with a lighter footprint
Good accountancy and caring for the environment go together. This is how we keep our own impact small.
Cloud, not paper
Cloud accounting software and secure online document sharing keep paper to a minimum.
Meetings without the miles
Video and phone meetings mean fewer journeys, for you and for us.
Who we work with
Business owners and directors
Limited companies and small businesses that want reliable accounts, tidy VAT and tax advice they can act on.
Accounting for company directorsIndividuals and landlords
Personal tax returns, rental income and one-off questions that need an experienced answer.
Tax help for landlordsWhat you can expect
We are at your side all year, not just at the deadline, so there are no nasty surprises.
Month by month
Your transactions are recorded accurately as you go, so you always have real-time management information.
Better systems
We keep an eye on your systems and processes and recommend changes that save you time, so you can focus on the business.
Filed with time to spare
Annual accounts are prepared and lodged with HMRC and Companies House early, giving you advance warning of any tax to pay.
A fixed monthly fee
You know our charges up front, so you can budget with confidence.
Getting started is simple
Thinking of changing accountant? It is easier than most people expect. Four steps and we do the heavy lifting.
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A free conversation
We talk through your situation and what worries you. I tell you honestly whether we can help.
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A fixed monthly fee
If we are a good fit, we agree one fee up front, so there are no surprise bills.
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A smooth handover
We contact your previous accountant and collect the records we need, so you do not have to chase.
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Then, all year round
Your books are kept up to date, deadlines are tracked and you hear from us before anything is due.
Common questions
What happens in the free consultation?
We talk through your situation, what is worrying you and what you need. I'll tell you honestly whether we can help and what the next step would be. There is no obligation to go further.
How much will it cost?
We charge a guaranteed monthly fee, agreed with you up front after the free consultation, so you know exactly what you will pay and can budget for it.
Do you only work with clients in London?
No. I have strong connections in London and am there regularly, so we can meet in person by arrangement. Most of the work is done securely online, so we can work together wherever you are.
What is Making Tax Digital and do I need to do anything?
If you are a sole trader or landlord with gross income above the threshold, you keep digital records and send HMRC a short update every quarter. If you charge VAT, you already file VAT digitally. We check whether you are affected, set it up and do the submissions for you. Read more
Do you handle payroll and the Construction Industry Scheme?
Yes. We run payroll for directors and small teams, including HMRC submissions and pension duties, and we handle CIS for contractors and subcontractors. Both can be included in your fixed monthly fee.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work with cloud software including Xero and QuickBooks, with Hubdoc and Receipt Bank (now Dext) to capture receipts and bills automatically. If you already use something else, tell us and we can talk it through.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Yes. We handle the professional handover with your previous accountant and ask them for the records we need, so you don't have to chase.
I've missed a deadline or received a penalty. Can you help?
Yes, and the sooner you tell us the better. We'll find out exactly what has happened, explain your options and deal with HMRC or Companies House for you.
Dates worth knowing
Most penalties come from a missed date. These are the usual ones. Yours may differ, and when you work with us we track them for you.
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31 JanuarySelf Assessment return and any tax due for the previous tax year.
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31 JulySecond payment on account for the current tax year.
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9 months after year endCorporation tax payment, and your company accounts filed at Companies House (private companies).
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1 month and 7 daysAfter each VAT quarter ends, for most businesses: return and payment.
