Sole traders & contractors
You do the work. We keep the numbers, the returns and the deadlines under control, on a fixed fee you agree up front.
Accounting that fits around a business of one
We act for freelancers, consultants, tradespeople, creatives and contractors working through their own limited company or as sole traders. The work is the same discipline we bring to larger clients, scaled and priced for someone running everything themselves.
Most of what our clients want is straightforward: know what to set aside for tax, invoice properly, stay compliant, and not lose an evening to bookkeeping. We set the routine up once and then keep it running.
One fixed monthly fee, one person who knows your file, and no invoice for asking a question.
What’s included
Bookkeeping
Records kept current so you always know what you have earned and what you owe.
Self assessment
Your return prepared and filed on time, with everything you can claim actually claimed.
Company accounts
Statutory accounts and confirmation statement filed with Companies House.
VAT returns
Registration when you need it, returns filed quarterly under Making Tax Digital.
Expenses and allowances
What you can claim as a sole trader or director, set out clearly and applied consistently.
Director payroll
Salary and dividends set at a sensible level and reported correctly.
Sole trader or limited company — get the decision right
The right structure depends on what you earn, how you take money out, who your clients are and where you expect to be in three years. We run the numbers both ways before you commit, and revisit it as the business changes.
Getting you set up
A short call
What you do, how you invoice, and what is currently causing you problems.
Fixed quote
A monthly fee for the work you actually need, agreed before anything starts.
Set up the routine
Software connected, records tidied, and a simple monthly rhythm you can keep to.
Run it for you
Filings handled, deadlines met, and someone to call when something changes.
Questions we get asked
It depends on your profit level, how you take income, and what your clients require. We model both positions on your actual numbers before recommending either.
We give you a figure to hold back each month, updated as your income changes, so January is never a surprise.
Only once your turnover passes the threshold, though voluntary registration can be worth it in some sectors. We monitor your position and tell you before it becomes urgent.
If you contract through your own company, possibly. We review your contracts and working practices and explain where you stand.
A fixed monthly fee agreed before we start, covering your accounts, returns and the questions in between.
Stop doing your own books.
Tell us how you work and we will quote a fixed monthly fee.