Accountants for Small Businesses
From your first year of trading to your first employees, a good accountant is one of the best investments a small business can make. Tell us about your business and we'll find you one locally.
What a small business accountant can do
- Year-end accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and companies
- Bookkeeping, payroll and VAT, so it's all in one place
- Making Tax Digital set-up and quarterly updates
- Cash flow forecasts and management accounts
- Advice on business structure, funding and growth
- Dealing with HMRC on your behalf
Find a small business accountant near you
Free, no obligation, and it takes about two minutes.
Starting a new business?
Getting the set-up right from day one saves money later. An accountant can help you choose between sole trader, partnership and limited company, register with HMRC and Companies House, set up bookkeeping software and tell you what to put aside for tax.
Choosing the right accountant
Look for an accountant who already works with businesses of your size and type, who's a member of a professional body such as ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, AAT or CIOT, and who'll give you a clear fixed fee. Ask how they'd like you to keep your records and how quickly they reply.
Small Business questions
How much does a small business accountant cost?
It depends on your business structure and what you need. As a rough guide, from a few hundred pounds a year for a simple sole trader to a few thousand for a limited company with payroll and VAT. Many accountants offer monthly packages.
When should I get an accountant?
Ideally before you start trading or before your first year end. It's never too late, though. An accountant can also help tidy up past years.
Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions and we'll pass your enquiry to a local accountancy firm that covers your area. It's free and there's no obligation.
- Usually a reply within one working day
- One local firm, not a flood of calls
- You decide whether to go ahead
Other ways an accountant can help
Self Assessment tax returns
Get your tax return done right and on time, with every allowance and expense claimed.
Sole trader accountants
Accounts, tax returns and expenses for the self-employed, plus help with Making Tax Digital.
Limited company accountants
Year-end accounts, corporation tax, director pay planning and Companies House filings.
VAT returns
VAT registration, the right VAT scheme and quarterly returns filed through Making Tax Digital.
Making Tax Digital
Software, digital records and quarterly updates sorted for sole traders and landlords.