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Tell us what you actually need: limited company, sole trader, contractor, or charity. We score 247 ICAEW, ACCA, AAT and CIOT-checked firms against your answers, and three best-fit quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Free for you. No callbacks.
What we cover.
Annual accounts & corp tax
Year-end statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and confirmation statements for limited companies of any size, from £0 turnover dormant to £5m+ trading.
VAT registration & returns
VAT registration, quarterly returns, MTD-compliant filing via Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage. Handling of partial exemption, reverse charge, and EU/global trade complications.
Bookkeeping & management accounts
Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, supplier ledgers, management accounts with KPIs, and cash-flow forecasting. Cloud-first via Xero or QuickBooks.
Payroll (PAYE)
Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll runs, RTI submissions, P60s, P45s, pensions auto-enrolment, statutory pay handling, and CIS for construction subcontractors.
Self-assessment (directors)
Personal tax returns for company directors with dividend income, employment income, rental income, foreign income, and capital gains. Filed on time with HMRC.
Company setup & registration
Limited company incorporation at Companies House, share class advice, articles of association, Confirmation Statement filings, and pre-trading bookkeeping foundations.
Three steps, sixty seconds.
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Answer 5 quick questions
Tell us what you actually need. Sector, size, services, location, urgency. Nothing intrusive, no callback bookings.
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We score the panel
Each of our 247 vetted firms is ranked against your answers on price, response time, sector fit, and verified reviews.
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Three best-fit quotes in 24 hours
Top three firms reach out by email with their proposal. Compare side by side. Pick one, or pass. We re-match for free if none fit.
Honest answers.
How much does a UK accountant cost?
A typical sole trader pays £30 to £80 per month for ongoing bookkeeping plus tax. A small limited company pays £80 to £200 per month for accounts, payroll, VAT, and corp tax combined. Larger SMEs (£1m+ turnover) typically pay £250 to £600 per month. The firms we match you against publish their rates in their quote, so you can compare like-for-like before committing.
How do I switch accountants without losing my data?
Your new accountant requests "professional clearance" from your old one, which legally requires them to hand over your records. You sign a new engagement letter and an HMRC 64-8 authorisation. The whole switch typically takes two to four weeks and is free. We match you to firms that handle the switch end-to-end without you needing to chase paperwork.
Do you match local accountants or remote-only?
Both. Most accounting work is done remotely now via Xero or QuickBooks, so location rarely matters for accuracy or price. If you specifically want a local face-to-face firm (for example, you want to drop off paper receipts), we ask in the quiz and weight the matches by your postcode.
Can I get an accountant if my business is brand new?
Yes. We have a "not yet trading" path in the quiz for businesses that have not started invoicing yet. The match focuses on company setup, registration, and pre-trading advice rather than year-end accounts.
What credentials should I look for in a UK accountant?
Look for one of: ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CIOT (Chartered Institute of Taxation), AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). Every firm on our panel holds at least one of these credentials and we link to the public register for verification.
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