Who we help
Sole traders
As a sole trader you are responsible for every part of the business, including its records. We take on the bookkeeping and VAT returns, so that work no longer falls to your evenings and weekends.
Your situation
As a sole trader, the business and its paperwork are all yours. Receipts collect in the van or on the kitchen table, statements pile up, and the books get pushed to evenings and weekends.
Recording transactions regularly through the year means your profit is known before the tax year ends, and the figures are ready when a VAT return or tax return is due.
Typical challenges
- Finding time for bookkeeping around paying work
- Keeping business and personal spending apart
- Knowing which costs count as business expenses
- Deciding whether, and when, to register for VAT
- Seeing what your profit actually is
Services that help
- BookkeepingYour income and expenses kept up to date in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or FreeAgent.
- VAT returnsIf you are VAT registered, returns prepared and submitted through MTD-compatible software.
- Annual accountsYear-end figures showing the profit the business made.
- Company formationIf you are thinking of becoming a limited company, help setting it up.
Working with us remotely
There is no office to visit. Consultations take place by phone or video, you can message us on WhatsApp, and we agree a secure way to share your records, so the work fits around your own hours.
Common questions
Do I need an accountant as a sole trader?
There is no legal requirement to have one, and many sole traders keep their own records. An accountant takes that work on and keeps the records consistent, which matters more as the business grows or once you are VAT registered.
Can you help me move from sole trader to limited company?
Yes. We can review whether a company suits your circumstances and then help you set one up. Our company formation page explains the process.
I have only just started. Is it too early to get help?
No. Setting up a bookkeeping system from the first transaction is far easier than reconstructing records later.
Other client types
- StartupsCompany formation, bookkeeping from the first transaction and cash-flow forecasts for new businesses.
- eCommerce sellersBookkeeping and VAT for online sellers, with each payout broken down into sales, fees and refunds.
- Hospitality and restaurantsBookkeeping, payroll and VAT for cafés, restaurants and other hospitality businesses.
- IndividualsHelp with Capital Gains Tax when you sell property, shares or other assets.
Discuss your requirements
Request a free initial consultation by phone or video. If we can help, we send you a quote before any work starts.
- Free initial consultation by phone or video
- Remote service, available anywhere in the UK