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Accounts Preparation Services
Year-end accounts prepared, checked and filed for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
We turn your records into accurate year-end accounts, file them with Companies House and HMRC on time, and explain what the numbers mean for your business and your tax bill.
- Filed on time, every year
- Accurate and fully compliant
- Explained in plain English
- Fixed fee, agreed first
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How much does accounts preparation cost?
Choose your business type and any earlier years you need to catch up. Your one-off price updates instantly.
Your business
One-off price for year-end accounts. Monthly packages are also available.
In short
What is accounts preparation?
Accounts preparation is turning a business's financial records into year-end accounts that show its profit or loss and its financial position. Limited companies must file statutory accounts at Companies House within 9 months of their year end, and every business uses its accounts to calculate its tax. An accountant prepares the accounts, makes the year-end adjustments and files them on time.
- Companies House deadline9 months after the year end
- First accounts21 months after incorporation
- Late filingPenalties from £150
- Our feeFrom £150 + VAT, fixed
Who needs year-end accounts?
Every business needs accounts, but the rules and deadlines differ by structure.
| Business type | Accounts needed | Filed with |
|---|---|---|
| Sole trader | Accounts for your tax return | HMRC, through Self Assessment |
| Partnership | Partnership accounts and profit shares | HMRC, through the partnership return |
| Limited company | Statutory accounts in the required format | Companies House and HMRC |
| LLP | Statutory LLP accounts | Companies House and HMRC |
| Dormant company | Dormant company accounts | Companies House |
Company accounts deadlines for your year end
Choose your company's year end to see your exact accounts deadlines.
- YE31 March 2026Your company year end
- ACC31 December 2026Accounts filed at Companies House
- PAY1 January 2027Corporation Tax payment due
- CT31 March 2027Corporation Tax return due
A new company's first accounts are due 21 months after it was incorporated. Public companies have 6 months.
What's included in our accounts preparation service
Everything needed for accurate, compliant year-end accounts.
- Reviewing and tidying your bookkeeping
- Bank and loan reconciliations
- Year-end adjustments, such as accruals and stock
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Director's loan account review
- Profit and loss account and balance sheet
- Statutory accounts in the right format
- Filing at Companies House
- Tax computation from your accounts
- A plain-English summary of your results
- Your approval before anything is filed
- Unlimited questions by phone, email and video
How we prepare your accounts
Four simple steps, all online.
Get your fixed fee
Tell us about your business and we confirm your price in writing.
Share your records
Connect your accounting software or upload bank statements, invoices and receipts securely.
We prepare your accounts
We prepare your year-end accounts and tax figures, then go through them with you.
We file your accounts
We file with Companies House and HMRC and confirm everything is done.
Records you need for your year-end accounts
Use this checklist to gather your records. We'll tell you if anything else is needed.
Bank and cash
- Business bank statements for the year
- Credit card and loan statements
- Cash takings records
Sales and costs
- Sales invoices and records
- Purchase invoices and receipts
- Payroll records
Year-end details
- Stock at the year end
- Money owed to you and by you
- Assets bought or sold
Late filing penalties for company accounts
Companies House charges automatic penalties when accounts are filed late.
| How late | Private company penalty |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 month | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months | £750 |
| More than 6 months | £1,500 |
Late two years running? The penalty doubles. Repeated late filing can also lead to the company being struck off and its directors being prosecuted.
Accounts preparation prices
Fixed fees, agreed in writing before we start. Prices exclude VAT.
Sole trader accounts
Year-end accounts and your Self Assessment tax return for one year.
See one-off pricesLimited company accounts
Statutory accounts and your Corporation Tax return for one accounting period.
Check my exact priceDormant company accounts
Dormant accounts filed at Companies House for a company that hasn't traded.
See one-off pricesCatch-up accounts for earlier years start from £199 plus VAT per year. Prefer support all year? Compare monthly packages.
Using an accountant vs preparing your own accounts
Year-end accounts involve adjustments and formats that are easy to get wrong without training.
| Doing it yourself | With Fixed Fee Accountant | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-end adjustments | Easy to miss accruals, stock and depreciation | Every adjustment made correctly |
| Format | Statutory format rules to learn | Prepared in the right format |
| Deadlines | You track Companies House and HMRC dates | We track and file both on time |
| Tax | You work out tax from the accounts | Tax calculated and reliefs claimed |
| Cost | Your time, plus software | From £150 + VAT, fixed |
Accounts preparation for every type of business
Choose your situation to see how we help.
Sole traders
Year-end accounts that feed straight into your tax return.
Accountant for sole traders →Limited companies
Statutory accounts filed at Companies House and HMRC.
Accountant for limited companies →Partnerships
Partnership accounts with each partner's profit share.
Accountant for partnerships →LLPs
Statutory LLP accounts and member profit allocation.
Accountant for LLPs →Small businesses
Accounts for shops, salons, trades and agencies.
Accountant for small businesses →Start-ups
Your first accounts, with 21 months to file.
Accountant for start-ups →Behind with your accounts?
We bring overdue years up to date quickly, deal with Companies House and HMRC, and appeal penalties where you have a reasonable excuse.
Fixed fee accounts preparation
With fixed fee accounts preparation, we agree your price before we start. Year-end adjustments, filing and questions are included, so your fee never changes because your records needed extra work we agreed.
- Price agreed in writing first
- No hourly rates
- No charge for questions
Online accounts preparation
With online accounts preparation, we work from your accounting software or securely uploaded records, and talk to you by phone, email and video, including evenings and Saturdays.
- Secure online document upload
- Evenings and Saturdays
- Support anywhere in the UK
Accounts preparation FAQs
When are limited company accounts due?
Private limited company accounts must be filed at Companies House within 9 months of the company's year end. A new company's first accounts are due 21 months after incorporation.
How much does accounts preparation cost?
Our one-off prices start at £150 plus VAT for dormant company accounts, £199 for sole trader accounts with your tax return, and £499 for limited company accounts with the CT600.
Do sole traders need to prepare accounts?
Sole traders don't file accounts publicly, but they need accounts to work out the profit for their Self Assessment tax return. Simpler cash basis accounts are now the default for most sole traders.
What are statutory accounts?
Statutory accounts are the formal year-end accounts a limited company or LLP must file at Companies House. They include a balance sheet and notes, and for most small companies a profit and loss account for HMRC.
What happens if company accounts are filed late?
Companies House charges an automatic penalty from £150 for up to a month late, rising to £1,500 for more than 6 months. The penalty doubles if accounts are late two years in a row.
Can you prepare accounts for previous years?
Yes. We prepare catch-up accounts for earlier years from £199 plus VAT per year, confirmed once we've seen your records.
Do I need an audit?
Most small companies are exempt from audit. We check your company's size against the current thresholds and tell you if an audit applies.
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounts preparation?
Bookkeeping records your transactions during the year. Accounts preparation turns those records into year-end accounts, with adjustments, tax calculations and filing.
Can you file my company's accounts at Companies House?
Yes. We file your accounts at Companies House and your Corporation Tax return with HMRC, and confirm when both have been accepted.
How long does it take to prepare year-end accounts?
Most accounts are ready within 10 to 15 working days of receiving complete records. We'll confirm a timetable that meets your deadline.
Get your year-end accounts prepared
Tell us about your business and we'll confirm your fixed fee, usually the same working day.