Accounts
Year-end accounts, corporation tax, and ongoing advice from an accountant who knows your business inside out. Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Most limited company directors only think about their accounts when the deadline is six weeks away. By then, the decisions that could have saved you tax have already been made.
Your accounts shouldn't be a year-end fire drill
If your last set of accounts arrived as a sixty-page PDF in your inbox with one phone call to talk it through, you're not alone. Most accounting firms scale by automating the relationship.
The accounts get filed. The advice doesn't get given. By the time you spot the questions you should have asked, the year is closed and the figures are baked. That's a year of decisions made on instinct rather than information.
We work the other way round. Your accounts are a conversation we have through the year, not a document we send when it's due.
Want a different kind of conversation? Fifteen minutes on the phone, no fee.
What's Included
A full ongoing accounting service for your limited company.
Annual statutory accounts prepared and filed at Companies House
Corporation tax computation and CT600 return filed with HMRC
iXBRL tagging and accounts submission
Companies House confirmation statement
Director self assessment returns (one or more directors)
A pre-year-end planning meeting to spot tax savings before the year closes
Quarterly check-ins so you're never surprised by a tax bill
Unlimited email and phone advice through the year
HMRC and Companies House correspondence handled by us
Software setup and review (Xero)
Want a free quote? Ask on the call.
How Business Accounting Differs From Statutory Accounts
Both services produce the annual accounts and corporation tax return. The difference is everything around them.
Statutory Accounts
A focused, one-off service. We prepare the year-end accounts, file them at Companies House, and file the corporation tax return. That's it. Best for dormant companies, one-off filings, or companies handing over from a closing bookkeeper.
Business Accounting
The full ongoing service. The accounts and tax return are part of it, but so are the planning meetings, the director's self assessment, the quarterly check-ins, and the year-round advice. Best for active limited companies where decisions are being made and tax can be planned.
If you're not sure which fits, the discovery call is the fastest way to find out.
How It Works
1
Meet us
A video call to start, or we come to you if you're in Oxfordshire or Essex. We look at what you're doing now, what's working, and what's missing.
2
Agree the plan
We set up your books, confirm the services you need, and provide a clear proposal in writing.
3
Work together through the year
Regular check-ins, clear advice, and no surprise bills at year end.
Step one starts here. Fifteen minutes, no fee.
Who This Is For
Business Accounting is built for active, owner-managed limited companies.
- Director-led limited companies trading more than 12 months
- Owner-managed businesses turning over £50k to £5m
- Companies with one to twenty-five employees
- Property landlord limited companies
- Construction CIS contractors operating as limited companies
- Professional service consultancies (sole director, multiple directors, or family-owned)
- Companies that want their accountant to know the business, not just the books
Sounds like your business? Let's have a chat.
Transparent Pricing
Every client is different, so we don’t force businesses into one-size-fits-all packages.
We’ll discuss what support you need, agree the scope of work upfront, and provide a clear proposal before we start.
Many clients choose to spread the cost through monthly payments, helping them budget for their accountancy support throughout the year.
Want to know what your business would cost? Ask on the call.
Why SD Accountancy
Based across Oxfordshire and Essex. A small team. One standard of work. You meet the accountant doing your books. You always speak to them directly. You never get bounced to a help desk or a rotating cast of juniors.
That's how Samuel set up the firm in 2024 and that's how we still work as we grow.
Sound like your kind of accountant? Let's have a chat.
Common Questions
Do I need a separate accountant for my self assessment?
No. Your director self assessment is included in the monthly fee. We do your business and personal tax together because the decisions affect each other.
What if my accounts are messy or missing?
Most new clients come to us mid-mess. We quote a one-off catch-up fee separately, get to a clean baseline, and move you onto the standard monthly fee from there.
Can you help me reduce my corporation tax bill?
Yes, often. We do this through proper planning before year end, not after. Pension contributions, dividend timing, capital allowances, R&D claims, and salary structure all come into it.
What software do you use?
We’re Xero certified. Xero is excellent for growing businesses and we set you up with it as part of onboarding. If you’re already on a different system, we’ll talk it through on the call.
Do you handle dormant company accounts?
Yes. Dormant accounts are usually a one-off Statutory Accounts service rather than the full Business Accounting service. We'll confirm dormancy and file the AA02 or full dormant accounts.
How do I switch from my current accountant?
It's straightforward. We write to your current accountant, collect your records, and take it from there. Most switches take two to three weeks with very little work from you.
What's included in the monthly fee?
Annual accounts, corporation tax return, director self assessment, Companies House confirmation statement, pre-year-end planning meeting, quarterly check-ins, and unlimited email and phone advice. Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and management accounts are priced separately.
Got a question not on the list? Ask us on the call.
Book Your Free Discovery Call
Fifteen minutes on the phone. We'll ask about your business, your current setup, and what's on your mind. You'll come away with a clear answer on whether we're the right accountant for you. No fee and no obligation either way.