Small business accountants · UK-wide
Accountants for small businesses UK.
Compliance handled. Growth advised. Named accountant. Published service standards. From £100/month.
Book a call →What we do for small businesses
We handle the compliance so you can focus on the business. Annual accounts, CT600, self-assessment, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping — all under one engagement with a named accountant and published response standards. And every year at the Annual Compliance Review: a proactive scan for planning opportunities and growth decisions.
Services for small businesses
Annual accounts and CT600 →
Year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax return for limited companies.
Self-assessment →
Annual tax return for sole traders, directors, landlords, and those with untaxed income.
VAT returns →
Registration, quarterly returns, MTD compliance. Threshold monitoring.
Payroll and PAYE →
Monthly payroll, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pension management.
Bookkeeping →
Monthly records maintained — reconciled by the 7th through Compliance Vault™.
Business advisory →
Structure decisions, VAT timing, incorporate vs stay sole trader, pension planning.
Fees
Sole trader
From £100/month
Contractor (PSC)
From £150/month
Limited company
From £250/month
Self-assessment only
From £200 one-off
Small business accountant — FAQs
What does a small business accountant do?
A small business accountant prepares annual accounts and tax returns, manages VAT registration and quarterly returns, handles payroll if you have employees, advises on the most tax-efficient business structure, and helps plan for growth. For limited companies: annual accounts and CT600. For sole traders: self-assessment. For all: year-round advisory access and compliance management.
How much does a small business accountant cost?
At RR Accountants, small business accountancy starts from £100 per month for sole traders, £150/month for contractors, and £250/month for limited companies. Self-assessment only starts from £200 as a one-off. Fees confirmed in writing after your discovery call.
What should I look for in a small business accountant?
Named accountant (not a rotating team), published service standards in the engagement letter, fees stated clearly upfront, proactive advisory (not just filing), and an annual review process. A good accountant spots opportunities and risks without you having to ask. An average one files correctly but never raises anything strategic.
Should my small business be a sole trader or limited company?
Depends on your profit level, plans, risk exposure, and tax position. Limited companies often become more efficient at £30,000–£40,000 profit, but the decision depends on many factors. We assess this annually for every small business client at the ACR — not as a generic recommendation, but as a modelled assessment of your specific numbers.
Can a small business accountant help with growth planning?
Yes — the best accountants advise on growth, not just compliance. This includes: when to register for VAT (and whether to do it voluntarily before the threshold), when to hire the first employee (and what it costs), whether to move from sole trader to limited company, how to use pension contributions to reduce CT, and whether R&D applies. We do this at every Annual Compliance Review.
Ready to talk to a small business accountant?
Book a 20-minute call. We confirm fit and tell you exactly what we'd do and what it costs.
Book a call →Iftikhar Rashid FCCA · 16 years · UK-wide