Fixed monthly fees, no hourly rates. All fees exclude VAT.
Our fees are fixed and transparent — no hourly rates, no hidden extras. Use this calculator to build an estimate based on your business type, turnover and the services you need.
The figure you see is an estimate, not a binding quote. Every new client starts with a free 30-minute call where we confirm the exact fee, agree the scope, and check we are the right fit. There is no obligation and no pressure.
Sole traders: one self-assessment return is included in the base fee.
This is an estimate only. Your exact monthly fee will be confirmed in your engagement letter after your free initial call. All fees exclude VAT. Bookkeeping fees vary with actual transaction volumes.
Common questions about our fees and how we work.
Accountant fees for a UK limited company vary with the size and complexity of the business. For a straightforward owner-managed company, fixed monthly fees typically cover year-end accounts, the corporation tax return, a director's self-assessment and Companies House confirmation statement. Bookkeeping, VAT returns and payroll are usually added on as needed. Our fee estimator above gives a realistic figure based on your turnover and services required.
Your fixed monthly fee covers the compliance work scoped in your engagement letter — typically year-end accounts, your corporation tax or self-assessment return, and regular correspondence with HMRC and Companies House. Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and MTD for Income Tax are modular add-ons priced separately so you only pay for what you use. Every quote is written down and agreed before work begins, and we review the scope annually.
No. We work on fixed monthly fees with scope agreed in writing. Hourly billing can make clients hesitant to pick up the phone — that's the opposite of the relationship we want. If the scope of your work changes materially during the year, we'll discuss and agree a revised fee before anything happens.
Switching is straightforward — we handle most of the legwork. After an initial call and written engagement letter, we write to your outgoing accountant under professional clearance rules to request your records and last set of accounts. You sign an authorisation to act with HMRC, and we take over your filings from the next period. Most switches are complete within two to three weeks with minimal disruption.
Legally, sole traders aren't required to use an accountant — you can file your own self-assessment. In practice, an accountant helps you claim the right expenses, avoid common errors, and plan for tax rather than react to it. From April 2026, sole traders with gross income above £50,000 will also need to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, which requires quarterly digital submissions — having an accountant manage that end-to-end usually saves more time than it costs.
We work with all the major cloud accounting platforms — including Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage — so you can stay on your existing system. If you don't yet have one, we'll recommend a package that fits your business. The software cost on the pricing estimator reflects a standard package. More specialist software, higher user counts, or additional features are confirmed at the initial call.
Yes. Compliance to Confidence Accounting is an AAT-regulated practice. We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and hold professional indemnity insurance. Full regulatory details are on our About page.
Yes. We work remotely with clients across England and Wales via video calls, secure document sharing and cloud accounting. Face-to-face meetings are available for clients who prefer them, though most of our work is handled digitally for speed and convenience.
Every business is different. Book a free call and we will give you a precise figure for your situation — not an estimate.