Limited Company Annual Accounts Accountant
Limited company annual accounts must comply with the Companies Act and your applicable accounting framework. We prepare statutory accounts for filing at Companies House and for use in corporation tax work.
Sterling Crest Accountants provides this service remotely to clients across the United Kingdom as an online UK accountant. Consultations are by phone or video call. The Leeds address is the registered office and is not a walk-in office.
About annual accounts for limited companies
Annual accounts for a limited company are a formal financial statement set, not an informal spreadsheet. We prepare accounts under the framework that matches your size and circumstances, such as FRS 102 Section 1A or full FRS 102 where required.
The process includes year end adjustments, such as accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other entries needed so the accounts show a true and fair view for the period. We explain material adjustments before you approve the draft.
Accounts are prepared for filing at Companies House within the allowed filing period and are also the base for corporation tax computations where we act on tax. Director approval is documented before filing.
We coordinate with bookkeeping, payroll and VAT work on the same engagement so figures tie across services. If management accounts were prepared during the year, we reconcile material differences with you.
Who this service is for
- Micro and small UK private companies limited by shares
- Owner managed companies with straightforward trading activities
- Companies that need filleted or full accounts filed at Companies House
- Directors who want accounts explained before signing
- Businesses where we also provide bookkeeping or corporation tax
- Companies replacing a prior accountant at year end
Common challenges
- Unclear difference between management information and statutory accounts
- Missing year end stock, accrual or depreciation entries
- Accounts overdue at Companies House
- Director uncertainty about what they are signing
- Mismatch between trial balance and prior corporation tax return
- Incomplete records arriving too close to the filing deadline
What is included
- Review of trial balance and supporting schedules
- Year end journal entries within agreed scope
- Preparation of profit and loss account and balance sheet
- Notes and disclosures required for the chosen framework
- Filleted or full accounts as applicable for Companies House
- iXBRL tagging where required for electronic filing
- Director report content within scope for small companies
- Draft accounts sent for director review and approval
- Companies House submission after documented approval
- Copy of filed accounts for your records
- Handover pack to corporation tax work where engaged
How the service works
- 1.Confirm accounting reference date and filing deadlines
- 2.Collect bookkeeping close, payroll summaries and fixed asset listings
- 3.Prepare adjusting entries and draft statutory accounts
- 4.Discuss draft with directors and agree final changes
- 5.Obtain written approval to file at Companies House
- 6.File and confirm submission, then pass figures to corporation tax if in scope
Documents normally required
- Trial balance and general ledger export
- Bank reconciliations at year end
- Fixed asset register and purchase invoices for additions
- Stock listing or work in progress schedule if applicable
- Loan and hire purchase statements
- Share register and director loan account detail
- Prior year filed accounts and tax computations
UK compliance information
- This service is for UK limited companies only, not sole traders or partnerships.
- Directors remain legally responsible for approving accounts even when we prepare them.
- Audit is not included unless separately agreed with a registered audit firm arrangement.
- We do not act as a director or company secretary when preparing your accounts.
Key deadlines
Private companies usually file accounts at Companies House within nine months of the accounting reference date. Corporation tax has separate payment and filing deadlines. Confirm current dates on GOV.UK.
Confirm official dates and rules on GOV.UK. Rules and thresholds can change.
What this work helps you maintain
- Statutory accounts prepared under an recognised UK framework
- Clear draft review before Companies House submission
- Filing completed after documented director approval
- Figures aligned with corporation tax work where we act on both
- Remote service for companies across the United Kingdom
Related services
- Corporation TaxCorporation tax computations, CT600 filing and capital allowances for UK limited companies.
- BookkeepingStructured bookkeeping to keep sales, purchases, bank and cash records accurate and ready for VAT, payroll and year end reporting.
- PayrollPAYE payroll processing, RTI submissions, payslips and year end forms for UK employers.
- VATVAT registration, deregistration and periodic returns including MTD submission for eligible businesses.
- Confirmation StatementsAnnual confirmation statement preparation, review and Companies House filing after director approval.
- Company SecretarialCompanies House filings for officer changes, share capital updates, registers and PSC maintenance.
- Management AccountsMonthly or quarterly management accounts with accruals, variance commentary and management packs. No budgeting or forecasting.
Frequently asked questions
Companies House filing options depend on current law and company size. We advise what filleted or full accounts are appropriate when we know your figures.
We work remotely. Directors approve drafts electronically or in writing. Board processes remain your responsibility.
Yes, if we receive a complete trial balance and adequate supporting papers. We may need extra time to review another party’s coding.
Accounts and corporation tax are separate services unless your engagement letter combines them. We still design accounts to support the tax computation.
Discuss annual accounts for limited companies with Sterling Crest
Book a free consultation or send an enquiry. Scope and fees are confirmed in writing before any engagement begins.
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