Accountants for Self-Employed Individuals
When you work for yourself, you are responsible for registering with HMRC, keeping records and paying your own tax and National Insurance. We help self-employed individuals understand allowable expenses, prepare accurate Self Assessment returns, plan for payments on account and get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax where it applies.
Common challenges
- Mixing personal and business spending
- Uncertainty about allowable expenses
- January Self Assessment deadlines arriving too quickly
- Growing income that may bring VAT or Making Tax Digital into scope
How we help
- Register you as self-employed with HMRC where needed
- Prepare Self Assessment returns with clear explanations
- Set up simple bookkeeping routines
- Check VAT and Making Tax Digital thresholds as your income grows
Related services
These services are most often relevant for self-employed individuals. Each service page explains what is included and how the process works.
- Self AssessmentSelf Assessment Tax Returns for individuals, sole traders, company directors and other taxpayers, prepared from the relevant income, expenses and supporting tax information.
- BookkeepingStructured bookkeeping for sales, purchases, bank transactions and business records, helping maintain accurate financial information for VAT, payroll, accounts and tax reporting.
- Making Tax DigitalMaking Tax Digital support for eligible taxpayers and businesses, including digital record keeping, compatible software and HMRC submission requirements.
- HMRC RegistrationsRegistration with HMRC for Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, PAYE, VAT and CIS, so each tax is set up correctly and on time.
Frequently asked questions
Not every sole trader does, but many find help with records, allowable expenses and filing worthwhile. We can prepare a single return or provide ongoing support.
Yes. We can work with common accounting apps or well-kept spreadsheets, and agree a process that fits how you already work.
Talk through your circumstances
Tell us what you need and we will outline a clear next step before any engagement begins.
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