Small businesses rarely need a full finance team, but they do need what a finance team provides: accurate records, tax handled properly and someone sensible to ask before making a decision. We give you that as an outside service, scaled to your size and priced so the cost is predictable.
A finance function that grows with you
When you start out, you might only need annual accounts and a tax return. As you take on staff, register for VAT or bring in investment, the demands change. Our small business service is built to flex with that: you add what you need when you need it, instead of paying for things you do not.
The result is a single relationship that covers your compliance today and leaves room to grow, whether you are a sole trader weighing up incorporation or a young limited company hiring your first employees.
What we look after
Accounts & compliance
Year-end accounts and every filing your business structure requires.
Bookkeeping
Records kept current, so you always know your position.
Tax
Self Assessment, Corporation Tax and VAT calculated and filed on time.
Payroll
Staff paid correctly, with RTI and pension duties taken care of.
Management figures
Regular numbers, so you can see how trading is going.
Advice when you need it
Someone to talk a decision through with before you commit, not after.
The small businesses we work with
We work with small businesses right across the spectrum: trades and construction, shops and e-commerce, cafes and restaurants, consultants and agencies. Some are just finding their feet; others have been going for years and want a more proactive accountant. What they share is a wish to spend less time on finance admin and more on the work that pays.
- You are the owner, bookkeeper and finance director all at once, and want to hand some of it over
- You are never quite sure your tax is right or set aside
- You want figures through the year, not just once at year end
- You are taking on staff and need payroll done properly
- You would value an accountant who actually picks up the phone
Why a fixed monthly fee works for small businesses
Unpredictable bills make budgeting hard, and worrying about being charged for every call stops people asking for help when they most need it. We set a fixed monthly fee for the service you want, from bookkeeping through to your year-end accounts, which spreads the cost evenly and means you can pick up the phone without watching the clock. If your needs change, we talk it through and adjust, so nothing lands on the invoice by surprise.
Getting started is simple
Tell us about your business
A short conversation about what you do, how you are set up and what is on your plate.
We propose a plan and fee
A clear scope and a fixed monthly price, with nothing you do not need.
We take it from here
We set things up, handle the handover if you are switching, and keep you on track from day one.
Small business accountants for Newcastle and the North East
The North East has a strong base of independent and owner-managed firms, and that is exactly the work we enjoy. We support small businesses in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland and the surrounding area, in person where it helps and online where it is quicker. If you are weighing up whether to incorporate, our company formation and tax planning services sit naturally alongside the day-to-day support.