Accounting for Sole Traders, Done Properly
I handle your Self Assessment, bookkeeping and tax obligations personally so you always know where you stand with HMRC.
Fixed fees, plain English and a direct line to me whenever something crops up. No junior staff, no handoffs.
“Would 100% recommend, is always polite, professional and helpful! His knowledge has been a saving grace many times.”
Is your sole trader accounting actually on track?
Answer five quick questions and get a clear, honest next step based on where you are right now.
What I handle on your behalf
From your first year of trading to ongoing annual compliance, I take care of the accounting side so you can focus on the work that earns you money.
Self Assessment Tax Return
I prepare and file your Self Assessment return with HMRC, working out your tax bill accurately and making sure you claim every allowable expense. You do not need to understand the forms. I walk you through what I need, do the number work, and confirm the figures before anything is submitted.
Annual filing includedBookkeeping and Records
Keeping your income and expenses organised throughout the year is what makes everything else easier at tax time. I set you up on cloud accounting software, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or another platform that fits how you work, and I keep your records tidy on an ongoing basis. No shoeboxes. No last-minute scramble.
Monthly or quarterlyTax Planning for Sole Traders
Most sole traders pay more tax than they need to because nobody has ever sat down and looked at what is actually deductible for their type of work. I review your income, your expenses and your position each year and make sure your tax bill reflects what you genuinely owe, nothing more. I also keep you informed about changes like Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, which affects sole traders earning over £50,000 from April 2026.
Year-round adviceWhy clients come back every year
It comes down to knowing exactly who is looking after their accounts and being able to reach that person when it matters.
You always deal with me directly
I handle every client personally. There are no junior staff, no account managers and no one else picking up your file. When you email or call, you get me. That matters when you have a question that needs a real answer, not a holding reply.
Fixed fees with no surprises
You know what you pay before we start. My fees are fixed and agreed upfront, so there is no clock running every time you send a question. Sole traders often hold back from asking things because they are worried about being charged. That should not happen.
Cloud accounting that actually works for you
I am a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and FreeAgent partner, and I am proficient in Xero and Sage as well. Whichever platform suits the way you run your business, I will set it up, show you how to use it and keep it working properly. Making Tax Digital is coming for most sole traders in the next few years, and being set up correctly now means there is nothing to panic about later.
How it works
Four straightforward steps from first contact to having your accounting sorted.
Book a free call
We spend 20 to 30 minutes on a call where I find out about your work, your current setup and what you actually need. No obligation, no sales pressure. You ask me whatever you want and I give you a straight answer.
I put together a fixed fee quote
Based on what you tell me, I give you a clear quote for the services that make sense for your situation. The fee covers everything we agree. You will not be billed for a phone call or a quick email later on.
We get your records sorted
If your bookkeeping is behind or your records are in a mess, we start there. I set up cloud accounting software if you do not already use it, and I get your income and expenses organised. It does not matter where you are starting from.
Ongoing accounting, handled
From that point on, I keep your books up to date, file your Self Assessment on time, and flag anything HMRC-related before it becomes a problem. You focus on your work. I focus on the numbers.
Ready to get this sorted?
Pick whatever feels right for where you are right now.
Common questions
AAT qualified accountant based in Uttoxeter. Personal, one-to-one accounting for small businesses and sole traders across the UK.