remote accounting UK

Rated 5/5 on Google★★★★★
AAT QUALIFIED – FMAAT – FULLY REMOTE ACROSS THE UK

Remote Accounting for UK Businesses, Done Personally

I handle your accounts, tax returns, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping remotely – working directly with you, no junior staff and no handoffs.

Everything runs through me personally, with fixed fees and same-day responses, so you always know who is dealing with your finances and how to reach them.

★★★★★Google Review

“Would 100% recommend, is always polite, professional and helpful! His knowledge has been a saving grace many times.”

Sally Radford · verified client
Luke Jackson FMAAT, remote accountant for UK sole traders, limited companies and contractors
7+ years in practice
AAT Level 4 qualified – FMAAT
5/5 Google rating across all reviews
Same-day responses, every working day
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WHAT I DO

What I handle on your behalf

From self assessment to VAT submissions and payroll, I take care of the obligations that sit between you and HMRC – all managed remotely, all handled by me.

01

Accounts, Tax Returns and Self Assessment

I prepare and file your annual accounts and tax returns – whether you are a sole trader, a limited company director or a contractor. That covers Corporation Tax, income tax and your self assessment return with HMRC. You get a clear breakdown of what is owed and when, with no surprises.

Sole traders and limited companies
02

VAT Returns and Making Tax Digital

I prepare your VAT returns and submit them directly to HMRC through Making Tax Digital compliant software. Whether you are on standard, flat rate or cash accounting, I make sure the figures are right before anything goes in. You get confirmation when each return is filed.

MTD compliant
03

Bookkeeping and Cloud Accounting

I set up and manage your books through QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Xero or Sage – whichever fits how you work. Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping keeps your records current and means your year-end is never a scramble. If your books are behind or messy, that is fine – I sort it.

QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Xero, Sage
WHY IT WORKS

Why clients come back every year

The difference is not the software or the service list – it is who you are actually dealing with and how fast they respond when something comes up.

You always deal with me directly

I run Anchor as a one-to-one practice. There are no junior members of staff, no account managers and no handoffs. When you send a message, I read it and I reply. That matters when you have a question the day before a deadline.

Fixed fees with no hidden extras

Your fee is agreed before we start and it does not change mid-year because you had an extra VAT quarter or asked a few questions. Fixed fees mean you can plan, and they mean I have no incentive to keep work complicated.

Remote does not mean distant

Working remotely means I can fit around your schedule rather than asking you to drive to an office. We speak by call or video when it helps, and I am available by phone and email on working days. Clients across the UK find it easier than the in-person model they left.

FROM CLIENTS I WORK WITH

What clients say

★★★★★

“I had been doing my own bookkeeping for three years and making a mess of it. Luke came in, sorted out the backlog without any fuss and now handles everything monthly. I actually know what my tax bill will be before January arrives.”

R.T.
Freelance Graphic Designer
★★★★★

“We moved out of London and assumed we would need to find a local accountant. A friend suggested trying remote first. Luke has handled our limited company accounts for two years now and it honestly works better than the old setup.”

M.K.
Limited Company Director
★★★★★

“The previous firm I used took weeks to reply to anything. Luke answers the same day, which when you are inside IR35 and things move quickly makes a real difference to how confident I feel about what I am doing.”

D.C.
IT Contractor
GETTING STARTED

How it works

Getting set up is straightforward and you do not need to have everything in order before you get in touch.

01

Book a free call

We have a short, informal conversation about your situation – your business type, what you currently have in place and what you need. No hard sell, no prep required. You just talk and I listen.

02

Get a fixed fee proposal

I send you a clear written proposal covering exactly what I will handle and what it costs each month. One price, no hidden extras. You decide if it works for you.

03

I sort the setup

Once you confirm, I take care of the handover from your previous accountant if there is one, and get you connected to the right cloud accounting software. You do not have to chase anyone or explain the same thing twice.

04

I handle it from here

Your deadlines get filed on time, your books stay current, and I am available by phone and email when anything comes up. You deal with me directly throughout – the same person, every time.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Common questions

Yes, and it is now how most small business accounting is handled. HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme is built around digital submissions, which means there is no reason your accountant needs to be in the same town. I file your VAT returns, self assessment, Corporation Tax and payroll directly through HMRC-recognised software from wherever I am.
You contact me directly – by phone or email – and I respond the same working day. There is no ticket system, no account manager passing messages and no waiting to be assigned to whoever is free. You deal with me personally, which is the whole point of how I run this practice.
No. I set up the software, show you what you need to know and keep it as simple as possible on your end. Most clients are not accountants and should not have to act like one. If you can send an email and upload a bank statement, you have everything you need to get started.
Yes. I handle the handover, including requesting your records and history from your previous accountant. It is a standard process and you do not need to manage it yourself. Once I have what I need, I take it from there.