First-Year Accounts, Oldham
Your first-year accounts, filed correctly.
Most new company owners in Oldham are not entirely sure what needs filing, to whom, or when. There is quite a lot that quietly goes wrong in year one. We prepare your year-end accounts, corporation tax return and Companies House submissions on a fixed monthly fee, carried out by an ACCA member, with same-day replies to questions.
- Know your corporation tax bill months before it falls due
- Year-end accounts and CT600 filed accurately and on time
- Companies House confirmation statement handled as standard
- No last-minute scramble when your first filing deadline arrives
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Never Looked Back
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
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Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice.”
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Organised Books, Proactive HMRC Advice
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”
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Complex Concepts Made Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
Sound familiar?
Not entirely sure what your first year requires?
Year one of a limited company involves more filings than most people expect. There is the year-end accounts, the CT600 corporation tax return, and the confirmation statement — each with its own deadline and its own set of penalties if missed. Most new business owners in Oldham find this out by Googling it at 11pm the month before it is due.
- Unsure whether your accounts are due 9 months or 12 months after incorporation
- No clear picture of your corporation tax liability until the bill arrives
- Doing the bookkeeping yourself and not confident it is accurate enough to file
What a sorted first year looks like
Your deadlines are tracked from day one. Your tax bill is calculated and communicated well before it is due. The filings go in on time, accurately, and without a last-minute scramble.
- Filing deadlines mapped out from your incorporation date — no surprises
- Corporation tax liability calculated and shared months before the payment date
- Bookkeeping reviewed and reconciled so the accounts are accurate when filed
- Fixed monthly fee — no unexpected bills at year-end
What new business owners say
Several of our clients came to us in their first year of trading, unsure where to start. Here is what they said after working with us.
Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan
We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.
Everything your first-year filing requires
First-year accounts for a new company involve several distinct submissions. Here is what is covered, and why each part matters.
Year-End Accounts and CT600
Your statutory accounts are prepared to Companies House standard and your corporation tax return filed with HMRC. The two are linked — errors in one affect the other. Both are prepared from your bookkeeping records, which we review and reconcile before filing.
Included as standardTax Bill Calculated in Advance
Your corporation tax liability is calculated and communicated well before the nine-month payment deadline. You know what is owed and when, giving you time to set the money aside rather than finding out when the bill lands. No unexpected amounts.
Proactive, not reactiveCompanies House and HMRC Compliance
The confirmation statement, accounts submission to Companies House, and corporation tax return to HMRC are all handled. Deadlines vary in the first year depending on your incorporation date. We track them from the start so nothing quietly passes without being filed.
Deadlines tracked from day oneConsistent feedback across different clients
Clients range from first-year limited companies to established owner-managed businesses. The comments below come from different people at different stages.
Sorted Accounts With Swift, Hassle-Free Service
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
Deep Understanding of Tax Regulations and Accuracy
“They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions.”
Always Reachable, Responds Quickly Every Time
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy. He’s kind, response, easy to deal with, and really a great member to make up your team.”
What makes the difference in year one
First-year accounts are not complicated if you have the right support in place from the start. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Deadlines tracked from incorporation
Your accounting period, CT600 deadline and Companies House filing date are noted from day one. You do not need to know when each is due — that is our job. Most first-year problems come from missed dates, not from difficult numbers.
Tax bill visible before it arrives
Your corporation tax liability is calculated and shared with you well ahead of the payment deadline. You will know the figure months in advance, not the week it is due. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Questions answered the day you ask
First-year business owners tend to have a lot of questions. That is entirely normal. Same-day replies by phone, email or WhatsApp mean you are not sitting on a query for a week wondering if you have done something wrong.
Up and running in four simple steps
Most clients are set up and confident in their first couple of weeks. The process is straightforward and requires very little from you upfront.
Get in touch
Call, email, or use the contact form. We reply the same day. Initial conversations are free and without pressure — there is nothing to prepare beforehand.
Free initial conversation
We will discuss your situation, note your incorporation date and accounting period, and explain exactly what needs filing and when. You will leave the call knowing what happens next.
We take over the detail
Bookkeeping is reviewed, accounts are prepared, and your tax return is drafted. We handle the submissions to both HMRC and Companies House. You receive the figures before anything is filed.
Year one, done properly
Your first-year obligations are met, your tax bill is settled without surprise, and your books are clean going into year two. Considerably less to worry about than going it alone.
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
What people usually ask about first-year accounts
When are my first-year accounts actually due — and is it different from a normal year?
Yes, your first accounting period can be shorter or longer than 12 months depending on when you incorporated. Your accounts must reach Companies House within 21 months of incorporation for a first filing, and your corporation tax return and any tax owed must be with HMRC within 12 months of your accounting period end — with payment due nine months and one day after. We track these dates from the moment we take you on, so you are never guessing.
What does first-year accounts support cost, and what is included?
We work on a fixed monthly fee, agreed before we start. For a typical new limited company this covers bookkeeping review, year-end statutory accounts, the CT600 corporation tax return, and the Companies House confirmation statement. There are no end-of-year bills on top. The exact fee depends on your turnover and the volume of transactions — we will quote clearly after your initial conversation.
My bookkeeping is in a bit of a state — is that a problem?
It is not unusual. Most first-year companies either have incomplete records, everything on a spreadsheet, or transactions mixed with personal accounts. We assess what you have, work through the catch-up, and let you know the cost before we start. The accounts cannot be filed until the bookkeeping is accurate, so this step is always necessary — the question is just how much work it involves.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?
No long-term contract. We ask for one month’s notice to give enough time to transfer records cleanly to whoever takes over. If you leave, you leave with accurate books, copies of all filed documents, and no outstanding charges. There is no penalty for switching.
Do I need to do anything before my accounts can be filed?
Very little. We will ask you to provide access to your bank statements or connect your bank feed, gather any invoices or receipts that are missing from your records, and confirm a few details about any dividends or director’s loan transactions during the year. We guide you through exactly what is needed — there is no expectation that you already know.
Can you help me reduce the corporation tax I owe in year one?
Within the rules, yes. There are legitimate allowances worth considering in the first year — including the Annual Investment Allowance on equipment purchases and timing of expenses. We review these as part of preparing the accounts, not as an afterthought. If there is a straightforward saving available, we will flag it before the return is filed.
First-year accounts sorted, properly and on time.
A free initial conversation to discuss your situation, your deadlines, and what is involved. No pressure, no jargon, and no invoice for the call.