Limited Company Accountant Fees
Know what you pay, and exactly what you get.
Most limited company directors either pay too much for an accountant they cannot reach, or too little for one who only files what is overdue. Edward Harris offers fixed monthly fees that cover your full compliance obligations — year-end accounts, corporation tax, and more — delivered by a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). Questions answered the day you ask them.
- Your corporation tax liability visible months before the deadline
- Year-end accounts filed on time, every time, without chasing
- VAT returns, payroll, and Companies House obligations all handled
- A fixed monthly fee with no surprise invoices mid-year
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean, up-to-date books and nothing outstanding.
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What our clients say
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Switched Accountants, Now Always Reachable
“I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
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Proactive Advice, Books Fully Organised
“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.”
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Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“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.”
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Complex Finances Made Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
Sound familiar?
Not sure what your accountant actually covers?
Many limited company directors sign up with an accountant and spend the first year discovering what is not included. The annual accounts arrive, then a separate bill for the CT600, then another for payroll. The fee quoted at the start bears little resemblance to what is actually charged. Meanwhile the tax bill is a surprise rather than a planned figure.
- Quoted a headline fee that turned out to exclude half the work
- Corporation tax bill arriving late with no advance warning
- Accountant unresponsive when you have a question between filings
What a proper fee arrangement looks like
A fixed monthly fee should cover everything a limited company needs to stay compliant. Your tax position should be visible well before any deadline, and your accountant should be reachable when questions come up. That is the baseline.
- One fixed monthly fee covering all core limited company compliance
- Corporation tax calculated and communicated months before it is due
- Same-day replies to questions, not just contact at year-end
- No hidden extras — know from day one exactly what is included
What limited company clients say
These are not edited summaries. They are verbatim accounts from business owners who switched to Edward Harris and noticed the difference immediately.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
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 a fixed limited company fee covers
Every limited company has the same core compliance obligations. Here is what a properly structured fee arrangement should include from the outset.
Year-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Your statutory accounts are prepared and filed at Companies House on time, with your CT600 submitted to HMRC. Your corporation tax liability is calculated in advance, so you know what to set aside before the deadline arrives. No surprises, no scramble.
Included as standardVAT Returns, Payroll, and MTD
VAT returns submitted on schedule under Making Tax Digital, payroll run monthly, and PAYE managed accurately. Your VAT threshold is monitored so you are not caught out by a registration obligation you were not expecting. CIS payroll is also covered for contractors and construction businesses.
Included as standardTax Planning and Proactive Advice
Compliance covers the minimum. Proactive planning keeps more money in your business. Management accounts, salary and dividend structuring, and year-round advice mean your tax position is managed, not just reported. Questions answered the same day, not batched for year-end.
Year-round supportConsistently rated five stars
Clients range from sole directors running their first limited company to established owner-managed businesses. The feedback across all of them is consistent.
Always Responds Quickly, Absolutely Trustworthy
“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. 10/10 recommend.”
Patient, Approachable, Great Advice From Day One
“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”
Swift, Hassle-Free, Accounts Sorted Immediately
“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.”
Why clients stay, not just why they join
Most accountants are competent at filing. The difference is whether they are useful between filings.
Your Tax Bill Is Not a Surprise
Corporation tax is calculated and communicated to you well before the payment deadline, not after. You will know what to set aside and when. That removes the single most common source of financial stress for limited company directors.
Questions Answered the Same Day
If you have a question about a dividend, an expense, or a VAT query, it gets answered the day you ask. Not batched for a quarterly call, not ignored until year-end. Clients specifically mention fast responses as the thing that sets Hasan apart from previous accountants.
One Fee, Nothing Hidden
The monthly fee quoted covers your core compliance obligations. There are no add-on invoices appearing mid-year for work you assumed was included. What is and is not in scope is agreed at the start, in plain English, before anything is signed.
Up and running in four steps
Switching accountants — or starting fresh — takes less effort than most people expect. Here is how it works.
Get in touch, no pressure
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. You will get a reply the same day. The first conversation is free and comes with no obligation to proceed.
Discuss your company’s needs
We will go through your current situation, what is outstanding, and what a properly structured fee arrangement would include. If your books are behind, that is noted honestly rather than treated as a problem. Catch-up work is common and manageable.
We handle the handover
If you are switching from a previous accountant, we request the relevant files and handle the professional clearance process. If you are setting up for the first time, we help you start correctly from the outset. The administrative side is handled for you.
Know your numbers, year-round
Once everything is set up, you have an accountant you can actually reach, a tax position you understand, and a fixed monthly cost you planned for. Considerably less to think about than before.
“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.”
Questions about limited company accountant fees
What does a limited company accountant actually need to do each year?
At minimum, a limited company requires statutory year-end accounts filed at Companies House, a CT600 corporation tax return submitted to HMRC, a confirmation statement annually, and PAYE or payroll if directors or employees are paid. If turnover exceeds the VAT threshold — currently £90,000 — VAT returns are added to that list. An accountant who only handles one or two of these is not covering the full picture.
How much should I expect to pay, and what is included?
A reasonable fixed monthly fee for a straightforward limited company covers year-end accounts, corporation tax, confirmation statement, and basic payroll. VAT returns, management accounts, and tax planning are sometimes included at higher tiers or as add-ons. The number that matters is the total annual cost compared to what is actually covered — not just the headline monthly figure. At Edward Harris, scope is agreed clearly before anything is signed.
My books are behind and I am not sure what has been filed. Can you still help?
Yes, and it is more common than people assume. The first step is a quick review of what is outstanding with HMRC and Companies House. From there, a catch-up plan is agreed with a clear cost before any work begins. Coming in with books in disarray is not a problem — it is just a starting point.
Is there a long-term contract? What if I want to leave?
There is no long-term lock-in. If the arrangement is not working, you give notice and we ensure your records are in order before the handover. You will not leave with outstanding filings or loose ends. The goal is that you stay because the service is worth it, not because leaving is complicated.
Can you take over from my current accountant mid-year?
Yes. Switching mid-year is straightforward. We handle the professional clearance process, request any files and working papers from your previous accountant, and pick up from where things stand. The timing rarely causes a problem, and in some cases mid-year is a sensible point to switch — particularly before a VAT quarter or payroll period begins.
Can you help me reduce the amount of corporation tax I pay?
Tax planning for owner-managed limited companies typically looks at salary and dividend structuring, allowable expenses, pension contributions, and timing of income and expenditure. None of it is particularly exotic, but it makes a measurable difference over time. The starting point is understanding your current position accurately — which is where the year-round proactive approach comes in.
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