First-Year Accounts, Manchester
Your first-year accounts, filed correctly.
Most new companies are unsure what Companies House needs, what HMRC expects, and when each deadline falls — they are not the same. Fixed-fee support from an ACCA-qualified accountant in Oldham, covering everything from bookkeeping to your CT600, with same-day replies when questions come up.
- Companies House and HMRC deadlines both tracked and met
- Corporation tax liability visible well before the payment date
- Year-one bookkeeping clean and in order from the start
- No unexpected bills — tax is planned for, not discovered
No long-term contract required. If it is not working, you leave with clean, filed accounts and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Responded Every Time, Without Fail
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
★★★★★
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.”
★★★★★
Proactive Advice, Not Just Filing
“He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
★★★★★
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 sure what your first year actually involves?
Companies House and HMRC have different deadlines, different filing requirements, and different penalties for missing them. Most new business owners discover this while already behind. Records kept informally throughout year one often need untangling before anything can be filed — and a corporation tax bill arriving nine months after year-end with no savings set aside is an uncomfortable situation.
- ✕ Unsure whether to file with Companies House, HMRC, or both — and when
- ✕ Bookkeeping left informal all year, now needs sorting before accounts can be prepared
- ✕ No idea what corporation tax will be owed or how to budget for it
What a sorted first year looks like
Both filing obligations handled, deadlines tracked, and your tax position visible months before anything is due. Year one sets the pattern for everything that follows — getting it right from the start is considerably less effort than correcting it later.
- ✓ Both Companies House and HMRC filings handled, deadlines managed for you
- ✓ Bookkeeping reviewed, catch-up completed, accounts prepared from clean records
- ✓ Corporation tax calculated and communicated well before the nine-month deadline
- ✓ Fixed monthly fee — no surprise bills at year-end
What new business owners say
A number of Edward Harris clients are in their first or second year of trading. These are two of them.
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 requires
First-year accounts support covers the full compliance picture — from keeping records in order throughout the year to filing with both Companies House and HMRC.
Year-End Accounts and CT600
Your statutory accounts are prepared and filed with Companies House, and your corporation tax return submitted to HMRC — both on time. Your tax liability is calculated clearly so you know what to set aside and when it is due. No last-minute scramble, no penalty exposure.
Included as standardBookkeeping and Cloud Records
Clean, current bookkeeping is the foundation of accurate year-end accounts. We set up or review your cloud accounting software — Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent — and keep records in order throughout the year. Catch-up bookkeeping is available if year one has fallen behind.
Available from day oneTax Planning From the Start
Year one is the right time to think about director salary, dividends, and how profit is drawn — decisions made early save more than corrections made later. Your tax position is reviewed throughout the year, not assembled in a rush once accounts are due.
Proactive, not reactiveConsistently five stars across every review
Every Google review left for Edward Harris is rated five stars. Here are three from clients with different needs and different starting points.
Books Organised, HMRC Documentation Compiled
“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.”
Swift, Hassle-Free Service From The Start
“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, Confident Financial Decisions
“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.”
Why clients starting out choose us
First-year accounts are straightforward when someone who handles them regularly is on your side. Three reasons clients in their first year find this works.
Both deadlines tracked for you
Companies House and HMRC operate on different timelines, and in your first year the accounting period can differ from the calendar year you expect. Both obligations are monitored throughout the year. You will not discover a missed deadline after the fact.
Tax bill visible months early
Corporation tax is due nine months and one day after your accounting period ends. That date arrives faster than most new directors expect. Your estimated liability is calculated and communicated well in advance — so you are setting money aside throughout the year, not finding a lump sum at short notice.
Patient with questions, year-round
Most first-year clients have never filed company accounts before and have questions that do not fit neatly into a once-a-year conversation. Questions get answered the day they are asked, by phone, email, or WhatsApp. There is no charge for picking up the phone.
Up and running in four steps
The initial conversation is free and takes around twenty minutes. Most clients are set up and their records in order within a week of that call.
Get in touch, no pressure
Call 0161 706 1523, email, or use the contact form — we reply the same day. The first conversation is free. Bring what you have; there is no expectation of tidy records at this stage.
We review your position
We look at where your bookkeeping stands, when your accounting period ends, and what needs to be in place for Companies House and HMRC. If catch-up work is needed, we quote for it clearly before starting.
Records and filings handled
Bookkeeping is brought up to date, accounts are prepared, and both filings are submitted on time. Your corporation tax liability is confirmed and communicated so you know what is owed and when.
First year closed, cleanly
Accounts filed, tax paid, confirmation received. Year two starts with clean records already in place and a fixed-fee arrangement you understand. Considerably less to think about going forward.
“I cannot rate this company highly enough. 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. 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.”
Things most first-year directors ask us
What exactly needs to be filed in a company’s first year — and when?
You have two separate obligations. Companies House requires your statutory accounts within nine months of your accounting reference date. HMRC requires a corporation tax return (CT600) within twelve months of your accounting period end, and any corporation tax owed is due nine months and one day after that period ends. In your first year the accounting period and Companies House filing date can differ from what you expect, particularly if your company was incorporated mid-year. We track both for you.
What does first-year accounts support cost, and what is included?
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the company — turnover, transaction volume, and whether bookkeeping catch-up is needed all affect the quote. We provide a fixed fee before starting, so you know the full cost upfront. Year-end accounts, CT600 preparation and filing, and corporation tax calculation are included as standard. Bookkeeping and cloud software setup can be added if needed.
My bookkeeping has fallen behind during year one — can you still help?
Yes. Most first-year clients arrive with records in some state of disarray — this is not unusual and it is not a problem. We assess what needs to be done, quote for catch-up work separately so you know what it costs, and bring everything up to date before accounts are prepared. Starting year two with clean records in place is part of the outcome.
Is there a long-term contract? What if I only need help for year-end?
There is no long-term contract. Some clients want ongoing monthly support; others want help specifically for year-end accounts and corporation tax. Both are options. If you move on, you leave with filed accounts, complete records, and no loose ends. The engagement is structured around what you actually need.
Do I need to register for VAT in my first year, and how does that affect my accounts?
VAT registration is mandatory once your taxable turnover exceeds the current threshold in any rolling twelve-month period. If you cross that threshold in year one, your accounts and bookkeeping need to reflect VAT from the registration date. We monitor turnover throughout the year so you are not caught by a retroactive registration obligation. If you are already VAT-registered, your VAT returns are reconciled as part of the accounts preparation.
How much corporation tax will I owe in my first year, and how do I budget for it?
Corporation tax is charged on taxable profit, which is not the same as turnover or cash in the bank. Allowable expenses, director salary structure, and timing of purchases all affect the final figure. We calculate an estimate of your liability well before the payment deadline — typically several months in advance — so you can set funds aside rather than find a lump sum at short notice. Tax planning at this stage can also reduce the bill legitimately.
Get your first year filed correctly.
Fixed-fee support from an ACCA-qualified accountant in Oldham. Both Companies House and HMRC obligations handled, corporation tax visible in advance, and same-day replies throughout.