Startup Accountant Manchester
Starting a business in Manchester, done properly.
The first year of running a business throws more at you than most people expect — company formation, VAT registration, PAYE, your first corporation tax return. Hasan Mahmood is ACCA-qualified, charges fixed monthly fees, and replies to questions the day you ask them.
- Know your tax position before HMRC sends the reminder
- Company formation and registration handled from the start
- Your first-year accounts prepared on time, with no last-minute scramble
- Plain-English guidance on what you owe, when, and why
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Patient With First-Time Business Owners
“He has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice”
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Responded Faster Than Any Previous Accountant
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
★★★★★
Helpful From Day One As New 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 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 tax bill is going to be?
Starting a business is busy enough without trying to work out limited company tax, VAT thresholds, and payroll at the same time. Most new business owners handle these things reactively — filing in a hurry, discovering obligations late, and never quite knowing where they stand. Which is, frankly, avoidable.
- No clear picture of what you owe in tax this year
- Unsure whether to register for VAT or which structure to use
- Books behind from day one, with year-end approaching fast
What a sorted first year looks like
With the right support from the outset, the financial side of your business runs quietly in the background. Your numbers are current, your obligations are met, and your tax bill is not a surprise.
- Your tax position visible months before anything is due
- VAT threshold monitored — no unexpected registration obligations
- Books current from month one, year-end handled without a scramble
- Fixed monthly fee — no surprise invoices as your business grows
What new business owners say about us
Clients who came to us in their first year consistently highlight the same things: clear guidance, fast responses, and no jargon when they had questions they felt embarrassed to ask.
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 a new business needs, covered
From the moment you form your company through to your first set of filed accounts, the financial obligations are handled — leaving you to focus on actually building the business.
Company Formation and Setup
Your limited company registered correctly from the start, with the right structure for your situation. VAT registration, PAYE setup, and Making Tax Digital compliance handled without you needing to work through HMRC guidance yourself. You start trading with your obligations already in order.
Included from day oneMonthly Bookkeeping and Compliance
Your books kept current every month using cloud accounting software — Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent depending on what suits your business. VAT returns filed on time, payroll run accurately, and nothing left to pile up. Year-end accounts prepared from records that are already clean.
Year-round supportTax Planning and Corporation Tax
Your corporation tax liability calculated well before it falls due, so you are not guessing. Where there are legitimate ways to reduce your tax bill — dividend planning, director salary structuring, allowable expenses — these are identified and explained in plain English. No surprises at year-end.
Proactive, not reactiveConsistently rated five stars on Google
From trades businesses and contractors to new limited companies and growing SMEs, clients across Manchester and Greater Manchester return the same verdict.
Sorted Accounts Swiftly And Without Hassle
“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.”
Organised Books And Proactive With Advice
“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.”
Deep Knowledge, Confidence In Financial Decisions
“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”
Why new businesses choose us over larger firms
Larger practices tend to assign new companies to junior staff. Here, you deal directly with Hasan — an ACCA-qualified accountant who already understands the decisions new business owners face.
No explaining what a startup needs
Hasan works with new limited companies regularly — company formation, first VAT return, director salary and dividend structuring, first corporation tax return. You will not need to bring him up to speed on how a new company’s finances work. The questions you have are ones he has answered before.
Your tax bill visible early
Proactive support throughout the year means your corporation tax liability is calculated well before the payment deadline — not assembled in a hurry after the year-end. Surprises are largely avoidable when the books are current. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
Questions answered the day you ask
New business owners have a lot of questions, particularly in year one. Clients reach Hasan directly by phone, email, or WhatsApp and receive same-day replies. There is no ticket system, no junior inbox, and no waiting three days to find out whether you need to register for VAT.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are set up and their first month of bookkeeping is underway within a week. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible.
Get in touch
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form on this page. We reply the same day. The initial conversation is free and without any pressure to proceed.
Free initial conversation
Hasan will ask about your business, where you are in the process, and what you need. You will leave the call knowing exactly what is included, what it costs, and what happens next — which is more than most people know going in.
We handle the onboarding
We take care of the handover from your previous accountant if there is one, or set everything up from scratch if you are just starting out. Cloud accounting access, VAT and PAYE registration, and any catch-up bookkeeping are organised without you needing to manage the process.
Your finances run in the background
Books kept monthly, deadlines tracked, tax planned ahead. You get on with building the business while we handle the financial obligations. No last-minute panics, no unexpected bills, and no filing deadlines you were not aware of.
“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.”
Things new business owners usually ask us
Do you understand the specific accounting needs of a brand new limited company?
Yes — company formation, first-year accounts, director salary and dividend structuring, and your first corporation tax return are things Hasan deals with regularly. You will not need to explain the basics of how a new limited company works before getting a useful answer. The questions new business owners tend to ask most are ones he has heard before.
What does startup accounting cost, and what is included?
Pricing is a fixed monthly fee agreed at the outset — no hourly rates, no surprise invoices when you email a question. The fee covers bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, year-end accounts, corporation tax, and year-round advisory support. The exact figure depends on the size and complexity of your business, which is why the initial conversation is free — so you know the number before committing to anything.
My books are already behind. Is that a problem?
No. Catch-up bookkeeping is a standard part of the onboarding process for clients who are starting with records in some state of disarray. Hasan will assess what needs doing, give you a clear picture of the catch-up work required, and agree a cost for it separately from the ongoing monthly fee. Most clients are surprised by how straightforward the process is.
Is there a long-term contract I would be locked into?
No. There is no minimum contract term. You can leave at any point with your books, records, and filed returns all handed over cleanly. The expectation is simply that you give reasonable notice so the handover can be done properly. If it is not working, you leave in good order.
When should I register for VAT as a new business?
You are legally required to register once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, but there are cases where voluntary early registration makes sense — particularly if your customers are VAT-registered businesses. Your VAT threshold is monitored from the outset so you will not cross it without knowing. The decision on voluntary registration is one Hasan will discuss with you based on your specific situation.
How far in advance will I know what my corporation tax bill is?
Generally several months before it falls due. With books kept current throughout the year, a reliable tax liability figure is available well before the nine-month payment deadline. That gives you time to plan cash flow rather than scrambling to find the funds at short notice. Any planning opportunities — legitimate ways to reduce the bill — are identified and explained before year-end, not after.
Start your business with the finances already in order.
Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified accountant, same-day replies. The initial conversation is free. No pressure to proceed, no commitment required.