Limited Company Accountant Fees
What a limited company accountant actually costs, explained plainly.
Most limited company directors know they need an accountant but have little idea what it should cost or what they are paying for. Edward Harris offers fixed-fee accounting for owner-managed businesses, with no hidden extras. Hasan is ACCA qualified, and questions get answered the day you ask them.
- Know your corporation tax liability months before the deadline
- Year-end accounts and CT600 filed without last-minute scrambling
- Fixed monthly fee so the cost is never a surprise
- Proactive advice throughout the year, not just at year end
No long-term contract. If the arrangement is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
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Books Organised, HMRC Documentation Handled
“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
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Accounts Sorted Swiftly, Hassle Free
“Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend.”
Sound familiar?
Not sure what you are paying for — or what you should be?
A lot of limited company directors are paying an accountant but are not entirely sure what the fee covers. Others are doing it themselves and quietly wondering what is slipping through the gaps. Corporation tax deadlines, confirmation statements, payroll obligations — the list of things that can go wrong if someone is not watching is longer than most people realise.
- No clear idea what your corporation tax bill will be this year
- Paying for an accountant but rarely hearing from them proactively
- Unsure whether your fee covers payroll, VAT, and company secretarial — or just the year-end
What sorted looks like
A fixed monthly fee, a defined scope, and an accountant who contacts you before problems appear. Your numbers are visible, your deadlines are handled, and you know what you are paying for from month one.
- Corporation tax calculated and visible well before the filing deadline
- Proactive contact throughout the year — not just a call when the accounts are due
- A clear, fixed fee that covers exactly what you need — nothing hidden
- Company secretarial, payroll, and VAT available under one straightforward package
What limited company clients say about us
Owner-managed businesses across Greater Manchester and the UK switch to Edward Harris and find the experience considerably less stressful than what came before.
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.
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
What a fixed monthly fee actually covers
Limited company accounting with Edward Harris is scoped clearly from the start. No surprises at year end and no awkward conversations about out-of-scope extras.
Year-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Your statutory accounts and CT600 are prepared accurately and filed on time. Corporation tax is calculated well ahead of the deadline so you are never caught short. The figure is explained in plain English so you understand what you owe and why.
Included as standardPayroll, VAT, and Company Secretarial
PAYE payroll, CIS submissions, VAT returns, and confirmation statement filings are all handled without you needing to chase. Making Tax Digital obligations are managed from day one. Your compliance calendar stays clear.
Fully managedProactive Tax Planning and Advisory
Year-round support means tax planning happens when it should — throughout the year, not the week before the deadline. Management accounts and cash flow visibility help you make better decisions with confidence. You leave each conversation knowing where you stand.
Available as an add-onConsistently rated five stars on Google
Edward Harris works with owner-managed businesses at every stage — from new company formations to established SMEs. Every review here is unsolicited and published on Google.
Organised Books And 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. Best accountant I have used.”
Patient, Knowledgeable Support For New 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 and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
WhatsApp Access Makes Communication Genuinely Efficient
“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.”
Why limited company directors choose us
Most accountants handle compliance. Fewer explain what it means, contact you before problems arise, or tell you your tax bill before HMRC asks for it.
A fixed fee from the start
The scope and monthly cost are agreed before anything is signed. There are no surprises at year end and no invoices for phone calls that were never mentioned. You know what you are paying and what that covers.
Proactive contact, not reactive filing
Year-end accounts and corporation tax are not the only touchpoints. Proactive support throughout the year means upcoming deadlines are flagged in advance and tax planning happens while there is still time to act on it.
Plain English, no jargon
Complex financial concepts are explained so you understand them, not filed away in a PDF you will never read. Questions get answered the day they are asked — by phone, email, or WhatsApp.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Switching accountants or starting fresh with Edward Harris takes less effort than most people expect. The process is designed to be as simple as possible from your side.
Get in touch
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form and you will receive a reply the same day. The initial conversation is free and without any pressure to proceed.
Talk through your needs
Hasan will discuss your current situation, what your limited company needs, and what a fixed monthly fee would look like for your circumstances. No jargon, no obligation.
We handle the transition
If you are switching from another accountant, the handover is managed for you. If your books need catching up, that is factored into the scope from the start.
Your accounts are handled
Deadlines are tracked, tax is calculated in advance, and you receive proactive updates throughout the year. Your job is to run your business. The accounting is taken care of.
“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.”
What people usually want to know first
What does a limited company accountant actually need to do each year?
At a minimum, a limited company requires statutory year-end accounts, a corporation tax return (CT600), a confirmation statement filed at Companies House, and — if you pay yourself a salary — PAYE payroll. If your turnover is above the VAT threshold, quarterly VAT returns are also required. Edward Harris handles all of these and monitors your position throughout the year so nothing is missed.
What does it cost and what is included in the fee?
Pricing is fixed monthly and agreed before you start, based on the size and complexity of your business. A typical owner-managed limited company package covers year-end accounts, corporation tax, payroll, VAT returns, and company secretarial. There are no hourly rates and no surprise invoices for routine queries. A free initial conversation will give you a clear figure for your specific circumstances.
My books are behind. Can you still take me on?
Yes. Most clients arrive with books in some state of disarray — that is not unusual. A catch-up fee is agreed upfront so the cost is clear before any work begins. Once the backlog is cleared, the fixed monthly fee takes over and things stay current from that point forward.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Edward Harris does not tie clients into long-term contracts. If the arrangement is not working, you give notice and leave with clean, up-to-date records. Most clients stay because the service is worth staying for, not because they are obliged to.
Can you handle payroll, CIS, and VAT as well as the year-end accounts?
Yes. Payroll (PAYE), CIS submissions for construction businesses, and quarterly VAT returns can all be included within a single fixed-fee package. Having everything under one roof means nothing falls through the gaps between separate providers, and your compliance calendar is managed in one place.
How far in advance will I know what my corporation tax bill is?
With proactive management accounts and year-round bookkeeping, your corporation tax liability is visible well before the nine-month payment deadline — typically several months in advance. That gives you time to plan cash flow rather than scrambling when the bill arrives. It is one of the more practical differences between reactive and proactive accounting.
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