Independent Contractor Tax Accountant

Independent Contractor Tax Accountant

Your contractor tax, handled properly.

Most independent contractors are paying more tax than necessary, or finding out their bill in January with three weeks to find the money. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified accountant, same-day replies. That is the arrangement.

  • Know your tax liability months before the deadline arrives
  • Salary and dividend structure reviewed so you keep more of what you earn
  • Corporation tax and self assessment handled together, not in isolation
  • Year-round access to your accountant, not just at filing time

No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean records and nothing owed.

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What our clients say

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

Responds Same Day, Every Time

“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”

Katie Honeychurch

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

Complex Tax Made Understandable

“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”

Khyco

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

Proactive With HMRC Documentation

“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”

Sean Donoghue

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

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.”

W cannon

Sound familiar?

Still not sure what your tax bill will be?

Independent contractors running through a limited company face a particular version of this problem. There are two tax returns to coordinate, a salary and dividend split to get right, and a self assessment deadline sitting quietly in the background. Most find out what they owe far too late to plan for it properly. Which is, frankly, avoidable.

  • Tax bill arrives as a surprise with no time to prepare for it
  • Salary and dividend split chosen by guesswork rather than calculation
  • Corporation tax and self assessment handled separately, creating gaps

What sorted looks like for contractors

Your corporation tax liability is calculated well before year end. Your salary and dividend structure is reviewed annually and adjusted if needed. Both tax returns are coordinated by the same accountant who already knows your numbers.

  • Tax liability calculated and communicated months before it is due
  • Optimal salary and dividend split calculated each year, not estimated
  • Corporation tax and self assessment coordinated together as one job
  • Fixed monthly fee covering both returns, no unexpected invoices
Client results

What contractors say about working with us

These are unedited Google reviews from clients who came to us with exactly the kind of accounts complexity contractors deal with every year.

★★★★★

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

K
Khyco
Verified Google Reviewer
★★★★★

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.

S
Sean Donoghue
Verified Google Reviewer
What you get

What the fixed monthly fee covers

One fee, one accountant, both returns handled. Here is what is included as standard for independent contractors.

01

Corporation Tax and CT600

Your year-end accounts and corporation tax return are prepared and filed on your behalf. You will know the figure well before the payment deadline, not the week before. No scramble, no surprises.

Included as standard
02

Self Assessment, Filed on Time

Your personal tax return is handled alongside your company accounts by the same accountant who already knows both. Dividend income, salary, and any other sources are accounted for correctly. You will know your personal liability before HMRC does.

Included as standard
03

Tax Planning and Salary Review

Your salary and dividend split is reviewed each tax year and adjusted to your circumstances. Where tax planning opportunities exist, you will hear about them before the window closes rather than after. Proactive, not reactive.

Year-round advisory
What clients say

Contractors and business owners, across the UK

Every review below is unedited and verified on Google. Clients range from new business owners to established contractors and growing SMEs.

★★★★★

Switched Accountants, Never Looking Back

“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.”

Katie Honeychurch
Verified Google Reviewer
★★★★★

WhatsApp Access Makes Communication 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.”

Kira Edwards
Verified Google Reviewer
★★★★★

Patient Guidance for 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 and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”

W cannon
Verified Google Reviewer
Why Edward Harris

Why contractors choose us over larger firms

Three things that make a practical difference when you are running a limited company and trying to get on with actual work.

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Both Returns, One Accountant

Your corporation tax and personal self assessment are handled by the same person who already knows your company’s numbers. Nothing falls between two desks or two conversations. Coordination is not something you have to manage yourself.

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Tax Bill Known in Advance

Your liability is calculated and communicated well before the payment date. If there is a planning opportunity before year end, you will hear about it in time to act on it. January should not be the first time you see the number.

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Questions Answered the Same Day

Contractors often have questions outside the annual filing cycle — about dividend timing, expenses, or what a new contract means for their accounts. Questions get answered the day you ask them, not after a week of chasing.

Getting started

Up and running in four straightforward steps

Most contractors are fully onboarded within a week. The first conversation costs nothing and involves no pressure to proceed.

1

Get in touch

Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form. We reply the same day. The initial conversation is free and without any obligation to proceed.

2

Free initial conversation

We discuss your current setup — limited company or sole trader, what you are filing, and what is not working. No jargon, no sales pressure. You will leave the call with a clear picture of what needs doing and a fixed quote.

3

We take care of the switch

If you are moving from another accountant, we handle the professional handover. We request the records we need and sort out any backlog. You do not need to coordinate between the old firm and us.

4

Focus on your work, not the admin

Your accounts are current, your tax bills are visible months in advance, and questions get answered the day you ask. The financial administration of running a limited company largely stops being something that occupies your evenings.

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2024 Year established
6 Verified Google reviews
Fixed Monthly pricing

“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.”

Waheed Ahmed — Verified Google Reviewer

Questions

Things contractors usually ask us first

Do you understand how limited company contractors are actually paid — salary, dividends, and the implications for both returns?+

Yes. The salary and dividend structure for limited company contractors is something we deal with routinely. We review the split each year based on your corporation tax position, your personal allowance, and dividend tax thresholds. You will not need to explain how your company pays you before getting a useful answer.

What does it actually cost, and what is included in the fee?+

Pricing is fixed monthly and quoted clearly before you commit to anything. For independent contractors, the fee typically covers year-end accounts, corporation tax return, CT600 filing, personal self assessment, and ongoing tax planning. There are no separate invoices for each job and no surprises at year end. We confirm the exact figure during the free initial conversation.

My books are a bit of a mess. Can you still take me on?+

Most contractors who come to us arrive with accounts in some state of disarray — missing receipts, unreconciled bank statements, or returns filed late by a previous accountant. We assess what needs catching up during the initial conversation and confirm any one-off catch-up cost upfront. The process of getting the records into order is something we manage, not you.

Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?+

No long-term contract. If you decide after a few months that it is not the right fit, you leave with clean records transferred to whoever you choose next and nothing further owed. We do not believe in tying clients in. The arrangement continues because it is working, not because of a contract.

I work through a limited company. Do I still need to file a personal self assessment?+

Yes — as a director and shareholder of your own limited company, you are required to file a personal self assessment return each year in addition to the company’s corporation tax return. We handle both returns and coordinate them so your personal tax liability accounts correctly for the salary and dividends your company has paid. Nothing is duplicated or missed.

How far in advance will I know my tax bill?+

As a rule, your corporation tax liability is calculated and communicated to you before the end of your accounting year wherever possible — and your self assessment liability is confirmed well before the January filing deadline. The goal is that you know the number with enough time to plan for it, not enough time to panic about it.

Ready when you are

Less time worrying about tax. More on the contract.

Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified accountant, same-day replies. Your corporation tax and self assessment handled together by one person who already knows your numbers.

Tax bill known months before it is due Salary and dividend structure reviewed annually Both returns handled, nothing falling through gaps
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Fixed monthly pricing ACCA qualified Same-day replies No long-term contract