Startup Accountant in Oldham
Starting a business in Oldham? Get it right from the start.
Most new business owners find out what they should have done once it is too late to do it easily. Hasan Mahmood is an ACCA-qualified chartered accountant based in Oldham who works with new companies and sole traders every day. Fixed monthly fees, no jargon, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Company formation handled correctly from the very beginning
- Know your tax bill well before HMRC sends the reminder
- Your bookkeeping set up on cloud software from day one
- Plain-English guidance so you actually understand your numbers
Initial conversations are free and without pressure. If it is not the right fit, you leave with clearer answers than you arrived with and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
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 has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice”
★★★★★
Helpful Knowledge For New 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, Books Properly Organised
“He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.”
Sound familiar?
Starting a business is hard enough without the accounts confusion.
Most new business owners spend the first year piecing together what they actually need to do and when. Tax deadlines arrive before the records are in order. Expenses go unrecorded. The question of whether to be a sole trader or a limited company gets decided on a guess rather than the numbers. None of this is unusual. It is, however, avoidable.
- ✕ Not sure whether to register as sole trader or limited company
- ✕ No bookkeeping system in place, receipts piling up somewhere
- ✕ No idea what your first tax bill is going to look like or when it arrives
What a clean start looks like
Getting the structure right at the beginning saves significant time and money later. Your books, your tax obligations, and your business structure are handled from day one — so there are no surprises waiting for you at year end.
- ✓ Correct business structure chosen based on your actual income and plans
- ✓ Cloud bookkeeping set up from day one — records current, nothing missing
- ✓ Tax liability visible months before the deadline, not the week before
- ✓ Fixed monthly fee so the cost is predictable, not a bill at year end
What new business owners say
These are clients who started their businesses without an accountant and found the difference it made. Verbatim, unedited.
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 actually needs
Startup accounting at Edward Harris covers the compliance you are legally required to handle and the clarity that helps you make better decisions as you grow.
Company Formation and Setup
Your company is incorporated correctly, with the right structure for your circumstances. VAT registration, PAYE, and HMRC notifications are handled so you are compliant from the first day of trading. You will not discover six months in that something was missed.
From day oneBookkeeping and Year-End Accounts
Your books are kept current on cloud accounting software — Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent — so the records are accurate when you need them. Year-end accounts and your corporation tax return are prepared and filed on time. No last-minute scramble, no penalty notices.
Ongoing, all yearTax Planning From the Start
Understanding your tax position early means you can plan for it rather than react to it. Salary and dividend structure, allowable expenses, and upcoming deadlines are reviewed proactively throughout the year. You know what is coming before it arrives.
Proactive, year-roundConsistently five stars across every client
From tradespeople to e-commerce sellers and new limited companies, the feedback covers the same ground: fast responses, clear advice, and no surprises.
Found After Being Let Down Elsewhere
“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.”
Proactive Advice, Books Properly 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.”
Complex Concepts Made Easy to Understand
“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”
Why new businesses choose us over anyone else
There is no shortage of accountants in Greater Manchester. Here is what makes working with Hasan different in practice, not just in principle.
Clarity Before You Need It
Most accountants tell you what happened at year end. Hasan tells you what is coming before it becomes a problem. Your tax position, your VAT threshold, and your cash flow are monitored throughout the year so you are not discovering obligations after the deadline has passed. Which is, frankly, the way it should work.
No Jargon, Ever
Startup founders consistently say the same thing: they did not ask questions because they felt they should already know the answers. Hasan’s approach is the opposite — plain English, no assumption of prior knowledge, and the same patient explanation whether it is your first question or your fiftieth. Questions get answered the day you ask them.
One Fixed Monthly Fee
A predictable monthly fee covers your compliance, your cloud bookkeeping software, and year-round support. No unexpected bill when the accounts are filed, no charge every time you send an email. You know exactly what you are paying before you sign anything.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
The process is designed to be as low-effort as possible on your side. Most new clients are set up and filing-ready within a week.
Get in touch today
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 pressure — there is nothing to prepare beforehand.
Free initial conversation
Hasan will ask about your business, your current situation, and what you are trying to achieve. You will get honest answers to your questions and a clear picture of what is actually involved. No pitch, no obligation.
We set everything up
Once you decide to proceed, we handle the onboarding. Cloud bookkeeping is set up, HMRC registrations are sorted, and any catch-up work is scoped and agreed upfront. You provide access to your records — we take it from there.
Run your business, not your books
Your accounts are current, your tax position is visible, and you have an accountant you can actually reach when something comes up. Less of your time lost to admin, fewer surprises, and a clearer picture of where your business stands.
“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.”
Straightforward answers to the usual questions
I have only just started trading — is it too early to get an accountant?
It is rarely too early and frequently too late. The decisions made in the first few months — business structure, VAT registration, expense recording, PAYE setup — have consequences that take time and money to reverse later. Getting the foundations right at the start is considerably cheaper than fixing them at year end.
What is included in the monthly fee and how is it calculated?
Fees are fixed monthly and set based on the size and complexity of your business — typically covering bookkeeping, VAT returns, year-end accounts, corporation tax or self assessment, and year-round support. Cloud accounting software is included with advisory services. The exact fee is agreed before you sign anything, so there are no surprises at year end.
I have not kept any records since I started — can you still help?
Yes, and it is not as uncommon as you might think. Catch-up bookkeeping is scoped and costed upfront so you know what it involves before committing. Once the records are in order, ongoing monthly work keeps them current. The starting point does not need to be clean — just honest.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum commitment?
No long-term contract. If the arrangement is not working, you are free to leave. Your records are kept on cloud software that you own access to, and we will provide everything needed for a smooth handover. The goal is that you stay because it is working, not because leaving is difficult.
Should I set up as a sole trader or a limited company?
It depends on your income level, your risk appetite, and your plans for growth — and the answer changes as your business develops. This is one of the first things Hasan will cover in the initial conversation. There is no single right answer, but there is usually a better one for your specific situation, and it is worth getting it right before you start rather than restructuring later.
When will I know what my first tax bill is going to be?
Months before it is due, not the week before. Part of the year-round support is keeping your tax position visible so you can plan for it. For a new limited company, corporation tax falls due nine months after your year end — you should know the approximate figure well in advance of that date, with time to set funds aside rather than find them in a hurry.
Stop guessing what your accounts need. Get clarity instead.
A free initial conversation with Hasan costs nothing and commits you to nothing. You will leave knowing exactly what is involved, what it costs, and what happens next.