Accountant fees calculator
Answer 3 quick questions and see what an accountant typically costs in the UK. No sign-up, no email, no sales call.
Your estimate
£150 – £400
per project, excluding VAT
This is a guide for work by a UK freelancer or small agency. A real quote depends on the detail, so the next step is to ask.
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How the estimate is worked out
Your first answer sets a starting range. Each answer after that adds to it. Nothing is hidden: these are the figures the calculator uses, excluding VAT. How we set our price ranges.
| Answer | Starting range per project |
|---|---|
| Self-assessment tax return | £150 to £400 |
| Limited company accounts and corporation tax | £600 to £1,300 |
| Partnership accounts and returns | £400 to £900 |
| Answer | Added per project |
|---|---|
| Up to date in software | No extra cost |
| Spreadsheets | + £50 to £200 |
| A box of receipts | + £150 to £500 |
| Answer | Added per project |
|---|---|
| None | No extra cost |
| Rental income or capital gains | + £100 to £250 |
| Overseas income | + £150 to £400 |
What else changes the price
- Sole trader, partnership or limited company
- Condition of your records
- Rental, investment or overseas income
- Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll bundled in
Questions people ask
How accurate is the accountant fees calculator?
It gives a realistic range for work by a UK freelancer or small agency, built from the guide prices the VouchQuote team sets for each option. It cannot see the detail of your project, so treat it as a budget to plan with and get real quotes before you commit.
What are the lowest and highest estimates it can give?
With the simplest answers the estimate starts at £150 per project. With every option at its most demanding it reaches £2,200 per project. Most projects land well inside that.
Does where I live change the price?
Yes, a little. Choose your city and the estimate is scaled by that city’s price index. London is the highest, at 25% above the UK average. Many professionals work remotely, so you are not limited to local prices.
Do I need to sign up to use it?
No. The calculator is free and needs no account or email address. If you then want real quotes, you can post the job free and up to 3 checked professionals reply.
How much does a self-assessment tax return cost?
A straightforward return usually sits at the low end of the range shown above. Rental income, capital gains and foreign income add to the work and the price.
How much does an accountant cost for a small limited company?
Year-end accounts and a corporation tax return for a small company usually sit in the middle of the range above. Bookkeeping, payroll and VAT returns are quoted separately or as a monthly package.
An estimate is a start. A quote is an answer.
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