Accountants in the UK
Year-end accounts, tax returns, VAT and tax advice from qualified, verified accountants. Hire freelance accountants or an agency: post free and compare up to 3 quotes.
Free to post. At most 3 pros reply, and because this work can be done remotely they can be anywhere in the UK.
What it costs in the UK
£150 – £2,500
Typical range per project.
Every job you post shows this range next to your quotes, and we flag any quote that is far above or below it. How we work out price ranges.
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Accountants for every kind of business
- Accountants for small businesses
- Year-end accounts, tax returns and advice for a fixed fee.
- Accountants for self-employed people and sole traders
- Self-assessment returns with the right expenses claimed.
- Accountants for limited companies
- Statutory accounts, corporation tax and advice on salary and dividends.
- Accountants for landlords
- Rental income, allowable costs and capital gains.
- Accountants for contractors and freelancers
- IR35, VAT schemes and company or umbrella decisions.
- Accountants for doctors, dentists and other professionals
- Accountants who know the rules of your profession.
What changes the price
- Sole trader, partnership or limited company
- Condition of your records
- Rental, investment or overseas income
- Bookkeeping, VAT and payroll bundled in
| City | Typical range per project |
|---|---|
| London | £190 – £3,130 |
| Manchester | £150 – £2,500 |
| Birmingham | £150 – £2,450 |
| Leeds | £140 – £2,380 |
| Glasgow | £140 – £2,380 |
| Edinburgh | £160 – £2,700 |
| Liverpool | £140 – £2,300 |
| Bristol | £160 – £2,700 |
| Sheffield | £140 – £2,250 |
| Newcastle | £140 – £2,250 |
| Nottingham | £140 – £2,300 |
| Cardiff | £140 – £2,300 |
How to choose accountants
- 1
Choose a member of a recognised body such as ICAEW, ACCA or AAT.
- 2
Ask for a fixed annual fee and a list of exactly what it covers.
- 3
Find out who does the work day to day and how fast they respond.
What pros will ask you
Who is it for?
Sole trader, Limited company, Partnership, Landlord, Individual
What do you need?
Year-end accounts, Self-assessment tax return, Corporation tax return, VAT returns, Tax advice, Not sure
Rough annual turnover or income
Under £50k, £50k–£150k, £150k–£500k, Over £500k, Prefer not to say
Accountants in the UK
We’re onboarding vetted accountants in the UK now. Post your job and we’ll match you as soon as pros are available.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
A bookkeeper keeps your records up to date through the year. An accountant prepares your statutory accounts and tax returns and advises on how to structure things. Many small businesses use both.
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.
Should my accountant be qualified?
Anyone can call themselves an accountant in the UK, so ask each pro which body they belong to, such as ICAEW, ACCA or AAT, and whether they hold professional indemnity insurance.
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.
Need accountants in the UK?
Describe the job once. Up to 3 vetted pros will quote.