Accountants for businesses in the United Kingdom
Year-end accounts, tax returns and tax advice from qualified, verified accountants. Post your project free from the United Kingdom and compare up to 3 quotes from verified freelancers and agencies.
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What it costs
$120 – $1,600
Typical range per project in US dollars from professionals on VouchQuote, who work remotely.
For comparison, local accountants in the United Kingdom typically charge $250 – $3,360 for the same work.
Every request 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.
Estimate your own cost with the calculatorWhat changes the price
- Self-employed, partnership or company
- Condition of your records
- Rental, investment or overseas income
- Bookkeeping, sales tax and payroll bundled in
How to choose accountants
- 1
Choose a member of a recognised accounting body in your country, and check they know its tax rules.
- 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 professionals 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 or GST returns, Tax advice, Not sure
Rough annual turnover or income
Under $75k, $75k–$200k, $200k–$650k, Over $650k, Prefer not to say
Accountants on VouchQuote
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Questions people ask
How much do accountants cost for a business in the United Kingdom?
On VouchQuote, typically $120 to $1,600 per project in US dollars, from professionals who work remotely. For comparison, local accountants in the United Kingdom usually charge around $250 to $3,360 for the same work. Both are our own guide figures; your quotes will give you real prices.
Can I hire from the United Kingdom if the professional is in another country?
Yes. This work is done remotely, and professionals on VouchQuote work with clients abroad every day. Agree the scope, the timeline and how you will pay (bank transfer, Wise and PayPal are common) in writing before work starts. You pay the professional directly; we add no fee.
What about the time difference?
Each quote shows where the professional is based. Ask which hours they are available for calls and agree one regular time to speak. With a time difference, work often moves forward while you are offline.
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 personal 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?
In many countries anyone can call themselves an accountant, so ask each professional which body they belong to, such as ACCA, a CPA or Chartered Accountants institute, and whether they hold professional indemnity insurance.
How much does an accountant cost for a small company?
Year-end accounts and a company tax return for a small company usually sit in the middle of the range above. Bookkeeping, payroll and sales tax returns are quoted separately or as a monthly package.
Need accountants?
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