Tax Accountant for Sole Traders
Your sole trader tax, handled properly.
Most sole traders end up filing their own Self-Assessment, guessing their allowable expenses, and discovering their tax bill about three weeks before it is due. There is a more straightforward way. Fixed fee scoped to your business, Xero Certified Advisor, same-day replies seven days a week.
- Your Self-Assessment filed accurately, well before the January deadline
- Your tax liability visible months in advance — no last-minute surprises
- Allowable expenses reviewed so you are not overpaying HMRC
- Direct access to Joey by phone, WhatsApp, or email — no waiting room
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Saved Money on Self-Assessment
“Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout.”
★★★★★
Vast Knowledge, Very Good Job
“Joey has been extremely helpful and uses his vast knowledge to do a very good job.”
★★★★★
Helped Massively with Tax Returns
“Great company that have helped me out massively with my tax and VAT returns.”
★★★★★
Always Available to Answer Questions
“Always on hand to answer any questions throughout.”
Sound familiar?
Still not sure what your tax bill is going to be?
Running a business as a sole trader is straightforward enough — until tax comes into it. Keeping records in a spreadsheet that gradually makes less sense, wondering what you can and cannot claim, and leaving the Self-Assessment until December because it is easier not to think about it. None of this is unusual. It is also largely avoidable.
- Self-Assessment left until January because there was no one to sort it earlier
- Uncertain which expenses are actually allowable — probably overpaying as a result
- No visibility of your tax liability until it is too late to plan for it
What sorted looks like
Clear books, a known tax position, and a fixed fee that was agreed before any work started. The filing gets done on time. The expenses are reviewed properly. You know what you owe well before it is due.
- Self-Assessment prepared and filed well ahead of deadline — January is not a scramble
- Expenses reviewed against HMRC rules — nothing missed, nothing incorrectly claimed
- Your tax liability calculated early, so you can actually set the money aside
- Fixed fee agreed in writing before work begins — no billing surprises later
What sole traders say after switching
A small sample from verified Google reviews. Different clients, different trades — broadly the same experience once the paperwork is off their plate.
Joey was super helpful, took care of everything and saved me money on my Self Assessment. Communicated everything throughout. I will be using his services again. Would definitely recommend.
Great company that have helped me out massively with my tax and VAT returns.
What the fee covers for sole traders
Every sole trader engagement is scoped to the actual size and complexity of your business. The three components most clients need are covered below.
Self-Assessment Tax Return
Your return prepared end to end — income, allowable expenses, any relevant reliefs — and filed with HMRC ahead of deadline. Your tax bill is confirmed well before January, not calculated at the last minute. If anything looks off or could be structured more efficiently, it gets flagged before the return goes in.
Included as standardBookkeeping and Xero Setup
Day-to-day records kept current throughout the year so the Self-Assessment is not built on a pile of receipts in December. Xero set up and maintained if you want a clear view of income and expenses at any point. A year of clean records also means no surprises when the tax position is calculated.
Available as an add-onVAT Registration and Returns
If your turnover is approaching the registration threshold — or you are already registered — VAT submissions are handled on time and the right scheme is selected for your trading pattern. You will not cross the threshold unexpectedly without a plan in place. Making Tax Digital compliance is included as standard once you are registered.
Available as an add-onConsistent feedback across different clients
Contractors, tradespeople, small business owners — the common thread is that questions get answered and the work gets done without fuss.
Vast Knowledge, Does a Very Good Job
“Joey has been extremely helpful and uses his vast knowledge to do a very good job. I would highly recommend him.”
Always On Hand for Any Questions
“Always on hand to answer any questions throughout.”
Professional and Efficient, Every Time
“Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!”
What makes the difference for sole traders
Three things that matter when you are running a business on your own and need an accountant you can actually reach.
You speak to Joey directly
Every client deals with Joey — not a junior, not a rotating team, not whoever picks up the phone that day. The person who reviews your expenses and prepares your return is the same person who answers your WhatsApp message at 6pm on a Thursday. That matters when you have a quick question before a client invoice goes out.
Reachable when you are actually free
Most sole traders cannot sit down with their accountant between nine and five. Joey is contactable from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday — phone, WhatsApp, or email — and often Sundays too when needed. If a question comes up in the evening after a day on the tools, it does not have to wait until the following week.
Fixed fee, agreed before anything starts
Sole trader fees are scoped to your turnover, the volume of transactions, and whether VAT or CIS is in play. The number is agreed in writing before any work begins. There is no hourly billing and no charge for a quick question mid-year. What you are quoted is what you pay.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Switching accountants or starting fresh takes less effort than most people expect. Here is what the process looks like from your side.
Free initial chat
Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp, or email. You will talk through your situation — what you earn, how you trade, whether you are VAT registered, and what is currently causing the most friction. No commitment, no pressure. If it is not the right fit, that gets said plainly.
Fixed quote in writing
After the call you will receive a fixed fee in writing, scoped to the actual size and complexity of your business. No vague estimates, no hourly rates, no fees for asking questions later. You know what it costs before anything starts.
We handle the transition
If you have an existing accountant, Joey contacts them, requests the professional clearance, and brings your records across. Xero is set up if needed. HMRC authorisations are updated. You sign one form — the rest is handled.
Direct access, ongoing
From that point, your books are kept current, your VAT submissions go in on time, and your Self-Assessment is prepared well before the January deadline. You know your tax position throughout the year, not just when the bill arrives. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“Joey always delivers a professional and efficient service. Highly recommend to everyone!”
A few things sole traders usually ask
Do you understand the expenses that apply to my trade specifically?
Different trades have different allowable costs — use of home, vehicle expenses, tools and equipment, professional subscriptions, subcontractor payments under CIS. The conversation starts with how your business actually works, not a generic checklist. You will not need to explain what is and is not a business cost before getting a useful answer.
What does it cost and what is included?
Fees are fixed and scoped to your business — based on your turnover, whether VAT or CIS is in play, and the volume of transactions. A Self-Assessment only for a straightforward sole trader costs less than a full bookkeeping and VAT package. The number is agreed in writing before any work starts, and there is no charge for questions mid-year.
My records are in a bit of a state. Is that a problem?
It is not unusual. Most clients who switch accountants or come from doing it themselves arrive with books that need some attention. The catch-up work is scoped and priced separately so you know what it costs before it starts. Once records are current, keeping them that way is considerably less effort than it was before.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. There is no minimum term and no penalty for leaving. If it is not working after the first few months, you can walk away with your records in order and nothing outstanding. In practice, around ninety percent of clients stay — but that should be because the service is worth keeping, not because leaving is difficult.
Can you help if I have missed previous Self-Assessment deadlines?
Yes. Late returns are filed, penalties are confirmed, and where there is a reasonable excuse HMRC can sometimes be persuaded to reduce them. The first step is understanding how far back the gap goes and what records exist. That is assessed in the initial call, before any commitment is made.
How far in advance will I know what my tax bill is?
For most sole traders, the tax position is clear by October at the latest — well before the January payment deadline. If you want to plan further ahead, quarterly check-ins can be arranged so the number is visible throughout the year. The goal is that the January bill is never a surprise.
Less time on the tax admin, more on the business.
Fixed fee scoped to your business, Self-Assessment handled end to end, and direct access to Joey by phone or WhatsApp — 7am to 7pm, six days a week.