Chartered accountants · Manchester
Accounts, tax and payroll, handled properly.
We look after the numbers for small businesses and freelancers, on a fixed monthly fee, so you can spend your time on the work you actually enjoy.
Rated 4.9 by more than 400 small businesses
Tax return filed
Two months before the deadline
Small businesses we look after
Tax saved for clients last year
Missed filing deadlines since 2012
Typical reply time to any question
Services
Everything your business needs, under one roof.
Bookkeeping
Up-to-date books every month, reconciled and ready when you need numbers.
From £95/mo
Tax Returns
Self Assessment and company tax returns filed on time, with every allowance claimed.
From £45/mo
Payroll
Payslips, pension auto-enrolment and RTI submissions handled every pay run.
From £25/mo
VAT
Registration, returns under Making Tax Digital and advice on the right scheme.
From £40/mo
Company Formation
Set up your limited company properly, from Companies House to your first board minutes.
From £149
Business Advisory
Quarterly reviews, forecasts and plain-English advice on how to grow profitably.
From £150/mo
How it works
Switching accountants takes one call.
We do the heavy lifting, including contacting your previous accountant and HMRC.
01
Free intro call
Tell us about your business. We’ll suggest the right plan and a fixed monthly fee.
02
We take it from here
We handle the handover, set up your software and agree your key dates.
03
Relax at year end
Monthly books, reminders before every deadline and one point of contact all year.
Pricing
Simple monthly plans. No surprise bills.
All plans include a dedicated accountant, cloud software and unlimited email support. Prices exclude VAT.
Starter
For sole traders and freelancers
/ month
Self Assessment tax return
Quarterly bookkeeping
Making Tax Digital ready
Email support
Growth
Most popular
For limited companies up to £500k
/ month
Everything in Starter
Monthly bookkeeping
Year-end accounts and Corporation Tax
VAT returns
Payroll for up to 5 people
Scale
For growing teams and multiple entities
/ month
Everything in Growth
Management accounts each month
Quarterly advisory meetings
Payroll for up to 25 people
Priority phone support
Tax calendar
Never miss a deadline again.
The key UK dates for the months ahead. Clients get a reminder well before each one.
Paper Self Assessment returns
Self-employed, landlords, company directors
VAT return for the quarter to 30 September
VAT-registered businesses on quarterly returns
Online return to pay through your tax code
Employees with small amounts of untaxed income
Online Self Assessment and balancing payment
Self-employed, landlords, company directors
Client stories
Small businesses that sleep better at night.
“Switching took one phone call. Our books are finally up to date and I know exactly what tax to put aside each month.”
Priya Shah
Founder, Little Loom Studio
“Kestrel spotted £8,000 of expenses our old accountant had missed. They paid for themselves in the first year.”
Tom Ellis
Director, Ellis Joinery Ltd
“Payroll for twelve people used to take me a full day. Now it just happens, and the team is always paid on time.”
Grace Oyelaran
Operations Manager, Hatch Coffee
Guides
Plain-English answers to common money questions.
FAQ
Questions we get asked a lot.
Can’t find what you need? Send us a message and we’ll reply within one working day.
What does a monthly plan include?
Your plan covers the work listed on the pricing page, a dedicated accountant and unlimited email support. Extra work is always quoted before we start.
Can you take over from my current accountant?
Which accounting software do you use?
Do I have to sign a long contract?
Is my data secure?