Clear paperwork, calm deadlines
Every engagement starts with a written scope, a document list and a calendar of the dates that matter to you.
Chartered accountants · fixed fees
Books kept. Returns filed. Year planned.
Yarrow House looks after the numbers for sole traders, small companies and households, so every deadline is met early and nothing about your tax bill is a surprise.
Fee agreed before work begins
One named accountant
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Services
Six things we do, done thoroughly.
Take one service or combine several into a single monthly engagement. Each is scoped in writing so you know exactly what is covered.
Bookkeeping
Monthly reconciliation of bank, card and sales feeds, with a short summary of what moved and why.
Year-end accounts
Statutory accounts and company filings prepared from clean records, reviewed with you before submission.
Personal tax returns
Self-employment, rental income, dividends and pensions brought together into one accurate return.
Payroll
Payslips, starters and leavers, pension contributions and the monthly submissions that go with them.
VAT & sales tax
Registration advice, scheme choice and quarterly returns prepared from your bookkeeping software.
Planning sessions
Salary versus dividends, when to incorporate, and what to set aside each month for tax.
The year with us
A calendar, not a scramble.
Accountancy runs on dates. Here is the rhythm most of our clients settle into, adjusted to your own year-end.
- Month one
Onboarding
We collect prior returns, software access and authorisations, then send your personal deadline calendar.
- Every month
Books reconciled
Transactions categorised and queries sent in one batch, never a drip of emails.
- Each quarter
Returns & check-in
VAT or sales tax submitted, plus a short call on profit to date and the tax to put aside.
- Year-end
Accounts closed
Stock, accruals and assets confirmed with you, accounts drafted and walked through line by line.
- Before filing
Return approved
You see the final figures and payment dates at least four weeks ahead of the deadline.
- After filing
Plan the next one
A planning session to set payments on account, drawings and any structural changes for the coming year.
Engagements
Find the arrangement that fits.
Three common starting points. Most clients sit clearly in one; if you straddle two, we scope a combined engagement.
| Compare | Sole traders | Limited companies | Households & landlords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Freelancers and trades with one income stream | Owner-managed companies with staff or several directors | Rental portfolios, investment income or a complex single return |
| Included | Bookkeeping review, annual accounts, personal return | Monthly books, payroll, VAT, statutory accounts, directors' returns | Income schedules, property accounts, personal returns for each owner |
| We meet | Twice a year | Quarterly, plus year-end | Once a year, plus on request |
| Fees | Fixed annual fee, paid monthly | Fixed monthly fee set by transaction volume | Fixed fee per return and property |
Every fee is quoted in writing after the intake call and does not change unless the scope does.
Before your first call
Have these to hand.
You don't need everything, but these make the intake call twice as useful.
- Your last filed tax return and any assessment letters
- Company or tax reference numbers you already hold
- Access details for your bookkeeping software, if you use one
- Recent bank statements for business accounts
- A list of income sources, including rental and dividends
- Any deadlines or letters you are already worried about
Questions
What people ask first.
How hard is it to switch from my current accountant?
Not hard. With your permission we contact them for the handover, request prior working papers and update the authorisations. You don't need an awkward conversation.
Which bookkeeping software do you work with?
We work with the major cloud packages and can migrate you from spreadsheets. If your current setup works, we keep it; we only suggest a change when it saves you time or fees.
What stops a fixed fee from creeping up?
Your scope letter lists exactly what is included. If something new arises, such as a property sale or a new company, we quote it separately before doing any work.
My deadline is close. Can you still help?
Often, yes. Tell us the date in the enquiry form. If we can't file it properly in time, we'll say so on the intake call and explain your options.
Do we need to meet in person?
No. Most clients work with us entirely by video call and secure upload. In-person meetings can be arranged when you'd prefer one.
What if my records are behind or incomplete?
That's common. We start with a catch-up phase, quoted separately, to bring the books up to date before the regular monthly rhythm begins.
Book an intake call
Tell us where things stand.
A 30-minute call to understand your situation. No charge and no obligation.
- Send the form. We reply within two working days.
- We agree a time for the intake call.
- You receive a written scope and fixed fee.