Your accounts handled properly. Every month. No surprises.
Sole trader accounts are my main focus, and I handle every client personally, from the first call to the final submission.
If you are self-employed and unsure whether your records are where they need to be, I can take that off your plate. Fixed monthly pricing starts at £25 and covers everything your accounts actually require.
How well are your sole trader accounts set up right now?
Four questions. Takes about 60 seconds. Find out where your accounts actually stand.
How are you currently keeping track of your business income and expenses?
How confident are you about what you can and cannot claim as a business expense?
Are you aware of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and whether it will apply to your business?
When did you last feel fully on top of your accounts with no outstanding catch-up needed?
Your accounts need attention before they become a bigger problem
Based on your answers, your records are not where HMRC needs them to be. That is not unusual for a sole trader who is focused on doing the actual work, but it does carry real risk: late filing penalties, missed expense claims, and a difficult tax return at year end. A free call with me takes 20 minutes and I will tell you exactly where you stand and what needs doing first.
You have made a start, but there are gaps worth fixing
You are doing some things right, but there are areas where your accounts could be more accurate and more tax-efficient. With Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applying to sole traders earning over £50,000 from April 2026, now is a practical time to get the right setup in place. I can review your current approach and tell you what I would change.
Your accounts are in good shape. You are in the right place.
Your current setup sounds organised. If you are here because you want a reliable bookkeeper to maintain that standard for you going forward, I offer fixed monthly pricing and handle everything personally. Book a free call and we can discuss whether I am the right fit.
What I handle for sole traders
Each service is carried out by me personally. There is no team, no handoff, and no one else you need to explain your business to.
Monthly Bookkeeping
I keep your income and expenses recorded accurately in Xero each month, so your accounts are always current and your tax position is never a surprise. You know exactly what has gone in, what has gone out, and what you owe HMRC at any point.
From £25/monthSelf Assessment Tax Return
I prepare and file your Self Assessment tax return directly with HMRC, using the records I keep for you throughout the year. Because I know your books, there is no scramble at year end and no risk of errors from pulling figures together in a hurry.
Annual filing includedXero Setup and MTD Compliance
I set up Xero so it connects to your bank and records transactions automatically, and I make sure your setup meets the Making Tax Digital requirements ahead of the phased rollout. From April 2026, sole traders earning over £50,000 must use MTD-recognised software for quarterly reporting, and I make sure that is handled correctly.
Xero CertifiedWhy working with a dedicated bookkeeper makes a difference
Generic software and once-a-year accountants leave most sole traders managing more than they should. Here is what changes when someone is looking after your books consistently.
You deal directly with me, every time
There is no junior staff member, no client portal with a different face each month, and no time wasted re-explaining your business. I know your accounts because I am the one who keeps them, and you can reach me directly when you have a question.
Fixed monthly pricing with no surprises
Pricing starts at £25 per month and is agreed upfront, so you know exactly what you are paying. There are no hourly rates, no invoices that are larger than expected, and no awkward conversations about scope.
Your accounts stay compliant year-round
I keep your records up to date in Xero and handle every HMRC submission on time, including Self Assessment filings and VAT returns where applicable. You do not need to track deadlines or chase documents. I do that for you.
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How we get started
Four straightforward steps from first contact to having your accounts properly in hand.
Book a free call
You book a free 20-minute call at a time that suits you. I ask about your business, your current setup, and what you actually need. There is no obligation and no sales pressure.
I review your current records
Before we agree anything, I look at where your accounts currently stand. If there is catch-up work needed, I tell you upfront what is involved and what it will cost.
We agree a fixed monthly price
Once I understand your business, I put together a fixed monthly price that covers everything we have agreed. Pricing starts at £25 per month and is confirmed in writing before anything starts.
I take care of everything from there
Your books are kept in Xero each month, your submissions go to HMRC on time, and you can contact me directly whenever you need to. You focus on your work. I focus on your accounts.
Choose your next step
Pick the option that matches where you are right now.
Common questions
Reliable, accurate, and local. Acme Accounting Services provides a full suite of accounting services to small businesses in Ipswich, Suffolk and beyond.
💛 5% of revenue donated to St. Elizabeth’s Hospice, Ipswich.