Friendly accountants for creative and tech freelancers—helping you with the numbers so you can work with freedom.
SAVING YOU FROM THE NUMBERS!
Friendly, straightforward accountancy for creative and tech freelancers and consultants. We’ll keep your accounts compliant, help you save tax and explain everything clearly—so you can focus on the work you do best.
WHY USE AN ACCOUNTANT?
SAVE STRESS
If taxes make you cringe, relax — you’re not alone. Luckily, we love numbers, and we’re here to take all the pressure off. No stress, just clarity.
We’ll keep things simple, stress-free, and as painless as possible, while making sure you get every benefit you’re entitled to.
SAVE MONEY
We’ll work hard to find every tax-saving opportunity you might be missing — the clever little wins that can make a big difference. With tax planning and making sure noting slips through the cracks lots of our clients save £800–£2,000, and sometimes even more.
And the icing on the cake? Our fees can be claimed as an expense too. Not bad, right?
FOCUS ON YOUR WORK
If you’re a freelance creative, software developer, IT consultant or other independent tech professional, an accountant can be a total game-changer. Let us handle the accounts, tax and deadlines so you can spend more time doing the work you enjoy. We’ll make your finances smoother, clearer and far less time-consuming.
OUR PRICING, EXPLAINED.
SOLE TRADER
TYPICAL PACKAGE
FROM £35
PLUS VAT
PCM
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Producing the Profit & loss account
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Tax saving advice on what expenses can be claimed against tax
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Submission of the Tax Return and calculation of taxes
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Tax Reminders sent to help you avoid penalties
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Access to our user friendly google sheet for bookkeeping
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We can also work with Xero and freeagent if you prefer
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The accounting fee is also claimable against tax
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Any references for mortgages/rentals etc
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Registration and correspondence with HMRC
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We can also work with Xero and FreeAgent if you prefer
LTD COMPANY - 1 DIRECTOR
TYPICAL PACKAGE
FROM £110
PLUS VAT
PCM
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Company Tax Return, calculations & filing to HMRC.
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Company Statutory Accounts preparation and filing to Companies House
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Confirmation Statement to Companies House and fee paid to Companies House
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PAYE administration and Annual Return for 1 Director
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Personal Tax Return & calculations
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Tax Reminders sent to help you avoid penalties
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Tax saving advice such as optimum dividend/salary split and what you can claim for working from home/ tax allowable expenses
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Access to our user friendly google sheet for bookkeeping
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We can also work with Xero and FreeAgent if you prefer
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Correspondence with HMRC
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HMRC registrations for taxes, payroll if you haven’t already done them.
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Any references for mortgages/rentals etc
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Our fee is allowable against tax
1 DIRECTOR - VAT REG
TYPICAL PACKAGE
FROM £150
PLUS VAT
PCM
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Company Tax Return, calculations & filing to HMRC.
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Company Statutory Accounts preparation and filing to Companies House
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Confirmation Statement to Companies House and fee paid to Companies House
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PAYE administration and Annual Return for 1 Director
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Personal Tax Return & calculations
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Tax Reminders sent to help you avoid penalties
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Access to our user friendly google sheet for bookkeeping
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We can also work with Xero and FreeAgent if you prefer
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Quarterly VAT Returns
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Tax saving advice such as optimum dividend/salary split and what you can claim for working from home/ tax allowable expenses.
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Correspondence with HMRC
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HMRC registrations for taxes, payroll if you haven’t already done them.
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Any references for mortgages/rentals etc
2 DIRECTORS - VAT REG
TYPICAL PACKAGE
FROM £175
PLUS VAT
PCM
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Couples can make huge savings by legitimately evening out their income!
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Company Tax Return, calculations & filing to HMRC.
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Company Statutory Accounts preparation and filing to Companies House
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Confirmation Statement to Companies House and fee paid to Companies House
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PAYE administration and Annual Return for 2 Directors
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Personal Tax Return & calculations for 2 Directors
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Tax Reminders sent to help you avoid penalties
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Access to our user friendly google sheet for bookkeeping
-
We can also work with Xero and FreeAgent if you prefer
-
Quarterly VAT Returns
-
Tax saving advice such as optimum dividend/salary split and what you can claim for working from home/ tax allowable expenses.
-
Correspondence with HMRC
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HMRC registrations for taxes, payroll if you haven’t already done them.
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Any references for mortgages/rentals etc
NEED ADVICE?
Not sure whether a limited company is the right move for you, or want to chat about our sole trader and limited company services? WhatsApp us or we can arrange a Google Meet to discuss your options, answer your questions and have a natter about all things numbers.
We’ve been working with Dawn and the team at The Tax Return Expert for almost a decade, and we’re truly grateful for the exceptional service they’ve provided since day one. They’re a pleasure to work with and outstanding professionals. 100% recommended
Alex from The3cult.co.uk
I recommend the Tax Return Expert Gurus – they are the reason I can smile when thinking about HMRC …
Finn and Heleen from Vankinnon Ltd
Working with Dawn since 2010 has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business. As an independent motion graphics artist, she brought clarity and calm to financial matters from the very beginning and helped me build real confidence in managing them from every aspect. I’m deeply grateful for her continued guidance and support
Gabriel from NLG Visuals Ltd
LET'S CRUNCH THOSE NUMBERS