Limited Company Accountants
A dedicated accountant for your limited company — year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and bookkeeping on one fixed monthly fee. Based in Brentwood, Essex; working with companies across the UK.
Everything your limited company needs, under one roof.
Most limited company owners don't want a different accountant for tax, payroll and bookkeeping — they want one team that knows the business, files everything on time, and explains the numbers in plain English.
That's what we do. We handle the full finance function for limited companies in Brentwood, Essex and across the UK — so you can focus on running and growing the business.
What's included
A complete finance function on a fixed fee.
Annual accounts
Statutory accounts prepared to FRS 102 or micro-entity standards and filed at Companies House.
Corporation tax
CT600 prepared and filed with HMRC, with tax planning ahead of year-end — not patched up after.
VAT returns
MTD-compliant quarterly VAT, scheme advice and registration handled when you cross the threshold.
Payroll & director PAYE
Director-only payroll set up tax-efficiently, plus full payroll for teams with RTI, pensions and CIS.
Bookkeeping on Xero / FreeAgent
Cloud bookkeeping reconciled monthly so VAT, payroll and accounts all run from clean numbers.
Director self assessment
Personal tax returns covering salary, dividends and other income — joined up with the company.
Who this is for
- Owner-managed limited companies in Brentwood, Essex or anywhere in the UK
- Contractors and consultants trading through a limited company
- Growing businesses that want proactive support, not just year-end filing
- Construction & trades limited companies dealing with CIS and reverse charge VAT
- Directors who want one team handling everything — not a different firm for each thing
What a limited company accountant costs
Our limited company packages start from £75 + VAT a month. The fee is fixed and agreed up front, based on turnover, whether you're VAT registered, how many people are on payroll and how much of the bookkeeping you want us to handle. No hourly billing, and no invoice for picking up the phone.
You can see what sits in each package on our business pricing page, or ask for a quote and we'll put a number to your company before you commit to anything.
See business pricingYour company year, handled end to end
Year-end accounts & corporation tax
We prepare and file your statutory accounts at Companies House and the CT600 with HMRC, and talk through the tax position before the year closes rather than after it.
VAT, payroll & bookkeeping
Add VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping to the same monthly fee, or keep the books in-house and we'll review them.
Director self assessment
Salary, dividends and other income handled alongside the company through our tax return service, so the two sides of the picture line up.
Companies House housekeeping
Confirmation statements, director and share changes, and a registered office address if you'd rather your home address wasn't on the public record.
Software we work in
We're a Xero Silver Partner and a FreeAgent partner firm, and we work in both day to day. Already on one of them? We pick it up as it is. Coming from spreadsheets or a shoebox? We'll set it up and show you the parts you'll actually use. Our Xero guide is a reasonable place to start.
Switching accountant & onboarding
Changing accountant is mostly our job, not yours. We write for professional clearance, request your records, get the HMRC authorisations in place and take over the filings. The full process is set out on our switching accountant page.
Why In Front Accounting
- ACCA-qualified practice
- Xero Silver Partner and FreeAgent partner firm
- Fixed monthly fees agreed before we start — no hourly billing
- Office at 105 High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4RR, with clients across the UK working online
- One team for accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and the director's personal return
Local to us? Our accountants in Brentwood page covers meeting at the office and working locally. Running a construction or trades company? See CIS and construction accounting.
Common Questions
How much does a limited company accountant cost?
Our limited company packages start from £75 + VAT a month and are quoted as a fixed monthly fee based on turnover, VAT, payroll and how much bookkeeping you want us to do. You can see what's included on our business pricing page, and the fee is agreed before we start — no hourly billing and no surprise invoices.
Do I need an accountant for a limited company?
There is no legal requirement to use an accountant, but a limited company must file statutory accounts at Companies House, a CT600 corporation tax return with HMRC, a confirmation statement, and usually payroll and VAT returns too. Most directors use an accountant so those deadlines are met and profit extraction is planned properly rather than reviewed after the year has closed.
Do you only work with Brentwood and Essex limited companies?
No. We're based at 105 High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4RR and work with limited companies locally and remotely across the UK using Xero and FreeAgent. The service is the same whether you're around the corner or the other end of the country.
What's included in your limited company package?
Annual accounts, corporation tax, VAT returns, payroll, bookkeeping, director self assessment, registered office (if needed) and ongoing support — all under one fixed monthly fee. You can include or leave out VAT, payroll and bookkeeping depending on what the company needs.
Can I switch from my current accountant mid-year?
Yes. We handle professional clearance and the records request from your current accountant, migrate the bookkeeping and take over filings. See our switching accountant page for the full process.
Do you handle director dividends and profit extraction?
Yes — we look at salary and dividend levels, track director loan accounts, and review pension contributions and available reliefs before year-end. The right mix depends on your own circumstances, so we discuss the options with you rather than applying a fixed formula.
Which accounting software do you use?
We're a Xero Silver Partner and a FreeAgent partner firm, and we work in both. If you already use one of them we can pick it up as-is; if you're starting out or moving from spreadsheets we'll set it up and show you how to use the parts you actually need.
I'm a small limited company with one director — is that too small?
No. A large part of our client base is single-director companies and contractors. The package is scaled to the size of the company, so a one-person company isn't paying for payroll and bookkeeping volumes it doesn't have.
Ready to get your limited company properly looked after?
Free consultation, plain English, fixed monthly fee.