Small businesses · Essex

    Small Business Accountant in Essex

    In Front Accounting is a Brentwood-based ACCA practice for small businesses across Essex. Sole traders and landlords can start from £15 + VAT a month; limited companies start from £75 + VAT a month, covering year-end accounts, Corporation Tax and the Confirmation Statement, with payroll, VAT and bookkeeping available as you grow.

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    Key facts

    • In Front Accounting is an ACCA practice based at First Floor, 105 High Street, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4RR.
    • We work with clients in person around Brentwood and Essex and remotely across the UK.
    • Phone or WhatsApp 01277 549101, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm.
    • Individual plans from £15 + VAT a month; limited company plans from £75 + VAT a month.

    Who this is for

    • Sole traders and the self-employed, including Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
    • Small limited companies with a handful of staff
    • Landlords and property companies
    • Trades, hospitality, fitness, ecommerce, agencies and consultants

    What's included

    Sole traders and landlords

    • Fixed monthly plans from £15 + VAT a month, covering Making Tax Digital quarterly updates and your final declaration depending on the plan.

    Limited company plans (fixed monthly fees)

    • Bronze — £75 + VAT a month: company accounts, Corporation Tax return, Confirmation Statement filing (Companies House fee excluded) and routine company secretarial updates.
    • Silver — £125 + VAT a month: everything in Bronze plus director payroll, VAT returns reviewed and submitted, and a dedicated accountant for support and queries.
    • Gold — £175 + VAT a month: adds payroll for up to 5 employees (monthly), pension regulator compliance and monthly pension filings, VAT returns prepared and submitted, and simple tax-saving strategies.
    • Platinum — £250 + VAT a month: adds comprehensive tax planning, a quarterly business review, management reporting and priority support.

    Prices exclude VAT. Full plan details are on our business pricing and individual pricing pages.

    How getting started works

    1. Book a free call or send an enquiry — you speak to an accountant before signing up.
    2. Choose a fixed monthly plan and complete online sign-up and ID checks.
    3. If you already have an accountant, we send a professional clearance letter and request HMRC agent authorisation for you.
    4. We take over your deadlines and keep filings on track during the handover (usually two to four weeks end to end).

    Frequently asked questions

    Do you work with sole traders as well as limited companies?

    Yes. Individual and sole trader plans start from £15 + VAT a month; limited company plans start from £75 + VAT a month.

    Do you offer bookkeeping?

    Yes. We can keep your books for you, or you can keep them yourself in cloud software such as FreeAgent or Xero and we review them.

    Do you run payroll and handle VAT?

    Yes. Director payroll is included from our Silver plan, staff payroll for up to 5 employees from Gold, and VAT returns from Silver.

    Is FreeAgent included, and can I use it with Mettle?

    FreeAgent is free when you hold an eligible NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Mettle business bank account, so many clients pay nothing for their software. We also work with Xero and other cloud accounting software.

    Can I speak to an accountant before signing up?

    Yes. You can book a free call online or phone 01277 549101 to talk through what you need before choosing a plan.

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