Fees, packages & switching
A fixed fee accountant charges an agreed monthly amount for defined services instead of billing by the hour. How the scope, packages and extras work.
Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.
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QuickBooks PartnerCertified ProAdvisor100+ yearsCombined team experienceFully insuredUp to £2m indemnityA fixed fee accountant agrees a set monthly price covering defined services, such as annual accounts, corporation tax and routine support, instead of billing per hour worked. You know the cost in advance, and it only changes if the company's size or scope changes.
Fixed fee versus hourly billing
How our packages are structured
A fixed fee accountant agrees a set monthly price covering defined services, such as annual accounts, corporation tax and routine support, instead of billing per hour worked. You know the cost in advance, and it only changes if the company's size or scope changes.
Hourly billing charges for time spent on your file, so a busy month with more queries, more transactions or a complex issue costs more than a quiet one, and the total for the year is only known once it has happened.
A fixed fee sets the price up front for an agreed scope of work, based on your company's size and complexity when you sign up. It gives budget certainty and removes the incentive to avoid picking up the phone because a call might be billed.
We offer three monthly packages, £89, £169 and £289 plus VAT, scaled to company size, transaction volume, payroll and VAT registration status, so the fee reflects the actual work involved rather than a single price for every company.
Companies House fees for filings such as incorporation or confirmation statements are charged at cost, with no VAT added, because these are third party government fees rather than our own service charge.
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position and current Companies House and HMRC guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own company.
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We work with company directors across London and Surrey from our office at 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Pick your area, or send the form below and we will call you back.
Frequently asked
It can change if your company grows, adds payroll, registers for VAT or otherwise moves outside the scope of your current package.
It covers the agreed scope of routine annual work; one-off or unusual matters outside that scope are extra, as set out when you sign up.
It depends on how much work your company needs, but it always gives certainty over cost, which hourly billing does not.
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
The relevant calendar may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax payment and return dates, confirmation statements, VAT returns, payroll submissions and Self Assessment. We map the dates from your company year end and registrations.
No. This page explains general UK rules and common accounting treatment. Your facts, contracts and wider tax position must be reviewed before you rely on a conclusion.
Included approach
Check the current rules
Deadlines, thresholds and filing rules change. GOV.UK and Companies House publish the current statutory position; advice should then be applied to your company’s circumstances.
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