Limited company accountants
The filings, advice and deadlines a limited company accountant handles for directors, from statutory accounts and CT600 to payroll, VAT and Self Assessment.
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.
A limited company accountant prepares the statutory accounts filed at Companies House, the CT600 Corporation Tax return filed with HMRC, and the confirmation statement. Most also run payroll, VAT returns and bookkeeping, file directors' Self Assessment returns, and advise on salary, dividends and director's loans.
The annual compliance cycle
Ongoing work beyond year end
A limited company accountant prepares the statutory accounts filed at Companies House, the CT600 Corporation Tax return filed with HMRC, and the confirmation statement. Most also run payroll, VAT returns and bookkeeping, file directors' Self Assessment returns, and advise on salary, dividends and director's loans.
Every UK limited company must file statutory accounts at Companies House, normally within nine months of its year end, and a Company Tax Return (CT600) with HMRC within twelve months. Corporation Tax itself is usually payable nine months and one day after the year end, before the return is due.
A confirmation statement must also be filed at least once every twelve months, confirming the company's officers, shareholders and people with significant control.
Depending on the company, an accountant also runs PAYE payroll and RTI submissions, files VAT returns under Making Tax Digital, keeps the books in Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent, and prepares each director's Self Assessment return.
Advice is where the value sits: setting a tax-efficient mix of salary and dividends, keeping the director's loan account in credit, and planning for Corporation Tax payments.
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
No. Directors are responsible for filings and can do them themselves, but most appoint an accountant because the accounts, tax return and deadlines carry penalties when wrong or late.
Usually, yes. Our packages include a director's Self Assessment return covering salary and dividends from the same company.
Our fees page lists every package, what it includes and its listed price.
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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