Growth & Advisory
Distributable reserves checked and dividends documented so payments hold up under scrutiny.
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QuickBooks PartnerCertified ProAdvisor100+ yearsCombined team experienceFully insuredUp to £2m indemnityDistributable reserves checked and dividends documented so payments hold up under scrutiny. We work with technology, SaaS, e-commerce, marketplace and online businesses trading as UK limited companies, from first-year micro-entities in Croydon and Morden to funded teams in central London, with a fixed scope and fee agreed before anything starts.
Reserves check before each declaration
Board minutes and dividend vouchers
Personal tax impact of each payment
Coordination with directors loan account balances
Distributable reserves checked and dividends documented so payments hold up under scrutiny.
• Reserves check before each declaration
• Board minutes and dividend vouchers
• Personal tax impact of each payment
• Coordination with directors loan account balances
A dividend can only be paid out of distributable profits. Paying more than the company has in reserves creates an unlawful dividend, which is normally reclassified as a loan to the director and can trigger a section 455 charge at 35.75% (33.75% on loans made before 6 April 2026).
An overdrawn directors loan account not cleared within nine months and one day of the year end triggers that charge, refundable only after the loan is repaid.
Thresholds, rates and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position. Check current GOV.UK guidance, or ask us, before you rely on them for your own company.
We start by looking at the last filed accounts, your current records and your filing dates, then confirm a fixed scope and fee in writing.
Once the work is live you get reminders ahead of each deadline, a named person to ask questions, and a plain-English summary when the figures are ready, not a PDF with no explanation.
Frequently asked
As often as reserves and paperwork allow. Many owner-managed companies pay quarterly and document each one.
It is usually corrected by treating the amount as a loan or, where possible, salary. It should be dealt with before the year end, not discovered afterwards.
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.
Yes. You can ask a straightforward initial question without charge. Calculations, filings, written advice, planning and HMRC correspondence are scoped and quoted before work begins.
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“Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them because of their professionalism. In the last couple of years I have been working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process, explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow.”
“We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we're really glad we did. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing, professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.”
“I've been working with Accotax since January 2024, and their support has grown alongside my business needs. My personal allocated manager, Umer, provides tailored services for both of my companies, adapting as I expand and ensuring everything runs smoothly. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and always clear in their communication. Their help with accounts, VAT, payrolls, pensions and compliance gives me real confidence and peace of mind.”
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