Year-End Accounts Service: Expert Filing & Tax Planning
Missing a Companies House deadline can cost your business at least £150 in penalties, while late Corporation Tax filings may trigger additional HMRC fines and compliance issues. Repeated delays can even put your company at risk of being struck off the register. But managing your year-end accounts doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming.
At A & Co Accountants, we take the entire year-end accounts process off your hands — from preparing accurate financial statements to filing with Companies House and HMRC on time. Our experienced accountants provide proactive support, transparent monthly pricing, and tailored advice to keep your business compliant and tax-efficient.
We specialise in supporting limited companies, contractors, freelancers, online sellers, and small businesses across the UK. Whether you're managing multiple income streams or focused on growing your company, our year-end accounts services give you more time to focus on running your business with confidence.
What to Expect from Our Year-End Accounts Service
With our all-inclusive year-end accounts preparation services, you can rest assured that your business is always compliant with regulatory standards. At A & Co Accountants, our expert team ensures your accounts are prepared to professional standards and filed on time.
We offer carefully curated year-end accounting services that help improve your tax position while you focus on growing your business. Our comprehensive year-end accounting services include:
Complete Year-End Accounts Preparation and Filing
We ensure your account preparation accurately reflects your business performance and adheres to UK accounting regulations. Your accounts are filed with Companies House before the deadline. This on-time service ensures you face no penalties or fees due to late submission.
Corporation Tax Computation and CT600 Filing
We accurately calculate your Corporation Tax liability and file your CT600 with HMRC for you. Before submission, we verify every detail. You'll receive clear explanations of how much you owe and how we reached those figures.
A Dedicated Qualified Accountant
When you sign a contract with us, you'll be assigned a dedicated accountant as your main point of contact. They'll offer you on-time and unlimited support throughout the year, getting to know your business inside out. All your queries will be responded to as soon as possible.
Director Approval and Walkthrough
We'll prepare your accounts and consult with you before filing them with the designated regulatory body. We're happy to explain how much you owe and how we reached those figures, helping you better understand your financial position.
Industry-Leading Cloud Accounting Software
You'll get free access to FreeAgent accounting software with all our monthly packages. It ensures you get real-time visibility into your accounts and can update them from anywhere at any time. With FreeAgent, everything stays organised, accessible, and up-to-date, making our year-end accounts service seamless and efficient.
Proactive Tax Planning Included
Our tax experts ensure you identify and claim all allowable expenses so you never overpay tax and keep most of what you earn. All our monthly packages include strategic tax advice as standard, meaning you can operate tax efficiently throughout the year, not just at year-end.
Why Choose Us for Your Year-End Accounts?
At A & Co Accountants, we make year-end accounting simple, accurate, and stress-free for limited companies across the UK. Our experienced accountants work closely with contractors, freelancers, online sellers, and small businesses to ensure accounts are prepared correctly, filed on time, and fully compliant with Companies House and HMRC requirements. With proactive support, transparent pricing, and tailored accounting solutions, we help you stay focused on growing your business while we handle the numbers.
Dedicated accountant
Work directly with a qualified accountant who understands your business and provides unlimited ongoing support
Fast, responsive communication
We respond to calls, emails, and messages promptly, typically within 24 hours
Flexible availability
Evening and weekend appointments available to fit around your schedule
Accurate, compliant accounts
With years of experience supporting contractors, freelancers, and small businesses, we prepare your accounts with precision and care
Transparent fixed fees
Simple monthly pricing with no hidden costs or unexpected charges
Cloud-based accounting systems
Access industry-leading cloud accounting software included as part of your package for easier financial management and real-time visibility
How Our Year-End Accounts Service Works
We're a customer-focused business with processes designed to be simple, efficient, and hassle-free. Our expert teams are ready to take the burden off your plate and handle everything with precision—from start to finish. We ensure you're always in the loop and never miss any information. Whether you're outsourcing year-end accounts for the first time or switching from another provider, we'll make the transition smooth.
We Connect to Your Accounting Software
We use FreeAgent, Xero, or QuickBooks to connect to your accounting software and get secure access to your records. If you're not using accounting software yet, your dedicated accountant will help you set up and understand the FreeAgent system, which comes at zero cost with your monthly package. This gives us everything we need to provide comprehensive end-of-year accounts support.
Your Accountant Prepares Everything
Your dedicated accountant reviews your transactions, prepares your statutory accounts, and calculates your Corporation Tax liability. We take the time to get complete visibility into your business, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Our year-end accounting services cover every detail, so nothing gets missed.
You Review and Approve
After preparing your accounts, we'll send them to you for approval. We're happy to explain everything to you, highlight important insights, and answer any questions you have.
We Handle All the Filing
Once you've approved the accounts, we file everything with Companies House and HMRC, meeting every deadline. You don't need to touch a single government portal or worry about submission formats. It's all taken care of professionally as part of our comprehensive year-end accounts service.
We Plan Ahead Together
With A & Co Accountants, you'll receive strategic recommendations regarding your account management and filing for the year ahead so you can prepare better. This means you're not just compliant; you're strategically positioned for success. Our ongoing end-of-year accounts support continues throughout the year, not just when deadlines loom.
What Are Year-End Accounts, and Why Are They Important?
All limited companies in the UK must file their year-end accounts with Companies House and HMRC annually. These should include your Profit and Loss Statement, your Balance Sheet, and details of your accounting policies. Filing your accounts is not just a legal obligation; it helps you better understand your business performance and secure your company's finances so you can grow at scale.
Deadlines You Must Meet
When filing your year-end accounts, you have deadlines to meet:
- Companies House filing within 9 months of your accounting year-end
- Corporation Tax payment within 9 months and 1 day of your accounting period end
- CT600 filing with HMRC within 12 months of your year-end
Our year-end account services ensure you never miss these critical dates.
Consequences of Late Filing
Failing to submit on time automatically triggers penalties starting at £150 from Companies House. In addition to this amount, you'll face HMRC penalties for late Corporation Tax returns. Delays lead to escalating penalties, and persistent failures can ultimately result in your company being removed from the official register altogether. This is exactly why reliable end-of-year account support matters so much.
Dormant Company Requirements
Even if your company doesn't operate actively and is dormant, you still need to file accounts with Companies House. We can help with dormant company filings as part of our service.
Tax Planning and Savings with Our Service
We offer comprehensive tax planning services to keep your business running tax-efficiently. Our tax experts continuously look for legitimate opportunities to reduce your Corporation Tax liability. It's not about avoiding tax; it's about keeping most of your hard-earned money. We ensure you take advantage of every relief, allowance, and strategy available to you under UK tax law.
How We Help You Save
At A & Co Accountants, we ensure you claim every business expense you're entitled to. We uncover deductions that many business owners never knew were available to them. For example, you're allowed to claim capital allowances on business assets like vehicles, computers, and machinery through the Annual Investment Allowance and other schemes. We help limited company directors choose the best combination of salary and dividends to minimise personal and corporate tax liabilities based on their individual situations.
Our comprehensive tax planning service also offers advice on reducing Corporation Tax through pension contributions. If you're a business focusing on innovation or new product development, we help identify whether you qualify for Research and Development tax credits. Many business owners assume R&D credits only apply to scientific companies, but the criteria are broader than most realise.
Real Results for Real Businesses
We have years of experience working with limited companies like yours and saving them thousands through strategic tax planning. With our advice, some contractors restructured their remuneration packages and saved over £3,000 annually. These aren't theoretical savings – they're real money that stays in your business or your pocket.
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Ready to Make Year End Accounts Stress-Free?
Stop struggling with year-end account preparation. Let our experts help so you can focus on growing your business. Our year-end accounts service is designed to give you complete peace of mind.
We promise to be transparent, proactive, responsive, and flexible. All calls, messages, and emails are returned within 24 hours. We're also available on evenings and weekends by appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Year End Accounts
What's a CT600, and why is it used by limited companies?
The CT600 form is used by limited companies to file their Corporation Tax return with HMRC. This document outlines your company's profits, computes your Corporation Tax obligation, and provides essential information regarding your accounting period and any tax reliefs you have claimed. Our year-end accounts services include CT600 filing processes that ensure accuracy and on-time submission.
When do I need to file my company accounts with Companies House?
You are required to submit your annual accounts to Companies House within 9 months following the conclusion of your accounting year. However, any Corporation Tax due must be settled within 9 months and 1 day after the end of your accounting period. Failing to meet these deadlines triggers penalties. Our end-of-year account services ensure you meet every deadline without stress.
Do I still need to file if my company didn't trade?
Yes, absolutely. Even if yours is a dormant company, you need to stay compliant and file accounts with Companies House within 9 months of your year-end. The filing requirement doesn't disappear just because you weren't trading. We handle dormant company filings as part of our service, ensuring you stay compliant even during inactive periods.
What documents do I need to provide for the year-end service?
If you're using cloud accounting software like FreeAgent, Xero, or QuickBooks, we can access most of what we need directly from the tool through secure connections. However, we may also ask for your business bank statements to verify transactions, payroll details, business loan details, VAT return details, invoices for major purchases, or information about dividends paid during the year. Your dedicated accountant will inform you of what we need to prepare your accounts for when you partner with us.
Can A & Co Accountants help with tax planning as part of the year-end service?
Absolutely – this is what makes us stand out from the pack. Tax planning comes as standard with all our all-inclusive monthly packages without any additional charges.
How can I get started with your annual accounts service?
Getting started with us is straightforward. Call us at 0203 026 7001 or email info@aco-accountants.co.uk for a free consultation. We’ll discuss your business needs, explain how we work, and assign you a dedicated accountant. Most clients are up and running within a few days.