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“very reliable service with regular easy communication.”Max
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Can I take a dividend? What does this letter mean? Is it the right time to employ someone? These are conversations worth having while there’s still time to plan.
Tell us what’s happening. We’ll help you understand the figures, the work involved and the next step.
A question, a decision or an approaching deadline—start with what matters today.
01244 730 300Send a brief outline and let us know the best way to reach you.
info@swift-accountants.co.ukBring your questions from wherever you work. We’ll agree a suitable time.
Arrange your free chat →Visit our Tattenhall office by appointment, or discuss a visit to your business.
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A dedicated accountant, with support and responsibilities agreed from the outset.
Understand the answer and how it affects your company before deciding what to do.
Know what to send, what needs approving and when we need to hear from you.
From a one-director company to an established team, we’ll build the service around your activities and records. The table shows the work we can discuss; your quote confirms exactly what is included.
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| The work | How we can help | What we’ll agree |
|---|---|---|
| Annual company accounts | Prepare the statutory accounts and relevant Companies House filing, using the records behind your figures. | Your year-end, records, approvals and filing responsibilities. |
| Corporation Tax & CT600 | Calculate taxable profit, review relevant claims and prepare the Company Tax Return and supporting information. | The work, payment dates and information needed. Tax planning → |
| Bookkeeping & software | Keep transactions, invoices and receipts organised, with help using Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent. | Who does the bookkeeping, the frequency, any catch-up work and software costs. |
| VAT & digital records | Support registration questions, VAT returns and relevant Making Tax Digital requirements. | Your registration, activities and filing periods. VAT services → |
| Director & staff payroll | Handle the agreed payroll work and discuss pension responsibilities, benefits and reporting. | Who is paid, payroll frequency and approvals. Payroll services → |
| Companies House support | Help with confirmation statements and relevant company-record changes. | The filings, information and statutory fees. Identity-verification duties are checked separately. |
| Your personal tax position | Discuss director pay, dividends, loans, benefits and whether a personal tax return is needed. | Each director’s circumstances and separately agreed work. Self Assessment → |
| Cash flow & management reports | Bring the current figures into decisions about spending, hiring and the company’s next stage. | Which reports will be useful, how often and the planning work involved. |
Need a registered office or help with statutory mail? Ask about the optional service and its separate terms and fee.
Your household depends on the business, but the company’s bank balance is not a personal spending pot. A sensible pay plan starts with the company’s position and your wider circumstances.
We’ll talk through the different kinds of payments, the records they need and the impact on both company and personal tax.
Explore director tax planning →Review payroll, relevant tax and National Insurance alongside your other income. A standard online salary figure may not suit you.
Check available distributable profits and the required minutes and vouchers. Dividends do not reduce the company’s Corporation Tax bill.
Keep evidence for business costs you pay personally. Personal use and benefits may need different reporting.
Record money you lend to, or borrow from, the company. An overdrawn loan account can have company and personal tax consequences.
Read the official guidance on taking money from a company and director’s loans.
Companies House accounts, a Company Tax Return and paying Corporation Tax are separate jobs. We’ll confirm the dates that apply and agree when records and approvals are needed.
Filing a return does not make the tax payment for you. We’ll make the responsibilities clear, so you know what needs action.
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| What is due | Usual timing | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| First Companies House accounts | 21 months from incorporation. | First-year accounts need a separate check. |
| Later annual accounts | 9 months after the financial year-end. | Companies House filing is distinct from HMRC reporting. |
| Corporation Tax payment | 9 months plus 1 day after the tax accounting period ends. | Larger companies may have instalment obligations. |
| Company Tax Return (CT600) | 12 months after the tax accounting period ends. | The normal payment deadline comes earlier. |
Check company details at least every 12 months and file within 14 days of the review period ending. This is a separate requirement from annual accounts.
Check confirmation statements ↗First accounts can span more than 12 months. A Corporation Tax accounting period cannot, so two returns and payment dates may be needed.
Read the first-year guidance ↗These are typical rules for private companies. Changed periods and other circumstances can affect your dates. Check the official accounts and tax timetable ↗
Invoices can be unpaid while wages, suppliers and tax still need paying. More sales can bring more commitments before the money reaches your bank.
We can help you look at profit, cash flow and the amounts already spoken for. Useful reports should help you answer a real question: can we recruit, invest, pay a dividend or manage a quieter month?
Forecasts help you consider options. Their usefulness depends on current records and realistic assumptions.
A purchase, a new benefit or a change in ownership can affect the tax position. Bring the plan to us before committing, so we can discuss the relevant treatment and records.
Explore tax planning services →The general small-profits rate is 19% and the main rate is 25%, with marginal relief potentially available between the standard £50,000 and £250,000 limits. Short periods, associated companies and eligibility can change the calculation.
Check the rates and conditions ↗Review allowable costs, equipment, finance and any personal use. A tax deduction or allowance does not make a purchase free.
Read about capital allowances ↗Being a director does not automatically mean you need Self Assessment. Dividends, other untaxed income and your circumstances determine what to check.
Personal tax support →
Bring invoices, receipts, bank transactions and questions into an agreed routine. We can work with Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent, and discuss what fits your business and confidence with software.
Tell us if records are incomplete or spread across systems. We’ll assess the work and agree a practical starting point.
Directors remain responsible for company records and filings. We’ll make the division of work clear.
Existing clients: open your portal ↗VAT-registered companies generally need digital VAT records and compatible software unless exempt. MTD for Income Tax concerns eligible sole traders and landlords; it does not apply the personal-income thresholds to your company’s turnover. A director’s separate self-employment or property income may still need checking.
Newly incorporated? Moving from self-employment? Start by making the company’s records, payments and filing duties clear. You don’t need to arrive knowing the terminology.
Tell us when you incorporated, when trading began and what you’ve already registered or filed.
Discuss company banking, money introduced by you, expenses and how you plan to pay yourself.
Agree software, records, deadlines and who will handle each task. Build understanding as you go.
Not trading yet, or taking a break? Dormant companies still have filing duties. Tell us what activity has taken place so the position can be checked.
Growth changes the work behind the scenes. Payroll, VAT, stock, finance and reporting can become more demanding as the business develops.
Talk to us before taking on a new commitment. We can help you consider the cost, timing and accounting implications, then revisit the service as your needs change.
Verification became mandatory from 18 November 2025, with dates depending on your role. Existing directors connect their personal code through the relevant confirmation statement; a person with significant control has separate steps.
We can discuss the filing information required. Check your own due dates and the official verification route.
Check director and PSC requirements ↗The “File your accounts and Company Tax Return” service closed on 31 March 2026. Commercial software is now the normal route for HMRC submissions, subject to limited exceptions.
Companies House still offers other filing methods. Tell us how you currently file so we can discuss the appropriate process.
Read HMRC’s current filing guidance ↗We’ll ask about your company, its transactions, staff, VAT position and records. Then we’ll explain the service and fee before paid work begins.
Day-to-day support should be clear too: who to contact, what your package covers and which additional work needs its own quote.
No charge for the first conversation. No obligation to move.
Tell us what is frustrating about your current arrangement. That helps us understand what a better service needs to do for you.
You might want clearer answers, more useful reports or a relationship that feels easier. We’ll listen to what needs to improve and explain how a move could work.
Swift’s standard switching process is free. Catch-up work, unfinished periods and fees owed to your previous accountant are separate matters to agree.
An approaching deadline? Tell us straight away so the handover timing and responsibilities can be assessed.
Explain the work, deadlines and support you’re looking for.
Confirm scope, fees, responsibilities and proposed start date.
With your authority, we contact your current accountant for the relevant records.
Complete authorisations and agree records, approvals and contact arrangements.
We support UK companies through phone, video and the client portal, with meetings by arrangement. You don’t need to be near our office to begin.
Your company name or number, what it does, the next deadline and the help you want are enough for an initial conversation. We’ll explain which records would be useful afterwards.
Please arrange an appointment before travelling and mention any access requirements.
The questions are welcome, whether you’re a new director or have been running your company for years.
Ask the team →You can organise your company’s records and filings yourself, but directors remain responsible for meeting the requirements. An accountant can help with the agreed accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and questions that come with running the company. We’ll explain the work and what still needs your input.
Your fee depends on the services, transaction volumes, number of staff, VAT position, complexity and condition of the records. We’ll agree a fixed monthly fee and explain any separate software, statutory fees or additional work. Your first conversation is completely free, with no obligation to become a client.
A move during the year can be possible. We’ll review deadlines and unfinished work, agree the scope and timing, and request records with your authority. Swift’s standard switching process is free; catch-up work and charges from your previous accountant are separate. Don’t leave an imminent deadline unmentioned.
That needs a review of company profits, available reserves, payroll costs, your other income and circumstances. We can compare the options and explain the records needed. There isn’t one salary-and-dividend formula that works for every director.
No. They have separate deadlines, as the timetable above shows. The normal Corporation Tax payment date comes before the Company Tax Return filing date. First-year and other special circumstances can change the work and timing, so we’ll check your company’s actual dates.
Directorship alone does not automatically require a personal return. Your dividends, other untaxed income and individual circumstances need checking, as does any notice from HMRC. A director’s personal return is separate from the company’s CT600 and should be explicitly included in the agreed service where needed.
A VAT-registered company generally has digital VAT record and software requirements unless exempt. MTD for Income Tax applies to eligible sole traders and landlords, not to the company’s Corporation Tax. Your separate sole-trade or property income may need a personal eligibility check.
The steps and dates depend on whether you are a director, a person with significant control, or both. A personal code must be connected to the relevant roles; the PSC process is separate from a director’s confirmation-statement step. Check your dates and the official verification options.
Yes. A dormant company normally still files accounts and a confirmation statement with Companies House. HMRC’s requirements depend on the company’s status and any notice to file. The meanings of dormant can differ, so tell us about any transactions, income or plans to restart.
Get in touch with a brief outline and the dates on any correspondence. You don’t need perfect paperwork for a first conversation. We’ll assess what is outstanding, explain the work, and agree the fee and next steps. Mention anything urgent when you contact us.
Knowing what needs paying. Understanding a decision. Having a question answered before it follows you home.
Tell us about the company you’re building and the support you would value. Let’s work out a useful next step together.
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