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Milton Keynes Chartered Accountants — bookkeeping, VAT & management accounts.

Up-to-date numbers — so you can run your business with confidence.

Accurate bookkeeping, compliant VAT returns, and clear management accounts give you visibility over your business — not months later, but while decisions still matter. We keep your numbers current, accurate, and usable.

On time bookkeepingTax awarenessScheduled timeslotFixed fees

Real time

your position today, not ten months ago

MTD

compliant from day one, software and all

Cashflow

forecast ahead, not explained afterwards

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bookkeeper who knows your business, not a different name each month

Day-to-day financial control

When your numbers are out of date,decisions become guesswork.

Bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts can either hold your business back — or give you clarity, control, and momentum.

The cost of

Falling behind on the numbers

When bookkeeping and VAT are treated as a chore rather than a system, business owners often lose visibility and control.

  • Out-of-date informationdecisions made using figures that are weeks or months old.

  • VAT errors & uncertaintyincorrect treatment, missed claims, or last-minute panic before deadlines.

  • Time drainhours spent doing admin instead of running the business.

  • Cashflow blind spotsnot knowing what’s coming in, what’s going out, or what’s owed.

  • Year-end surprisesaccounts and tax bills that come as a shock rather than a plan.

The issue isn’t effort —it’s a lack of structure and reliable information.

What happens

When your numbers are kept properly

When bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounts are handled consistently, they become a practical management tool — not just a compliance task.

  • Up-to-date recordstransactions recorded accurately and kept current.

  • VAT confidencereturns prepared correctly, reviewed, and submitted on time.

  • Clear financial picturereports you can understand and actually use.

  • Tax awareness throughout the yearissues and opportunities identified early — not after the year-end.

  • Better decisionsreliable figures to support pricing, spending, and growth..

Compliance keeps you safe —clarity helps you move forward.

Bookkeeping & VAT support

However you keep your records,we'll make sure they work

From cloud software to spreadsheets, from full support to DIY checks, we adapt to how your business actually operates, while keeping everything compliant and under control.

  • Regular time slot for bookkeeping & VAT returns

    We agree a regular time slot with you so it’s always completed on time, never miss a deadline!

  • Cloud accounting & receipt scanning

    Use modern cloud software with receipt scanning apps to keep records up to date, reduce paperwork, create quotes and invoices, and eliminate manual data entry. Advice and support available where needed.

  • Single entry bookkeeping

    For straightforward businesses that need simplicity, we can use single entry bookkeeping to keep things simple, cost-effective, and appropriate — without unnecessary complexity.

  • Bookkeeping training & DIY support

    Prefer to handle your own books? We provide practical training and ongoing support so you can use accounting software confidently and correctly.

  • Paper or spreadsheets

    If your business is simple, there’s no need to overcomplicate things. We’ll help you keep accurate records using paper or spreadsheets, properly structured and compliant.

  • VAT registration

    Advice on whether VAT registration is required or beneficial, plus full handling of the registration process if needed. Sometimes registration is to your advantage even when below the registration threshold.

  • Bookkeeping reviews & VAT healthchecks

    Independent reviews of your bookkeping VAT returns to confirm accuracy, identify errors, and highlight areas that may need attention — before HMRC does. Make sure income streams have the correct vat rate applied, partial exemption claculations are correct and the best VAT scheme has been selected. We also look for tax saving opportunities.

Management accounts

Management accounts that support better decisions.

Clear, regular reporting tailored to your business, giving you visibility over performance, cashflow, and trends throughout the year.

Clear, regular financial reporting

We prepare management accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis, designed to give a realistic picture of your business performance, not just at year-end, but throughout the year.

  • Custom profit & loss and balance sheet: adjusted for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and stock where relevant.
  • Segmented reporting: department, branch, or product-level analysis where data allows.
  • Meaningful KPIs: focused on the drivers that matter most to your business.
  • Clear summaries: results presented in a way that’s easy to understand and act on.

Accurate figures, presented clearly, and kept up to date.

Insight you can act on

Management accounts are most valuable when they’re reviewed and understood. We help you interpret the figures and highlight what to watch, so the numbers support informed decisions.

  • Budgeting & forecasting: compare actual results against expectations and adjust early, idenitifying areas of overpsend.
  • Detect fraud: help uncover suspicious activity in your finances.
  • Cashflow awareness: identify pressure points before they become problems.
  • Margin & cost visibility: understand what prodcut lines are profitable and where costs are creeping up.
  • Ongoing tax awareness: improved visibility over developing tax positions during the year.
  • Focused review discussions: practical conversations around trends, risks, and next steps.

The result is clarity, not just more reports.

Problems?

You shouldn't still beputting upwith these.

If any of these sound familiar, it may be time for a better accountancy setup.

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Many owners face more than one of these at any given time. Have a quick chat and we'll spot which ones are costing you most.

You've ticked 0 – and each one is quietly costing you time, money, or both

The good news: every one is fixable. No pitch, just specifics on how we'd fix each one.

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Every one of these is fixable, and most quicker than you'd think. No pitch, just specifics on how we'd fix each one.

Let's fix them now

What you get

Everything a small business owner needs — under one roof.

Compliance handled, advice on tap, one firm that knows your whole position.

  • Essentials

    Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, — the core work done properly, on time, every time.

  • Tax Protection & Planning

    Proactive planning to minimise tax, tax enquiry fee protection available and dealing with HMRC so you don't have to.

  • Growth & Strategy

    Regular numbers and practical advice on profit, pricing, margins, cashflow and the decisions that actually move the needle.

  • Perks & Bonuses

    Extras to make life easier — such as free company formation, free mortgage references, independent legal advice lines & even free movie tickets (Conditions in FAQs)

  • Personal & Family Wealth

    Inheritance tax and estate planning, plus a referral to a regulated IFA for anything investment-related.

  • Client Care

    A dedicated accountant you can actually reach — clear replies, no minimum contract, deadline reminders, and someone who knows your business.

Software platforms we support

"But I already use[insert your software]…"

Good – keep using it. We work with all mainstream accounting software. You shouldn't have to change what you like.

We work with…

  • Xero Certified AccountantsMany businesses migrated every year.
  • Desktop or cloudWe can also help you migrate off legacy versions, if it's time.
  • QuickBooks ProAdvisorsFrom sole traders up to mid-size Ltd Cos.
  • Free or low cost softwareFor micro businesses that want invoicing, bookkeeping and VAT tools without the cost.
  • Receipt capture sortedWe'll plug it straight into your bookkeeping.
  • The freelancer favouriteSimple, stress-free accounting software built around the way freelancers actually work.

Using something else? We'll meet you there.

Plus all of these, and more besides – tell us what you run and we'll confirm in the first call.

easyCHANGE service

Switching accountant iseasierthan you think.

Worried about the hassle? Don't be. You don't have to lift a finger or have an awkward conversation with your old accountant.

  • 3simple steps
  • 1short form from you
  • £0switch fee
  1. You say yes One short form and a quick chat to get going.
  2. We handle the handover We handle the professional clearance process and request the information we need from your existing accountant.
  3. We get you set up Software, deadlines and your first numbers, usually within weeks.

Reassurance

No gap in your filings. No lost records. No awkward conversations — we do that bit.

Free review of your previous accountants’ work

We’ll dig into last year’s accounts and tax. If we spot major issues, overclaimed or underclaimed items or potential savings, we’ll explain them clearly — and help put things right.

Pricing calculator

Fixed-fee packages that grow with you.

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  • Core

    Best for simple businesses to stay compliant.

    £0/mo

    Accounts & Tax

  • Most popular

    Growth

    Best for ambitious businesses that want advice and priority.

    £0/mo

    Everything in CORE plus…

  • Advisory

    Best for growing businesses that want regular support.

    £0/mo

    Everything in GROWTH plus…

  • Core

    Best for simple businesses to stay compliant.

    £0/mo

    Accounts & Tax

  • Most popular

    Growth

    Best for ambitious businesses that want advice and priority.

    £0/mo

    Everything in CORE plus…

  • Advisory

    Best for growing businesses that want regular support.

    £0/mo

    Everything in GROWTH plus…

  • Core

    Best for simple businesses to stay compliant.

    £0/mo

    Accounts & Tax

  • Most popular

    Growth

    Best for ambitious businesses that want advice and priority.

    £0/mo

    Everything in CORE plus…

  • Advisory

    Best for growing businesses that want regular support.

    £0/mo

    Everything in GROWTH plus…

  • Core

    Best for simple businesses to stay compliant.

    £0/mo

    Accounts & Tax

  • Most popular

    Growth

    Best for ambitious businesses that want advice and priority.

    £0/mo

    Everything in CORE plus…

  • Advisory

    Best for growing businesses that want regular support.

    £0/mo

    Everything in GROWTH plus…

  • Core

    Best for simple businesses to stay compliant.

    £0/mo

    Accounts & Tax

  • Most popular

    Growth

    Best for ambitious businesses that want advice and priority.

    £0/mo

    Everything in CORE plus…

  • Advisory

    Best for growing businesses that want regular support.

    £0/mo

    Everything in GROWTH plus…

  • Core

    Best for CIS subbies to stay compliant.

    £0/mo

    Accounts & Tax

  • Most popular

    Growth

    Best for CIS subbies that want more advice and priority.

    £0/mo

    Everything in CORE plus…

  • Advisory

    Best for CIS subbies that want extra peace of mind and to grow.

    £0/mo

    Everything in GROWTH plus…

Additional services

Add to any plan above

Bookkeeping

£0/mo

VAT Returns

£0/mo

MTD (Qtrly Returns)

£0/mo

Management Accounts

£0/mo

Payroll

£0/mo

Additional services total£0/mo

All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Disclaimer: Your result is an estimate based on the information provided. Final fees may vary with your records, deadlines or support needs.

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Why you can trust us

Properly regulated.Properly guaranteed.

Here's exactly why it's important and in writing.

ACCA Certified

Independently regulated since 1995.

In the UK anyone can call themselves an "accountant". We're Certified Accountants — independently regulated, professionally insured, and held to the highest ethical standards.

Milton Keynes Certified Accountants Indemnity Cover £10M

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What we'll put in writing.

We don't make vague promises about "great service". We put ours in writing— every clause, in plain English.

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