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Pricing

Know the price before we start.

Every price is determined after our free initial consultation, before any services begin. Pay it in one go, or split it into 12 equal monthly instalments for exactly the same total.

  • FixedAgreed before we start
  • Your choiceUpfront or 12 instalments
  • Paying monthlyCosts nothing extra
  • If anything changesWe tell you first
Pay monthly

Spread the cost over 12 months.

Same price either way. No interest, no credit check.

£24.58a month, for 12 months
Pay upfront
£295
Or 12 instalments of
£24.58
Extra for paying monthly
£0

Price determined after our free initial consultation

Services and prices

What each service costs

Where we publish a starting price, it is shown below. For the rest, the fee depends on the size of your business, so we fix it with you on the call.

Sole trader & partnership

Your annual tax return, plus a proper set of accounts if you want to see how the year really went.

Starting from£295per yearor 12 × £24.58
  • Self-assessment tax return prepared and filed
  • Partnership tax return for partnerships
  • A full set of accounts upon request
  • Every allowable expense and allowance claimed

Personal tax returns

Self-assessment for individuals with every allowance claimed.

Starting from£295per tax returnor 12 × £24.58
  • Self-assessment tax return prepared and filed with HMRC
  • All allowances, reliefs and expenses reviewed and claimed
  • Clear explanation of your tax bill and payments on account
  • Deadline reminders so you are never fined for filing late

Bookkeeping & Xero

Cloud bookkeeping as a Xero partner, or training if you would rather keep the books yourself.

PriceContact us for a quotePay upfront or over 12 months
  • Monthly bookkeeping in Xero
  • Bank reconciliations and tidy, accurate records
  • Xero set-up, or moving you over from spreadsheets or other software
  • Xero training if you would rather keep the books yourself

Payroll & CIS

Payslips out on time every month, subcontractor tax handled, and every report filed with HMRC.

Starting from£3.50per employee per month
  • Monthly payroll and payslips for your employees
  • Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC
  • Subcontractor verification and CIS deductions
  • Monthly CIS returns filed with HMRC

Property accounting

Buy to let, rent to rent, or furnished holiday let, we cater to it all.

Starting from£295per yearor 12 × £24.58
  • Rental income and expenses accounted for correctly
  • Self-assessment tax return for all properties operated individually
  • Limited company accounts and corporation tax return for all properties operated within a company
  • Support with Making Tax Digital for landlords

VAT registration & returns

VAT registration, quarterly returns and reclaims, all filed through Making Tax Digital software.

Starting from£65per return
  • VAT registration with HMRC
  • Advice on the right VAT scheme, including Flat Rate
  • Quarterly VAT returns prepared and filed through MTD software
  • VAT reclaimed on your business purchases

Making Tax Digital

Digital records and quarterly updates to HMRC for sole traders and landlords, set up and sent for you.

Starting from£65per submission
  • Sign-up for Making Tax Digital with HMRC
  • MTD-compatible software set up, usually Xero
  • Quarterly updates sent to HMRC for you
  • Your year-end tax return, sent through the same software
How we work out your fee

What changes the price

Four things decide it. We go through each one with you on the free call, so the number you get is the number you pay.

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  • The size of your business

    Turnover and the number of transactions each year.

  • The state of your records

    Tidy, up-to-date books take less time than a shoebox of receipts.

  • What you need from us

    Accounts only, or bookkeeping, payroll and advice as well.

  • Your deadlines

    Catching up on late or overdue returns can take more work.

Working with A1

How it works

From your first click to a fixed price and your accounts in hand. You always know which step you are on.

Start with step 1
  1. Online, any time

    Step 1: Tell us what you need

    Pick your services in our quick enquiry form. It takes under a minute.

  2. Free, by phone or video

    Step 2: A free consultation

    Choose a time in our calendar, evenings included. We talk through your business, your deadlines and your goals, and check we are the right fit.

  3. No hidden costs

    Step 3: Your fixed price

    You get a clear price before any work starts. Pay upfront or split it into 12 equal monthly instalments.

  4. You focus on your business

    Step 4: We take it from there

    If you are switching, we handle the handover from your old accountant. Then we get to work on your accounts and deadlines.

Pricing questions

What will it cost?

You get a fixed price after your free call, before any work starts. Starting prices are on our pricing page.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. You can pay the full amount upfront, or split it into 12 equal monthly instalments. The choice is yours.

Are there any hidden costs?

No. Your price is agreed upfront. If your needs change, we talk to you before anything changes.

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