Accountants in the City of London
At a glance: Fixed-fee chartered accountants for Square Mile consultancies, professional firms, startups and company directors. Year-end accounts from £499 + VAT, Self Assessment from £299 + VAT, monthly packages with bookkeeping, VAT and payroll. ICAEW/ACCA regulated, led by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA, 18+ years’ experience and 5,000+ clients served.
From Bank and Moorgate to Liverpool Street, Farringdon and Fleet Street, the City of London is full of small firms that need big-firm quality at a sensible price. Accotax provides chartered accountancy and tax advice for EC1–EC4 businesses at a fixed monthly fee.
Why City of London Businesses Choose Accotax
- Chartered and regulated – ICAEW and ACCA regulated, insured and led by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA.
- Fixed fees – no hourly billing for routine work; any extra work is quoted and agreed first.
- One accounts manager – a single point of contact, backed by a chartered review team.
- Cloud accounting – Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent set up and run for you.
- Deadline control – an automated reminder system across email, text and WhatsApp.
Accounting & Tax Services in the City of London
- Statutory accounts and Companies House filing
- Corporation tax returns and tax planning
- Bookkeeping and monthly management accounts
- VAT registration and MTD VAT returns
- Payroll, pensions, P11Ds and benefits in kind
- Directors’ Self Assessment and salary and dividend planning
- Company formation, registered office and ACSP identity verification
- R&D tax relief and Patent Box
- SEIS/EIS, EMI share options and investor-ready accounts
- Virtual CFO / part-time FD
How We Support Square Mile Companies
City clients range from one-person consultancies to venture-backed startups and established professional practices. What they have in common is limited time. We take the finance function off your desk:
- Onboarding in days – ID checks, professional clearance and a records handover.
- Monthly rhythm – bookkeeping, VAT and payroll on a fixed calendar.
- Year-end without stress – accounts and tax returns prepared early and sent to you for approval.
- Advice when it matters – extracting profits, hiring, raising investment, or selling the business.
Nearby, we also cover Islington, Southwark and Bethnal Green, and have dedicated startup and tech accountancy teams.
What We Offer Based on Your Business Structure
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Company Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- R&D Tax Credits
- EIS/SEIS
- Capital Allowances
- Part Time FD
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Company Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth IDeas
- Accounts Receivables
- Accounts Payable
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Company Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
Setup & Others
- Company Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Company Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- SPV Tax planning
- SPV Restructuring
Setup & Others
- SPV Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth IDeas
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- LLP Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Confirmation Statement
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Partnership Tax Return (SA800)
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Self Assessment Returns for Partners
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
Setup & Others
- LLP Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Company Secretarial Services
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth IDeas
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Self Employed Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- CIS Returns (if in construction industry)
Advisory & Automation
- Self Employed Tax Returns & Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Self Employed Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth Ideas
- Switching to Ltd company
- MTD - ISTA
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Property Accounts
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Personal Tax Registration
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Making Tax Digital Setup
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Property Accounts
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Personal Tax Returns
- Capital Allowances
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRL) Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Tax Investigation Insurance
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Personal Tax Returns
- EIS/SEIS Reporting
Setup & Others
- Personal Tax Registration
- Tax Investigation Insurance
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Annual /Year End Accounts
- Yearly Statement
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Overseas Entity Tax Returns
Setup & Others
- Register as an Overseas Entity
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Company Secretarial Services
Compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Partnership Accounts
- VAT Returns
- Payroll & PAYE
- Workplace Pensions
- Management Accounts
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Tax Advisory & Automation
- Partnership Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Part Time FD
- Accounting System Automation
- Apps Integrations
Setup & Others
- Partnership Registration
- PAYE Registration
- VAT Registration
- Personal Tax Registration
- Business Advisory Services
- Tax Investigation Insurance
- Business Growth Ideas
- Switching to Ltd company
FAQs – Accountants in the City of London
How much does an accountant in the City of London cost?
Our year-end accounts start from £499 + VAT and Self Assessment returns from £299 + VAT. Monthly packages are priced by turnover and transactions and agreed in writing before we start. Get an instant quote online.
Can you provide a City of London registered office address?
We offer a London registered office service; see our registered office address page for details.
Do you work with consultancies and professional firms?
Yes. We act for consultants, recruiters, agencies, legal and financial services businesses, and help with VAT, payroll and profit extraction.
Can you help us raise investment?
Yes. We prepare SEIS/EIS advance assurance applications, investor-ready accounts, forecasts and due-diligence packs.
Do you have an office in the City?
Our office is at 12 London Road, Morden. City clients usually work with us online, and we can meet in person by arrangement.
What accounting software do you use?
Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage. We can migrate you from spreadsheets or desktop software.
Can you take over mid-year?
Yes. We obtain professional clearance, take over your records and catch up any missing months.
Are you regulated?
Yes. Accotax London Limited is regulated by ICAEW and ACCA and holds professional indemnity insurance.