If you run a limited company, your accountant’s fees are usually tax deductible. Which accountancy costs you can claim and what about personal tax work?
Accounting Guides
If you are working via your own limited company, you need to keep on top of your accounting duties.
A good accountant will look after your company's affairs, however you (as a director) are utimately responsible for the accuracy of your company accounts.
Browse our accountancy guides to find out what your duties are, and what an accountant can do for you.
Can you change your limited company’s accounting year-end?
Why might you want to change your company’s accounting year-end, and how do you do it? We look at the rules, tax implications and filing deadlines.
What happens to FreeAgent or Xero if you change accountants?
If your accountant provides FreeAgent or Xero, what happens when you leave? Find out how to transfer your subscription and give your new accountant access.
What happens if your limited company accountant makes a mistake?
If your accountant makes a mistake, it can affect some of the most important parts of running your limited company, from annual accounts to payroll and VAT.
What is retained profit in a limited company?
Knowing how much retained profit there is is essential when deciding whether your limited company has sufficient reserves to declare a dividend.
How to change your limited company accountant and switch firms
As a company director, your accountant an important and trusted source of expertise while running your business. But what happens if things go wrong?
Contractor Accountants – compare fees and costs [2026]
With hundreds of firms to choose from, this table lists the monthly fees charged by some of the UK’s leading contractor accountants.
The best online accounting software for a limited company (2026)
Doing your accounts will probably never become your favourite task. But accounting software may make you less prone to wanting to pull your hair out.
How to judge if your contractor accountant is doing a good job or not
A good contractor accountant doesn’t just help you avoid problems with HMRC and Companies House; they also help you to run your business efficiently, make sound financial decisions, and keep more of your contract earnings.
‘Catch up fees’ when you join a new accountant
If you decide to move to a new accountant, what happens to any accounting paperwork which is yet to be finalised? How much will it cost in catch up fees?
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