Accountants in Croydon
Straightforward accounting for limited companies, sole traders and contractors in Croydon. We prioritise tidy records, predictable deadlines and practical guidance — content-first and sales-free.
Overview
Our Croydon clients span trades, logistics, hospitality and professional services. We keep bookkeeping consistent, reconcile bank activity, prepare clear workpapers and file on time with HMRC and Companies House. The aim: fewer surprises and better cash planning.
Accounts & Corporation Tax
Year-end accounts
Statutory accounts with reconciled ledgers and clear schedules, prepared ahead of deadlines.
- Companies House & HMRC submissions
- Accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
- Pre-year-end planning to avoid surprises
CT600 & computations
Corporation Tax returns prepared with supporting computations and evidence.
- Allowances & reliefs reviewed sensibly
- Payments on account considered
- Timelines communicated clearly
Books & records
Consistent bookkeeping, tidy VAT coding and reconciled statements keep files audit-ready.
- Supplier statement matching
- Receipt capture and audit trail
- Month-end close checklist
VAT & cash flow
We help decide whether and when to register, choose a workable scheme and plan for quarter-end cash needs so VAT doesn’t catch you out.
- Registration and scheme choice (cash, flat rate or standard)
- Quarterly digital VAT returns with review notes
- VAT calendars and reminders for predictability
- Simple guidance on evidence and record-keeping
Payroll & CIS
We align payroll with RTI and pensions, and manage CIS deductions where relevant so subcontractor payments are correct and reported.
- Monthly payroll, RTI submissions and year-end forms
- Pension assessment and contributions
- CIS verification, statements and monthly returns
- Simple checklists so approvals are painless
Self Assessment
For directors, sole traders and landlords we prepare accurate returns, handle payments on account and keep support schedules tidy for future years.
- Salary/dividend planning in context
- Property schedules (repairs, finance costs, allowances)
- Timelines and liabilities explained plainly
Management reporting
Short, useful reports: monthly or quarterly P&L, cash movements and a rolling tax calendar so you always know what’s coming.
- Key variances explained briefly
- Simple cash forecast linked to VAT, PAYE and CT dates
- Action points you can actually use
Local industries
Trades & contractors
CIS, materials vs labour and staged invoices.
Logistics & couriers
Fuel, mileage and platform fees.
Cafés & takeaways
VAT, tips and staff scheduling.
Childcare & nurseries
Grant income and payroll planning.
Salons & clinics
Mixed-rate sales and stock.
Freelance services
Recurring retainers and expenses.
Areas we cover in Croydon
Serving businesses across the borough and nearby neighbourhoods:
FAQs
Can you help decide the right VAT scheme?
Do you manage CIS for subcontractors?
Is switching accountants disruptive?
Do you offer monthly reports?
CIS deduction calculator
Estimate CIS deductions on labour-only amounts. Enter your labour value (excl. materials/plant) and choose your verification status.