Sole Trader
For straightforward annual compliance and support
- Annual Self Assessment tax return
- Routine HMRC correspondence within scope
- Named accounting contact
- Cloud software setup support
- Email support for agreed services
Compare monthly accounting packages for sole traders, limited companies and growing businesses. Prices start from £25 + VAT per month, with the work, responsibilities and final fee agreed before you appoint us.
Your proposal sets out the recurring fee and agreed work before service begins.
See what is included, what records are needed and how extra work will be handled.
Transaction volume, payroll size, VAT status and reporting requirements shape the final quote.
These package examples match the prices displayed on our homepage. Select standard pricing or view the introductory prices available to eligible businesses switching accountant.
For straightforward annual compliance and support
For owner-managed companies needing connected compliance
For businesses needing payroll and regular reporting
Important: all figures exclude VAT and are package examples, not an automatic quote. Eligibility, service scope and current terms must be confirmed in your proposal. Work outside the agreed scope may carry an additional fee that will be discussed before it begins.
Eligible new clients switching to Path Accountants can receive 30% off the agreed monthly fee for their first three months. The standard fee applies afterwards. Confirm eligibility and offer terms during your consultation.
Use this comparison to identify the closest package. Your written proposal is the final record of what Path Accountants will provide.
| Service | Sole Trader | Limited Company | Growing Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price | £25 + VAT | £125 + VAT | £249 + VAT |
| Annual Self Assessment | Included | One director | Within scope |
| Annual accounts and CT600 | — | Included | Included |
| Monthly bookkeeping | By quote | Included | Included |
| VAT returns and MTD | By quote | Where required | Where required |
| Payroll | By quote | Up to 3 employees | Up to 15 employees |
| Management accounts | — | By quote | Monthly |
| Business review calls | As agreed | As agreed | Quarterly |
Two businesses with similar turnover can require very different amounts of work. We review these practical factors before confirming a fee.
A sole trader, partnership and limited company have different reporting and tax responsibilities.
Transaction numbers, bank accounts, record quality and catch-up work affect bookkeeping time.
VAT schemes, filing frequency, employee numbers and payroll complexity change the service scope.
Management accounts, cash-flow support and business reviews require additional preparation and analysis.
If none of the examples fits, we can quote for an agreed combination of bookkeeping, tax, VAT, payroll, annual accounts and management reporting. We may also quote separately for overdue records, complex transactions or one-off work.
Explore our bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax preparation services before arranging a call.
Tell us about your structure, current records, deadlines and the support you want.
We identify recurring responsibilities, volumes and any outstanding or one-off work.
Review the services, responsibilities, monthly fee and relevant terms before deciding.
Once appointed, we confirm next actions and start the records or professional-clearance process where relevant.
Path Accountants currently displays package examples starting from £25 + VAT per month for a sole trader, £125 + VAT for a limited company and £249 + VAT for a growing business. Your actual quote depends on the agreed work, transaction volume, payroll, VAT status, record quality and complexity.
The recurring fee and service scope are set out in your proposal. The published prices are starting package examples. Additional or one-off work outside the agreed scope may be quoted separately before it begins.
No. The package prices shown on this page exclude VAT.
Eligible new clients switching accountant can receive 30% off their agreed recurring monthly fee for the first three months. The standard agreed fee applies afterwards. Eligibility and current offer terms must be confirmed before appointment.
Yes. After appointment, Path Accountants can begin the normal professional-clearance and records-request process. Timing depends on the state of your records, outstanding work and how quickly the required information is supplied.
No service should be assumed unless it appears in your proposal. Bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll and reporting can be included where appropriate, subject to the agreed limits and responsibilities.
Yes. We first need to understand which periods are outstanding, the quality of the available records and the filings required. Catch-up work may be priced separately from the ongoing monthly service.
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