Accountants for Freelancers
Freelance accountancy in Cardiff tailored to creative professionals and self-employed limited company owners. We handle your year-end accounts, tax compliance and ongoing support so you can focus on doing what you do best.
Everything under freelancer accountancy
Whether you're a designer, developer, consultant or creative professional running a limited company, we provide the full range of compliance and advisory services to keep your finances on track.
Year-end accounts
Reviewed, drafted and submitted to HMRC and Companies House, with a video walkthrough explaining your numbers.
Tax planning and compliance
Making sure you're tax-efficient and compliant, with advice tailored to freelance income structures.
VAT returns and registration
Quarterly VAT submissions and guidance on when and how to register as your turnover grows.
Software setup and training
Get started with Xero or FreeAgent, with onboarding support to help you stay on top of your bookkeeping.
How we work with freelancers
Most freelancers we work with handle their own day-to-day bookkeeping using software like Xero or FreeAgent, keeping monthly costs low while staying on top of invoices and expenses. We step in at year-end to review everything, prepare your accounts, submit them to HMRC and Companies House, and give you a clear video explanation of what the numbers mean. It's a flexible, cost-effective way to stay compliant without paying for services you don't need.
We make year-end accounts straightforward, not stressful.
More information
Once you're onboarded, you'll give us access to your bookkeeping software or share your records via spreadsheet. We review your transactions, draft your accounts, and send you a short video walking through your profit, tax position and any actions you need to take. If you'd like to talk it through, we'll arrange a call. Once you're happy, we make any adjustments and submit everything on your behalf.
Many freelancers worry about getting their bookkeeping wrong or missing a deadline. We check your records as part of the year-end process, flag anything that needs fixing, and make sure your submission goes in on time. If you're VAT registered or need help with payroll for contractors, those services are available as straightforward add-ons.
What's included
- Review of your bookkeeping records
- Preparation and submission of year-end accounts
- Corporation tax calculation and filing
- Video explanation of your financial position
- Year-round email and phone support for queries
We work with freelancers across Cardiff and South Wales, from Cathays and Roath to Penarth and the Vale. Whether you're a graphic designer in Canton or a web developer working remotely from Barry, we understand the local landscape and the practicalities of running a freelance business here. Our pricing starts at £60 per month (including VAT) for non-VAT registered freelancers, with optional extras like payroll at £10 per payslip or bookkeeping support at £50 per month if you'd rather hand that over entirely.
If you're not sure whether your records are up to scratch or you've got questions about Making Tax Digital, VAT thresholds or tax-efficient dividends, a free consultation is a good starting point. We'll talk through where you are now, what support makes sense, and how we'd work together going forward.
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Here are the questions we hear most often from freelancers looking for accountancy support in Cardiff.
Do I need to be a limited company to work with you?
What if I've been doing my own bookkeeping and I'm not sure it's right?
How much does it cost if I'm VAT registered?
Do I need to use specific accounting software?
What happens if I miss a deadline or my records are incomplete?
Can you help with payroll if I take on a contractor or assistant?
Do you offer year-round support or just at year-end?
Are you based in Cardiff?
Let's talk about your freelance accounts
Book a free consultation and we'll explain how we work, answer your questions, and help you decide if we're the right fit.
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