Clear advice. Fair pricing. Friendly support.
Some accounting needs are straightforward. Others start with, “My situation is a bit odd and I’m not sure what I need.”
At Friendly Assist Accountancy, we help with both.
You may simply need a Self Assessment tax return, bookkeeping or annual company accounts taken care of properly. Or you may have fallen behind with your records, received an HMRC letter, moved between countries, changed the way your business operates or reached the point where you are no longer sure what needs dealing with first.
You do not need to diagnose the problem before contacting us. Tell us what has happened and what you would like help with. We can establish the sensible next step, explain what work is actually needed and agree the fee with you before we begin.
Clear fees. Practical advice. Professional support.
How we can help
Everyone’s circumstances are different, so we take the time to understand your situation before recommending the right support.
We work with:
- Sole traders and freelancers
- Small businesses and limited companies
- Landlords and property owners
- UK residents with overseas income
- Individuals moving to or from the UK
- People who need help catching up with tax returns or dealing with HMRC
Not sure what support you need?
That’s absolutely fine. Many of our clients come to us with questions rather than knowing exactly what they need. We’re always happy to have a friendly conversation, understand your situation, and help you find the right way forward.
If you’re looking for something more specific, you might also find these services helpful:
International & Expat Accounting Services UK
Self Assessment Tax Return Help UK
HMRC Time to Pay Arrangement Help UK Tax Debt Support
Clear Services and Clear Fees
We believe you should understand what you are paying for before the work begins.
Most of our services are provided for a fixed fee or an agreed monthly amount. Your quotation or Letter of Engagement explains what is included, so a straightforward job stays straightforward and you know what to expect.
Sometimes the situation changes once we start. A tax return may reveal an earlier problem, bookkeeping may uncover missing records, an HMRC letter may develop into a wider enquiry, or an apparently simple international tax question may require a more detailed residence review.
If substantial additional professional work becomes necessary, we will normally explain what has changed and agree the way forward with you before carrying it out.
Monthly packages work in the same way. They cover the services agreed with you and reasonable routine support connected with those services. They are not intended to turn every unrelated tax, HMRC, software or business question into unlimited work at no additional cost.
That does not mean you need to worry about asking us questions. If you are unsure whether something is included, ask. We would much rather have that conversation than have you avoid contacting your accountant because you are worried about an unexpected bill.
Choose the level of support that suits you
Whether you need help with a single tax return or ongoing support for your business, we offer flexible services to suit your needs.
Essential Support
From £49/month + VAT
For sole traders and freelancers who want their bookkeeping and annual tax return taken care of, with an accountant available for routine questions along the way.
Includes:
- Routine bookkeeping for an agreed level of transactions
- Annual Self Assessment tax return
- Making Tax Digital support where applicable
- Routine HMRC correspondence connected with the included services
- Reasonable day-to-day accounting and tax questions
If your records are substantially behind, require reconstruction, or you need help with an HMRC enquiry, appeal, investigation or another tax matter outside the agreed package, we will explain the additional work and fee before proceeding.
Payroll, VAT and other services can be added where required.
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Growing Business Support
From £79/month + VAT
For small limited companies that want their annual compliance taken care of, with practical accounting support available throughout the year.
Includes:
- Annual statutory accounts and Companies House filing
- Corporation Tax return
- Confirmation Statement support
- Director salary and basic remuneration guidance
- Routine accounting and Corporation Tax queries connected with the company
- Reasonable support with routine HMRC and Companies House correspondence relating to the included services
VAT returns, bookkeeping, payroll for employees, director Self Assessment, property activities and other additional services can be added where required.
The exact monthly fee depends on the company’s size, transaction volume and the services you need. If your company has historic bookkeeping problems, overdue filings, complex tax matters or requires substantial additional work, we will agree the scope and fee separately.
Comprehensive Business Support
From £175/month + VAT
For established businesses looking for more proactive support and ongoing financial guidance.
Includes:
- Regular business reviews
- Management reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting support
- Company secretarial services
- Software setup and optimisation (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage)
The exact scope and monthly fee will depend on the level of bookkeeping, reporting and advisory support your business requires.
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When You Need More Than a Standard Package
Not every accounting problem fits neatly into a monthly package or one of our fixed-fee online services. We also help when something has changed, fallen behind or needs to be looked at more carefully.
Catch-Up and Overdue Accounting
From £195 + VAT
Behind with your tax returns, bookkeeping or company records? We can establish what is outstanding, help organise the available information and work with you to bring matters up to date.
The fee depends on the number of periods involved and the condition of the records. Substantial bookkeeping reconstruction or historic corrections will be quoted separately.
HMRC Problem Review
From £125 + VAT
Received an HMRC letter, penalty or tax demand that you do not understand?
We can review the available correspondence and relevant tax information, establish what appears to have happened and explain the practical next steps.
Where further work is required, such as an appeal, amended return, complaint, disclosure or substantial correspondence with HMRC, we will explain the scope and fee separately.
UK Residence and International Tax Review
From £195 + VAT
For people moving to or from the UK, working overseas or dealing with UK and overseas income.
We can review your circumstances to help establish your UK residence and reporting position and identify what further UK tax work may be required.
More extensive work involving split-year treatment, foreign income, Double Taxation Agreements, foreign tax credit relief or international Self Assessment will be quoted according to the circumstances.
Whatever your circumstances, we’ll help you understand your options and keep everything on track.
Explore:
- Tax Essentials for UK Residents with Foreign Income
- Non-Dom Tax Changes
- International Tax Rules Are Changing
Looking for a straightforward one-off service? View our Fixed-Fee Accountancy Services.
Start with a Free Consultation
Every client’s situation is different, and sometimes a conversation is the best place to start.
Tell us about your circumstances, ask any questions you have, and we’ll explain how we can help.
Your first phone consultation is free. We’d love to hear how we can help.
Friendly Assist Accountancy
Helping you stay on top of your accounts and tax
Let’s talk
Whether you have a question, need some guidance, or want to talk things through, there’s friendly, practical support here for you
Your first phone consultation is free.
