Supportive online accountancy services for sole traders
From only £24.50 per month, you'll receive:
- Your own dedicated sole trader accountant
- Completion of your accounts and Self Assessment
- MTD-ready accounting software (Pandle)
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Why our sole trader accountancy services will help
We help over 15,000 businesses in the UK to thrive
Your dedicated accountant
You'll have consistent support from your own dedicated sole trader accountant. They'll get to know your business, and understand your goals and how you like to work.
MTD-ready accounting software
Pandle is used by over 110,000 businesses around the world to manage their digital records easily. Our bookkeeping team will regularly check your entries to ensure they're accurate.
Unlimited expert advice
Contact your dedicated accountant directly, whenever you need expertise tailored to your sole trader business. Get unlimited support via phone, email, and video call.
Tax reporting included
We'll prepare your accounts and complete your Self Assessment or MTD Income Tax return, making sure you receive all the allowances and tax relief you're entitled to.
Essential deadline reminders
Manage your sole trader reporting obligations with a personalised timeline in Client Hub. We'll send reminders about approaching deadlines, so you know what to do.
Practical tax efficiency
Your assigned accountant will review the efficiency of your business every year, offering expert insight and tax planning guidance to help you take advantage of every opportunity.
We will never tie you in to a long-term contract. You are free to leave whenever you want, we're just confident you won't want to!
We are the largest online accountancy firm in the UK
See what our clients have to say about us
I can’t recommend Wendy Lubbe highly enough! From the very start, she’s been professional, approachable, and incredibly thorough. She took the stress out of my accounts, explained everything clearly, and always got back to me quickly with answers to my questions. It’s such a relief knowing my finances are in such capable hands. Outstanding service – thank you, Wendy!
David Botwe
I've worked with Connor Simmons and The Accountancy Partnership for several years in relation to my company, the service has always been excellent. Connor is consistently professional, knowledgeable and responsive, making the accounts and corporation tax process straightforward and stress-free. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Connor to anyone looking for a reliable and professional accountant.
Shaun Connor
Lisa has handled my corporation tax with complete professionalism, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She made what is usually a stressful, confusing process feel straightforward. Everything was explained in plain English, which is very important for me. If you run a limited company and want an accountant you can genuinely trust, Lisa is the one!
Leon
Your Client Hub
All your account details, documents, and deadlines in one secure place. Never miss a submission again.
How easy is it to join?
Three simple steps to set up your sole trader accounting services
Get a quote
Get your instant online quote to find out how much you'll be paying.
Register your business
Fill out our simple online registration form to sign up with us. It’s only short, we promise.
Receive a warm welcome
We’ll set up your Client Hub account and introduce you to your accountant.
Say hello to some of our friendly, in-house accountants
Approachable experts who are always happy to talk things through
Dean Salmon ACA BFP MAAT
Accounts Senior
Qualifications
AAT qualified and ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
Experience
Over 13 years’ experience working in local accountancy practices and contractor specialists. Joined TAP in January 2020.
Hobbies
I love live music, quizzes and spending time with my wife and family.
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Adam Thompson
Accounts Semi-Senior
Qualifications
AAT Levels 2 and 3, working towards Level 4. Also have BA Hons in German.
Hobbies
I’ve always got time for family time. Love trips to the zoo, all things gym, great coffee and roast dinners. Music and film taste is all over the place.
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Chris Long
Accounts Semi-Senior
Qualifications
AAT Level 2, studying towards Level 3
Hobbies
A huge Tranmere fan, love to watch the darts. I enjoy spending time with both family and friends
Read Staff SpotlightGetting help with your sole trader business
Having the benefit of unlimited support from your own sole trader tax expert can be incredibly reassuring. Your accountant will help you stay compliant, and claim any expenses, allowances, or relief you’re entitled to. You’re more likely to save money in the long run, and we’ll be ready to act on your behalf in the rare event of an HMRC inspection, at no additional cost.
You won’t be passed around by accounts managers. You’ll be able to talk directly to your dedicated accountant, who will provide proactive tax efficiency guidance whenever you need them to. We’ll even take care of things like switching from your previous accountant so you don’t need to do anything. Being a sole trader doesn’t mean you’re alone!
What accounting services are you looking for?
Every sole trader is unique, so the type of accounting support you need might vary depending on your circumstances. All sole traders need to report their earnings, so we’ll inform HMRC about your business income, as well as any other earnings, so they can work out how much tax you owe. It’s included in your fee as standard, along with a full set of accounts.
Beyond tax compliance and efficiency, there are lots of other ways your accountant can offer support as your business evolves and grows. For instance, bookkeeping to record your income and expenses, payroll if you take on staff, or VAT. Not all accountants will offer every service you need, so it’s crucial to shop around to find what works best for you.
Video call your accountant
Schedule video calls with your dedicated accountant for personalised, unlimited advice tailored to your business.
Additional accounting services for sole traders
You might not need every single service at once, so you can easily add or remove our additional accounting services such as bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, or pensions as and when you need them.
VAT Returns
From choosing the most efficient scheme and VAT registration, to making submissions.
Bookkeeping
Support tailored to your sole trader business by your own dedicated bookkeeper.
MTD IT Updates
Quarterly MTD Income Tax updates prepared and sent by your dedicated accountant.
CIS Returns
Compliant CIS Returns, statements, and management by your own assigned accountant.
Looking for more information on sole traders?
We have a variety of free resources for sole traders available to help you
Sole Trader Guide
Discover everything you need to know about operating as a sole trader, including your deadlines and responsibilities.
7 minutes
Income Tax and National Insurance for Sole Traders Guide
Learn all you need to know with our guide.
4 minutes
Deadlines and Penalties for Sole Traders
Learn more about the reporting deadlines you need to be aware of as a sole trader.
3 minutes
FAQs
Sole Trader FAQs
Yes, your fee includes either Self Assessment or MTD Income Tax depending on which you need. Don’t worry if you’re not too sure which you should use – we’re here to help! Learn more about MTD Income Tax.
If you use MTD Income Tax you can either send quarterly updates (and your accountant will make any adjustments when they finalise everything with your tax return), or you can add quarterly submissions to your service for £35.00 per month.
No, not if you don’t want to! Free access to Pandle Pro is included, but we’ll work with you on whichever bookkeeping software you’re using. If you do use Pandle, our bookkeeping team will carry out proactive record checks at no extra cost.
If the total amount of self-employment income you get in a tax year is more than the £1,000 tax-free trading allowance then yes, you’ll need to sign up with HMRC and start reporting your income and expenses.
Yes, you can. There are several options to choose from, with each business structure offering its own considerations around legal liability and paying tax. Registering as a sole trader is pretty straightforward and tends to involve less admin, but you can swap to something else (such as a limited company, for example) if this suits you better. Your accountant will carry out a detailed tax efficiency review every year, but you can ask them about this at any time.
Sole traders currently need to submit Self Assessment tax returns before 31st January each year. Some people will need to start using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from April 2026, depending on how much you get from self-employment and property. This change means you’ll need to submit updates to HMRC on a quarterly basis as well as submitting a final tax return.
There isn’t a straightfoward answer to this, because it depends on how much you earn, your expenses, and any other income you might have! Learn more about how sole trader tax works in our rates and thresholds article.
You're in good hands
When you trust us with your accounts, you can have complete confidence that we know what we’re doing. Our accountants have a wide range of qualifications and accreditations from trusted professional bodies such as the AAT, ICPA and ACCA.
