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Comprehensive 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

Simple online bookkeeping software - Pandle

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Why our sole trader accountancy services will help

We help over 13,000 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 bookkeeping software

Pandle was developed for our clients and is now used by over 100,000 businesses around the world. 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.

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!

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 when deadlines are coming up, so you know what you need 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.

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How easy is it to join?

Three simple steps to set up your sole trader accounting services

1

Get a quote

Get your instant online quote for the accounting services you need.

2

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 get you set up, settled in, and introduce you to your accountant.

Lisa Hinton-Hill FCCA

Accounts Senior

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Qualifications

AAT qualified since 2007 and ACCA qualified since Sept 2010 with first time passes.

Experience

Worked in the accountancy industry since 2004. Extensive experience with sole traders, partnerships, and SMEs.

Hobbies

Spending time with family, listening to music (especially Pink!), and reading.

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Beth Karellen FCCA

Accounts Senior

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Qualifications

Fully AAT qualified since Jan 2016, and ACCA qualified since Oct 2019.

Experience

7 years in Customer Service, then working in the accounting profession since May 2016. Joined TAP in November 2017.

Hobbies

Spending time with family and friends, needlepoint, travelling, and cooking.

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Tabitha Hamill

Accounts Semi-Senior

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Qualifications

Fully AAT qualified

Experience

Worked in retail management before joining the accountancy profession in Feb 2016, and TAP in October 2017.

Hobbies

Spending time with my family and friends, baking, DIY and walking Daisy the dog (who sometimes visits the office!)

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Getting 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.

Unlimited help and advice

Additional accounting services for sole traders

Rather than bundling everything together and charging you for things you might not use, we provide additional services you can add and remove as needed, for low monthly fees.

Looking for more information on sole traders?

We have a variety of free resources for sole traders available to help you

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FAQs

Sole Trader FAQs

Is my tax return included in the fee?

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.

Do I have to use Pandle bookkeeping software?

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.

Do I need to register as a sole trader?

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.

Can I switch from being a sole trader to something else in the future?

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.

When do I need to submit my sole trader tax return?

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.

How much tax do sole traders pay?

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

Our accountants have a wide range of qualifications and accreditations from trusted professional bodies such as the AAT, ICPA, and ACCA.

We charge a monthly fee based on your business type

Confirm Transactions

The number of monthly transactions you have entered based on your turnover seem high. A transaction is one bookkeeping entry such as a sale, purchase, payment or receipt. Are you sure this is correct?

Yes, submit my quote
No, let me change it

Please contact our sales team if you’re unsure

VAT Returns

It is unlikely you will need this service, unless you are voluntarily registered for VAT.

Are you sure this is correct?

Yes, the business is VAT registered
No, let me change it

Call us on 020 3355 4047 if you’re not sure.

Bookkeeping

You will receive our bookkeeping software Pandle for free, as part of your package.

You can use this to complete your own bookkeeping, or we can provide a quote to complete your bookkeeping for you.

Please select and option below:

I will do my own bookkeeping
I want you to do my bookkeeping

Call us on 020 3355 4047 if you’re not sure.