LIMITED COMPANY ACCOUNTS

Running a limited company comes with a long list of responsibilities, and getting your annual accounts right sits near the top.

At Sadler Advisory, we take the pressure off by preparing and filing your statutory accounts with Companies House and HMRC, accurately, on time, and without the last-minute panic so many business owners come to expect.

Whether you're a freelancer who's recently incorporated, a growing SME, or an established company looking for a more proactive accountant, we're here to make your year-end straightforward.

Why Choose Sadler Advisory?

Our small business accountants hold a variety of different qualifications, including degrees with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Insitute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)

It's a level of expertise you'd typically expect from a much larger firm, paired with the personal, hands-on service of a dedicated small business specialist.

We're here to prepare your annual statutory financial accounts efficiently, accurately, and with the care your business deserves. Every set of accounts we file is reviewed thoroughly, prepared in line with the latest UK accounting standards, and tailored to reflect the way your business actually operates.

We never leave it to the last minute

As a Sadler Advisory client, you'll find us proactive from day one. We'll reach out to start the accounts process in good time, ensuring your annual statutory financial accounts are completed well ahead of every deadline. No last-minute scrambles, no unnecessary stress, no surprise penalties.

Our process is built around early communication. We'll let you know what we need, when we need it, and what to expect at each stage. That way, you stay informed, in control, and free to focus on running your business while we handle the numbers.

What's Required Each Year for a Limited Company?

When you incorporate a Limited Company, it is governed by Companies House. It requires that annual statutory financial accounts are filed with Companies House, and that a digital version of the accounts are filed with HMRC.

A company's financial year is not the same as the personal income tax year in the UK. The company's financial year-end will be the end of the month in which you incorporate the company. For example, if a company is incorporated on 15 August 2023, the first period of accounts will run 15 August 2023 to 31 August 2024 (a period of slightly greater than 12 months). And each year after than it will run 1 September to 31 August, 1 year.

It is also possible to change the financial year end of your company, or 'Accounting Reference Date', to a time period that better suits your business. Perhaps you want to change the financial year of the company to 1 April to 31 March, so that it better aligns with the personal tax year. Or perhaps you want to change the financial year so that it aligns with other companies you manage.

We handle the whole annual process for you, from incorporation (where you're a new business) to electronic filing of the accounts with Companies House.

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What We Handle for You

We manage the entire annual process on your behalf, from incorporation if you're just starting out, through to the electronic filing of your accounts with Companies House.

That includes:

Preparing your statutory financial accounts in line with FRS 102 or FRS 105, depending on your company's size
Filing abridged or full accounts with Companies House
Submitting your Company Tax Return (CT600) and tax computations to HMRC
Calculating your Corporation Tax liability and advising on payment deadlines
Reviewing your figures with you before anything is filed, so you understand what's being submitted

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How We Work: Cloud-Based and Paperless

We prepare and file your limited company accounts using cloud-based accounting software, so your records are stored digitally and accessible to both you and our team year-round. There's no scramble for paperwork at year-end, no boxes of receipts to dig through. When the time comes, we file your statutory accounts with Companies House electronically, straight from the software.

This way of working has real benefits beyond convenience. It gives you a live view of how your business is performing, makes tax planning more accurate, and helps us spot opportunities or issues long before year-end. It also means you're already aligned with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements, both now and as they continue to expand.

New to cloud accounting? We'll guide you through the transition as part of your onboarding, helping you choose the right software, migrate your records, and get comfortable with the day-to-day basics.