Accounts & Bookkeeping

Our business accounts service operates on an on-demand basis with UK-based delivery to ensure the highest quality standards. We help you save time, minimise frustration and reduce costs by ensuring your accounts operate correctly and efficiently, whether you are an emerging start-up or a well-established enterprise.

Alongside day-to-day bookkeeping we provide a comprehensive year-end accounts preparation service covering statutory, management and iXBRL accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS, with Companies House and HMRC filings taken care of for you — accurate, on time and fully compliant.

Annual Accounts

Preparation and management of yearly financial statements. Our comprehensive annual accounts service ensures your financial statements are prepared accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UK accounting standards and Companies House requirements.

Annual accounts preparation includes: - Year-end accounts preparation in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 105) - Statutory accounts for Companies House filing - Filleted small company and micro-entity accounts where applicable, keeping public disclosure to a minimum - Directors' reports and strategic reports - Full financial statements including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

Management Accounts

- Monthly, quarterly, or annual management accounts - Key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics - Budget vs actual analysis - Cash flow forecasting and management - Financial reporting tailored to your business needs

Compliance & Filing

- Companies House filing and compliance - HMRC corporation tax return preparation - Deadline management and reminders - Liaison with Companies House and HMRC on your behalf

Specialist Accounts Services

We provide annual accounts preparation for a wide range of entity types, each with specific regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

IFRS Accounts: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounts preparation for companies required to report under IFRS, including listed companies, subsidiaries of international groups, and entities with international operations. Our team has extensive experience in IFRS compliance, ensuring your accounts meet international reporting standards while optimising presentation and disclosure requirements.

Consolidated Accounts: Preparation of consolidated financial statements for groups of companies, including elimination of intercompany transactions, consolidation adjustments, and preparation of group accounts in accordance with UK GAAP or IFRS. We handle complex group structures, including multi-level consolidations and joint venture accounting.

Charity Accounts: Annual accounts preparation for charities and charitable organisations in accordance with the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice). We ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, including preparation of trustees' annual reports, statement of financial activities (SOFA), and balance sheets. Our expertise covers registered charities, exempt charities, and charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs).

Not-for-Profit Accounts: Accounts preparation for not-for-profit organisations, including community interest companies (CICs), social enterprises, and other non-profit entities. We ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards while reflecting the unique nature of not-for-profit operations and reporting requirements.

CIC (Community Interest Company) Accounts: Specialised accounts preparation for Community Interest Companies, ensuring compliance with CIC regulations and Companies Act requirements. We prepare accounts that demonstrate the CIC's community benefit activities and compliance with the asset lock provisions, including the community interest company report.

Society Accounts: Annual accounts preparation for registered societies, including industrial and provident societies, friendly societies, and co-operative societies. We ensure compliance with the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 and relevant accounting standards, including preparation of annual returns and compliance with FCA requirements where applicable.

Co-operative Accounts: Accounts preparation for co-operative organisations, including worker co-operatives, consumer co-operatives, and multi-stakeholder co-operatives. We understand the unique governance and financial reporting requirements of co-operatives, ensuring accounts reflect member interests and co-operative principles.

Mutual Accounts: Annual accounts preparation for mutual organisations, including building societies, mutual insurers, and other mutual entities. We ensure compliance with mutual-specific regulations and accounting standards, including preparation of accounts that reflect the mutual's member-focused structure and governance.

Flat Management Company Accounts: Accounts preparation for flat management companies, residents' management companies, and right to manage (RTM) companies. We ensure compliance with leasehold legislation, including preparation of service charge accounts, reserve fund statements, and accounts that meet the requirements of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Our service includes liaison with managing agents and preparation of accounts for leaseholders' review.

Statutory Accounts Preparation

- Year-end statutory accounts preparation in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 105) or IFRS - Full statutory accounts including profit & loss account, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and notes to the accounts - Filleted accounts for small companies, reducing what appears on the public record (where applicable) - Micro-entity accounts for qualifying companies under FRS 105 - Directors' reports and strategic reports - Audited accounts where required by law or regulation

iXBRL Accounts

- iXBRL tagging and formatting for HMRC submissions - Companies House iXBRL filing compliance - HMRC corporation tax return iXBRL tagging - iXBRL validation and quality assurance - Automated iXBRL generation and submission

UK GAAP and IFRS Compliance

- FRS 102 (UK GAAP) accounts preparation, including Section 1A reduced disclosures for small companies - FRS 105 accounts preparation for qualifying micro-entities - IFRS accounts preparation for companies required to report under IFRS - Compliance with Companies Act 2006 requirements, including the raised company size thresholds that apply to financial years beginning on or after 6 April 2025 - Accounting standards updates and regulatory changes, including the FRS 102 revenue and lease changes effective from January 2026

Companies House and HMRC Filings

- Companies House accounts filing and compliance - HMRC corporation tax return preparation and submission - Deadline management and reminders - Liaison with Companies House and HMRC on your behalf - Penalty avoidance and compliance support

VAT Return Services

- Quarterly VAT return preparation and submission - Monthly VAT returns for businesses with high turnover - Annual VAT returns for small businesses (where applicable) - VAT calculations and reconciliations - Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant submissions

VAT Planning & Advice

- VAT registration and deregistration advice - VAT scheme optimisation (flat rate, cash accounting, annual accounting) - Partial exemption calculations - VAT recovery on expenses and capital purchases - Cross-border VAT advice for international transactions

VAT Compliance

- VAT record keeping and documentation - HMRC VAT inspection support - VAT dispute resolution and appeals - VAT health checks and reviews - Deadline management and payment reminders

Core Bookkeeping Services

- Data entry and transaction processing - Bank reconciliations and cash management - Sales and purchase ledger management - Debt management and credit control - Management journals (including automatic journals) - Expense chasing and payment approvals - KPI management and reporting

Software Support

- Xero bookkeepers (Xero Gold Partners) - Sage bookkeepers (all Sage platforms: Sage 50cloud, Sage 200, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage X3) - QuickBooks bookkeepers - Other accounting software support - Software migration and setup

Additional Services

- Payroll processing and management - VAT reporting and returns - Management reporting and analysis - Year-end accounts preparation - Financial planning and forecasting

In-Depth Accounts Support

If your needs become more complex, we can also provide fully qualified accountants and CFOs / Financial Directors to support you.

Our accounts management team includes a Senior Enquiries Lead for accountancy and tax advisory services, senior managers with extensive accounts experience, and portfolio managers specialising in accounts and bookkeeping.

What You Get With Acumon

• Extensive experience in statutory accounts preparation across all company sizes
• Expert knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements
• Efficient, accurate preparation that meets regulatory deadlines
• iXBRL expertise ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements
• Clear, transparent reporting tailored to your stakeholders' needs
• Integrated tax expertise ensuring accounts and tax returns are aligned
• Ongoing support and advice on accounting and regulatory matters

Why Acumon for Accounts & Bookkeeping?

• On-demand, UK-based delivery model backed by a team of 90+ UK staff
• Xero Gold Partner with certified Xero advisors on staff
• Supports Sage 50cloud, Sage 200, Sage Business Cloud Accounting and Sage X3
• Supports QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop
• Integrated tax, accounts and audit expertise, so your accounts and tax returns always align
• Can provide fully qualified accountants and CFOs / Financial Directors for complex needs

Get a Fixed-Fee Quote

Tell us what you need and we'll come back within one business day with a clear scope and a fixed price — no hourly-rate surprises. Call 020 8567 3451 or use the form and we'll be in touch.