Limited company accounting, director’s tax included

Your company’s year end and your own tax return, handled by one qualified accountant. From £75* a month.

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Why UK limited companies choose Sleek accounting

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One accountant for the company and for you

Your company

Annual accounts Corporation tax Confirmation statement

You, the director

Self assessment Salary and dividends Director’s loan

The same accountant every time, not a queue

Chloe Waite, ACCA Your accountant

Knows your company and your own return

Tax planned before year end, not reported after

Salary set to the tax-efficient level Done

Dividends timed across two tax years Done

Pension contribution before year end Flagged

A fixed fee, never an hourly bill

Questions answered 47

Filings submitted 6

Billed on top of your plan £0.00

Limited company accounting plans

Switch to Sleek and ‎‎ save 20% on annual accounting, with reliable support and full compliance.

Recommended

Starter

Compliance off your plate

£900

/yr*

£75/mo

with monthly

Turnover up to £90,000/yr

Save 15%

Recommended

Scale

No quarterly guesswork

£130

/mo*

£1,560/yr

with monthly

Turnover up to £90,000/yr

Save 15%

10% OFF

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Recommended

Pro

Built for active trading

£2,160

£200

/mo*

£2,400/yr

with monthly

Turnover up to £200,000/yr

Save 15%

15% OFF

Recommended

Enterprise

Advice when decisions matter

£300

£399

/mo*

£4,788/yr

with monthly

Turnover up to £500,000/yr

Save 15%

10% OFF

*Prices shown are exclusive of VAT

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Pro

From

£900

£720

Covers all essentials:

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Accounting Pro (includes VAT filing & Payroll)

Perfect for businesses focused on growth, requiring monthly bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance.

From

£1,248

£960

Full service accounting:

Monthly Bookkeeping
Year-end accounts & Tax Return
Dedicated Accountant
Confirmation Statement
Xero Subscription
Director's Tax Return
VAT filing
Payroll & Pension filing 1-5 employees

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Accounting Basic

From £50/mo*

Accounting Pro
(includes VAT filing & Payroll)

From £100/mo*

Bookkeeping

Annual

Monthly

Xero Subscription

Confirmation Statement

Year-end accounts & Tax Return

Dedicated Accountant

Director’s Tax Return

£250/financial year

VAT filing

Payroll & Pension filing 1-5 employees

Multi-currency support

£10/month

backdated bookkeeping

£750/fy (up to 100 transactions)

*For financial years ending in under 3 months, a minimum 3-month purchase of the monthly accounting plan is required.

Not sure which plan is right for your business?

A startup accountant vs doing it yourself

On your own (even with AI tools)

You prompt, paste and check the coding
You work out salary, dividends and the paperwork
You keep up with new rates and rules
Every date is yours to remember
You open and answer every HMRC letter
You check and submit every filing yourself

With Sleek accounting

Coded automatically, checked by your accountant
Planned for you, vouchers and records prepared
You hear about the changes that affect you
Tracked and filed before they’re due
We deal with HMRC for you
A qualified accountant approves every filing

Meet your limited company accountants

Toby Denwood (ATT)

Tax Manager

Toby heads our UK tax team, advising owner-managed businesses on Corporation Tax, personal tax and compliance obligations.

Chloe Waite (MAAT, ACCA)

Accounts Manager

Chloe supports a wide range of Sleek clients with year-end accounts, VAT returns and Self Assessment.

Holly Chapman (MAAT)

Senior Accountant

Holly specialises in year-end accounts and management reporting for UK businesses.

Noorahmad Khan (ACCA)

Account Manager

Noorahmad is an ACCA-qualified accounts manager with over a decade of experience, specialising in year-end accounts and financial reporting.

Nuzhat Haider (ACCA)

Senior Accounting Manager

Nuzhat supports SMEs and e-commerce businesses with statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and VAT compliance.

How Sleek works for limited companies

Tell us about your company

Day 1

You

One call, about 15 minutes

Sleek

A recommended plan and one fixed price, not a range

We handle the switch

Week 1

You

Sign one authorisation

Sleek

Clearance from your old accountant, records moved, HMRC updated

We tidy and take over your books

Weeks 2 to 4

You

Connect your bank once

Sleek

Your books reviewed and brought current, any late filings cleared

You see everything, all year

Ongoing

You

Get back to running the company

Sleek

Accounts, Corporation Tax, your pay and your loan account, tracked in one login

Ready to hand over your accounts?

Your whole finance function, handled by one team

No separate bookkeeper, accountant and payroll provider to chase. Sleek brings it together: one team, one login and one monthly fee for everything below.

Helpful guides for limited company directors

Salary vs dividends: how to pay yourself from a limited company

The tax-efficient mix of salary and dividends, and how the balance changes with your profit and other income.

Director’s loans and the S455 tax charge, explained

What a director’s loan account is, how the Section 455 charge works, and how to clear it before the deadline.

How much does it cost to run a limited company?

The real yearly cost of running a UK limited company, from filing fees to accounting and VAT.

FAQs on limited company accountants

Do I legally need an accountant for my limited company?

No. You can file your own accounts, Corporation Tax return and Confirmation Statement with Companies House and HMRC. In practice most directors use one. The rules are detailed, mistakes carry penalties, and a good accountant usually saves more in tax and time than they cost, especially in year one.

How much does a limited company accountant cost?

Most UK limited companies pay between £60 and £350 a month, depending on turnover, VAT status and payroll. Sleek’s Starter plan is £900 a year for turnover up to £90,000. Once you need VAT returns, Pro is £1,836 a year for turnover up to £200,000. You get a fixed quote before you commit, and we don’t bill by the hour. For the wider picture, see what it costs to run a limited company.

What does a limited company accountant actually do?

They prepare your statutory accounts, Corporation Tax return and Confirmation Statement, and usually your VAT and director’s Self Assessment. A good one also advises on salary and dividends, flags deadlines before they pass and keeps you right with HMRC and Companies House. With Sleek, you get a dedicated accountant, not a different person each time you call. See our director’s tax return service.

How much salary and dividends should a director take?

Most directors take a small salary up to the National Insurance threshold, then top up with dividends. Dividends are taxed at lower rates than salary and carry no National Insurance for you or the company. The right mix depends on your profits and other income, so get advice before you set it. Our guide to paying yourself from a limited company walks through the options.

Can I take dividends whenever the company has money in the bank?

No, and it’s the most common mistake directors make. Dividends can only come from distributable profits, after Corporation Tax is set aside, not from whatever cash is in the account. Without enough profit, the dividend is unlawful and HMRC can treat it as salary or a director’s loan. We check your retained profit before each dividend and prepare the paperwork. See current dividend tax rates and allowances.

What happens if I take money out that isn’t salary or dividends?

It becomes a director’s loan. If the account is still overdrawn nine months and one day after your year end, the company pays Section 455 tax on the balance: 35.75% on loans made on or after 6 April 2026, and 33.75% on loans made between 6 April 2022 and 5 April 2026. It’s refunded once the loan is repaid, but the refund can take over a year. We track your loan account all year so the balance is dealt with before the deadline. More on Section 455 tax.

What happens if I miss a Companies House or HMRC deadline?

Penalties are automatic. Late annual accounts cost £150 if up to a month late, rising to £1,500 after six months, and the penalty doubles if you’re late two years running. HMRC charges separately for a late Corporation Tax return, starting at £100. Your accountant tracks every deadline and files for you. Full list: Companies House and HMRC penalties.

How do I switch to a new limited company accountant?

Your new accountant does most of the work. They send a professional clearance letter to your current accountant, collect your records and update HMRC. It usually takes two to four weeks, and you can switch at any point in your financial year. Our guide to changing accountants covers each step.

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Sleek Advisor

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