Accounting & Compliance Services

Running a business is hard enough, your accounts shouldn’t be. We offer full accounting and bookkeeping services for both limited companies and sole traders, using Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent to keep your records clean and current. From payroll to VAT returns, we handle everything so you stay compliant, efficient, and ready for growth. You’ll get regular BookUpdates, real-time support via WhatsApp, and proactive planning that helps you keep more profit.

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  • Accounting & Bookkeeping (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent)
  • Payroll & Processing (including CIS)
  • VAT Registration & VAT Returns (MTD compliant)
  • Year-End Accounts / Final Accounts
  • Self Assessment for Individuals & Directors (HMRC self assessment)
  • Corporation Tax Return for Limited Companies
  • CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) CIS tax return

Accounting & Bookkeeping

General Services
  • Healthcare accounting
  • Year-end accounts and final accounts (Ltd, sole trader, partnerships)
  • Monthly bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent
  • VAT registration and VAT return submissions
  • Payroll setup and processing (Xero, QuickBooks, Payroller)
Limited Companies (SPV or Trading Ltd)
  • Monthly bookkeeping with financial dashboard access
  • Corporation tax return & year-end accounts
  • Director payroll & dividend planning
  • VAT returns & MTD compliance
  • Quarterly tax estimate and strategy review
  • Direct access to a property tax specialist
  • CIS submissions (if needed)
Sole Traders & Freelancers
  • Monthly bookkeeping with real-time updates
  • Self-assessment tax return included
  • Year-end accounts & HMRC filing
  • VAT returns (if registered)
  • WhatsApp/email support
  • Ongoing tax efficiency tips

Payroll Set up & Processing (including CIS)

Confident, compliant payroll for directors, teams, and subcontractors.
Whether you’re running a small team, managing subcontractors under CIS, or paying yourself as a company director, we’ll set up, process, and report your payroll accurately and on time, every time.

What’s Included:

  • Payroll setup in Xero, QuickBooks or Payroller
  • Full RTI-compliant payroll processing (weekly or monthly)
  • Director-only payroll strategies (salary + dividend mix)
  • Payslip generation & employee portal access
  • Payroll setup in Xero, QuickBooks or Payroller
  • Full RTI-compliant payroll processing (weekly or monthly)
  • Director-only payroll strategies (salary + dividend mix)
  • Payslip generation & employee portal access

VAT Registration & Returns (MTD compliant)

No more missed deadlines. No more guesswork. Just clean, accurate VAT handled on time. Whether you’re approaching the VAT threshold or already VAT registered, managing returns the right way matters. We take care of your VAT registration and make sure every return is filed MTD compliant (Making Tax Digital), accurate, and optimised for your business.

What’s Included:

  • Payroll setup in Xero, QuickBooks or Payroller
  • Full RTI-compliant payroll processing (weekly or monthly)
  • Director-only payroll strategies (salary + dividend mix)
  • Payslip generation & employee portal access
  • Reclaiming VAT on allowable expenses
  • Real-time threshold monitoring
  • BookUpdates every 2–3 months so you know where you stand

Year-End Accounts / Final Accounts

Statutory Accounts, Done Right. No stress. No surprises. Just full clarity. Your year-end accounts aren’t just a box to tick for HMRC or Companies House. They show how your business really performed. We prepare accurate, fully compliant final accounts that help you plan, not just look back.

What’s Included:

  • Payroll setup in Xero, QuickBooks or Payroller
  • Filing of year-end accounts with Companies House and HMRC
  • Reconciliation of income, expenses, and director drawings
  • Review of tax efficiency, dividends, and salary structure
  • Matching your accounts with your corporation tax return
  • Book Update summary so you understand your position before submission
  • Advice on timing, thresholds, and pre-year-end actions

Self-Assessment for Individuals & Directors

Make tax season stress-free with no penalties, no panic, just peace of mind. Whether you’re a sole trader, landlord, or company director, submitting your self-assessment tax return correctly and on time is non-negotiable. We make it easy, accurate, and strategic with no forms, no confusion, and no last-minute chaos.

What’s Included:

  • Matching your accounts with your corporation tax return
  • Book Update summary so you understand your position before submission
  • Advice on timing, thresholds, and pre-year-end actions
  • Claiming of allowable expenses (business use of home, travel, etc.)
  • High income child benefit charge/student loan adjustments
  • Estimated tax calculations & payment reminders
  • Real-time Book Update if you’re also a business client

Corporation Tax Return for Limited Companies

Your numbers deserve more than last-minute filing. They deserve a strategy.
Running a limited company means more than just managing the day-to-day. Filing your corporation tax return accurately and on time is essential to keeping HMRC off your back and protecting your cash flow. At JHS Accounting, we don’t just file. We plan with you.

What’s Included:

  • Claiming of allowable expenses (business use of home, travel, etc.)
  • High-income child benefit charge/student loan adjustments
  • Estimated tax calculations & payment reminders
  • Real-time Book Update if you’re also a business client
  • Same-day WhatsApp and email access for all tax queries
  • Guidance on allowable expenses, director benefits, and capital allowances
  • BookUpdate report included (if monthly client)

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

Construction is complex, but CIS doesn’t have to be. If you’re a property developer, contractor, or subcontractor, you’re likely subject to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Getting it wrong can mean withheld payments, late filing penalties, and HMRC headaches. At JHS Accounting, we take CIS off your plate with monthly returns, compliance checks, and profit extraction strategies tailored for construction businesses.

What’s Included:

  • CIS registration for contractors or subcontractors
  • Monthly CIS returns filed with HMRC (always on time)
  • Production of CIS payment & deduction statements
  • Subcontractor verification & compliance advice
  • Recordkeeping support to stay audit-ready
  • Help with reclaiming overpaid CIS tax
  • Integration with developer profit extraction plans (salary/dividend mix)
  • Guidance on how CIS impacts your cash flow and corporation tax