Accountant in Upton, Torquay
Local accounting for Upton businesses, done properly.
If you’re running a business in Upton and your accounts feel like something you’ll sort out later, you are not alone. DG Accountancy handles compliance and tax for local sole traders and limited companies on a fixed monthly fee, with an ACCA-qualified accountant who replies the same day you ask.
- Tax bill known well before HMRC sends its reminder
- VAT threshold monitored so you are never caught out
- Bookkeeping current every month, not just at year-end
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront, no surprise invoices
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround When Deadline Mattered
“Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately.”
★★★★★
Every Detail Explained Clearly
“Very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts.”
★★★★★
Better Value Than Other Accountants
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
★★★★★
Patient When You Have No Clue
“Daniel was very helpful and patient with me when I had no clue what to do and spoke through everything with me and made it clear.”
Sound familiar?
Running a business in Upton and accounts keep slipping down the list?
Most small business owners in Upton are not neglecting their accounts deliberately. They are busy running the actual business. The problem is that HMRC deadlines do not care how busy you are, and a bookkeeping backlog has a way of compounding quietly until it becomes a much bigger problem at year-end.
- No clear picture of what your tax bill is going to be this year
- Receipts and invoices piling up with no time to reconcile them
- Not sure whether you should be VAT-registered or what your obligations are
What sorted looks like
Compliance handled on time, books current throughout the year, and a fixed fee you agreed before any work started. No chasing, no surprises, no decoding jargon.
- Tax position visible months ahead, not a shock when the return is due
- Books reconciled monthly in Xero so year-end is straightforward, not frantic
- VAT position monitored and obligations explained clearly before they become urgent
- One fixed monthly fee covers everything agreed upfront, nothing added without your say-so
What Upton and Torquay clients say
Businesses across the area have moved from chasing deadlines to knowing exactly where they stand. Here is what a couple of them found.
I worked with Daniel at DG Accountancy to review and sign off my sole trader accounts for a time-sensitive mortgage application, and the service was excellent. Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. He understood exactly what the lender required, turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners. Communication was straightforward and reassuring, which made a potentially stressful part of the mortgage process much easier. Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Daniel to anyone needing reliable accountancy support, particularly where deadlines really matter.
Huge thanks to Daniel for helping ourselves with our taxes! Being self employed means we all have to do this ourselves which is just not possible on top of our work load. Thanks again! We will be using you again!
What the monthly fee covers
From day-to-day bookkeeping to year-end accounts and tax, everything is bundled into a single fixed fee tailored to your business. No add-on surprises.
Bookkeeping and VAT, current
Your records are kept up to date in Xero every month, not left to accumulate until the deadline arrives. VAT returns are filed quarterly and your threshold is tracked, so a registration obligation is never a surprise.
Included as standardYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Statutory accounts, the CT600 return and your Companies House filing are handled accurately and on time. For sole traders, that means your Self Assessment is filed well before the January deadline with your tax liability confirmed in advance.
Included as standardOngoing Advice Without the Jargon
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Daniel explains your numbers, your options and your obligations in plain English, whether the topic is a payroll query, a tax planning decision or something you have been putting off asking.
Included across all plansA consistent picture across different clients
Sole traders, limited company directors and business owners across varied sectors. The themes that come up are the same: clear communication, fast turnaround, fair pricing.
Professional, Detailed and Would Use Again
“Absolutely recommend Daniel for all and any accounts related matter. Would use his expertise again. He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts. A huge thank you Daniel.”
Saved Money, Asked for Monthly Books
“Daniel was very helpful with my books and tax return. He offered great advise and insight in how to manage my books better and more efficiently. His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could. As a sole trader it’s really hard to keep on top of things and have now asked Dan to do monthly books for me. His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
Annual Accounts Done, Never Worry
“Professional service. This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well. I am a very happy customer.”
Why local businesses in Upton choose DG Accountancy
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what makes the difference in practice.
Twenty years across real businesses
Daniel has worked in airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment before founding DG Accountancy. That breadth means he recognises the issues you face before you finish explaining them. You are not paying for someone to learn on your time.
Replies arrive the same day
DG Accountancy is known specifically for fast, clear responses. If you send a question on a Tuesday morning, you get an answer on Tuesday — not a holding reply promising someone will be in touch. That matters more than most people realise until they have experienced the alternative.
Cloud-based and always accessible
Everything runs through Xero, which means your books are current, your figures are accessible in real time, and there is no waiting for the accountant to ‘open the books’ before you can see where you stand. Setup takes less than a week for most new clients.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully onboarded and have their first Xero bank feed connected within a week. Here is what that looks like.
Book a free discovery call
A short conversation about your business, your current set-up and what you actually need from an accountant. No sales pitch. If DG Accountancy is the right fit, that will be obvious. If it is not, Daniel will say so.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You get a written quote tailored to your business structure and the services you need. Everything is agreed before any work starts, so there is nothing ambiguous later.
Onboarding and Xero setup
DG Accountancy sets up your Xero account or tidies the one you already have, connects your bank feeds and gathers what is needed. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week with minimal effort on their part.
Compliance handled, you focus forward
From that point, your returns are filed, your books are current and your tax position is visible. Questions get answered quickly. You stop thinking about the accounts and start thinking about the business.
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Things Upton clients usually ask first
I’m based in Upton — does the service work fully online or do I need to come in?
DG Accountancy operates as a fully online practice. Everything is handled remotely via Xero, video calls and secure file sharing. Clients across Torquay and the wider UK receive exactly the same service without needing to visit an office. For most people, that is considerably more convenient.
What does it cost and what exactly is included?
Pricing is a fixed monthly fee agreed upfront before any work starts. Limited company packages run from £79 per month and sole trader packages from £41 per month. Each package bundles the services relevant to your business structure, so you know exactly what you are paying and what you are getting. There are no hourly rates and no surprise invoices at year-end.
My books are behind. Is that a problem when switching?
It is common. Most clients who switch accountants arrive with records in some state of disarray. Catch-up bookkeeping is handled as part of onboarding, and the cost is agreed upfront before anything starts. The process is straightforward once bank feeds are connected in Xero.
Is there a long-term contract or a minimum commitment?
There is no long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you can leave with your books clean and nothing owed. The aim is that you stay because the service is useful, not because you are tied in.
Will I always deal with the same person, or get passed around?
You work directly with Daniel throughout. There are no juniors handling your files or rotating contacts to re-explain things to. That consistency is part of the model, not an upgrade you pay extra for.
Can you help me understand my tax position before the year-end, not just after?
Yes. Depending on your package, your tax position is reviewed quarterly or annually rather than only at filing time. The aim is that you know your likely Corporation Tax or Self Assessment liability well in advance, with enough time to make sensible decisions about it.
Stop putting the accounts off. Get them sorted.
Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified accountant, plain-English advice and same-day replies. Find out what the right package looks like for your business in Upton.