Freelancer Accountant
Your freelance accounts, handled properly.
Most freelancers spend more time worrying about their tax bill than they need to. Self Assessment, allowable expenses, quarterly bookkeeping — these are manageable when someone who knows the territory is handling them. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Self Assessment filed accurately, well before the January deadline
- Allowable expenses identified so you keep more of what you earn
- Bookkeeping kept current — no year-end scramble through bank statements
- Tax position known in advance, not revealed by an HMRC letter
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround When Deadlines Mattered
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. Turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately.”
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Better Value Than Other Accountants
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
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Took Tax Off a Self-Employed Plate
“Being self employed means we all have to do this ourselves which is just not possible on top of our work load. Thanks again.”
★★★★★
Explained Everything Until It Was Clear
“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?
Still doing your own tax returns on a Sunday night?
Most freelancers start doing their own accounts because it feels manageable. Then the invoices pile up, expenses go unrecorded, and the Self Assessment deadline appears faster than expected. It is not that the numbers are especially complicated — it is that you are doing them after a full day of actual work, with no particular reason to know which expenses are allowable and which are not.
- Tax bill arrives as a surprise because the numbers were never tracked properly
- Legitimate expenses missed because no one explained what qualifies
- Hours spent on bookkeeping that should have been spent on client work
What sorted looks like for freelancers
Your books are kept current throughout the year. Your allowable expenses are captured. Your tax position is visible well before the deadline — which is, frankly, the way it should be.
- Tax liability calculated in advance, no surprises when the bill arrives
- Expenses reviewed and claimed correctly so your tax bill reflects reality
- Bookkeeping off your plate entirely, handled monthly via Xero
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no hourly rates, no unexpected invoices
What freelancers and self-employed clients say
Clients typically arrive with a backlog and leave with considerably less to think about. Here is what two of them said.
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!
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.
Everything a freelancer’s accounts need
One accountant, one fixed monthly fee, and all the compliance and advice that comes with being self-employed in the UK.
Self Assessment, Done on Time
Your personal tax return is prepared accurately and filed well before the January deadline. Allowable expenses are reviewed properly so you are not paying more tax than you should. You will know your liability months in advance rather than days before it is due.
Included as standardMonthly Bookkeeping via Xero
Invoices, expenses and bank transactions are reconciled monthly through Xero, so your records are always current and MTD-ready. No year-end pile of receipts, no frantic catch-up before filing. What you earn and what you owe is visible at any point.
Cloud-based, real timeVAT Registration and Returns
If you are approaching the VAT threshold or already registered, quarterly returns are handled accurately and submitted on time. The threshold is monitored — you will not cross it without knowing. Making Tax Digital compliance is built in from the start.
Available as add-on or includedConsistently rated five stars on Google
Eight verified Google reviews, all five stars, from sole traders, limited company directors and self-employed professionals across the UK.
Turned Around Fast Without Cutting Corners
“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.”
Explained Every Detail to Finalise Accounts
“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.”
Never Any Need to Worry About It
“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.”
What makes the difference for freelancers
There is no shortage of accountants. The question is whether yours actually understands how freelance income works — and whether they reply when you need them.
Freelance income handled properly
Variable monthly income, multiple clients, late payments, expenses that blur personal and professional — Daniel has seen it across twenty years working in diverse industries. You will not need to explain how your income arrives before getting a useful answer. The specifics of freelance tax are well understood here before you pick up the phone.
Questions answered the day you ask
Most freelancers have fairly urgent questions when they actually think to ask them. DG Accountancy is known for fast replies. You will not wait three days for a one-line answer about whether something is claimable. That is a straightforward expectation, and it is met consistently.
Plain English on your tax position
Your tax liability, your allowable expenses, your options for structuring income — explained in language that does not require a tax textbook to decode. Daniel works directly with every client, so you get the same experienced person each time, not a junior who needs briefing.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most freelancers are fully onboarded within a week. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible.
Book a free discovery call
A short conversation about your freelance setup, what you are currently doing with your accounts, and what you actually need from an accountant. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You will get a written quote tailored to your income structure and the services you need. Everything is agreed upfront, so there are no surprise additions later. You know exactly what you are paying before anything starts.
Cloud setup and onboarding
Your Xero account is set up and bank feeds are connected. If your books are behind, that is handled as part of onboarding. Most clients are fully set up within a week with very little required from them.
Your accounts, running properly
Compliance runs in the background without you chasing it. Your tax position is visible when you want to check it, your Self Assessment is filed on time, and questions are answered when they come up. Which is roughly how it should have been all along.
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Things freelancers usually ask first
I have multiple clients and inconsistent monthly income — can you handle that?
Yes, and it is a fairly standard freelance setup. Variable income, multiple income sources and gaps between client engagements are all accounted for in the way your books are structured. The Self Assessment calculation takes into account your actual income across the tax year, not a simplified version of it. You will not need to explain the basics of how freelance payments work before getting a sensible answer.
What does a freelancer accountant actually cost with DG Accountancy?
Sole trader packages start from £41 per month, with a 50% discount for the first three months. The exact fee depends on your income structure and which services you need — Self Assessment, bookkeeping, VAT returns and so on. Everything is agreed in writing upfront. There are no hourly rates and no surprise invoices for questions asked during the year.
My books are behind and I am not sure where things stand — is that a problem?
It is a common starting point, not an obstacle. Catch-up bookkeeping is handled as part of onboarding, and the cost is agreed before work starts rather than added on afterwards. Most clients arrive with records in some state of disarray and are fully up to date within the first few weeks. Whatever platform you have been using — or if you have been using nothing — can be migrated into Xero.
Is there a long-term contract or a notice period if I want to leave?
No long-term contract. If after three months it is not working, you can leave with your books clean and nothing outstanding. There is a standard notice period written into the engagement letter, which is short and reasonable. The intention is that clients stay because the service is worth staying for, not because leaving is difficult.
Do I need to worry about IR35 as a freelancer?
IR35 applies primarily to contractors operating through a limited company who are engaged by medium or large businesses. If you are a sole trader, IR35 does not apply in the same way — your tax position is handled through Self Assessment. If you are operating through a limited company or considering setting one up, the IR35 implications are reviewed as part of structuring advice. It is worth understanding before you structure incorrectly, and that conversation is included in onboarding.
When will I actually know what my tax bill is going to be?
With bookkeeping kept current throughout the year, your tax liability can be calculated well before the January deadline — typically by October or November for the preceding tax year. You will not receive an estimate the week before payment is due. Knowing in advance also means there is time to plan around it if the figure is higher than expected.
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