First-Year Accounts, Paignton
Your first-year accounts, filed correctly.
The first year of a limited company produces more compliance obligations than most new directors expect — statutory accounts, a CT600, Companies House deadlines, and a Corporation Tax payment that does not wait. Daniel Grimmelijkhuizen is ACCA-qualified with 20 years of cross-sector experience, charges a fixed fee agreed before any work starts, and responds the same day you ask.
- Statutory accounts prepared and filed to Companies House on time
- Corporation Tax calculated accurately — no last-minute surprises
- Your tax position explained in plain English before the bill arrives
- Allowable expenses reviewed so nothing legitimate goes unclaimed
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
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Fast Turnaround When Deadlines Mattered
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. He understood exactly what the lender required, turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners.”
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Accounts Done, No Annual 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.”
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Saved Money on Expenses
“His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could.”
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Made a Confusing Process 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?
Not quite sure what your first year-end involves?
Most new limited company directors find that the first year-end arrives faster than expected and involves more than they anticipated. Statutory accounts, a Corporation Tax return, a Companies House confirmation — each with its own deadline and its own rules. Get one wrong and HMRC or Companies House will make sure you know about it.
- Unsure whether your Companies House and HMRC deadlines are the same date
- No clear picture of the Corporation Tax bill until it is almost due
- Expenses not properly recorded, so potentially paying more tax than necessary
What the first year-end looks like handled
When your accounts are prepared properly, you know your tax position well before the deadline. Allowable expenses are captured, filings go in on time, and you are not left decoding HMRC correspondence on your own.
- Companies House and HMRC deadlines tracked — nothing missed in either direction
- Corporation Tax calculated and explained months before it falls due
- Expenses reviewed thoroughly so your tax bill reflects what you actually owe
- Fixed fee agreed upfront — no invoice arriving after the work is done
What clients say about year-end accounts
Businesses in Paignton and across Devon trust DG Accountancy to handle year-end accurately and on time, without leaving them guessing.
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.
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.
Everything your first year-end requires
From preparing the statutory accounts to filing the CT600 and confirming at Companies House, the full compliance picture is covered under one fixed fee.
Statutory Accounts and CT600
Your year-end accounts are prepared to statutory standard and filed at Companies House by the deadline. The Corporation Tax return is submitted to HMRC alongside them, with your liability calculated clearly and explained before anything is filed.
Included as standardTax Bill, Months in Advance
You will know your Corporation Tax liability well before it falls due — not the week before the payment deadline. Allowable expenses are reviewed as part of the process, so the figure reflects what you genuinely owe rather than an unconsidered estimate.
Included as standardOngoing Compliance, Year Two Onwards
Your first year is rarely the complicated one — it is the foundation. Once accounts are filed, bookkeeping is kept current in Xero so the second year-end involves no scramble to reconstruct twelve months of transactions. Confirmation statements and any payroll or VAT obligations are handled as they arise.
Included in monthly packageConsistently rated five stars on Google
Sole traders, limited company directors and self-employed professionals across Devon leave the same observation: things get sorted, explained, and done on time.
Every Detail Explained 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. A huge thank you Daniel.”
Books Improved, Money Saved on Expenses
“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.”
Self-Employment Tax Handled Without the Stress
“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 makes the difference at year-end
Filing accounts is straightforward when the books are in order and you know what is coming. These are the things that make that consistently true.
No Surprises at Deadline
Twenty years across airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment means Daniel has seen what happens when first-year accounts are left to the last minute. Deadlines are tracked, tax liabilities are calculated early, and nothing arrives without warning. Which is, frankly, the way it should work.
Plain English Throughout
Statutory accounts involve terminology that means little to most new directors. Daniel explains what each document is, what it does, and what the numbers actually mean — before filing anything. You will not be handed a signed set of accounts and left to work out what happened.
Books Current, Year-End Easy
When bookkeeping is kept up to date in Xero through the year, the year-end is a natural conclusion rather than a reconstruction exercise. Bank feeds are connected, expenses are categorised as they occur, and the accounts are prepared from records that are already in order.
Up and running in four steps
Most new clients are fully onboarded within a week. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible, particularly in the early stages.
Book a free discovery call
A short conversation about your business, your company formation date, and where things currently stand with your books. No sales pitch — just an honest assessment of what needs doing and whether DG Accountancy is the right fit.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You will receive a written quote covering exactly what is included. Everything is agreed before any work starts, so there are no invoices that arrive unexpectedly after the accounts are filed.
Xero setup and onboarding
Your Xero account is set up or tidied up, bank feeds are connected, and any historical transactions are brought up to date. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week and do not need to do much beyond share access.
Accounts filed, tax handled
Your first-year accounts are prepared, reviewed with you, and filed with Companies House and HMRC by the deadline. You know your tax bill before it falls due, your records are current, and the second year starts in considerably better shape than the first one did.
“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, couldn’t recommend him enough, thank you again.”
Things people usually ask first
What exactly needs to be filed in a limited company’s first year?
A limited company must file statutory accounts with Companies House and a Corporation Tax return (CT600) with HMRC. These are separate filings with different deadlines — your accounts are due nine months after your accounting period ends, your CT600 is due twelve months after. A Confirmation Statement is also required annually. DG Accountancy tracks all of these and prepares them as part of your package.
How much does it cost to get my first-year accounts done?
Limited company packages start from £79 per month, with 50% off the monthly fee for the first three months. The quote you receive before work starts covers everything agreed — statutory accounts, CT600, Companies House filing — with no additional charge for straightforward year-ends. Add-ons such as VAT returns or payroll are quoted separately if required.
My bookkeeping is not in great shape. Can you still help?
Catch-up bookkeeping is a routine part of onboarding for new clients. Once the starting position is established, Xero is set up correctly and records are brought current. The catch-up work is scoped and quoted before anything starts, so you know the cost before committing.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. Monthly packages run on a rolling basis with no long-term lock-in. If the arrangement is not working, you give notice and leave with your records in order and nothing outstanding. Most clients stay because the service is worth continuing, not because leaving is difficult.
My company was formed partway through the tax year. Does that affect the first-year accounts?
It can. A company’s first accounting period runs from the date of incorporation to the accounting reference date, which Companies House sets automatically. If that period spans more than twelve months, two sets of accounts may be required. Daniel will confirm your exact filing obligations at the discovery call based on your incorporation date and current accounting reference date.
Will I know what my Corporation Tax bill is before I need to pay it?
Yes. Corporation Tax is calculated as part of preparing the accounts, which means you have visibility of the liability well before the nine-month payment deadline. If your cash flow is tight, knowing the figure early gives you time to plan for it rather than finding out at the last moment.
Get your first year-end sorted properly.
Fixed fee, agreed upfront. ACCA-qualified. Your statutory accounts, CT600 and Companies House filing handled accurately and on time — with the tax bill explained before it falls due.