Tax Advisor in Totnes
Tax advice for Totnes businesses, plain and personal.
Most Totnes business owners know they are probably paying more tax than they need to — they just have no one to ask. DG Accountancy works with sole traders, limited companies and landlords across the area on a fixed monthly fee. Daniel is ACCA-qualified, brings 20 years of cross-sector experience, and replies the same day you ask.
- Know your tax bill months before it arrives
- Legitimate expenses identified so you keep more of what you earn
- Tax planning built in — not bolted on at year-end
- Fixed monthly fee, agreed upfront, no surprises
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
Get a free quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Turned It Around Without Cutting Corners
“Daniel was extremely responsive, clear, and professional throughout. Turnaround was fast, and the work was done thoroughly and accurately.”
★★★★★
Every Detail Explained Meticulously
“He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts.”
★★★★★
Saved Money, Asked Him Back Monthly
“His knowledge in tax law and what can be used for expenses really helped with saving money where I could.”
★★★★★
Patient, Clear, No Jargon
“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 not sure what your tax bill will be?
Most small business owners in Totnes get to January and find themselves guessing. The Self Assessment deadline is looming, the records are not quite right, and it is not entirely clear whether you have been claiming what you are entitled to. An accountant who files once a year and disappears the rest of the time does not help much with any of that.
- No idea what the tax bill will be until it lands
- Unsure which expenses are genuinely allowable for your type of work
- Questions go unanswered for days or get a confusing reply
What having the right advisor looks like
Tax stops being a January panic and starts being something you can see coming. Expenses are reviewed properly, your liability is calculated throughout the year, and there is someone available to answer questions in plain English when they come up.
- Your tax liability tracked and visible throughout the year — no last-minute surprises
- Expenses reviewed so you claim what you are entitled to and nothing more
- Questions answered the day you ask them, in language that makes sense
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — you know exactly what you are paying
What Totnes clients say about the tax support
From sole traders filing their first return to business owners with complex income streams, the feedback is consistent: clear communication, fast turnaround, and tax savings that make a tangible difference.
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. 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.
Tax support that covers more than compliance
The fee is not just for filing a return once a year. It covers ongoing visibility of your tax position, proactive planning and the ability to ask questions whenever you need to.
Self Assessment and Tax Returns
Your return is prepared accurately and filed on time, with no last-minute scramble. Expenses are reviewed carefully before submission, so you pay what you owe and no more. Director’s returns, partnership returns and sole trader returns all handled.
Included as standardProactive Tax Planning
Rather than reviewing your tax position once a year, DG Accountancy monitors it throughout. That means opportunities to reduce your liability are spotted in time to act on them, not identified after the year has closed. Salary and dividend structuring, pension contributions, allowable expenses — all considered as part of the ongoing service.
Built into every packageVAT, Payroll and MTD Compliance
If your Totnes business is VAT-registered, quarterly returns are handled and you are kept ahead of Making Tax Digital requirements. Payroll runs on time, RTI submissions are filed, and you will not be caught out by a missed deadline. Everything is managed through Xero, so your records are always current.
Available from Operate tierEight five-star reviews. Different businesses, same result.
Sole traders, limited companies and everyone in between. The consistent themes are fast turnaround, clear communication and fees that are worth paying.
Made a Stressful Deadline Feel Manageable
“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.”
Never Have 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.”
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
Why Totnes businesses choose DG Accountancy
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what makes the difference in practice.
Tax knowledge earned across 20 years
Daniel has worked in-house across airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment — not just in practice. That means he understands how different businesses actually operate and where the tax risks and opportunities tend to sit. You are not explaining your industry from scratch every time you have a question.
Questions answered the day you ask
The most common complaint about accountants is silence. DG Accountancy is built around being available — questions get answered the same day, in plain English, without needing to chase. For Totnes business owners managing their own time, that responsiveness is worth a great deal.
You work with Daniel, not a junior
There are no handoffs to a rotating team of assistants. Daniel handles the work personally, which means consistent advice from someone who knows your situation rather than starting cold each time. For tax planning in particular, continuity matters.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most clients are fully onboarded within a week. The process is designed to require as little from you as possible.
Book a free discovery call
You will talk through your business, your current setup and what you actually need. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether DG Accountancy is the right fit for your situation in Totnes.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
A clear, written quote is prepared for your business structure and the services you need. Everything is agreed before anything starts — no surprises later, no hourly rates accumulating without warning.
Onboarding and Xero setup
Your Xero account is set up or tidied up, bank feeds are connected, and any outstanding records are brought up to date. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week with minimal effort on their part.
Ongoing tax support, proactively
Compliance runs on time without you chasing it. Your tax position is visible throughout the year, planning conversations happen before deadlines arrive, and questions get answered the day you ask them. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“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 Totnes clients ask before getting started
I am self-employed in Totnes with mixed income streams — can you handle that?
Yes. Mixed income — sole trader earnings alongside rental income, freelance work or other sources — is handled routinely. Each income stream is treated correctly for Self Assessment purposes, the right expenses are allocated against the right income, and the overall liability is calculated clearly so there are no surprises in January.
What does the monthly fee actually include, and how is it set?
Fees are fixed and agreed upfront based on your business structure, turnover and the services you need. Sole trader packages start from £41 per month; limited company packages from £79 per month. The quote sets out exactly what is included — Self Assessment, VAT filing, payroll if needed — so you know precisely what you are paying for before signing anything.
My records are in a bit of a state. Is that a problem?
Not unusual. Most clients arrive with books that need some attention, and catch-up work is handled as part of onboarding. The cost depends on how far back the records need to go and what state they are in, but that is discussed and agreed before any work begins. There are no surprise invoices for catch-up time.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. There is no minimum term beyond the initial onboarding period. If after three months the arrangement is not working for you, you leave with clean, current records and nothing owed. The aim is to earn the work each month — not to lock you into something you cannot exit.
Do you handle HMRC correspondence if I receive an enquiry or compliance check?
Yes. HMRC enquiry support is available and handled directly by Daniel. If a compliance check or investigation arises, you are not left to deal with HMRC correspondence alone. The firm carries professional indemnity insurance through AXA XL with coverage of £250,000.
When in the year should I be thinking about tax planning, rather than just filing?
Ideally throughout the year, not in the final weeks before your accounting year-end. Once the year closes, most planning options close with it. As an ongoing client, your tax position is reviewed regularly so that conversations about salary levels, pension contributions and allowable expenditure happen while there is still time to act on them.
Stop guessing what your tax bill will be. Get it sorted.
A free discovery call takes 20 minutes. You will leave knowing your fixed monthly fee, what is included and exactly what happens next. No obligation.