First-Year Accounts Devon
Your first-year accounts, filed correctly.
You formed the company, started trading, and now the first deadline is closer than expected. The statutory accounts, CT600 and Companies House filing all need to be right first time. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified, and questions answered the day you ask them.
- Statutory accounts prepared and filed before the deadline
- Corporation Tax return submitted accurately to HMRC
- Companies House filing handled so nothing is missed
- Your tax position explained in plain English, not jargon
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
★★★★★
Never Has to Worry About It
“This company does my accounts every year and i never have to worry about it. Speedy as well.”
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround, No Corners Cut
“Turned everything around very quickly without cutting corners. Fees were transparent, turnaround was fast.”
★★★★★
Rates Better Than Other Accountants
“His rates are extremely good compared to some other accountants out there and I get more for my money.”
★★★★★
Spoke Through Everything Clearly
“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 sure when your first accounts are due?
Most new company directors are surprised by how many separate deadlines exist in their first year — Companies House, HMRC and Corporation Tax all have different filing windows, and missing any of them brings automatic penalties. Getting the first set of accounts right also matters more than it seems: errors in year one have a habit of compounding into year two.
- Uncertain whether your Companies House and CT deadlines are the same date
- No clear record of what income and expenses count in the first accounting period
- Not knowing what allowable expenses could reduce your first Corporation Tax bill
What a clean first year looks like
Both filing deadlines tracked and met, your allowable expenses captured correctly, and a Corporation Tax bill that holds no surprises. You will know what you owe and when, well before HMRC sends anything.
- Both your Companies House and CT600 deadlines tracked and filed on time
- Your bookkeeping organised so the first-year accounts reflect actual trading accurately
- Allowable expenses reviewed so your first Corporation Tax bill is no higher than it should be
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront, with no invoice arriving unexpectedly at year-end
What clients say after year-end
From sole traders filing their first return to limited company directors navigating year-end for the first time, the experience tends to be the same: less to worry about than expected.
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.
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.
Everything your first year-end requires
First-year accounts involve more moving parts than most people expect. Each of the three components below is handled as part of your fixed monthly package.
Statutory Accounts and CT600
Your year-end accounts are prepared to Companies House standard and your Corporation Tax return filed with HMRC before either deadline. The figures are reconciled against your bookkeeping so nothing is overstated or missed. You will see the draft before anything is submitted.
Included as standardBookkeeping and Expense Review
Clean, accurate bookkeeping through the year means the first-year accounts do not need reconstructing from memory at the last minute. Allowable expenses are reviewed systematically — directors’ costs, home office, equipment, mileage — so your taxable profit is correct rather than overstated. Cloud-based via Xero, accessible in real time.
Monthly or catch-upTax Position Explained in Advance
Before the year closes, you will have a clear view of your estimated Corporation Tax liability so there are no surprises when it falls due nine months later. If there are straightforward planning points worth acting on before the period ends, those are flagged proactively. No jargon, no cryptic emails.
Proactive advisoryConsistent feedback across different clients
The clients vary — sole traders, limited company directors, first-time filers — but the recurring themes are the same: clear communication, fast turnaround, and a sense that the accountant already knew what was needed.
Professional, Explained Every Detail Meticulously
“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.”
Self-Employment Tax Handled Without the Burden
“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!”
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Probate Accounts
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
What makes the difference in year one
The first year sets the pattern for everything that follows. Here is why the combination of experience, responsiveness and plain communication matters most at that stage.
Deadlines tracked without chasing
Companies House and HMRC have separate filing windows, and both carry automatic penalties if missed. Your deadlines are logged and managed from day one of onboarding, so the only communication you receive is a heads-up that filing is complete, not a reminder that something is overdue.
First year explained, not assumed
Most first-year directors do not know what they do not know — and that is entirely reasonable. Daniel explains what is required, what it means, and what decisions you need to make, in language that does not require an accounting qualification to follow. You will understand your own accounts.
Questions answered the same day
New business owners ask questions frequently, and the questions tend to matter — can I claim this, what does this mean, when does this need filing? Fast replies are part of how DG Accountancy operates. You will not wait three days for an answer to something straightforward.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients are fully onboarded within a week. After that, the accounting runs in the background while you get on with building the business.
Book a free discovery call
A short conversation about your business, your current set-up, and what you need for your first year-end. No sales pitch. By the end you will know whether it is worth proceeding and roughly what it will cost.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
A clear written quote tailored to your business structure and services. Everything agreed upfront, so the invoice at year-end is exactly what you were told it would be. No surprises.
Onboarding and Xero setup
Your Xero account is set up or tidied, bank feeds connected, and all necessary information gathered. If your bookkeeping needs catching up before the year closes, that is handled as part of onboarding.
Accounts filed, tax visible
Your first-year statutory accounts, CT600 and Companies House filing are handled on time. You know your Corporation Tax liability in advance and have a clear view of your numbers going into year two. Which is, frankly, how it should feel from the beginning.
“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.”
Things people usually ask first
When exactly is my first-year accounts deadline — and is it the same for Companies House and HMRC?
No, they are different. Your first statutory accounts are due at Companies House nine months after your accounting reference date. Your Corporation Tax return (CT600) is due twelve months after the end of your first accounting period, but the tax itself is payable nine months and one day after the period ends. Getting these confused is one of the most common first-year mistakes, and one of the first things we clarify at onboarding.
What does the fixed monthly fee actually include for a first-year limited company?
At minimum, the Start package from £79 per month includes year-end statutory accounts, Corporation Tax return and limited company registration. VAT filing, payroll and Self Assessment can be added on, or are included at higher tiers. Everything is agreed in writing before you start, so there is no ambiguity about what is and is not covered. The 50% discount for the first three months applies to all limited company packages.
My bookkeeping is in a bit of a state — can you still handle my first-year accounts?
Yes, and it is not unusual. Catch-up bookkeeping is straightforward to quote for once we know roughly how many months need reconciling and which software (if any) has been used. We will give you a clear fixed price for the catch-up work before starting, and most clients find the process considerably less painful than they anticipated.
Is there a minimum contract term or lock-in period?
No long-term contract. Monthly fees are rolling with reasonable notice to cancel. If you decide it is not the right fit, you leave with clean, accurate books and all your data in a format you can take elsewhere. Nothing is held back.
Can my accounting reference date be changed if my first year is unusually long or short?
Yes. Companies House allows you to shorten or lengthen your accounting reference date, subject to certain rules — you cannot extend it beyond 18 months, and there are restrictions on how often you can change it. If your first accounting period has ended up at an awkward length, it is worth discussing before the year closes, as it can affect both the filing deadline and the amount of Corporation Tax due.
Is there anything I should do before my first year-end to reduce my Corporation Tax bill?
There are often straightforward steps worth taking before the period closes — making pension contributions, ensuring all director expenses are captured, reviewing any capital allowances on equipment purchased during the year, and confirming the most tax-efficient salary and dividend split. None of these require complex planning; they just need to be looked at before the year ends rather than after. We flag these proactively as part of the service.
Get your first year done properly.
Fixed monthly fee, ACCA-qualified accountant, and both your Companies House and HMRC deadlines handled. No surprises, no jargon, no chasing.