Startup Accountant in Torbay
Start your business right, from day one.
Most new business owners in Torbay spend the first year working out what they should have set up in the first place. A fixed monthly fee covers company formation, bookkeeping and your first compliance deadlines. Daniel is ACCA-qualified with 20 years of cross-sector experience and replies the day you ask.
- Company registered correctly before you take your first payment
- Tax obligations visible from the start, not discovered later
- Bookkeeping in Xero from day one — no year-end scramble
- Fixed monthly fee agreed upfront — no hourly surprises
No long-term contract. If it is not the right fit after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing outstanding.
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Fixed pricing. Reply the same day.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Fast Turnaround When It 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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Rates Better 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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Every Detail Explained Clearly
“He is the most amazing person, very professional, explaining every detail meticulously in order to finalise our accounts.”
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Helpful When I Had No Idea
“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?
Starting a business and not sure where to begin?
Most new business owners in Torbay arrive at the same point: things are moving, money is coming in, and the accounting is getting pushed back. Then the first deadline appears and it turns out several things should have been set up months earlier. It is a common situation. It is also largely avoidable.
- Not sure whether to register as sole trader or limited company
- No bookkeeping system in place, receipts piling up since launch
- First tax deadline approaching with no idea what you actually owe
What a clean start looks like
Get the structure right from the beginning, your books running in the cloud from day one, and your first compliance deadlines handled without drama. Which is, frankly, how it should always have worked.
- Right business structure confirmed before you file a single return
- Xero set up and bookkeeping running from the month you launch
- Corporation Tax or Self Assessment calculated well before the deadline
- One fixed monthly fee — no unexpected bills at year end
What new business owners say about working with Daniel
Startups and sole traders across Torbay and Devon working with an accountant who explains things clearly and keeps compliance on track from the start.
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 new Torbay business needs to start right
From company registration through to year-end accounts and ongoing compliance — delivered online, priced monthly, and explained in plain English.
Company Formation and Structure
Your limited company registered at Companies House, with the right share structure and a registered office address from day one. Getting this right at the start avoids the awkward and sometimes costly process of unwinding it later. Sole traders receive HMRC registration and Making Tax Digital setup included.
Included as standardCloud Bookkeeping from Day One
Xero set up and connected to your bank, so your records are current from the first transaction. Monthly bookkeeping means your numbers are always visible and your year-end is never a surprise. No shoeboxes, no last-minute reconciliation.
Xero Bronze PartnerYear-End Accounts and Tax Returns
Statutory accounts, Corporation Tax return and Companies House filing handled accurately and on time. Your tax liability is calculated well ahead of the deadline so there are no unexpected bills. Self Assessment for directors is included in most packages.
Deadlines handledConsistently rated 5.0 across every review
Sole traders, limited companies and new businesses across Torbay and the UK — all rating the same things: clarity, speed, and fees that are fair.
Stressful Deadline Handled 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.”
Professional Service, Never Have to 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.”
Quick, Efficient and Friendly Throughout
“Excellent service providing financial accounts for probate. Quick, efficient and friendly. Would highly recommend.”
What makes this different from any other local accountant
There are accountants in Torbay. There are accountants who work online. Fewer combine both with 20 years of genuine cross-sector experience and a reputation for answering questions the same day they are asked.
Twenty Years Across Real Businesses
Daniel has worked across airlines, construction, manufacturing and entertainment — not just accountancy practices. That breadth means he recognises the problems a new business is likely to hit before you describe them. You get experienced judgement, not a template.
Questions Answered the Day You Ask
New businesses generate a steady stream of questions, especially in the first year. DG Accountancy is known for fast, direct replies — so you are not left waiting three days for an answer while a decision is on hold. That responsiveness is what most clients mention first.
Plain English, Every Time
Startup compliance involves a fair amount of unfamiliar terminology — corporation tax, RTI, MTD, confirmation statements. Daniel explains each obligation in language that makes sense, so you understand what you are doing and why. No jargon walls, no cryptic emails.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
Most new clients in Torbay are fully onboarded within a week. The process is designed to take as little of your time as possible.
Book a free discovery call
A short call to talk through your business idea, your current setup and what you need from an accountant. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about whether this is the right fit.
Receive your fixed-fee quote
You get a clear, written quote tailored to your structure and the services you actually need. Everything is agreed upfront, so there are no surprises when the first invoice arrives.
Onboarding and Xero setup
Daniel registers your company or sole trader status if needed, sets up your Xero account, connects your bank feed and gathers the information required. Most clients are fully onboarded within a week.
Compliance runs, you build
From there, your bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and tax deadlines are managed and you hear about anything that needs your attention. You focus on building the business — the accounting runs in the background, as it should.
“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.”
A few things new business owners usually ask
Should I register as a sole trader or set up a limited company?
The right answer depends on your expected income, your exposure to liability, and whether you plan to bring in investors or employees. Daniel will walk through the tax and practical differences with you on the discovery call. There is no single correct answer, but there is usually a better one for your situation — and getting it right at the start is considerably easier than changing it later.
What does startup accounting cost and what is included?
Limited company packages start from £79 per month, with 50% off for the first three months. Sole trader packages start from £41 per month. Each package covers a defined set of services — company formation, bookkeeping, year-end accounts, Corporation Tax or Self Assessment — agreed upfront in writing. There are no hourly rates and no surprise bills at year end.
I have already been trading for a few months and my books are a mess. Can you still help?
Yes, and it is a very common situation. Catch-up bookkeeping is handled as part of onboarding, and the cost is agreed before any work starts. Most clients with a few months of untouched records are fully up to date within the first week or two. The sooner it is sorted, the more straightforward it becomes.
Is there a long-term contract? What happens if I want to leave?
There is no long-term contract. Services run on a monthly basis. If you decide to leave, you give notice and take your records with you — everything is in Xero, which you own access to. There are no exit fees and no awkward handover processes. Clean books are yours regardless.
When do I need to register for VAT and how do you handle that?
VAT registration becomes compulsory once your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in a rolling 12-month period. Your threshold is monitored so you will not approach it without knowing. If voluntary registration makes sense earlier — for example, if your customers are largely VAT-registered businesses — that is something Daniel will flag proactively. Quarterly VAT returns are included in most packages from the Operate tier upward.
How do I know what my tax bill will be before HMRC sends the demand?
Because the bookkeeping runs monthly, your profit position is visible throughout the year. Corporation Tax is calculated well ahead of the nine-month filing deadline, giving you time to plan for the payment rather than scrambling to find it. For higher-earning directors, Director’s Self Assessment is included in most packages and filed before the January deadline.
Get your new business set up properly.
A free discovery call, a written fixed-fee quote, and onboarding within a week. Compliance handled, books in the cloud, and an ACCA-qualified accountant who replies the day you ask.