Accounting Support for Small Businesses and Sole Traders
Friendly, practical small business accounting support for businesses, sole traders and landlords who want clearer records, better information and a calmer way to manage the numbers.
Running a business already gives you plenty to think about. Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, tax returns, accounting software and Making Tax Digital can easily become another layer of stress, especially when the information’s unclear or spread across different places.
The Accountant’s Best Friend helps you get things into better shape, understand what your numbers are telling you and feel more confident about the decisions you need to make.
You don’t need to have everything perfectly organised before asking for help. You just need a starting point.
“You don’t have to have all the answers before you get in touch.
Start with what’s frustrating you, and we’ll work out the right next step together.”
Donna Beddis, The Accountant’s Best Friend
Everyday records
Accounting support built around your business
Every business is different.
You might be a sole trader trying to keep your records organised. You might be a landlord who needs help preparing for tax changes. You might run a growing limited company and need clearer management information. Or you might already have an accountant, but still need more day-to-day support with bookkeeping, software, reporting or payroll.
TABF can work as your accountant or alongside your existing accountant where extra support is needed.
The aim is simple: to help you understand your numbers, stay compliant and make better business decisions.
A good place to start is a conversation about what you need, what’s getting in the way and how your finances could work better for you.
Financial Clarity
Everyday finances
You may already have an accountant you trust, but still need help with the day-to-day bookkeeping, software, reporting or records that sit behind the accounts.
That’s a good thing. TABF isn’t here to replace a good advisor unless that’s what you want.
TABF can work alongside your accountant to help keep your records clearer, your systems working better and your financial information more useful.
That can make year-end smoother, reduce time spent unpicking messy records and give you better information to run your business throughout the year.
Whether you want to outsource your bookkeeping, learn to do more yourself or support your team with training, TABF can help at a pace that suits you.
Bookkeeping and VAT Returns
Self assessment can feel confusing, especially when you’re not sure what needs to be included, what records you should keep or how your income should be reported.
TABF can support sole traders, landlords, company directors and individuals who need help preparing and submitting accurate self assessment tax returns.
TABF can talk things through with you, help you understand what information’s needed and provide practical guidance throughout the process.
You don’t have to work it all out on your own.
Payroll
Payroll is one of those tasks that needs to be handled carefully.
If you employ people, you need to know their wages, salaries and payroll records are accurate and up to date. TABF can provide practical payroll support for small businesses, helping you keep employee pay records, salary information and tax contributions properly organised.
The aim is to take some of the pressure out of payroll, so it becomes a process you can trust rather than another thing sitting on your list.
Annual Accounts and Corporation Tax
Year-end shouldn’t feel like a nasty surprise.
TABF can help with annual accounts and corporation tax returns, supporting businesses with the preparation and submission of year-end information.
This isn’t just about getting figures submitted. It’s about helping you understand what those figures mean.
If your bookkeeping is accurate throughout the year, your annual accounts become easier to prepare and more useful to you as a business owner. TABF can help you get the right information together, understand the results and stay compliant.
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Self assessment can feel confusing, especially when you’re not sure what needs to be included, what records you should keep or how your income should be reported.
TABF can support sole traders, landlords, company directors and individuals who need help preparing and submitting accurate self assessment tax returns.
TABF can talk things through with you, help you understand what information’s needed and provide practical guidance throughout the process.
You don’t have to work it all out on your own.
Supporting in-house accounting
Some businesses don’t need everything outsourced.
You may want to keep some of your bookkeeping in-house. You might already have a member of staff handling the day-to-day records. You might have an accountant you’re happy with, but still need help getting better information from your systems.
TABF can work alongside you and your existing accountant to make your in-house accounting clearer and more useful.
The aim isn’t to take over unless that’s what you need. It’s to help you understand what’s happening, what needs improving and what the next practical step should be.
Whether you want TABF to take care of things for you, train you to do more yourself or support your team as they build confidence, the help can be shaped around your goals and delivered at a pace that suits you.
Management Accounts and Business Advice
Annual accounts show you what happened after the year has ended. Management accounts help you understand what’s happening while there’s still time to act.
TABF provides management accounts and practical business advice to help you monitor performance, understand profitability, review costs and make informed decisions.
With regular financial information and clear explanations in plain English, you can see what’s working, identify areas that need attention and make better decisions throughout the year.
- This can help with:
- Understanding income, costs and profit
- Reviewing business performance
- Spotting issues earlier
- Making better decisions with clearer information
- Understanding cash flow
- Planning with more confidence
Accounting Software, Training and Systems Support
Accounting software should make life easier, not more complicated. If your system feels confusing or isn’t giving you the information you need, TABF can help.
We provide accounting software training, system support, reviews and migrations across platforms such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
Whether you want to manage more of your bookkeeping, train your team, improve your current setup or move to a better-suited system, TABF can help you find a simpler, more efficient solution.
- This can include:
- Accounting software training
- Help using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or other systems
- Reviewing your current setup
- Support with add-ons and connected apps
- Using automations where they genuinely help
- Moving between accounting systems
- Helping your team feel more confident
MTD for Sole Traders
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment is a significant change for many sole traders and landlords. If you’re unsure what it means, when it applies to you or whether your bookkeeping is ready, TABF can help.
We can review your current records, help you choose or improve your accounting software and make sure your systems are ready for the changes ahead.
Our practical support works alongside bookkeeping, Self Assessment and software training, helping you feel confident and prepared before MTD for Income Tax applies to you.
- This can include:
- Explaining what MTD for Income Tax means for sole traders
- Understanding who may be affected
- Reviewing your current bookkeeping process
- Checking whether your software is suitable
- Helping you improve your records before the deadline
- Supporting you with practical next steps
Working alongside your advisor
Already have an accountant?
You may already have an accountant you trust, but still need help with the day-to-day bookkeeping, software, reporting or records that sit behind the accounts.
That’s a good thing. TABF isn’t here to replace a good advisor unless that’s what you want.
TABF can work alongside your accountant to help keep your records clearer, your systems working better and your financial information more useful.
That can make year-end smoother, reduce time spent unpicking messy records and give you better information to run your business throughout the year.
Whether you want to outsource your bookkeeping, learn to do more yourself or support your team with training, TABF can help at a pace that suits you.
Not sure what support you need?
That’s completely fine.
You may know that your bookkeeping is behind, but not whether you need bookkeeping support, software training or a full review of your accounts process. You may know you need help with tax, but not be sure whether that means self assessment, annual accounts or something else.
You don’t need to have all the answers before you get in touch.
Start with what’s frustrating you. TABF can help you work out what’s needed, what can wait and what practical support would make the biggest difference.
Why work with TABF?
TABF is here to make accounting feel more manageable, not more complicated.
The aim is to help you understand your numbers, feel more confident in your systems and get practical support that’s built around your business.
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Friendly and approachable
You can ask questions, talk through worries and get clear answers without feeling judged.
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Practical support
TABF focuses on what will actually help you, whether that’s accurate records, better reporting, software support, payroll help or someone to talk things through with.
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Help at your pace
You might want ongoing support, one-off guidance or training so you can do more yourself. TABF can help you move forward in a way that suits your goals and confidence level.
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Clearer numbers for better decisions
Good financial information should help you understand your business, not just tick a box. TABF can help you get more useful information from your bookkeeping, accounts and systems.
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Support that works alongside your accountant
If you already have an accountant, TABF can work with them rather than replacing them. Better bookkeeping and clearer systems can make life easier for you and give your accountant the information they need.