Trusted, Fixed Fee Ltd Company Accountant for SME Tax, Payroll & VAT

Faraday Keynes is your cost-effective partner for limited companies, start-ups and SMEs across the UK—specialising in payroll, VAT, corporation tax and bookkeeping.

  • Transparent fixed pricing
  • Qualified, experienced accountants
  • Cloud experts: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent
  • Nationwide and local support
SME focusedBuilt for small businesses
Fixed feesNo hidden costs
Cloud firstXero • QBO • Sage
UK-wideOnline + local

Why Choose Us?

Fixed fees

Know your costs upfront.

Qualified specialists

Ltd accounts, payroll, VAT, tax.

Online & paperless

Secure, cloud-based workflow.

Nationwide & local

Work with us anywhere in the UK.

Our core services

Ltd Company Accounting & Tax

Personal Tax & Self-Assessment

  • Tax returns for directors & individuals
  • Self-assessment planning & compliance
  • IR35 advice for contractors & consultants

Bookkeeping & Payroll

  • SME bookkeeping for limited companies
  • Accurate, timely & compliant payroll
  • Outsourced payroll across the UK

VAT Consultancy

  • VAT registration, compliance & advice
  • VAT return preparation for small businesses

Additional services

  • Company formation & annual returns (Companies House)
  • Business start-up advice & consultancy
  • Cashflow & profit forecasting
  • Business data analysis for SMEs

Guide: Business expenses for tax

Common deductible costs explained: entertainment, clothing, training, donations, travel & subsistence, use of home, equipment & devices, pensions, repairs, shed office, trivial benefits, and more.

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Your Local & Online Accounting Partner

Serving clients across the UK with a special focus on the North East region

North East Coverage

Durham
Northumberland
Tyne & Wear
North Yorkshire
Newcastle
Sunderland
Middlesbrough
Darlington
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Peterlee
Wheatley Hill

Switching to Us is Easy

1. Tell us about your business

A short call or form to understand your needs and current accounting setup.

2. We handle the handover

We contact your current accountant and request all necessary records with your authorization.

3. Smooth onboarding

We set up payroll, VAT and bookkeeping with minimal disruption to your business operations.

What Our Clients Say

Sarah Johnson
Director, Tech Solutions

"Faraday Keynes made our VAT and payroll effortless. Their fixed fee structure means we never have surprise bills, and their support is always fast and friendly."

Michael Thompson
Owner, Thompson Consulting

"Switching to Faraday Keynes was seamless. They handled the entire handover process with our previous accountant with no downtime or disruption to our business."

Emma Wilson
Founder, Wilson Design Studio

"As a small business owner, having fixed fee accounting services has been a game-changer. I can budget accurately and focus on growing my business."

James Anderson
Freelance Consultant

"The IR35 advice I received was invaluable. Faraday Keynes helped me navigate the complexities and ensure I was compliant while maximizing my take-home pay."

Latest from HMRC: For the 2024/25 tax year, file by 31 Oct 2025 (paper) or 31 Jan 2026 (online).

Regulatory information

Faraday Keynes Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA). The IFA, established in 1916, is part of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) of Australia Group, the world's largest SME-focused accountancy group with 35,000 members and students in 80 countries. The IFA is a full member of IFAC, recognised by Ofqual, and by HM Treasury to regulate its members for the purposes of the Money Laundering Regulations.