Accountants in the City of London
Accounting, tax and bookkeeping support for companies, directors, consultants and professional businesses across the City of London.
Central London based. Supporting businesses across the Square Mile and Greater London.
Accounting Services from Accountants in the City of London
Accounting & Tax Associates supports businesses looking for accountants in the City of London with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and wider accounting support.
We work with limited companies, consultants, directors, recruitment businesses, professional service firms, property businesses and growing SMEs that need reliable financial records and practical support with their ongoing compliance.
Our approach combines digital accounting with practical advice, allowing business owners and directors to maintain organised records while keeping important filing and tax obligations under control.
Businesses we support in the City of London
The City of London is home to a broad professional and commercial business community. ATA provides accounting support across several sectors relevant to companies operating in and around the Square Mile.
Consultants & Professionals
Accounting and tax support for consultants, directors and professionals operating through limited companies or independently.
View London tax services →Limited Companies
Company accounts, Corporation Tax and company secretarial support for owner-managed and growing companies.
View company secretarial services →Recruitment Agencies
Bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing and accounting support for recruitment and staffing businesses.
View recruitment accounting services →Property Businesses & Investors
Accounting and tax support for landlords, property companies and property investment businesses.
View property accounting services →Growing SMEs
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and year-end accounting support for growing owner-managed businesses.
View accounting & bookkeeping →Digital & Specialist Businesses
Accounting support for technology, online, creative and other specialist businesses operating across London.
Explore specialist services →Accounting and tax services for City of London businesses
Bookkeeping
Accurate bookkeeping helps provide a clear financial picture and supports VAT returns, annual accounts and management reporting.
- Bank reconciliations
- Sales and purchase transactions
- Expense categorisation
- Credit card reconciliations
- Director’s loan accounts
- Cloud accounting systems
VAT Returns
ATA supports VAT-registered businesses with bookkeeping, reconciliations and VAT return preparation. Further information is available in the HMRC VAT record-keeping guidance .
- Quarterly VAT returns
- VAT registration support
- VAT bookkeeping
- Input VAT reviews
- VAT reconciliations
- Making Tax Digital support
Company Accounts & Corporation Tax
We prepare statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns for limited companies and help directors understand their year-end position. See the GOV.UK annual accounts guidance for statutory filing information.
- Companies House accounts
- Corporation Tax calculations
- CT600 preparation and submission
- Director’s loan account review
- Dividend review
- Year-end adjustments
Payroll
Payroll support for companies employing directors, employees and other members of staff.
- Weekly or monthly payroll
- RTI submissions
- Payslips
- PAYE calculations
- Pension information
- Director payroll
Self Assessment
Tax-return support for directors, consultants, landlords and individuals with income outside their limited company.
- Employment income
- Dividend income
- Property income
- Self-employment
- Investment income
- Director income
Management & Business Support
Financial information can help directors monitor performance and make better-informed commercial decisions.
- Management accounts
- Cash-flow reviews
- Profitability analysis
- Accounting-system improvements
- Bookkeeping-process reviews
- General tax-planning support
Financial information for better business decisions
Accounting should provide more than an annual compliance exercise. Reliable financial information can help directors understand the performance and financial position of their company throughout the year.
Accountants supporting businesses across the Square Mile
ATA’s Central London base allows us to support businesses across the City of London as well as clients elsewhere throughout Greater London.
The City of London business community
The City of London has a substantial concentration of businesses ranging from major organisations to smaller professional firms and SMEs. For information about business support and economic activity within the Square Mile, visit the City of London Corporation’s business resources .
The City of London SME Landscape Report also provides information about small and medium-sized businesses operating within the City.
Areas we support around the City of London
For broader location coverage, visit our Accountants in Central London page.
Why businesses work with ATA
Company-focused support
We support owner-managed limited companies with accounts, Corporation Tax, bookkeeping and related compliance.
Practical communication
We explain financial and tax matters clearly so directors can understand the position of their business.
Cloud accounting
Digital bookkeeping and cloud systems can improve financial record keeping and access to information.
Flexible service
Support can range from annual compliance to bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounts.
Specialist sectors
ATA supports recruitment agencies, property businesses, consultants and other specialist companies.
London-wide support
Our Central London base supports businesses throughout the City and across Greater London.
Changing accountants?
If your business already has an accountant, changing firms is normally straightforward. Once ATA is appointed, we can request professional clearance and obtain the relevant accounting records from your previous firm.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide accounting services in the City of London?
Yes. ATA provides accounting and tax support to businesses, directors and professionals operating across the City of London.
Do you work with limited companies?
Yes. We provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, statutory accounts and Corporation Tax support to limited companies.
Do you support consultants and professional service businesses?
Yes. We work with consultants, directors and professional businesses requiring company and personal tax support.
Can you prepare management accounts?
Yes. Management accounts can be prepared where businesses require regular financial information during the year.
Can you take over from another accountant?
Yes. Once authorised, ATA can request professional clearance and obtain the relevant accounting records from your current accountant.
Do I need to visit the office?
No. Most accounting work can be handled digitally using cloud accounting, secure document sharing, telephone and online meetings.
Looking for Accountants in the City of London?
Accounting & Tax Associates can support City of London businesses with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, statutory accounts, Corporation Tax, Self Assessment and ongoing accounting support.
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