Year End Accounts Accountants in London
Prepare your company’s annual accounts with confidence — from reviewing the bookkeeping to preparing statutory financial statements and coordinating Corporation Tax filing.
ATA’s Year End Accounts Accountants London service supports directors of small and growing limited companies with accurate records, clear year-end adjustments and Companies House reporting.
Year End Accounts Preparation for Limited Companies
Year-end accounts do more than satisfy a filing obligation. They explain your company’s financial position and provide the starting point for tax calculations, dividend decisions and future planning. Our year-end accounts service is tailored to the size and complexity of your company.
Statutory Annual Accounts
Preparation of annual financial statements under the appropriate UK reporting framework, including relevant disclosures.
Bookkeeping Review
Review of transactions and reconciliations, identifying missing records or balances requiring clarification before finalisation.
Year-End Adjustments
Accruals, prepayments, depreciation, stock, director balances and other adjustments where applicable.
Corporation Tax & CT600
Tax computations and Company Tax Return preparation can be included in an agreed engagement, alongside the accounts.
Companies House Filing
Submission of the appropriate accounts to Companies House, following director approval and applicable filing requirements.
Director-Friendly Explanation
Understand profit, tax, dividends, cash and the balance sheet rather than receiving accounts with no context.
Year-End Accounting for Small and Growing Businesses
Whether you need your first annual accounts or are switching accountants, ATA can review the company position and establish what work is needed.
- Small and micro-entity limited companies
- Owner-managed businesses and contractors
- Companies with outstanding or incomplete bookkeeping
- Businesses with employees, VAT or multiple bank accounts
- Directors requiring connected tax and accounting support
What we’ll ask for
Depending on the engagement, we may request accounting software access or a trial balance, business bank statements, sales and purchase records, payroll and VAT summaries, loan statements, fixed-asset details and director transaction records.
Behind with your records? We can quote separately for bookkeeping catch-up or corrections before the final accounts are prepared.
Year-End Accounts and Corporation Tax Deadlines
A company’s Companies House deadline, Corporation Tax payment date and CT600 filing date are distinct. Planning for all three reduces the risk of last-minute problems.
Usual deadline for an established private limited company to file accounts after its financial year ends.
Usual payment deadline after the relevant Corporation Tax accounting period ends.
Usual deadline for filing the Company Tax Return after the Corporation Tax accounting period ends.
These are standard deadlines, not a calculation of your company’s exact due dates. First accounts, periods longer than 12 months and some other circumstances have different requirements. Larger companies may have different Corporation Tax payment rules.
How ATA Prepares Your Year-End Accounts
Our approach is straightforward, with clear responsibilities and an agreed scope before we begin.
Scope & Records
Confirm the company, year-end date, filing status and information available.
Review & Adjust
Reconcile key balances and prepare relevant year-end adjustments.
Accounts & Tax
Draft the statements and, if agreed, the Corporation Tax computation.
Approve & File
Obtain director approval, make agreed filings and share final copies.
Year-End Accounts Accountants London Businesses Can Work With Year-Round
Year-end accounts are often more efficient when the underlying bookkeeping has been kept up to date. ATA can also help with monthly bookkeeping, VAT reconciliations, payroll and management reporting where included in your service package.
If you are changing accountants, we can identify the information needed from your previous adviser and explain any opening balances or outstanding issues.
Explore ATA’s bookkeeping services →What about accounts filing changes?
Companies House has announced further accounts reforms scheduled for April 2028, including software filing and additional profit-and-loss filing requirements for small companies and micro-entities, with an option not to publish those figures on the public register.
We monitor changes to filing rules when preparing company accounts. The correct treatment depends on your company and the reporting period.
Accounts, Tax and Bookkeeping That Work Together
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Year-End Accounts FAQs
Do all limited companies need annual accounts?
Generally, UK limited companies must prepare accounts and file with Companies House, including many dormant companies. The format depends on the company’s circumstances and applicable eligibility rules.
Are annual accounts and a CT600 the same thing?
No. Statutory accounts report the company’s financial position and performance. A CT600 is a Company Tax Return submitted to HMRC, normally supported by tax computations and accounts.
Can you prepare accounts if my bookkeeping is incomplete?
Often, yes, but missing records and unreconciled balances must be addressed first. Catch-up work is normally scoped and quoted separately.
Can ATA help with my company’s first year-end?
Yes. First financial periods can differ from Corporation Tax accounting periods, so we review the incorporation date and filing dates before agreeing the work.
Do I need an audit?
Many small companies qualify for audit exemption, but some entities do not. Eligibility and any shareholder or lender requirements need to be checked separately.
What happens if the accounts are filed late?
Companies House normally charges late filing penalties, with further consequences possible for continued non-compliance. Contact us early if your deadline is approaching or overdue.
Does your quote include bookkeeping and Corporation Tax?
The engagement quote will specify whether it includes bookkeeping corrections, annual accounts, CT600 filing and any other requested services. We do not assume all services are included in every fixed fee.
Talk to ATA About Your Company Year-End
Tell us your company name, financial year-end, whether your records are up to date, and the filing deadline. We’ll outline the next steps and a suitable scope.