How to find an accountant or bookkeeper
A good accountant can:
give you advice on your business plan and on registering a new business
help you set up bookkeeping systems if you want to keep your own books
advise on registering for VAT or PAYE
help with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
give you advice on what prices to charge
advise on credit control.
Do you need an accountant?
AAT licensed members offer a broad range of accountancy and bookkeeping services depending on the qualifications and membership they hold.
There are more than 6,000 AAT Licensed Accountants and Bookkeepers across the UK, offering services on a self-employed basis. They're widely recognised in the accountancy profession and can prepare accounts for limited companies defined as small by the Companies Act 1985. Banks and building societies recognise AAT Licensed Accountants for preparing accounts for mortgage loan purposes too.
AAT Licensed Accountants and Bookkeepers adhere to strict ethical and practice standards and are compliant with legal requirements. We also supervise most of our licensed members for compliance with anti-money laundering legislation.
AAT Licensed Accountants can provide up to 18 services:
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Financial accounting and accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships
Financial accounting and accounts preparation for statutory purposes
Computerised accountancy systems
Value Added Tax
Management accounting
Budgeting and forecasting
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Corporation Tax
Business Income Tax
Personal Income Tax
Forensic Accounting
Internal Audit
Independent Examination
Limited Assurance Engagements
Company Secretarial Services (Trust or Company Services Provider (TCSP))
AAT Licensed Bookkeepers can provide up to five services:
Bookkeeping
Financial accounting and accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships
Computerised accountancy systems
VAT and payroll
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