How much does an accountant cost in Sutton-in-Ashfield?
Accountants in Sutton-in-Ashfield almost always charge a fixed fee rather than an hourly rate, so the real question is what each service should cost. Here are the typical 2025-26 fees, what moves the price, and how to make sure the firm you pick is actually regulated. Sutton-in-Ashfield firms generally charge in line with the national ranges below - typically less than London for the same work.
Typical accountant fees in Sutton-in-Ashfield
| Service | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Self Assessment tax returnSole trader or landlord return; most pay GBP 200-350. Rises with complex income or late filing. | GBP 150-400one-off |
| Limited company accounts + Corporation TaxStatutory accounts filed at Companies House plus the CT600. Small company. | GBP 750-2000per year |
| Full company service (accounts, CT, director tax, payroll)Complete package for a director: company accounts, Corporation Tax and personal Self Assessment. | GBP 800-1500per year |
| VAT returnsOften folded into a monthly package rather than billed separately. | GBP 100-300per quarter |
| PayrollUsually a minimum monthly fee of GBP 50-100 regardless of headcount. | GBP 5-15per employee/month |
| BookkeepingOr roughly GBP 25-60 per hour. Scales with transaction volume and software. | GBP 100-500per month |
| Contractor accountant (fixed-fee package)Plus VAT. Higher tiers add VAT returns, payroll and Self Assessment. | GBP 60-150per month |
| Small business monthly packageMicro business; rises to GBP 300-600 with full bookkeeping, VAT and payroll. | GBP 100-300per month |
| Management accountsRegular management reporting on top of statutory work. | GBP 150-500per month |
| Company formationAccountant fee on top of the Companies House incorporation fee. | GBP 50-150one-off |
Indicative UK ranges, excluding VAT unless noted. Figures compiled July 2026; a Sutton-in-Ashfieldquote varies with complexity, your records and how many services you need.
6 verified accountants in Sutton-in-Ashfield
We list 6 accountancy firms in Sutton-in-Ashfield, each cross-checked against Companies House, the HMRC anti-money-laundering register and the professional bodies - with the source and date on every claim. Get two or three fixed-fee quotes and compare like for like.
- Haworth Associates Limited ACCA
- HM Accountancy Services Limited ICAEW
- SJF Accountants Limited ACCA
- Sunny Accountants Limited ICAEW
- Bookkeeping Services (midlands) Ltd active since 2011
- Summercourt Accounting Ltd active since 2023
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What changes the price
- Complexity. More income sources, rental property or foreign income all add time.
- Your records. Clean bookkeeping or connected software lowers the fee; a shoebox of receipts raises it.
- Timing. Returns filed close to the 31 January deadline often carry a premium.
- Location. Sutton-in-Ashfield is not a premium-priced market, so you should not pay a London rate.
- One-off vs ongoing. A single return is a fixed fee; bookkeeping, VAT and payroll are usually a monthly package.
Check the Sutton-in-Ashfield accountant is actually regulated
Price is only half the decision. Because "accountant" is not a protected title in the UK, the cheapest quote is not always from a qualified, accountable firm. Any business doing accountancy work is legally required to be supervised for anti-money-laundering - by HMRC or a professional body - and the strongest firms are also members of ICAEW, ACCA or AAT. Before you pay a Sutton-in-Ashfield firm, confirm it is AML-supervised and on the public record.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant cost in Sutton-in-Ashfield?
In Sutton-in-Ashfield, a sole trader Self Assessment return is typically GBP 150-400, a limited company's annual accounts and Corporation Tax run about GBP 750-2,000 a year, and small-business monthly packages start around GBP 100-300. Sutton-in-Ashfield firms generally charge in line with the national ranges below - typically less than London for the same work.
Are accountants in Sutton-in-Ashfield more expensive than elsewhere?
Not usually. Location is one price driver and London and the largest cities cost the most; Sutton-in-Ashfield quotes tend to be in line with or below the national average. Complexity and how organised your records are matter more than location.
How do I check a Sutton-in-Ashfield accountant is qualified and regulated?
"Accountant" is not a protected title in the UK, so check two things: that the firm is supervised for anti-money-laundering (a legal requirement) and, ideally, that it is a member of a body such as ICAEW, ACCA or AAT. Both are on the public record - every firm in our Sutton-in-Ashfield directory is cross-checked against it.
Should I use a local Sutton-in-Ashfield accountant or an online one?
Most accounting is done digitally now, so an online firm can be cheaper and just as capable. A local Sutton-in-Ashfield accountant helps if you want face-to-face meetings or advice from someone who knows the local business scene. Either way, confirm they are AML-supervised before you pay.
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Sources
- Unbiased - How much does an accountant cost? (opens in new tab)
- ATF Tax - UK accountant cost 2025 (opens in new tab)
- Sleek UK - Self Assessment accountant cost (2026) (opens in new tab)
- Sleek UK - Contractor accounting cost (opens in new tab)
- We Are Gro - Accountant cost in the UK (2025-26 guide) (opens in new tab)
- Alto Accounting - Accountant cost UK: the 2026 breakdown (opens in new tab)