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Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services

We'll take care of the accountancy and bookkeeping, so you don't have to.

Maintaining accurate financial records is the backbone of any successful business, and at SBX we take this responsibility seriously. Our bookkeeping services offer:

  • Accurate Transaction Records & Reconciliation: Ensuring all financial transactions are logged accurately and bank statements are reconciled regularly.
  • Efficient Invoicing & Payment Tracking: From assisting with generating invoices to managing accounts receivable and payable, we oversee your cash flow, ensuring prompt payments and organised expenses.
  • Custom Financial Reports & Compliance: Delivering tailored monthly or quarterly financial reports that offer insights into your business’s financial health for informed decision-making, alongside ensuring all records meet HMRC and regulations.

99.2%

Proportion of small UK businesses against medium/large size

5.5m

Private sector businesses in the UK in 2024

Company, Partnership & Management Accounts

Professional Accounts Preparation for Every Business Type

Whether you run a limited company, an LLP, or operate as a sole trader, SBX Accountants provides complete accounts preparation and filing services designed to keep your business compliant, organised, and ready for growth. Our team of Chartered Accountants manages your records from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions to HMRC and Companies House.

  • LLP & Limited Company Accounts Filing – We handle statutory accounts, profit and loss statements, and Companies House filings for limited companies and LLPs, keeping your business fully compliant and penalty-free.
  • Sole Trader & Partnership Accounts – We prepare accurate year-end accounts for sole traders and partnerships, integrating seamlessly into your personal tax return while ensuring all allowable expenses are claimed.
  • Management Accounting – Our detailed management reports deliver up-to-date financial insights, helping you track performance, manage cash flow, and make confident business decisions.

From statutory submissions to real-time financial reporting, we tailor our accounting services to match how your business operates, digital-first, efficient, and always ahead of deadlines.

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Tax Return & Compliance

We can take care of your self-assessment, business Tax Returns and HMRC compliance

Filing tax returns can be stressful and time-consuming. At SBX Accountants, we manage the full process for you so you can focus on running your business confidently and stay compliant with HMRC requirements.

We provide complete, responsive support to help you stay compliant and identify potential tax savings across your business and personal finances.

1.1m

Self-employed people are required to file tax returns

£5.5bn

Estimated unpaid taxes in 2024

 

Payroll and CIS

Payroll and CIS Services for Small Businesses

Running payroll, pensions, and CIS can take up valuable time. Our payroll services handle everything for you so your business stays compliant, organised, and stress-free.

  • Comprehensive Payroll Management: We manage your entire payroll process, from calculating wages and deductions to issuing payslips and submitting reports to HMRC. Our team ensures full compliance with PAYE and National Insurance regulations.
  • Pension Scheme Administration: Our accountants manage pension setup, contributions, and auto-enrolment compliance. We also handle opt-ins, opt-outs, and reporting to The Pensions Regulator so you stay compliant without the paperwork.
  • CIS Compliance for Contractors: Working in construction? We take care of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements, including verifying subcontractors, calculating deductions, and submitting CIS returns on time.

We also connect your payroll data to your bookkeeping and company tax returns for accurate reporting across your accounts.

99%

Businesses required to provide workplace pensions under auto-enrolment laws

1.5m

UK businesses running payroll for employees

 

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Accountancy and Business Advice

Our Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors are on hand to help

At SBX, our Chartered Accountants are here to provide tailored support for growing businesses. Whether you need help with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, or financial modelling, we’ve got you covered. We also offer practical business advice, including recommendations on software solutions that can enhance efficiency and organisation for business owners.

With SBX, you’re not just getting accounting services; you’re gaining strategic partners dedicated to enhancing your business’s success.

11.5%

Average revenue increase reported by UK small businesses that hire accountants

60%

Proportion of small firms in the UK that fail within three years, often due to inadequate financial management

Self Assessment Tax Returns

Expert Self Assessment Services for Individuals and Businesses

Completing a self-assessment can be time-consuming and stressful if you’re unsure what to declare or how to file accurately. At SBX Accountants, our Chartered Accountants handle every stage of your Self Assessment tax return to make sure it’s correct, compliant, and submitted to HMRC on time.

We provide tailored support for all types of clients, including:

  • Sole Trader Self Assessment: We manage your accounts and help you claim every allowable expense so you only pay the tax you owe.
  • Director Self Assessment: Ideal for limited company directors who receive dividends and salary income, ensuring full HMRC compliance and correct reporting.
  • Partner Self Assessment: Specialist support for business partners who need to report individual income shares accurately and maintain transparent partnership records.

Our Self Assessment service includes accurate tax calculations, HMRC submission, and full-year advice to help you plan for future liabilities and cash flow management.

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Business Setup & Incorporation Services

Start Your Business the Right Way with SBX Accountants

Getting your business set up right from day one saves time, tax, and future headaches. At SBX Accountants, we guide startups, contractors, and small business owners through every step of business setup and incorporation, from choosing the right structure to registering with HMRC and setting up your accounting systems.

  • Business Structure Advice: Understand whether to trade as a sole trader, partnership, LLP, or limited company, and structure your business for growth, compliance, and tax efficiency.
  • HMRC Registration Help: We register your business correctly for Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, and CIS, ensuring full compliance from the start.
  • Business Incorporation: From company formation to shareholder setup and confirmation statements, we manage the technical details and keep your records accurate and up to date.
  • Business Process Optimisation: We streamline your operations, integrating efficient workflows and systems that improve cash flow and reduce admin time.
  • QuickBooks Software Support: As QuickBooks Advanced Certified Advisors, we set up your cloud software, automate bookkeeping, and provide ongoing training and support.

Whether you’re launching a new business or transitioning from self-employed to a limited company, SBX Accountants gives you a clear, compliant foundation to build on.

Company Secretarial Services

Keep Your Company Records Compliant with SBX Accountants

Staying compliant with Companies House and keeping your company records accurate is a legal responsibility for every limited business. Our company secretarial services make it simple. From filing your confirmation statement to updating director details or closing a company, SBX Accountants handles every step quickly, correctly, and on time.

  • Confirmation Statement Filing: We prepare and submit your company’s annual confirmation statement, review all information for accuracy, and cover the Companies House filing fee.
  • Company Record Updates: Whether you’re appointing a new director, changing shareholders, or updating your registered address, we handle all filings to keep your company records compliant.
  • Company Dissolution Services: Ready to close your company? We manage the full process, from filing DS01 forms to settling accounts and removing your business from the Companies House register.
  • Company Restoration: If your company has been dissolved or struck off, we manage the entire restoration process so you can return to trading quickly and compliantly.

Our expert team ensures your company remains compliant, up to date, and properly registered with Companies House, saving you time and protecting your professional credibility.

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Our Promise to Every New Client

When you join SBX Accountants, we go beyond standard accounting services. Our new client promise gives you the confidence that your accounts, tax, and bookkeeping are handled by Chartered Accountants who understand small business needs. Here’s what you can expect when you come on board.

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Financial Audit and Business Review

Our Chartered Accountants offer a complimentary initial financial audit to review your books and accounts. We identify key spending patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.

This detailed review gives us a clear understanding of your business performance so we can recommend ways to strengthen your bookkeeping, tax returns, and overall financial management.

2

Free Bookkeeping Backdating

If your accounts are behind, our team can bring your bookkeeping and tax records up to date for the last four months at no extra cost. We’ll review all transactions, reconcile statements, and correct any discrepancies.

This free backdating service helps your business stay HMRC compliant and gives you accurate, current financial records to plan ahead with confidence.

3

Company formation

Thinking of setting up a new company? Our team can help with every step of the process, from company incorporation and choosing the right business structure, to registering your business with HMRC and setting up QuickBooks accounting software to manage your finances efficiently.

At SBX Accountants, company formation is a complimentary service for our clients; you’ll only pay the standard Companies House filing fee when setting up your limited company.

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Referral Program

  • When you refer a business to us and they sign up for our services, you’ll receive a referral fee between £50 and £200 depending on their plan.
  • There’s no limit to how many businesses you can refer, so start sharing the love!

Secure Client Portal for Accounting

Our SBX Client Portal, powered by TaxDome, gives you a simple way to manage documents and approvals. Use the mobile app to scan and upload receipts and invoices, sign documents electronically, message our team securely, and view billing and payments in one place.

  • Document upload and storage: Scan and submit receipts and invoices from your phone
    for bookkeeping.
  • E-signatures: Approve engagement letters and tax documents quickly and securely for
    company tax returns and
    VAT returns.
  • Secure messages: Ask questions and share information with our accountants in a private thread.
  • Billing and payments: View invoices and pay online inside the portal.
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IR35 Explained

IR35 is a UK tax legislation aimed at preventing tax avoidance through disguised employment. It ensures that employers cannot hire workers on a contract basis to bypass employment benefits and Employers’ National Insurance Contributions.

Understanding whether your work falls inside or outside IR35 is crucial for paying the correct taxes and avoiding HMRC penalties. This guide provides an overview of IR35 to help you stay compliant. For more detailed insights, explore our comprehensive IR35 resources to better navigate these complex rules and assess your status accurately.

IR35 is a UK tax legislation aimed at preventing tax avoidance through disguised employment. It ensures that employers cannot hire workers on a contract basis to bypass employment benefits and Employers’ National Insurance Contributions.

Understanding whether your work falls inside or outside IR35 is crucial for paying the correct taxes and avoiding HMRC penalties. This guide provides an overview of IR35 to help you stay compliant. For more detailed insights, explore our comprehensive IR35 resources to better navigate these complex rules and assess your status accurately.

Simple, Smart and Reliable Accounting Support for Small Businesses

At SBX Accountants, we combine expert financial guidance with practical solutions that keep your business compliant, organised, and ready for growth. Here’s how we help every client stay in control of their finances.

Simple Accounting Solutions

We make accounting straightforward by simplifying complex financial processes so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Tax Planning and Compliance

Our tax planning services help reduce liabilities and improve cash flow, ensuring your business stays compliant with HMRC regulations.

Clear Business Guidance

We provide practical advice and ongoing support to help you make informed decisions, manage growth, and overcome financial challenges with ease.

Clients Who Trust Our Accounting Services

We support small businesses, contractors, and growing companies across the UK with professional accounting and bookkeeping services. From local startups to established firms, these clients rely on SBX Accountants to keep their finances compliant, efficient, and under control.

Chartered Accountants in London & Slough for Small Businesses

SBX helps you stay compliant & keep more of what you earn with expert tax, accounts, and bookkeeping services.

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