Who we help

Accountants for sole traders.

Running your own business leaves plenty to think about without chasing receipts or tax deadlines. We help you keep your records organised and your return on track, with one dedicated account manager to turn to.

How our fees work
The Bee Motion meeting room in Stockport, with a forest mural and marble meeting table

Who this is for.

This is for self-employed people working on their own or with a team. Whether you are starting out or have been trading for years, we agree support around your records and responsibilities.

  • Starting your first self-employed business
  • Freelance or consultancy work
  • An established trade or service business
  • Bookkeeping that needs organising
  • VAT returns or employees to look after
  • Considering a move to a limited company

What we handle.

  1. 01Self AssessmentYour tax return prepared, reviewed at senior level and filed, with a clear payment schedule.
  2. 02BookkeepingYour records kept up to date in Sage, so nothing piles up at year end.
  3. 03Making Tax DigitalSet up for MTD, with your quarterly updates sent for you if it applies.
  4. 04VATVAT returns prepared and submitted on time, every quarter.

Your year with Bee Motion.

What happens, and when.

  1. Through the year

    Receipts go straight into Dext from your phone. Bookkeeping done annually or quarterly, whichever suits you.

  2. After 5 April

    We pull your year together and send any questions in one go, so nothing is missed.

  3. Before it's filed

    A senior accountant reviews your return, then you e-sign it in your client portal.

  4. 31 January

    Filed, with a payment schedule showing exactly what's due and when, including July's payment on account.

No guesswork. You get your tax calculation and a payment schedule, not just a bill.

What you need to know.

Registering for Self Assessment

If you need to file because you have started trading, you normally need to tell HMRC by 5 October after the end of the tax year in which you started. If you already file a return, check that HMRC knows about your self-employment. We can help you work out what applies.

Records and allowable expenses

Keep records of sales, expenses and supporting receipts. Dext lets you send receipts from your phone, while Sage keeps your bookkeeping organised. Business costs must meet the tax rules to be claimed, and any private use needs to be separated.

Payments on account and digital reporting

Payments on account are advance payments towards a future Self Assessment bill where the rules apply. They are normally due on 31 January and 31 July. MTD for Income Tax may also apply depending on your qualifying income. Your account manager helps you understand the reporting and payment schedule.

Read our MTD for Income Tax guide

Thinking about a limited company

A limited company may suit some businesses, but it brings different responsibilities and reporting. The decision depends on your plans, risk and personal circumstances, not a single income figure. We support businesses across Stockport and the surrounding areas and can talk through the options with you.

Help choosing your business structure

Included as standard.

One account manager

Unlimited general support, no extra charge

Senior review

Checked by a senior accountant before filing

Client portal

Review your documents and e-sign online

Sage and Dext

Set up for you, with free training

Clarity Starts Here

Ready to talk?

Book a free, no-obligation proposal meeting, in person or on Zoom.