Fixed Monthly Fees. No Surprises.
Clear, transparent packages that grow with your business, from reliable bookkeeping to a complete outsourced finance office.
All prices are starting points, tailored to your transaction volumes and needs after a free consultation.
We’re not VAT registered, so the price you see is the price you pay. No VAT added.
✓ IAB Licensed Practice ✓ AML Supervised ✓ Xero Certified Advisor
Choose the Right Level of Support
Essentials
Stay Organised
From £129/month
Reliable bookkeeping for sole traders, freelancers and start-ups who need accurate records and a dependable finance partner.
✓ Xero bookkeeping
✓ Bank reconciliations
✓ Sales and purchase invoice processing
✓ Digital record keeping
✓ Quarterly bookkeeping review
✓ Year-end accountant liaison
✓ Email support
Best for: Sole traders, freelancers, consultants and start-ups.
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Growth
Stay Organised & Compliant
From £249/month
For growing limited companies and VAT-registered businesses that need regular oversight and meaningful reporting.
✓ Everything in Essentials, plus:
✓ VAT return preparation and submission
✓ Additional bank account management
✓ Monthly bookkeeping review
✓ Monthly financial summaries
✓ Cash flow reporting
✓ Quarterly review meetings
✓ Priority support
Best for: Growing limited companies and VAT-registered businesses.
Virtual Finance Office
Stay Organised, Compliant & In Control
From £499/month
Your own outsourced finance department, without the cost of an in-house team.
✓ Everything in Growth, plus:
✓ Monthly management accounts
✓ Director review meetings
✓ KPI reporting
✓ Budget and cash flow monitoring
✓ Credit control oversight
✓ Strategic financial guidance
✓ Unlimited email support
✓ Priority service
Best for: Established SMEs and growing companies that need financial oversight.
We’re not VAT registered, so the price you see is the price you pay. No VAT added.
What Would an In-House Team Cost?
Hiring your own bookkeeper or accounts assistant means a salary, employer’s National Insurance, pension, holiday cover, recruitment and software.
A Help File It package gives you experienced, qualified support for a fixed monthly fee, with no employment costs and no gaps when someone’s off.
Every Package, Delivered Personally
Whichever package you choose, you deal directly with Timothy Haigh M.I.A.B.
With 30+ years in business and 40+ years in accountancy, Timothy has built, run and sold several businesses of his own, so he knows what good finance support is worth.
No call centres. No passing between junior staff. One point of contact who knows your numbers.
Add Extra Services as You Grow
- Payroll
- Director-Only Payroll
- Pension Submissions
- CIS Returns
- Self Assessment Tax Returns
- Confirmation Statements
- Year-End Accounts & Corporation Tax
- Company Secretarial
- Registered Office Services*
*Registered office services are subject to separate terms.
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Making Tax Digital Packages
For sole traders and landlords who need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Every package includes your 4 quarterly updates and your year-end tax return (final declaration).
MTD Essentials
You Keep the Records, We Submit
£35/month
You keep your records in spreadsheets or bridging software. We check them and make your submissions to HMRC.
✓ 4 quarterly updates submitted to HMRC
✓ Year-end tax return (final declaration)
✓ A check of your records before each submission
Software included: bridging software is included if we supply it. No Xero needed.
Best for: Sole traders and landlords who are happy keeping their own spreadsheets.
MTD Standard
You Record in Xero, We Review & Submit
£65/month
You record your income and expenses in Xero, and we can set it up for you. We review your records every quarter and handle the submissions.
✓ Quarterly review of your Xero records
✓ 4 quarterly updates submitted to HMRC
✓ Year-end tax return (final declaration)
✓ Year-end tax planning
Software not included: you pay Xero directly and own the file.
Best for: Sole traders and landlords who already use, or want to use, Xero.
MTD Complete
We Do It All for You
From £119/month
We do your bookkeeping from your receipts using Hubdoc, plus everything in MTD Standard. The price depends on your transaction volume.
✓ Bookkeeping done for you from your receipts (Hubdoc)
✓ 4 quarterly updates submitted to HMRC
✓ Year-end tax return (final declaration)
✓ Year-end tax planning
Software included: Xero, billed through Help File It.
Best for: Busy sole traders and landlords who’d rather hand over the paperwork completely.
Extras: +£10/month for each extra income source, such as a second business or more than 3 rental properties. A one-off setup fee (Xero and HMRC authorisation) and any catch-up work are quoted case by case in your proposal.
We’re not VAT registered, so the price you see is the price you pay. No VAT added.
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Self Assessment tax returns from £150.
For sole traders, landlords, company directors and anyone with income to declare. Prepared accurately, submitted on time, and explained in plain English.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in each package?
Each package lists its core services above. Growth includes everything in Essentials, and the Virtual Finance Office includes everything in Growth. Extra services such as payroll or year-end accounts can be added as you grow.
What affects my final price?
Monthly transaction volumes, number of bank accounts, payroll, VAT and CIS needs, and the state of your existing records.
Are there setup fees or a minimum term?
These are tailored case by case and set out clearly in your proposal before you commit, so there are no surprises.
What if my books are behind?
No problem. Any catch-up work can be priced into your proposal as a one-off, so you know the cost up front.
Can I change package later?
Yes. Your package can move up or down as your business changes.
Do you work with businesses outside Darlington?
Yes. We’re based at Darlington Business Centre and support clients across the UK entirely online.
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