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Whatever the size or structure of your business, keeping your financial reporting in good order is not optional - it is a legal requirement. But beyond compliance, a well-prepared set of accounts is also one of the most useful tools you have for understanding where your business stands and where it is heading.
At Facts & Figures, we prepare statutory accounts and financial reports for businesses across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Scotland. We are ICAEW Chartered Accountants, which means every set of accounts we prepare meets a regulated professional standard - and you can be confident that nothing has been missed.
Accounts for every business structure
We prepare accounts for businesses of all sizes and structures. Whether you are a sole trader filing your first set of accounts, a growing limited company with more complex reporting requirements, or a partnership looking for a more attentive accountant, we have the experience to handle your situation correctly.
Our accounts and statutory reporting service covers:
Limited company accounts - statutory accounts prepared in line with UK accounting standards and filed with both Companies House and HMRC on time
Sole trader accounts - annual accounts prepared to support your self assessment tax return and give you a clear picture of your business performance
Partnership accounts - accounts prepared for trading partnerships and LLPs, including the supporting information needed for each partner's tax return
Management accounts - regular monthly or quarterly financial reports giving you real-time visibility of how your business is performing between year ends
Corporation tax returns - CT600 prepared and filed alongside your company accounts, with your tax liability confirmed well in advance of the payment deadline
More than just a filing exercise
A set of accounts prepared by a qualified accountant does more than keep Companies House and HMRC satisfied. Done properly, your accounts tell the story of your business - what it earned, what it spent, what it owns, and what it owes. That information is useful not just for tax purposes but for making decisions, securing finance, and planning ahead.
We take the time to make sure our clients actually understand their accounts - not just receive them. If something in your figures needs explaining or flagging, we will tell you, in plain English and in good time to do something about it.
Deadlines - what you need to know
Missing filing deadlines is costly and entirely avoidable. The key ones to be aware of:
Companies House - accounts must be filed within 9 months of your accounting reference date
HMRC corporation tax return - due within 12 months of the end of your accounting period
Corporation tax payment - due within 9 months and one day of the end of your accounting period
Self assessment - sole trader accounts feed into your annual tax return, due by 31 January online
We manage all of these deadlines on your behalf and make sure nothing creeps up unnoticed.
Which type of accounts do you need?
Not sure which service applies to your situation? Use the links below to find out more:
Company accounts - for limited companies and LLPs
Sole trader accounts - for self-employed individuals and freelancers
Or get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
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