IFM · Accounts, tax and clarity
Accountants for new and busy company directors
Accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and every Companies House and HMRC deadline, handled for a fixed fee agreed upfront.
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New company? Your first year, sorted
Start with the essentials, understand what is due and keep the first year moving in the right order.
Your first accounts
Normally due at Companies House 21 months after incorporation. A changed accounting period can affect the date.
Corporation Tax registration
Tell HMRC within 3 months of starting to trade. Incorporation and starting to trade are different events.
Your first confirmation statement
Review company details at least once every 12 months and file within 14 days of the review period ending.
Director’s Self Assessment
Check whether you need a personal tax return. Being a director alone does not automatically mean you must file one.
VAT threshold: £90,000
Monitor taxable turnover over the last 12 months and expected turnover in the next 30 days. Registration rules can apply before year end.
Paying yourself a salary
Arrange payroll and check PAYE registration before the first payday. Keep salary and dividend records separate.
General guidance for UK private companies. Check your actual dates and notices. Accounts rules · VAT rules
Busy director? Hand it over
Choose the support you need. Your engagement sets out exactly what we handle and what we need from you.
Each month
Keep the books in order, run agreed payroll and understand the cash position.
Each quarter
Prepare agreed VAT returns and review useful figures before the next decision.
Each year
Prepare accounts and Company Tax Returns, with a clear plan for filing and payment.
Throughout the year
Track the deadlines in your agreed scope and flag the information needed to meet them.
Four pieces. One joined-up service.
Accounts
Reliable records and year-end accounts that explain where your company stands.
Tax
Corporation Tax, director tax and VAT support built around your circumstances.
Deadlines
Company filings and a clear timetable so the next obligation stays visible.
Insight
Management reports, budgets and forecasts to support practical decisions.
How it works
Tell us about your company
Share your activity, your records and the next deadline.
Fixed quote
We agree the services, responsibilities, timing and fee in writing.
We take it from there
We request the records, organise the work and keep you informed.
IFM vs a typical online accountant
Online packages vary. This is a guide to comparing scope, not a claim about any particular provider.
| What matters | With IFM | Check an online quote |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified accountant | Ask us about the professional experience behind your engagement. | Who carries out and reviews the work? |
| Deadlines tracked for you | Dates and records needed are tracked within your agreed scope. | Are reminders and follow-up included? |
| Fixed fee | Agreed upfront, with changes discussed before extra work starts. | What triggers an additional charge? |
| Management information | Available as an agreed part of your service. | Does the package include useful reports and discussion? |
Free tools & guides
Deadline Finder
Use incorporation and period-end dates to find standard filing and payment dates.
Tax deadlines calendar
See how the main company, VAT, payroll and personal tax dates fit together.
First-year checklist
The practical steps to take after you incorporate your company.
First company accounts
Understand the first accounts deadline and why tax periods can differ.
Director’s Self Assessment
Check when a director may need to file a personal tax return.
Ready for a clearer next step?
Tell us what needs attention and we’ll explain how we can help.