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One of the UK's highest-rated accountants. 318 five-star reviews and counting.
Whether you are self-employed, contracting, or running a limited company, you want an accountant who actually replies, keeps you compliant and saves you tax. That is what Accrue does - a fixed monthly fee, a named accountant who is ACCA & AAT qualified, and answers the day you ask. Rated 5.0 on Trustpilot across more than 300 reviews.
- A named, qualified accountant - not a call centre or a new face each time
- Fixed monthly fees from GBP 50, quoted up front with no surprises
- Sole trader, contractor or limited company - all handled under one roof
- FreeAgent or Xero included, and the switch from your old accountant handled for you
No long-term contract - just one calendar month's notice. If it is not working, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
No long-term contract. Leave any time with clean books and nothing owed.
5.0 out of 5
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot — 318 reviews
Contrast Accounting T/A Accrue Accounting · claimed Trustpilot profile since August 2024
What our clients say
★★★★★
Tax-Efficient Advice, Year After Year
"I have always had great service from Ricky at Contrast Accounting over many years. He has always offered the most tax-efficient and cost-effective solutions to my accounting."
★★★★★
Advice Whenever I Need It
"Fully personalised advice and available whenever I need them. The guys are always there to give spot on advice."
★★★★★
Supportive From Day One
"I am so glad I chose Accrue. The team has been incredibly supportive, guiding me through the whole process with clear explanations and practical advice."
★★★★★
A Breeze to Keep Up to Date
"The team at Accrue have been incredible. Greg and Coral have always been around to help in a speedy and effective manner, making it a breeze to keep my accounts up to date."
Meet the people behind Accrue
Our Expert Team
Real, qualified accountants who look after your numbers - not a call centre. Here is the team you will actually be working with.
Chris Deakin
Director
Ricky Whitfield
Director
Tom Edwards
Director
Greg Timson
Senior Personal Accountant
Rob Holt
Senior Personal Accountant
Finn Austin
Senior Personal Accountant
Matthew Cannon
Junior Accountant
Coral Richardson
Junior Accountant
Ella Godfrey
Junior Accountant
Everything we do is underpinned by three objectives
Wealth
We help you keep more of what you earn - every allowance and expense claimed, your tax planned in advance, and no nasty surprises at year end.
Knowledge
Our personal accountants are ACCA & AAT qualified and work with sole traders, contractors and limited companies every day. You get clear answers in plain English.
Time
We take the admin off your plate - bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and deadlines tracked and handled, so you can get on with the work that pays.
Your accounts made simple
Keeping track of your finances does not have to be a headache. Three steps and the rest is handled.
Get in touch
Fill in the quote form with a few details about your work. We come back to you within one working day with a fixed-fee figure.
Discovery call
A short, no-pressure call to understand how you bill and what you need. You leave knowing exactly what happens next.
We'll handle the rest
We set up your software, sort any catch-up bookkeeping, and take it from there. Your books, tax and deadlines are then handled.
Sound familiar?
A good accountant should save you money and stress. Most only file what has already happened.
A once-a-year accountant files the past and moves on. What actually helps is someone who keeps your books current, tells you your tax bill in advance, and picks up the phone when you have a question - not just in January.
- Chasing an accountant who takes days to reply, if at all
- A tax bill that lands as a shock because nobody warned you
- Paying for a service that only files, and never actually advises
What sorted looks like
Accrue keeps your compliance current and plans ahead of it: your numbers up to date, your tax known in advance, and a named accountant on the end of the phone.
- A named accountant who replies the same day, not a call centre
- Your tax bill known in advance, so you can plan for it
- Every allowance and expense claimed, so you never overpay
- Fixed monthly fee, no charge for a ten-minute call
What our clients say
Accrue works with sole traders, contractors and limited companies across the UK, and holds a 5.0 rating on both Trustpilot and Google. A few clients have been kind enough to say why.
I switched early this year from another more expensive accountancy firm who had let me down and it was the best thing I ever did. They are super quick to reply and nothing is too much trouble. I could not recommend them more highly.
Had been with Intouch for about 5 years and they went downhill but Accrue done a really smooth transition and a bit extra to get me up to date, even found some overpayments. Very knowledgeable, helpful and quick to respond.
Three things your fee covers
Your compliance handled correctly, your tax planned in advance, and a named accountant on hand whenever you need one. All through cloud accounting software.
Your tax bill, months in advance
We keep a running figure for what you will owe, so you can set the right amount aside as you go. Self assessment becomes a quick review rather than a January scramble, and there is no end-of-year shock.
Included as standardEvery expense, claimed properly
Home office, equipment, software, professional subscriptions, travel to client sites - claimed in full. FreeAgent or Xero is included, bank-connected, so nothing is missed and nothing is left on the table.
Software includedCompliance, handled end to end
Whether it is a Self Assessment, company accounts, VAT or payroll, we prepare and file it correctly and on time - so nothing is missed and no deadline becomes a worry.
Filing includedSimple, fixed monthly pricing - whatever your setup
No hourly billing and no surprise invoices. Sole trader or limited company, you get a fixed fee quoted up front.
Sole Trader / Self-Employed
£50 + VAT
per month, from
- Unlimited advice and support
- Cloud software (FreeAgent or Xero) included
- HMRC registration
- Self Assessment tax return
- Deadline reminders, so nothing is missed
- VAT and Making Tax Digital, where you need it
Limited Company
£150 + VAT
per month, from
- Unlimited advice and support
- Cloud software (FreeAgent or Xero) included
- Annual company accounts and corporation tax
- Confirmation statement and payroll
- VAT registration and submission (MTD)
- Director's Self Assessment return
Not sure which fits? Tell us about your work and we will send an exact fixed-fee quote within one working day - there is no charge for asking.
A 5/5 record, and clients who stayed
The themes that come up most: quick replies, fixed fees that pay for themselves, and switching made painless.
Knowledgeable and Quick to Respond
“This company offers a great accountancy service. They are very knowledgeable, helpful and very quick to respond to any queries. Exactly what I need as they understand my situation.”
Made It Far Less Daunting
“I did not hesitate in contacting Ricky and using Contrast Accounting. Ricky is super helpful and explains everything clearly, which as someone new to it made the whole thing far less daunting.”
Totally On Top of His Game
“I moved to Contrast Accounting as I felt my regular tax accountant was not personalised enough. I am very happy with the support that I receive from Ricky. He is totally on top of his game.”
What separates a specialist from a once-a-year accountant
Most accountants will file what is due. Fewer reply the same day, plan your tax in advance, or make switching painless.
Fixed monthly fees, nothing hidden
You know exactly what you pay, with no surprise invoices and no charge for every question you ask. Unlimited advice is included - call, email or message your accountant as often as you need, at no extra cost.
A named accountant, not a call centre
You get one qualified accountant who knows your situation from day one, replies the day you ask, and explains things in plain English. Reviews mention the same names year after year for a reason.
Switching handled for you
We handle the move from your old accountant, so you do not have to do anything complicated to come across. Clients regularly describe the transition as smooth - and a few have had overpayments found in the process.
“Had been with Intouch for about 5 years and they went downhill but Accrue done a really smooth transition and a bit extra to get me up to date, even found some overpayments. Could not recommend them more highly.”
Questions we get asked first
Do you work with my type of business?
Almost certainly. We look after sole traders and the self-employed, contractors and freelancers, and limited companies across the UK. Whatever your setup, you get a named, qualified accountant and a fixed monthly fee - so wherever you are starting from, we can help.
What does it cost, and what is included?
Fees are fixed monthly and set out clearly before you commit - no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. Sole trader and self-employed packages start at GBP 50 + VAT a month; limited company packages start at GBP 150 + VAT a month and cover your accounts, corporation tax, confirmation statement, payroll, VAT and a self assessment. Unlimited advice is included, so there is never a charge for asking a question. Tell us about your work and we will send an exact quote.
My books are behind, or I have a late return. Can you help?
Yes. Catch-up work and overdue returns are common, and we deal with them regularly. The cost of bringing things current is quoted separately from the ongoing monthly fee, so there are no surprises. Most people arrive with things in some state of disarray and leave with considerably less to worry about.
Is there a minimum contract period?
No long-term tie-in. The service is rolling and monthly. If it is not working out, you leave with clean, filed records and nothing owed beyond the work completed. The expectation is a long-term relationship because it works, not because of a contract.
Why are you rated so highly?
Our clients point to the same things in their reviews: fast, personal replies, fixed fees with no surprises, and proactive advice rather than once-a-year filing. We hold a 5.0 rating on Trustpilot across more than 300 reviews, and a 5.0 on Google - and you deal with one named accountant who knows your business, not a call centre.
Will I get the same accountant each time?
Yes. You work with one named, qualified accountant who knows your situation, rather than a different person in a call centre each time. It is the difference our reviews mention most - personal support and replies that arrive the day you ask.
Less guessing about your tax. More certainty.
Accrue keeps your books current, plans your tax and files everything on time - fixed fee, available when you need us, and rated 5.0 on Trustpilot. Our accountants are ACCA & AAT qualified.