Bookkeeper for Designers
Your design business books, sorted.
Most designers are excellent at their work and considerably less enthusiastic about their bookkeeping. Records fall behind, invoices go unreconciled, and the tax return arrives before anyone is ready for it. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Clean, current books every month — no year-end scramble
- Know your tax position well before HMRC sends the reminder
- VAT returns and HMRC correspondence handled as a matter of course
- An accountant who already understands how creative businesses invoice and operate
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
Get a free quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
On the Ball, Quick to Respond
“On the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Explained Everything in Plain Terms
“Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
★★★★★
Fast Work at Short Notice
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions.”
Sound familiar?
Still doing your own books between client projects?
For most designers, bookkeeping gets done in the gaps — late evenings, weekends, or the uncomfortable week before a deadline. Invoices pile up, expenses go uncategorised, and nobody has a clear picture of what the tax bill is going to be. It is solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it.
- Hours lost on reconciling invoices and expenses instead of client work
- No real visibility on tax position until the bill lands unexpectedly
- VAT thresholds and HMRC obligations sitting in the background, unmonitored
What sorted looks like
Your books updated every month, without you having to think about it. Tax position visible throughout the year so there are no uncomfortable surprises in January. VAT and HMRC filings handled before they become a distraction.
- Books reconciled every month — no scramble when the return is due
- Tax position visible well before HMRC asks for payment
- VAT threshold monitored and returns filed — less of that landing on your desk
- A fixed monthly cost that does not move regardless of how many questions you ask
What our clients say about us
We work with designers, consultants and small businesses across the UK. Here are two clients who came to us in roughly the situation you are probably in now.
Kieran and Swift have been an invaluable asset to me and my business. Kieran provided excellent 1:1 training for Quickbooks, which allowed me to gain confidence about my bookkeeping. More recently he has submitted my self-assessment tax return.
Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media
What your monthly fee covers
Three things that keep your books clean, your tax position clear and your admin manageable — for one fixed monthly fee.
Monthly Bookkeeping on Xero
Your invoices, expenses and bank transactions reconciled every month on Xero. Records are current and accurate throughout the year, not just when the tax return is due. Nothing to chase, nothing to explain at year-end.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Quarterly VAT returns prepared and filed with HMRC. Making Tax Digital compliant as standard, so there is nothing to configure your end. Your VAT threshold is monitored — you will not miss a registration obligation.
Quarterly, fixed feeYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual accounts, CT600 and Companies House confirmation statement — all handled within one agreed fee. You will know your tax position well before the filing deadline, with time to plan rather than react.
No extras, no surprisesDesigners and small businesses across the UK
Sole traders, limited companies and growing creative businesses. Usually arriving with books in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.
Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending
“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
Price Quoted Within Five Minutes of Calling
“One of the friendliest accounting companies I’ve ever spoken to. I was fairly stressed about all of the big terms HMRC use, but Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
Fast and Reliable Work at Short Notice
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions. Many thanks and I would highly recommend them for all accounting needs.”
Why designers choose Swift Accounting
There is no shortage of accountants. Here is what is different about working with one who already understands how creative businesses invoice, get paid and operate.
No explaining how your business works
Retainers, project invoices, milestone payments, contractor expenses — you will not need to spend the first ten minutes of every call providing context. We already understand how designers structure their work and get paid. Ask a question, get an answer.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not queued, not passed on — answered. If you want to know whether a software subscription or studio cost is deductible, you will know before the end of the day.
One price, agreed upfront
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not move. No hourly billing, no invoice that arrives larger than expected, no charge for asking an extra question. Your accounting cost is as predictable as any other monthly overhead.
Up and running in four steps
Four steps from enquiry to everything being handled. No complicated onboarding, no forms that need a solicitor.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages.
A short discovery call
Twenty minutes to understand your setup, your current records and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered and what it costs — no vague proposals.
We handle the setup
Your Xero account is connected, your records are brought up to date and everything is configured correctly. You do not need to do much except confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Monthly bookkeeping, quarterly VAT, annual accounts and corporation tax — handled as a matter of course. Your tax position is visible throughout the year, not just when the deadline is imminent. Surprises are largely avoidable when the books are current.
“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
Questions designers usually ask first
Less time on the books. More on your work.
Fixed monthly fee. Books clean every month. Tax position visible throughout the year. Same-day replies. No lock-in.