Contractor Accountant Barnstaple
Your contractor accounts, handled.
Running a limited company as a contractor means more admin than most people expect — payroll, corporation tax, VAT, dividends, and a self assessment on top of the actual work. It adds up. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Limited company accounts and corporation tax filed on time, every year
- Know your tax position well before HMRC sends the reminder
- Salary and dividend structure reviewed so you keep more of what you earn
- Same-day answers from a named chartered accountant who understands how contractors 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
★★★★★
Worked Saturday Night to Meet Deadline
“He went above an beyond to help — working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Always One Click Away for Questions
“He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.”
★★★★★
Fast, Responsive and Stress-Free Process
“He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free.”
Sound familiar?
Still handling your own books between contracts?
Contractors running through a limited company deal with more financial administration than most sole traders expect. Corporation tax, payroll, VAT returns, dividends, a self assessment — each one straightforward individually, collectively a real drain on time you would rather spend elsewhere. Most people manage for a while, then realise the cost of getting it wrong quietly outweighs the cost of getting proper help.
- Hours spent on bookkeeping and tax admin that should be billable time
- No clear picture of the tax bill until it is already nearly due
- Salary and dividend split never quite reviewed — probably not as efficient as it could be
What sorted looks like
Bookkeeping current every month, so your numbers are always accurate. Your tax position visible throughout the year, not just when the deadline is close. Salary and dividend planning reviewed annually so the structure actually works in your favour.
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation handled monthly — no year-end backlog
- Tax liability visible well before HMRC asks for payment
- Dividend and salary structure reviewed to make the most of what you earn
- A fixed monthly cost that does not move regardless of how many questions you ask
What contractors in Barnstaple say
We work with contractors and limited company directors across Devon and the UK. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same situation you are probably in now.
What a guy!! Excellent, fast and reliable. Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.
Kieran at Swift is super! He helped and bailed me out of the last minute panic of tax and Companies House returns. He’s on the ball, quick at responding, patient with me and got the job done stress free, plus his rates are very competitive.
What your monthly fee covers
Three things that keep your limited company compliant, your tax position clear and your admin off your plate — for one fixed monthly fee.
Limited Company Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual accounts prepared, corporation tax calculated and CT600 filed with HMRC — all within your fixed fee. Companies House confirmation statement handled as well. You will know your corporation tax liability well before it is due, which means no last-minute scramble to find the funds.
Included as standardPayroll and Dividend Planning
Director payroll run monthly with RTI submissions to HMRC, and your salary and dividend mix reviewed at least annually. Getting that balance right is one of the most straightforward ways to reduce your tax bill — and one of the things most often left on the to-do list.
Reviewed every yearVAT Returns and Self Assessment
Quarterly VAT returns prepared, checked and filed under Making Tax Digital. Your personal self assessment handled at year end, covering director dividends, salary and any other income sources. Filed accurately and on time — no penalties, no rushed submissions.
No extras, no surprisesContractors and small businesses trust Swift
Sole traders, limited company directors and growing 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.”
Switched Accountants and 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! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
Fast Work at Short Notice, Multiple Times
“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 Barnstaple contractors choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants in Devon. Here is what is different about working with one who already understands how limited company contracting works.
No explaining how contracting works
Director payroll, dividend strategy, IR35 awareness, expenses through the company — you will not spend the first fifteen minutes of every call bringing your accountant up to speed. We work with contractors and limited company directors regularly. The setup is familiar before you describe it.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged, not queued, not passed to a junior — answered. If you want to know whether a specific expense is deductible, or how a new contract affects your tax position, you will know before the end of the day.
One price, clearly agreed
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not move. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no extra charge every time you ask a question. Your accounting costs are as predictable as any other fixed overhead — which, frankly, is the way it should be.
Up and running in four steps
Four steps from first enquiry to everything being handled. No complicated onboarding, no paperwork that needs 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, no waiting to be allocated to someone.
A short discovery call
Around twenty minutes to understand your company setup, current software and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is included and what it costs — no vague quotes to follow up.
We handle the setup
Xero is configured, your existing records are reviewed and brought up to date, and everything is connected. You do not need to do anything except confirm you want to proceed and share access to your current records.
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, your salary and dividend structure is reviewed annually, and HMRC correspondence lands on our desk rather than yours.
“Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.”
Questions contractors usually ask first
Less time on the books. More on the work.
Fixed monthly fee. Tax position visible throughout the year. Limited company admin handled. Same-day replies. No lock-in.