Sole Trader Accountant Barnstaple
Your sole trader accounts, sorted.
Most self-employed people in Barnstaple manage their own books until it becomes too time-consuming or the self assessment deadline gets close. The admin is manageable — it just tends to pile up. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Self assessment filed accurately, on time, every year
- Know your tax bill months before HMRC sends the reminder
- Bookkeeping kept current — no year-end scramble through receipts
- A named, chartered accountant who answers questions the same day
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 the Deadline
“He went above an beyond to help — working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
★★★★★
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.”
★★★★★
Price Quoted Clearly After Five Minutes
“Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
★★★★★
Fast, Reliable 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 not sure what your tax bill is going to be?
Most sole traders in Barnstaple have a rough idea of what they earn — but not a clear picture of what they owe until January is already close. Expenses get missed, records fall behind, and the self assessment return ends up being done in a rush. It is all solvable. It just takes longer the more you leave it.
- Self assessment left to January, filed in a rush with records incomplete
- No clear view of the tax bill until it is almost due
- Hours spent on bookkeeping that should be spent on the actual work
What sorted looks like
Your self assessment filed on time, with every allowable expense claimed. Your tax position visible throughout the year, not just at the end of it. Your bookkeeping handled monthly so there is no scramble when deadlines arrive.
- Self assessment filed accurately and on time — no January panic
- Tax position visible well before HMRC asks for payment
- Bookkeeping kept current — less time on the admin, more on the work
- Fixed monthly cost agreed upfront — no surprises on the invoice
What sole traders in Barnstaple say
We work with self-employed people across Barnstaple and Devon. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same situation you are probably in now.
Being a self employed stone mason sadly paper work is not my strong suit. And after a late cancellation from my normal accountant I had to find help. With late notice I contacted swift accounting and book keeping. Kieran was the person assigned to me to help with my tax return and at the start of Jan not much time to file my return before potential fines incurred. He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an working even on a Saturday night to complete my return. I cannot thank him enough he made the process super easy an relaxed I will 100% be using them again in the future. Thank you.
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.
What your monthly fee covers
Three things that keep your records clean, your tax position clear and your self assessment off your to-do list — for one fixed monthly fee.
Self Assessment and Tax Return
Your personal tax return prepared and filed with HMRC accurately and on time each year. Every allowable expense is identified — mileage, equipment, home working, professional subscriptions — so you pay only what you actually owe, not an estimate made in a hurry.
Filed on time, every yearMonthly Bookkeeping on Xero
Your income and expenses recorded and reconciled each month on Xero, so your records are never more than a few weeks behind. When the tax return is due, the numbers are already there — no archaeology required.
Current, clean and reconciledTax Planning Throughout the Year
Once your books are current, your tax liability becomes visible well ahead of the January deadline. Most clients have a clear picture of what they owe three to four months before it is due — long enough to plan for it, not just react to it.
No January surprisesSole traders across Barnstaple trust Swift
Self-employed tradespeople, consultants and small business owners. Usually arriving with books in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.
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”
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.”
Fast, 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 sole traders in Barnstaple choose Swift
There is no shortage of accountants in Devon. Here is what makes a difference when you are self-employed and just need the tax side handled properly.
Self assessment without the scramble
We handle self assessment returns for sole traders across a range of trades and industries — stonemasons, consultants, tradespeople, small retailers. You will not need to explain how your income works before getting a useful answer. The return gets done, the expenses get claimed, and you will know what you owe before HMRC does.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged in a ticket system, not held for the monthly call — answered. If you want to know whether a cost is deductible or whether you need to register for VAT, you will know before the end of the day.
One fixed 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 picking up the phone. Your accounting costs are as predictable as any other fixed overhead.
Up and running in four steps
Four steps from initial enquiry to everything being handled. No complicated onboarding, no lengthy forms.
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, 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 sent a week later.
We handle the setup
Your accounting software is connected, your records are brought up to date and everything is configured correctly. You do not need to do anything except confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Your bookkeeping is handled monthly, your self assessment is filed on time each year, and your tax position is visible throughout — not just when the deadline arrives. You get on with the work. We get on with the numbers.
“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
Questions sole traders usually ask first
Less time on the books. More on the work.
Fixed monthly fee. Self assessment handled. Tax position visible throughout the year. Same-day replies. No lock-in.