Sole Trader Accountant Exeter
Your sole trader accounts, sorted.
Most sole traders in Exeter spend more time on their books than they should. Between keeping records straight, knowing what to claim and filing the self assessment on time, the admin quietly takes over. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Self assessment filed accurately and well before the January deadline
- Know your tax bill months in advance — not the week it is due
- Bookkeeping kept current so there is no year-end scramble
- A named, qualified accountant who responds the day you ask
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean records and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Worked Saturday Night to Meet Deadline
“He went above an beyond to help good communication through emails an 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, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Price Quoted in Five Minutes, No Jargon
“Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
★★★★★
Fast Work Delivered 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 will be this year?
For most sole traders in Exeter, the self assessment arrives at the end of the year with records that need more work than expected. Receipts in a folder, bank statements not quite matching, allowable expenses not clearly separated. It is entirely solvable — it just takes longer the more you leave it, and the January deadline has a way of arriving faster than it should.
- Self assessment left until January with records in no state to file
- No idea what the tax bill will be until HMRC sends the calculation
- Evenings and weekends spent on bookkeeping that should be off your plate
What sorted looks like
Your self assessment filed accurately and on time, with every allowable deduction accounted for. Your tax position visible throughout the year so there are no late surprises. Bookkeeping maintained monthly so the year-end requires no heroics.
- Self assessment filed well before January — records in order throughout the year
- Tax position clear months before HMRC asks — time to plan, not just react
- Bookkeeping handled monthly — evenings no longer spent on it
- A fixed monthly cost that does not move — no surprise invoices
What sole traders say about working with us
We work with self-employed tradespeople, consultants and small business owners across Devon and beyond. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same position 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 straight, your tax visible and your self assessment filed without a last-minute scramble — for one fixed monthly fee.
Self Assessment Tax Return
Your personal tax return prepared, checked and filed with HMRC before the deadline. Every allowable expense identified — business use of home, mileage, equipment, professional subscriptions — so you pay what you owe and nothing more. You will know your liability well before January.
Included as standardMonthly Bookkeeping on Xero
Income and expenses reconciled monthly so your records are always current. No pile of receipts to sort in December. Your books are in a state that means the tax return is a formality, not a project.
Clean records, every monthTax Advice and Planning
Questions answered the day you ask them. Whether you are considering taking on staff, buying equipment, or simply want to know what you can and cannot claim, you get a straight answer from a chartered accountant. No waiting a week for a callback.
Same-day replies includedSole traders across the UK trust Swift
Self-employed tradespeople, consultants, creatives and small business owners. 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.”
On the Ball, Quick, Rates Very Competitive
“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.”
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”
Why sole traders choose Swift over others
There is no shortage of accountants in Devon. Here is what is different about working with one who is reachable, fixed-priced and ICAEW qualified.
No chasing for a response
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not acknowledged, not logged in a system, not passed to someone else — answered. If you want to know whether your van mileage is fully deductible or how to handle a cash sale, you will know before the end of the day.
One price, agreed upfront
Your monthly fee is fixed from day one and does not move. No hourly billing, no additional charge when you ask a question, no invoice that arrives larger than expected. Your accounting costs are as predictable as any other fixed overhead.
ICAEW chartered, not just registered
Kieran Stocker is an ACA-qualified ICAEW chartered accountant and a Xero Gold Partner. That is not window dressing — it means your accounts are prepared to a professional standard with regulatory oversight behind them. For a sole trader, that matters more than most people realise when HMRC asks questions.
Up and running in four steps
From first enquiry to everything being handled takes less effort on your part than filing your own return would. No complicated onboarding, no forms that need a lawyer.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry himself and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages.
A short call to understand your setup
Around twenty minutes to cover your current situation, what software you use if any, and what needs sorting. At the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered and what it costs — no vague proposals to follow.
We handle the setup
Xero is configured, your records are brought up to date and everything is connected. If your books are behind, that is caught up as part of the process. You do not need to do anything complicated.
Ongoing — nothing falls through the cracks
Monthly bookkeeping, annual self assessment, any HMRC correspondence — handled as a matter of course. Your tax bill is visible well before it is due. 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 sole traders in Exeter 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.