Xero Accountant Barnstaple
Xero accounting for Barnstaple, done properly.
Most small businesses in Barnstaple are on Xero — or know they should be. Getting the software set up is one thing; keeping the records clean, the VAT filed correctly and the tax return accurate throughout the year is another. Kieran Stocker is a Xero Gold Partner and ICAEW chartered accountant, based here in Barnstaple. Fixed monthly fee. Same-day replies.
- Xero set up correctly from the start — no retrofitting later
- Clean, reconciled records every month — no year-end archaeology
- VAT returns filed on time and Making Tax Digital compliant as standard
- An accountant who already knows how Xero works, based in Barnstaple
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Professional, Patient, and Always Available
“Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away.”
★★★★★
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 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 Work at Short Notice, Every Time
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions.”
Sound familiar?
On Xero, but not entirely on top of it?
Xero is good software. But having access to it and actually getting the most from it are two different things. Unreconciled transactions pile up, VAT returns arrive sooner than expected, and the year-end accounts need records that are considerably further behind than they should be. None of this is unusual — it is just more expensive to fix the longer it is left.
- Xero transactions piling up unreconciled, making the numbers unreliable
- No clear picture of the tax position until the bill is almost due
- VAT returns and HMRC deadlines managed reactively rather than planned in advance
What sorted looks like on Xero
Transactions reconciled every month, records current and accurate. Your tax liability visible throughout the year, not discovered at the end of it. VAT returns prepared and filed before the deadline reaches you — not after.
- Xero reconciled monthly — records accurate, numbers you can rely on
- Tax position visible throughout the year, not just at return time
- VAT returns handled in advance — deadlines are not a surprise
- One fixed monthly fee that covers it — no unexpected invoices
What Barnstaple clients say about Swift
We work with small businesses and limited companies across Barnstaple and North Devon. Here are two clients who came to us in much the same position you are probably in now.
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.
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.
What your monthly Xero fee covers
Three things that keep your Xero records clean, your tax position visible and your compliance handled — for one fixed monthly fee agreed in advance.
Xero Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Every transaction categorised correctly, every bank account reconciled, every month. Your Xero records stay current so the numbers you are looking at are the numbers you can trust. No scramble when the tax return arrives.
Monthly, included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Compliance
Quarterly VAT returns prepared from your Xero data and submitted to HMRC on time. Making Tax Digital compliant as standard — no additional setup required. Your VAT position is known well before the filing deadline.
Quarterly, fixed feeYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual accounts prepared from your clean Xero records, corporation tax calculated and CT600 filed with HMRC. Companies House confirmation statement included. Because the books are current throughout the year, the year-end process is considerably less painful than it tends to be elsewhere.
Annual, no extrasBusinesses across Barnstaple trust Swift
Sole traders, limited companies and growing small businesses across North Devon. Usually arriving with Xero in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to think about.
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. Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
On the Ball, Competitive Rates, Job Done
“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.”
Fast, Professional, Patient With Every Question
“Kieran came recommended to us and for good reason. He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
Why Barnstaple businesses choose Swift for Xero
There is no shortage of accountants who use Xero. Here is what is different about working with one who holds Gold Partner status and is based in Barnstaple.
Xero Gold Partner, not just a user
Gold Partner status means Kieran works with Xero at a level above the average practice. Setup, bank feeds, VAT configurations, Making Tax Digital compliance — these are handled correctly the first time. You will not spend the first three months correcting how the software was set up.
Questions answered the same day
Ask a question about a Xero transaction, a VAT threshold, a director’s expense — you will have an answer before the end of the day. Not queued, not passed to someone else, not acknowledged and then forgotten. Every review we have mentions this, which is either reassuring or a sad comment on the industry generally.
One price, agreed upfront
Your monthly fee is fixed before we start. No hourly billing, no add-on charges for questions, no invoice that arrives larger than expected. Accounting costs are predictable — the same as any other fixed overhead in your business.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
From first contact to everything being handled, the process is designed to require as little of your time as possible. There are no complicated onboarding forms.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry personally and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated acknowledgement, no holding message.
A short discovery call
Around twenty minutes to understand your current setup, what software you are on, and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered and what it costs — Kieran is known for quoting clearly within the first few minutes.
Xero is connected and configured
Your Xero account is set up or audited, bank feeds connected, chart of accounts configured for your business type, and records brought current. You do not need to manage any of this — just confirm you want to proceed.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
From here, your books are reconciled every month, your VAT is filed quarterly and your year-end accounts are handled without drama. Your tax position is visible throughout the year. HMRC correspondence lands on this desk, not yours.
“Swift accounting offers exceptional service and I would recommend them to any business looking to move to online accounting.”
Questions Barnstaple businesses usually ask first
Xero sorted. Finally.
Fixed monthly fee. Xero Gold Partner. ICAEW chartered. Same-day replies. Based in Barnstaple. No lock-in.