Xero Accountant Exeter
Xero accounting for Exeter businesses, done properly.
Most small businesses in Exeter are either on Xero already or know they should be — the gap is usually having someone who actually keeps it current and uses it well. Between the bookkeeping, VAT returns and year-end tax, there is more to manage than most people expect. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Xero set up, connected and kept current every month
- VAT returns prepared and filed — MTD compliant as standard
- Your tax position visible throughout the year, not just at year-end
- A Xero Gold Partner accountant who responds the same day you ask
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
★★★★★
Quick Responses, Competitive Rates
“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
“I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money. Would recommend.”
★★★★★
Worked a Saturday Night to Help
“He went above an beyond to help — working even on a Saturday night to complete my return.”
★★★★★
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?
Xero sitting there, not really being used properly?
It is a common situation. The software is set up, transactions are pulling through, but the reconciliation is months behind, the VAT return is done in a rush, and the year-end still feels like a scramble. Xero does most of the heavy lifting — but only if someone is actually working it. It is solvable, it just takes longer the more you leave it.
- Xero reconciliation months behind and getting further behind each week
- VAT return prepared at the last minute from records that have not been properly maintained
- No real sense of the tax position until the accountant asks for everything in January
What properly managed Xero looks like
Books reconciled monthly so the numbers in Xero actually reflect reality. VAT returns prepared from clean records, filed on time, no last-minute panic. Tax liability visible well before HMRC sends the reminder — which means time to plan rather than just react.
- Xero reconciled monthly — no backlog, no end-of-year scramble
- VAT returns filed from tidy records — not a hurried catch-up job
- Tax position visible throughout the year, not just at deadline
- One fixed monthly fee that covers it — no bill that grows with questions
What Exeter and Devon clients say
Swift is based in Barnstaple and serves businesses across Devon and the UK entirely via the cloud. Here are two clients who came to us in a similar position to where you might be now.
Swift accounting offers exceptional service and I would recommend them to any business looking to move to online accounting.
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 Xero fee covers
Three things that keep your Xero current, your VAT compliant and your tax position clear — for one fixed monthly cost agreed upfront.
Monthly Bookkeeping on Xero
Every transaction categorised, every bank feed reconciled, every month — not left until the quarter end or year-end. Your Xero reflects the actual state of your business, which means your figures are usable rather than approximate. No year-end archaeology.
Included as standardVAT Returns and MTD Filing
Quarterly VAT returns prepared from clean, reconciled records and filed directly with HMRC via Making Tax Digital. You will not be chasing us for the submission confirmation the day before the deadline. It is handled.
Quarterly, fixed feeYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual accounts, CT600 and Companies House confirmation statement — all prepared from the Xero records we have maintained throughout the year. Because the bookkeeping is current, the year-end is considerably less of an event than it tends to be elsewhere.
No extras, no surprisesBusinesses across Devon trust Swift with Xero
Sole traders, limited companies and growing small businesses. Usually arriving with Xero in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to think about.
Always One Click Away for Every Question
“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.”
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, 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 Exeter businesses choose Swift for Xero
There is no shortage of accountants who can log into Xero. Here is what is different about working with one who uses it properly and responds the same day you ask.
Xero Gold Partner status
Xero Gold Partner is not a marketing label — it reflects volume of clients on the platform and demonstrated proficiency. Bank feeds, rules, reconciliation, MTD VAT submissions, Xero payroll — all handled correctly from the start. You will not be the one explaining how the software works.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged in a ticketing system, not queued for a monthly review call — answered. Whether it is a VAT query, a Xero categorisation question or something HMRC has sent, you will hear back before the end of the working day.
One price, agreed upfront
Your monthly fee is fixed and does not change based on how many questions you ask or how many transactions go through. No hourly billing, no invoice that arrives larger than expected. Your accounting cost behaves like a fixed overhead — which is how it should be.
Up and running in four steps
From first enquiry to everything being handled takes a matter of days. There is no complicated onboarding and nothing that requires 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 acknowledgement and no holding message.
A short discovery call
Around twenty minutes to understand your current setup, your Xero situation and what needs sorting. By the end of the call you will know exactly what is covered, what it costs, and what happens next.
We handle the setup
Your Xero is connected, any backlog is addressed and your records are brought up to date. You confirm you want to proceed and we do the rest. There is very little for you to do at this stage.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Monthly bookkeeping, quarterly VAT returns, year-end accounts and corporation tax — handled as a matter of course. Your Xero reflects reality every month, your tax position is visible well before it becomes urgent, and HMRC correspondence lands on our desk rather than yours.
“Kieran offered advice and in a manner I could understand — very helpful.”
Questions Exeter businesses usually ask first
Xero working properly. Finally.
Fixed monthly fee, Xero Gold Partner, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies. No lock-in and no hidden charges.