Limited Company Accountant Fees
Know exactly what your accountant costs — and what you get for it.
Most limited company directors know they need an accountant. Fewer know whether they are paying the right amount, or getting the right scope. OD Accountants offers fixed-fee engagements — no hourly surprises, no scope creep, no chasing for a response. Founded by Niall O'Driscoll FCMA, CGMA, with same-day replies as standard.
- Fixed monthly fee — know your accounting cost upfront
- Corporation Tax and statutory accounts included in scope
- Tax savings that typically more than cover the fee
- Chartered management accountant, not a bookkeeper with software
No long-term contract. If the engagement is not right after three months, you leave with clean, filed-up books and nothing outstanding.
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Competitive pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
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Fees Saved More Than They Cost
"His fees are very reasonable and the money he has saved me more than covers them."
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Competitive Prices, Always Available
"They are always available if you need anything while charging very competitive prices."
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Confident in Our Financial Data
"We always feel well-informed and confident about our financial processes and data. Highly recommend."
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Always on the End of the Phone
"Niall and his team are supportive, clear and directional accountants who have supported our small business."
Sound familiar?
Not sure what you are paying for?
Most limited company directors end up with an accountant who files their year-end accounts and not a great deal else. The invoice arrives, the work happens somewhere out of sight, and the question of whether the fee is reasonable is never properly answered. Meanwhile, the tax bill arrives with no warning, the books drift behind, and a director's salary and dividend split that made sense three years ago has never been revisited.
- Year-end accounts filed but no advice given on how to structure pay
- Corporation Tax bill lands as a surprise with no advance warning
- Monthly fee paid but unclear what is actually included in scope
What a properly scoped engagement looks like
A fixed fee should cover a defined scope — and that scope should include the work that actually matters. Corporation Tax planning, a sensible salary and dividend structure, and someone who tells you what your tax bill will be before HMRC does.
- Salary and dividend structure reviewed at least annually — no guessing
- Corporation Tax estimated and visible well before the filing deadline
- Written scope at the outset — you know exactly what the fee covers
- Fixed monthly pricing — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices
What limited company clients say
Directors who switched to OD Accountants consistently mention the same two things: fees that feel reasonable, and tax savings that more than justify the cost.
My other-half introduced me to Niall at OD Accountants and I have to say my finances are so much the better for it. Unlike my previous Accountants, Niall is far more hands-on, available for advice and able to care for me as an individual, rather than a faceless client. His fees are very reasonable and the money he has saved me more than covers them. If you need an Accountant who cares, Niall and OD Chartered Management Accountants are the way to go.
I've been there for years and Niall and his team go above and beyond the duties to provide accounting services but also general advices. They are always available if you need anything while charging very competitive prices. I could not recommend them enough.
What a limited company fee should cover
A reasonable accounting fee for a limited company covers more than a set of annual accounts. Here is what is in scope at OD Accountants.
Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual statutory accounts prepared and filed at Companies House and HMRC — on time, every time, as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP). Corporation Tax is calculated, planned around where possible, and submitted without you needing to chase. You will know your liability well before the due date.
Included as standardDirector Pay Structure and Tax Planning
The salary and dividend split that minimises your combined tax position is reviewed at least once a year — not set up once at incorporation and left alone. Personal self-assessment is included for directors where needed, and any changes to rates or thresholds are flagged before they affect your take-home.
Advisory — includedBookkeeping, VAT and Monthly Reporting
Day-to-day records kept clean through cloud accounting software, VAT returns filed under Making Tax Digital, and monthly management accounts available where the business warrants it. KPI dashboards and cash-flow forecasts are available for directors who want visibility beyond the year-end figure.
Cloud-first deliveryConsistent feedback across client types
From start-ups to established SMEs, from solo directors to businesses with internal teams — the pattern in client feedback is consistent: responsive, hands-on, and worth the fee.
Seamless Integration With Internal Finance Team
“The service from OD has been excellent, as has their advice. It's great to have access to a financial team who can guide us with such confidence and seamlessly integrate with our internal team. We always feel well-informed and confident about our financial processes and data. Highly recommend.”
Welcoming and Supportive From Day One
“As a new start up and having never dealt with an accountant, Niall at OD Accountants has been very welcoming and supportive. All our prior queries and issues have been resolved, and he is always available to meet the needs of our team.”
Handled a Tricky Non-Standard Client Setup
“Been with OD Accountants for over a year now. Niall and the team are brilliant. They helped me set up a company and get everything I needed in place to run my business. I'm a tricky client due to my 'digital nomad' status, but their advice…”
What makes the fee worth paying
The cost of an accountant is straightforward to compare. What is harder to compare is what you actually get — and how available they are when something comes up.
Fixed scope, fixed fee
The engagement is scoped in writing before the first invoice — you know exactly what is included and what sits outside it. There are no hourly rates, no surprise charges for a phone call, and no invoice that bears no obvious relationship to the work done. Competitive fixed fees are confirmed by multiple verified client reviews going back over a decade.
Chartered management accountant, not just compliance
Niall O'Driscoll FCMA, CGMA spent 10+ years in commercial finance and freelance restructure work — including listed companies — before founding OD Accountants. That background shapes how the firm approaches limited company work: Corporation Tax is planned around, not just calculated; director pay structures are reviewed, not assumed. Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.
Cloud-first means real-time visibility
Cloud accounting software means your figures are current, not just accurate at year-end. VAT positions, cash-flow projections and management accounts are available month by month — not produced once a year and filed away. For directors who want to know where they stand before making a decision, that matters.
Up and running in four steps
The onboarding process is designed to be low-friction. Most clients are fully set up within a fortnight of the first call.
Book a discovery call
A short call — typically 20 to 30 minutes — to understand your current setup, what is working and what is not. No sales pitch. You will leave knowing what a fixed-fee engagement would cost and exactly what it would cover.
Receive a written proposal
A clear, itemised proposal sets out the scope and the monthly fee. Nothing is assumed to be included that is not written down. If your books are behind, the catch-up cost is stated separately and upfront — no surprises after you have signed.
We handle the transition
If you are switching from another accountant, the handover is managed on your behalf. Letters of engagement, data migration into cloud accounting software, and any tidying of historical records are handled without you needing to coordinate between parties.
Your accounts run in the background
Once set up, the day-to-day runs without you having to manage it. Books kept current, VAT filed, Corporation Tax planned in advance, and questions answered the day you ask them. Your accountant is in the background doing the work — not waiting for you to remind them.
“Niall and his team are supportive, clear and directional accountants who have supported our small business staff up. They're always on the end of the phone to advise and assist and provide a top service for our accounting needs. Plus they're just nice people which helps too!!”
What people usually ask about fees
What does an accountant for a limited company actually cover?
At a minimum, a limited company accountant should handle statutory accounts, Corporation Tax return, Companies House filings and — if you are VAT-registered — VAT returns under Making Tax Digital. At OD Accountants the scope also includes advice on director salary and dividend structure, personal self-assessment for directors, and access to a chartered management accountant when questions come up. The scope is confirmed in writing before the engagement starts.
What does a limited company accountant cost, and how is it charged?
OD Accountants charges fixed monthly fees — the amount depends on the scope of work required (turnover, VAT status, number of directors, payroll headcount and whether management accounts are needed). Fees are confirmed in a written proposal before you commit to anything. Clients consistently describe the pricing as competitive, and the tax savings typically cover the fee. Indicative pricing is available on the discovery call.
My books are in a bit of a state. Is that a problem when switching?
It is not unusual. Most clients who switch come across with records that are behind or inconsistent — the catch-up work is scoped and priced separately so there are no surprises. Once the historical records are tidied, the ongoing monthly fee covers the clean, current position going forward. The transition from a previous accountant is handled on your behalf.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. OD Accountants works on a rolling monthly basis. If the engagement is not right after three months, you can leave — with filed, up-to-date records and nothing outstanding. The aim is to be an accountant worth keeping, not one who is difficult to leave.
Does the fee cover both the company accounts and my personal self-assessment?
That depends on the scope agreed at the outset. Director self-assessment is commonly included where the director's income runs entirely through the company. Where there are additional income sources — property, investments, overseas earnings — the scope is agreed upfront and priced accordingly. Nothing is assumed; everything is confirmed in writing.
When will I know what my Corporation Tax bill is going to be?
Well before the due date. One of the more consistent frustrations directors describe with previous accountants is receiving a tax bill close to — or after — the payment deadline. At OD Accountants the Corporation Tax position is estimated during the year, not just at year-end, so you can plan your cash position rather than react to it.
Stop guessing what your accounts cost. Get a fixed quote.
A short discovery call establishes what your limited company needs and what a fixed monthly fee would look like. No obligation, no hourly billing, no surprises on the invoice.