If you run a UK limited company, your accountant needs to do more than prepare one set of annual figures. You need someone who can keep Companies House filings, Corporation Tax, VAT, payroll and daily records aligned, so deadlines do not clash and problems do not build up in the background.
CBM Accounting Ltd provides limited company accounting for SMEs, startups and owner led businesses from a London base with UK reach. As a chartered accountancy and tax consultancy firm, we support limited companies with bookkeeping, annual accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, compliance and ongoing finance support, with additional UK and UAE expertise for businesses that operate across both markets.
Limited company accountant services for SMEs that need more than year-end filing
A private limited company has separate deadlines for annual accounts and HMRC tax filings, and missing one can affect the other. CBM Accounting helps you coordinate Companies House accounts due within 9 months of your financial year end, Corporation Tax payment due 9 months and 1 day after the accounting period ends, and the Company Tax Return due 12 months after that period, so you have one joined-up timetable instead of scattered tasks.
“CBM Accounting combines Companies House accounts, Corporation Tax timing and Company Tax Return filing into one managed process for your limited company.”
CBM Accounting supports limited companies with the work that sits behind those filings too, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll, VAT and compliance checks. That means you are not trying to reconstruct the year from incomplete records when a filing deadline is already close.
For most SMEs, the support usually covers a mix of practical finance tasks and director-level advice, including:
- Bookkeeping and accounting: keeping transactions organised and ready for reporting
- Annual accounts: preparing financial statements for Companies House and tax work
- Corporation Tax support: preparing and submitting the Company Tax Return and related calculations
- VAT services: registration, filing and advisory support where VAT applies
- Payroll: running payroll correctly and on time for directors and staff
- Compliance support: helping you stay on top of HMRC and Companies House requirements
- Outsourced finance support: extra back-office help when you do not need a full in-house finance team
When CBM Accounting manages limited company accounting this way, your numbers are easier to understand during the year, not just after it has finished.
CBM Accounting helps limited companies stay compliant with Companies House, HMRC and record keeping rules
Limited company compliance is not only about filing forms on time. You also need accounting records that support what has been filed, and GOV.UK states that companies generally need to keep records for 6 years for Corporation Tax purposes.
| Limited company duty | Key requirement | How CBM Accounting helps |
|---|---|---|
| Annual accounts | File with Companies House within 9 months of the financial year end | We prepare annual accounts and keep the reporting timetable on track |
| Corporation Tax | Pay Corporation Tax, or tell HMRC none is due, 9 months and 1 day after the accounting period ends | We coordinate tax calculations and filing dates with your accounts |
| Company Tax Return | File within 12 months of the end of the accounting period | We prepare and submit the return with the supporting figures |
| Accounting records | Keep records such as money received, money spent, bank statements and relevant documents | We help structure bookkeeping and digital records so information is available when needed |
Poor record keeping can become expensive. HMRC says you can be fined £3,000 or disqualified as a company director if you do not keep proper accounting records, so CBM Accounting focuses on getting the underlying records right as well as the final submissions.
“CBM Accounting builds limited company support around the 6-year record keeping rule and the £3,000 HMRC penalty risk for poor records.”
CBM Accounting uses cloud accounting and digital processes to help you keep invoices, bank transactions, payroll information and supporting documents accessible. For you, that means less last-minute chasing, fewer gaps in the records, and clearer answers if HMRC asks questions later.
Limited company bookkeeping, VAT and payroll support that reduces admin pressure
Many SMEs do not need a full internal finance department, but they do need accurate monthly bookkeeping, reliable payroll and VAT handled properly. CBM Accounting provides outsourced accounting and back-office support that gives you the structure of a finance function without the cost and management burden of building one from scratch.
“CBM Accounting has supported 1,000+ clients and brings 20+ years of experience to accounting, tax and reporting support.”
Our VAT work includes registration, filing and advisory support, which is useful when your company is growing, trading in new ways or needs clearer handling of VAT obligations. If your limited company also needs payroll for directors or employees, we keep that work tied to the wider accounts and reporting process so your data matches across the business.
CBM Accounting also supports Making Tax Digital and broader digital finance working. Even where MTD rules apply to other tax areas on different timelines, using cloud systems now makes your limited company records easier to manage, easier to review and easier to use for decisions during the year.
A London limited company accountant with UK reach and UK-UAE perspective
CBM Accounting is a strong fit if your business wants a London accountant with national coverage and an international perspective. We work with UK businesses and also operate in the UAE, which is useful if your ownership, trading activity or future plans extend beyond one market.
That does not mean every limited company needs cross-border advice. It means CBM Accounting can support straightforward UK compliance well, while also being relevant if your SME has overseas links, directors abroad, or commercial activity that needs a wider accounting and tax view.
For growing companies, that wider view matters because accounts, tax and commercial decisions do not sit in separate boxes. CBM Accounting combines compliance work with practical advisory support, so you can use your reporting to make better decisions on timing, cash flow, payroll changes and business growth.
CBM Accounting for startups, owner-managed companies and established SMEs
Some limited companies only need a year-end accountant. Others need regular support because the director is also managing sales, operations, staff and cash flow, and finance admin keeps slipping down the list.
CBM Accounting is usually the right fit when your limited company needs one or more of the following:
- New company setup support: you want bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and filing obligations organised properly from the start
- Ongoing SME support: you need monthly or regular accounting help, not just annual accounts
- Compliance recovery: you are behind on records, filings or HMRC correspondence and need order restored
- Outsourced finance help: you want reporting and back-office support without hiring a full internal team
- Proactive tax input: you want advice during the year, not only after the accounts are finished
CBM Accounting also works well for businesses that want direct, practical communication. If you prefer clear answers, defined deliverables and confidential consultation rather than generic accounting packages, our approach is designed for that.
Why businesses trust CBM Accounting as their limited company accountant
Trust matters more when the work affects legal filings, tax liabilities and director responsibilities. CBM Accounting states that it has supported 1,000+ clients and brings 20+ years of experience, which gives you a firm with an established base across accounting, tax, compliance and business support.
CBM Accounting also highlights professional affiliations with ACCA, CIMA, IFA and ICPA. For you, that adds reassurance that your limited company accountant is working from a professional accounting and tax framework, with strong attention to HMRC compliance and accurate reporting.
Just as important, our service is not limited to filing completed forms. CBM Accounting combines bookkeeping, reporting, payroll, VAT, tax and advisory support so you can deal with one accountable team that understands how the moving parts of your company fit together.
Speak to CBM Accounting about your limited company accounts
If you want a limited company accountant who can keep your filings, records and reporting aligned, CBM Accounting can help. We work with startups, owner-managed companies and SMEs that need reliable compliance, clearer financial information and practical support they can use throughout the year.
Contact CBM Accounting to discuss your limited company, your current accounting setup and the level of support you need. We can help you move from reactive filing to a cleaner, better-managed finance process.