Our Service to You

Discover more about our extensive range of professional services. We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.
We offer a fixed fee service so that you know how much our services are going to cost in advance.

Our Services

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Virtual Finance Office (VFO)

A VFO replaces the in-house finance team with an external virtual finance team.


We can process your day-to-day transactions, file VAT returns and run payroll, but in addition to this we can support with financial policies, budgets, cash flow and other advice.


This means you don't need to recruit, train and manage an employed team, and can focus your time on growing your business.


All for a fixed monthly fee so you know your costs in advance.

Tax

Making Tax Digital (MTD)

We are up to date with the new Making Tax Digital rules that were introduced in April 2026 for landlords and the self-employed.


Make sure to check out our blog to see if (or when) this affects you.


We can assist with your digital record keeping and the quarterly submissions to HMRC. Or if you'd just like some help setting it all up then we can offer implementation and training to get you started.

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Accountancy

We can prepare year end accounts for sole traders and small limited companies using current UK accounting standards.


For sole traders we will provide accounts and information to be included on your tax return.


For limited companies we will provide accounts for filing with Companies House and HMRC.

Money

Personal Tax

We can prepare your annual self assessment tax return and provide advice on a variety of issues.


We can also provide advice on tax efficiencies.

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Corporate Tax

We can prepare your limited company's tax return for submission to HMRC (with the annual accounts).

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Bookkeeping

Weekly, fortnightly or quarterly bookkeeping available. We use cloud based software and are Xero Certified Advisors so that we always have access to your financial information and can provide timely advice.

VAT

VAT

We can prepare your monthly or quarterly VAT returns. This can be in addition to a bookkeeping service or we can review your records and prepare VAT returns from them.

PAYE

Payroll

Monthly, quarterly or annual payroll available. This will include RTI submissions required by HMRC, full calculations and payslips.

Blog posts


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by Chrissy Leach 7 September 2026
Many business owners underestimate the real cost of employment beyond the salary they agree to pay
UK property section of self-assessment tax return and rental accounts
by Chrissy Leach 24 August 2026
Learn how to read rental accounts and identify the key figures every UK landlord should monitor.
Self-employment pages of the SA100 and accounts
by Chrissy Leach 17 August 2026
Learn how to read self-employment accounts and identify the key figures every UK sole trader should monitor.
by Chrissy Leach 10 August 2026
Learn how to read limited company accounts, understand FRS 105 and FRS 102 Section 1A, and identify the key figures every UK company director should monitor.
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by Chrissy Leach 3 August 2026
A UK Chartered Accountant’s Guide for Business Owners and Taxpayers
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by Chrissy Leach 27 July 2026
With anyone able to call themselves an accountant in the UK, choosing a Chartered Accountant gives you greater protection, expertise, and peace of mind.
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by Chrissy Leach 20 July 2026
Confused about Making Tax Digital? Here’s whether you really need an accountant, and how to stay compliant without the stress.
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by Chrissy Leach 13 July 2026
If you’ve been asked to pay tax in July, it’s likely a payment on account. Here’s how it works, how it’s calculated, and what to do if you can’t pay.
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by Chrissy Leach 6 July 2026
MTD ITSA first quarterly update explained for UK sole traders and landlords. Deadlines, what to file, and how CJL Accountancy can help.
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by Chrissy Leach 29 June 2026
The UK government has increased the statutory mileage rates from 6 April 2026 - here’s exactly what it means for you.
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