VAT & Making Tax Digital
VAT registration, return preparation and digital reporting.
We advise on VAT registration, prepare VAT returns and review the suitability of VAT schemes for your business. Our service brings together transaction reviews, digital records and reporting, helping you understand your VAT position as your activities change.
Based in Greater Manchester, supporting clients across the UK.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- UK businesses that are VAT registered or approaching registration
- What we do
- Registration advice, VAT returns, scheme reviews and digital reporting
- What we review
- Sales, purchases, VAT treatment and records
- What we submit
- VAT returns to HMRC through compatible software
- Related work
- Bookkeeping, annual accounts and tax planning
VAT Compliance and Advice
Registration and deregistration
We assess taxable turnover and business activities, advising on compulsory registration, voluntary registration and deregistration.
VAT returns
We review your VAT records, resolve reporting queries and prepare and submit returns for the relevant accounting periods.
VAT scheme reviews
We assess how available schemes affect your administration, cash flow and transactions.
Making Tax Digital for VAT
We support digital record keeping and submissions through compatible software where the requirements apply.
VAT Advice as Your Business Develops
Changes in what you sell, who you trade with or how you operate may affect your VAT treatment. We review these developments alongside your records and highlight matters that require attention before significant transactions proceed.
VAT accountant for growing businesses
VAT is a regular, deadline-driven task, and mistakes are easy to make when records are incomplete. We work with owner-managed companies, sole traders and landlords whose activities include a mix of standard, reduced, zero-rated and exempt supplies. Accurate VAT depends on accurate bookkeeping, so we often work alongside your bookkeeping and cloud accounting. Your VAT figures also feed your annual accounts and corporation tax, and some VAT scheme choices affect tax planning; see tax planning.
How we handle your VAT returns
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Set upWe confirm your VAT registration details, accounting periods and scheme.
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Review the recordsWe check sales and purchase invoices, VAT codes and any unusual transactions.
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Prepare the returnWe calculate the figures, resolve queries with you and explain the result.
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Approve and submitWe submit through Making Tax Digital compatible software after your approval.
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Keep it currentWhen your activities change, we review whether your VAT treatment or scheme still fits.
VAT rules to know
Dates and rules checked against GOV.UK on 11 November 2026.
| Topic | What GOV.UK says |
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| When you must register | When your taxable turnover goes over the VAT threshold, or you expect it to within the next 30 days. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold. |
| When to send a VAT Return | Usually every 3 months. The online deadline, and the payment deadline, is usually one calendar month and 7 days after the end of the accounting period. |
| Making Tax Digital for VAT | All VAT-registered businesses should now be signed up. |
The current threshold figure is published by HMRC and can change, so we do not repeat it here. Sources: GOV.UK, Register for VAT, Sending a VAT Return and Charge, reclaim and record VAT.
What affects the fee for VAT work
We do not publish fixed prices. The fee reflects how often you file, how many transactions you have, the state of your records, the scheme you use, and whether you also want registration advice or a scheme review. We agree the scope and fee in writing before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to common questions about this service.
Can you advise whether I need to register for VAT?
Yes. We assess your taxable turnover and expected activity, explain whether registration is compulsory and consider whether voluntary registration would be appropriate.
Can you review my existing VAT scheme?
Yes. We assess whether your scheme remains suitable, taking account of your transactions, administrative requirements and cash flow.
Does every VAT-registered business need to use Making Tax Digital?
MTD generally applies to VAT-registered businesses, although exemptions are available. We can assess your circumstances and explain the requirements or exemption process.
Becoming a Client
Contact us to discuss VAT registration, ongoing return preparation or a review of your current VAT arrangements.
We agree the scope and fees in writing before work begins. Any additional work and costs are agreed with you in advance.