Self Assessment support for accountancy firms

Self-Assessment Returns

Accurate, secure and HMRC-compliant Self Assessment back-office support for UK accountancy firms, tax advisers and bookkeeping practices. Our UK-trained specialists extend your team from SA100 individual returns to SA800 partnerships and SA900 trusts, without recruitment costs.

Our Self Assessment back-office services

SA100 individual returns

Full preparation covering all income sources, reliefs and allowances, ready for HMRC submission.

SA800 partnership returns

Partnership returns including partner profit-share allocations and supporting statements.

SA900 trust and estate returns

Support for executors and trustees, covering trust income, capital distributions and beneficiary reporting.

Personal tax computations

Reconciling every income stream against reliefs and allowances for an accurate final liability.

Capital gains tax

Workings for property, share and asset disposals, losses and 60-day residential property reporting.

Rental and foreign income

Property income schedules for UK and overseas landlords, with double taxation relief.

Self-employment and dividends

Accounts and tax adjustments for sole traders, capital allowances, and dividend calculations.

CIS, student loans and Child Benefit

CIS reconciliations, student loan calculations and High Income Child Benefit Charge workings.

Filing and planning

Submission through HMRC Online Filing and leading software, plus personal tax planning analysis.

Key dates

RequirementDeadlineWhy it matters
Self Assessment registration5 October 2026Late registration can trigger penalties if tax is unpaid
Paper return deadline31 October 2026Final date for paper SA100, SA800 and SA900 returns
Online return deadline31 January 2027Final date for online filing
Balancing payment31 January 2027Remaining 2025/26 tax, due with the first payment on account
First payment on account31 January 2027Advance payment towards 2026/27
Second payment on account31 July 2027Second advance instalment
HMRC amendmentsWithin 12 months of the filing deadlineWindow to correct errors without formal disclosure

Our standards

  • Every computation checked against source documents
  • Current HMRC rules, reliefs and reporting formats
  • Strict confidentiality agreements and access controls
  • Agreed turnaround times ahead of deadlines
  • Encrypted transfer and restricted-access systems
  • Organised, audit-ready working papers
  • Structured review before submission
  • Status updates and query logs throughout

Benefits of outsourcing

Lower costs

Avoid the salary, training and recruitment costs of temporary tax season staff.

Faster turnaround

Dedicated resourcing moves returns through preparation and review more quickly.

Scalable capacity

Flex up for January and down for the rest of the year.

More advisory time

Redeploy partners and senior staff to planning and client strategy.

Business continuity

Less reliance on individual staff during peak season.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Who must submit a Self Assessment return?

Sole traders, partners, directors with untaxed income, landlords, people with significant dividend or savings income, Capital Gains Tax payers, and anyone affected by the High Income Child Benefit Charge.

Will outsourcing affect my relationship with my clients?

No. We work as your back office, and client relationships, advice and communication stay with your firm.

Which tax software do you use?

TaxCalc, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and Excel-based workflows.

How secure is my financial information?

All data passes through encrypted portals and access-controlled systems, backed by confidentiality agreements and GDPR-aligned processes.

Can you help with HMRC enquiries?

Yes. We support correspondence and workings for HMRC queries, penalty notices and enquiries.

How is pricing structured?

Per-return pricing, dedicated resource models and seasonal overflow packages.

Let's reduce your business costs

Book a free, no-obligation consultation and see how much time and money our team can save you.