Ashton Knight Accountants

Empowering Your Financial Future with Expertise and Integrity

Welcome to Ashton Knight, an accountancy firm dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals across the UK with ethical, inclusive, and expert financial guidance.
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Head Office: Ashton Knight Ltd 27 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AX

About Us

Welcome to Ashton Knight, an accountancy firm boasting over 100 years of collective experience in supporting businesses and individuals throughout the UK.

Our team of skilled accountants combines years of expertise and insight to deliver a wide array of financial services designed to address the specific needs of our clients.

At Ashton Knight, we take pride in offering more than mere numerical data. We are dedicated to fostering enduring relationships with our clients, providing tailored solutions that enable businesses to flourish and individuals to achieve financial stability.
Whether you require assistance with tax planning, payroll services, bookkeeping, or business consultancy, our team is ready to support you at every stage.
Our principles are grounded in professionalism, integrity, and a thorough understanding of the constantly evolving financial environment.

We keep abreast of industry developments and regulations to guarantee that our clients remain compliant and optimise their financial opportunities. With a focus on client needs, we collaborate closely with…

SERVICES

Annual Accounts & Corporation Tax

We take care of everything needed to prepare and submit your annual accounts and corporation tax returns to HMRC and Companies House. But we don’t stop there! We also provide expert business advice and practical tips to help you grow and manage your finances more efficiently.

Payroll & Pension

Let us handle your payroll, ensuring your employees are paid correctly and on time. Our service includes electronic payslips, accurate calculations of PAYE, National Insurance contributions, and other payroll taxes. We also take care of year-end submissions and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations. Plus, we set up and manage your auto-enrolment pension scheme, keeping you compliant with workplace pension requirements.

VAT Services

Need help with VAT? We guide you through the VAT registration process, advising you on the most suitable VAT scheme for your business. We prepare and submit your VAT returns accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with HMRC and helping you avoid penalties.

Company Formation

Starting a new company? We’ll set it up quickly and correctly for you! Our service includes expert advice on company structure, including directors, shareholders, Persons of Significant Control (PSC), and your registered office address. We ensure all legal requirements are met so you can focus on running your business.

Rental Property & Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Returns

If you own rental properties, we prepare detailed rental accounts and offer tax-saving strategies that could save you thousands of pounds. Selling a property? We’ll handle your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) return and ensure it’s submitted to HMRC within the required 30-day window.

Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Whether you're self-employed, a landlord, or have other income sources requiring a self-assessment tax return, we make the process stress-free. From registering you for self-assessment to filing your return accurately and on time, we take care of everything. Plus, we provide valuable tax planning advice to help you minimise your tax bill legally.

Tax Planning

We help you keep more of your hard-earned money through smart tax planning. Whether you’re a business owner, landlord, or high-earner, we work with you to create tax-efficient strategies that reduce your liabilities while ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations. Our goal is to help you maximise tax reliefs and allowances so you can focus on growing your wealth.

Business Consultancy

Running a business can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our business consultancy service provides expert insights into improving your operations, increasing profitability, and scaling sustainably. From cash flow management and financial forecasting to strategic planning and growth advice, we’re here to help you build a thriving business.

CLARITY OVER FEES

Ashton Knight clients benefit from fixed pricing that is agreed and tailored to you. All our services come with a dedicated, commercially experienced accountant and a free initial face to face or online meeting. Contact us for further information book a meeting.

Individual

From £20 Inc vat p/m

Simple package for PAYE

We ensure your self assessment is correctly completed and the correct tax is payable

Self Assessment Tax Return

Dealing with HMRC letters

Unincorporated
(Self Employed)

From £45 Inc VAT p/m

Simple package for self employed

We help you make sense of the income and expenses

Self Assessment Tax Return

Ongoing tax and business advice

Dealing with HMRC letters

Corporated
(Limited Company)

From £90 Inc VAT p/m

Tailored to support your business needs​

Company accounts preparation, companies house filing and corporation tax returns

Bookkeeping

Ongoing tax and business advice

Dealing with HMRC letters

Add Ons

Not all businesses are the same, here at Ashton Knight we tailor the services to meet your needs
  • Partnership Returns: From £15 per month (including VAT), in addition to the individual Self-Assessment fees for each partner.
  • VAT Returns: From £30 per month (including VAT).
  • Rental Property Income (Self-Assessment): From £5 per month (including VAT), per property.
  • PAYE (per person): From  £30 per month (including VAT).
  • Payroll Reporting & Auto Enrolment Pensions: From  £20 per month per employee (including VAT).
  • Registered Office Services: From £30 per month (including VAT)
  • Bookeeping/Invoicing/Expense Management Software: From £30 per month (including VAT)
  • Company formation and HMRC administration:  £120 one of fee (Including VAT)
  • Limited company confirmation:  £60 annual fee (including VAT)

Additional Fees:

  • Tax Planning: If our work extends to complex tax planning, we will inform you in advance and agree to any additional fees.
  • Other Work: If we are asked to perform tasks outside of the scope of the above services, we will provide a fixed fee or hourly rate upon request.
  • Incomplete Work: If work begins but is left incomplete due to a change in client circumstances, we may invoice for the work completed based on a proportionate fee.