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A Salford accountant built for businesses that move fast

Looking for a Salford accountant who keeps pace? From MediaCity agencies and Salford Quays startups to established firms across Eccles, Swinton and Walkden, YF Accounting gives Salford businesses a fully digital, fixed-fee accountant. Accounts, tax, VAT and payroll handled, with answers when you actually need them. We look after clients right across Greater Manchester and work remotely with businesses UK-wide.

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Yoni Finke FCCA, founder of YF Accounting
Yoni Finke FCCA
Your accountant — not a call centre

Free, no-obligation call

A quick chat to understand your business and give you a fixed quote.

  • Fully digital — built for busy city businesses
  • Fixed fee, quoted up front
  • We handle the switch from your old accountant
  • Unlimited support included
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Fixed fees — plans from £35/month. See pricing
Made for Salford

The accountant for a city that works digitally

  • Agencies, media & digital. Project-based income, freelancer costs, R&D questions — the patterns of MediaCity-style businesses are our bread and butter.
  • Contractors at the Quays. Working through your own limited company? See our dedicated contractor accountant service — IR35 guidance included.
  • Startups & scaleups. Formation, first hires, VAT registration at the right moment, and management accounts when investors start asking questions.
  • Salford landlords. Growing rental portfolios across Salford and Eccles — self assessment, expenses and the MTD changes coming for landlords.
  • Zoom-first, like you. Most Salford clients never need to visit — everything runs over Zoom, email and secure file sharing. We’re 20 minutes up the road if you’d rather meet.
  • Fixed fees, published openly. From £35/month for sole traders, £50/month for limited companies — full pricing here.
Areas we cover

Across the city of Salford

SalfordSalford QuaysMediaCityEcclesSwintonWalkdenMonton
Client stories

What our clients say

Real reviews from the businesses and individuals we look after across Manchester and the UK.

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Amos Schonfield
Amos Schonfield
★★★★★
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Yoni is fantastic to work with. Knows his stuff, is transparent, reassuring, and rapid as anything.

Gideon Tiano
Gideon Tiano
★★★★★via Google

I've been a client of YF Accounting for some time now, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the service I've received. From day one, Yoni has been professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful in managing my accounting and tax affairs. What really sets Yoni apart is his attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile. He has always taken the time to explain everything clearly and break everything down to make sure i understand clearly. Communication is always prompt, and no question is ever too small. It's rare to find an accountant who combines technical excellence with such a personal and client-focused approach. I would highly recommend YF Accounting to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and proactive accountant. An outstanding service from start to finish – five stars well deserved!

Finlay Harper
Finlay Harper
★★★★★

Great accountant, have been using Yoni for over a year and am more then happy with the service he has provided.

Steve Weller
Steve Weller
★★★★★

Yoni has proven to be a great accountant that we can rely on. He responds very quickly to all enquiries and explains things in a simple way for us. He understands our needs and works to them and we would highly recommend you to use him.

Analu Bonini
Analu Bonini
★★★★★

Yoni is an outstanding accountant! Highly professional, efficient, and reliable. He takes care of everything with great attention to detail and always makes the process clear and stress-free. His support gives me complete peace of mind, knowing that my finances are in excellent hands. I highly recommend Yoni to anyone looking for a trusted and proactive accountant. Also, trust me, I'm picky!

Ruth Chester
Ruth Chester
★★★★★

Really helpful and professional advice. Always gets back to me with any queries I may have . I would definitely recommend

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Questions

Accountants in Salford — FAQs

How much does an accountant in Salford cost?+
Our fees are fixed and published: sole traders from £35/month, limited companies from £50/month, and full bookkeeping, VAT and payroll support from £200/month. Exact written quote on a free call — see pricing.
Do you work with MediaCity and Salford Quays businesses?+
Yes, and a large share of our Salford clients are based right around MediaCity and Salford Quays: media agencies, freelancers, contractors and digital startups. We understand project-based income, retainers and the cash-flow swings that come with them, and we can advise on R&D claims and the right moment to register for VAT.
Do I have to be based in Salford to work with you?+
No. We are a Salford accountant by base, but everything runs over Zoom, email and secure file sharing, so we look after businesses and individuals right across Greater Manchester and remotely UK-wide. If you would prefer to meet in person, we are only 20 minutes away.
Do you understand agency and project-based businesses?+
Yes — irregular project income, retainers, freelancer and contractor costs, and the cash-flow swings that come with them are exactly what our management reporting is designed around.
We never have time for accountant meetings. How does this work?+
Everything is digital: Xero or QuickBooks, receipts captured on your phone, queries answered by email or a quick call. Most Salford clients spend less than an hour a quarter on their accounts.
Can you take over from our current accountant mid-year?+
Yes — switching takes you about ten minutes and we handle the rest, including professional clearance and HMRC authorisation. Here’s how it works.

Salford business, Manchester accountant, zero friction. Book a free call today.

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Choosing an accountant

How to choose accountants in Salford

Most people comparing accountants in Salford are really asking one question: who will look after this properly, for a price agreed in advance? Here is what is worth comparing before you sign anything, and what you get from us as your accountant in Salford, whether you run a limited company in Eccles, contract at MediaCity, or hold a couple of rental flats near the Quays.

Fixed fees, agreed up front

Hourly billing means the bill only turns up after the work is done. Our fees are fixed and published, so you know what it costs before we start and nothing lands as a surprise.

One accountant who knows your name

You deal with Yoni Finke FCCA directly, not a rota of junior staff. That is the difference between an accountant in Salford who knows your business and one who reads your file back to you each time you ring.

Qualified and accredited

ACCA accredited, Xero and QuickBooks certified. It is worth asking any Salford firm you are comparing which professional body regulates them, because not every practice on the high street is regulated at all.

Digital, so location never slows you down

Everything runs in the cloud, so we look after Salford businesses without either of us losing half a day to a meeting. Records, approvals and questions all happen where you already are.

Proactive, not just compliance

Filing accounts on time is the minimum, not the value. The value sits in the conversation before your year end, while there is still something we can do about the tax bill.

Unlimited support, no meter running

Ring or email as often as you need to. Questions asked early are far cheaper to answer than problems found late, so we would much rather you asked.

What should I look for when comparing accountants in Salford?+
Three things. First, whether the fee is fixed and written down or billed by the hour. Second, who you will actually speak to day to day, and whether they hold a practising qualification with a body such as the ACCA. Third, whether they are proactive, meaning they raise things with you before deadlines rather than after them. Price matters, but the cheapest quote is often the dearest bill once the extras are added. Our fees are published in full on our pricing page.
Are you a local accountant in Salford or a national firm?+
Both, in the way that matters. We are a Manchester practice with clients right across Salford, from the Quays and MediaCity out to Eccles, Swinton and Walkden, so we know the area and the businesses in it. Because we work fully digitally, you get the responsiveness of a local accountant without anyone having to drive anywhere. We look after neighbouring areas the same way, including Bury and Whitefield.
Do you handle Corporation Tax and VAT for Salford limited companies?+
Yes, both are included in the fixed monthly fee. Corporation Tax is charged at the small profits rate of 19% on profits up to £50,000 and at the main rate of 25% on profits over £250,000, with Marginal Relief tapering the rate in between (rates per gov.uk). We prepare the statutory accounts, file the CT600, and keep VAT returns filed on time under Making Tax Digital. More detail on our accounts and Corporation Tax and VAT pages.
At what point does my Salford business need to register for VAT?+
You must register once your total taxable turnover over the previous 12 months goes above £90,000, and you have 30 days from the end of that month to do it. It is a rolling 12 month test, not a test of your financial year, which is what catches most people out. You can also register voluntarily below the threshold, which sometimes pays if your customers are VAT registered. We track the rolling figure for our clients so the threshold never arrives unannounced.
Management accounts

Monthly management accounts in Salford

Monthly management accounts in Salford give you the real numbers between your year-end accounts, so you are never running the business on guesswork. We turn your bookkeeping into a clear monthly or quarterly report covering profit, cash and the few figures that actually drive your decisions, for businesses from Salford Quays and MediaCity to Eccles, Swinton and Walkden.

A monthly profit and loss you can read

Revenue, margins and overheads laid out in plain English, with the month-on-month movements that show you what is really happening.

Cash flow you can see coming

Where your cash is going and what is due in, so a slow month at the Quays never catches you out.

The numbers that matter to you

Project margins for agencies, day-rate profit for contractors, occupancy for landlords. We report on the KPIs that fit your business, not a generic template.

Ready when a lender or investor asks

Up-to-date management accounts are usually the first thing a bank, funder or investor wants to see. Yours stay current and presentable.

Tax with no surprises

Seeing your profit through the year means your corporation tax or self assessment bill is never a shock, and there is time to plan for it.

Salford Quays to UK-wide

We prepare management accounts for Salford businesses and, over Zoom and cloud software, for clients right across the UK.

Management reporting sits on top of tidy books. See how we handle both on our bookkeeping and management accounts service, and how the figures feed your year-end accounts and corporation tax.

What are monthly management accounts?+
They are a short financial report, usually monthly or quarterly, that shows how your business is performing between annual accounts. A typical set covers your profit and loss, a balance sheet snapshot, your cash position and a few key figures for your trade. Think of them as the dashboard you run the business from, rather than a once-a-year rear-view mirror.
How much do monthly management accounts cost in Salford?+
It is a fixed monthly fee, set by how often you want the figures and how much bookkeeping sits underneath. Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT and reporting support starts from £200/month, with an exact written quote on a free call. See pricing.
Should I get management accounts monthly or quarterly?+
Monthly suits businesses with fast-moving cash or projects, such as MediaCity agencies and Salford Quays startups, where a month is a long time to wait for the numbers. Quarterly often works well for steadier businesses. We help you pick the rhythm that earns its keep and adjust it as you grow.
Do Salford Quays and MediaCity startups really need them?+
If your income is lumpy, you are raising money, or you are weighing up a hire or a new project, yes. Management accounts turn project-based income and retainers into a clear picture of what you can actually afford. They also make VAT planning easier as you approach the £90,000 registration threshold.
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Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping in Salford, kept in the cloud

Bookkeeping in Salford that just works. Tidy, real-time books for businesses from MediaCity agencies to Eccles trades, with your VAT right and your deadlines covered.

Day-to-day bookkeeping

Bank feeds reconciled, sales and costs logged, and your accounts kept current so you are never guessing where the business stands.

Xero and QuickBooks

We set up and run whichever suits you, with receipts captured on your phone. Both are Making Tax Digital ready, so your VAT records stay compliant.

VAT, watched and filed

We track your rolling turnover against the £90,000 registration threshold, register you at the right moment, pick the best scheme and file every return on time.

Management accounts

Monthly or quarterly figures with the numbers that actually matter, ready for when a lender, investor or board starts asking.

Ready for the 2026 changes

Sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026, and we get your records digital in good time.

Salford and well beyond

We handle the books for businesses across Salford Quays, MediaCity, Eccles, Swinton and Walkden, and work remotely with clients UK-wide.

How much does bookkeeping in Salford cost?+
Bookkeeping is a fixed monthly fee, set by your transaction volume and whether you need VAT and payroll too. Full bookkeeping, VAT and payroll support starts from £200/month, with an exact written quote on a free call. See pricing.
Which bookkeeping software do you use?+
Mostly Xero and QuickBooks, both cloud based and Making Tax Digital ready. You snap receipts on your phone and we do the rest, so a busy Salford owner stays on top of the books in minutes a week.
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