YF AccountingAccounting guides for UK businesses
Clear, jargon-free guides to the tax and accounting topics that matter most to UK small businesses. Each one pulls the essentials together and links to detailed articles. Pick the area you need below.
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Our guides
Limited Company Tax ↗
Corporation tax, paying yourself, director’s loans and deadlines.
Self Assessment ↗
Who needs to file, key deadlines, payments on account and more.
VAT ↗
When to register, the threshold and choosing a VAT scheme.
Payroll & PAYE ↗
PAYE, National Insurance, the Employment Allowance and benefits.
Bookkeeping ↗
Keeping clean records, software and Making Tax Digital.
Starting a Business ↗
Sole trader vs limited company, getting set up and IR35.
Accounting Glossary ↗
Plain-English definitions of the UK tax and accounting terms you’ll meet.
Bonus tax calculator 2026/27 ↗
Enter your salary and bonus to see the tax, National Insurance and what actually lands in your bank.
How much does an accountant cost in Manchester? ↗
Real fee ranges, what drives the price, and how to avoid paying for the wrong thing.
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Choosing & budgeting for an accountant
Practical reads for when you’re deciding who to trust with your numbers.
How to choose an accountant for your small business ↗
Qualifications to check, questions to ask, and the red flags to walk away from.
Online vs local accountant ↗
An honest comparison, and why it doesn’t have to be either/or.
Switching accountants ↗
What actually happens when you move to us: one email, professional clearance and a clean handover, at no extra cost.