When should I consider hiring an Accountant?

Do I really need an accountant yet?"

If you've been asking yourself this lately — this post is your sign 👇

You don’t need to wait until your business is making six figures to hire an accountant. In fact, the earlier you bring one in, the more time, money, and stress you’ll save down the line.

Here’s when you should start thinking about it:

✅ You’re registering as a sole trader or limited company

An accountant can help you register correctly, set up your taxes from day one, and make sure you’re not missing any startup allowances (like pre-trading expenses).

💸 You’ve started making consistent income

Once you’ve got regular clients or sales coming in, it’s time to start tracking income and expenses properly. Not a spreadsheet you made at 11pm — we mean real records.

You’re unsure about taxes

If phrases like “allowable expenses,” “VAT threshold,” or “National Insurance” make your stomach drop… it's time to call us.

🚀 You want to grow or go full-time

Accountants don’t just help with tax returns. They help you understand your numbers, set goals, make profit decisions, and grow without falling into a tax trap.

💀 You’re winging it and hoping HMRC doesn’t notice

We’ve seen this one too many times. And unfortunately, “I didn’t know” isn’t a defence when you’re being fined or investigated.

✨ The truth? Hiring an accountant early is an investment — not just an expense.

Most clients tell us they wish they’d done it sooner.

📥 Thinking about it? Drop us a message and we’ll let you know if it’s time — no pressure, no pushy sales.

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