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Keep more of your hard-earned money without the accounting headaches.

Your accounts are in good hands with the experts at Horner Downey & Co.

Our 50 years’ experience combined with our satisfied clients proves the quality of our service. So, how will our contractor and freelance accounting services benefit you?

Clear, fast answers without the accounting jargon so you’re never left waiting or confused

We help you seize opportunities, not just react to problems, so your business thrives effortlessly

Honest, fixed fees with no surprises, no hidden costs, just fair pricing you can trust

50+ years in contractor and freelancer accounting so you get expert solutions to your challenges

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If you're paying for an accountant, you're probably tired of...

Slow or unresponsive replies

You’re left waiting for urgent answers, resulting in missed deadlines and tax savings.

Confusing advice

Advice full of confusing jargon leads to poor decisions and overpaid taxes.

Receiving surprise fees

Hidden charges appear unexpectedly, which increase expenses and reduce ROI.

Generic, non-specialist advice

Your contractor/freelancer needs aren’t understood or optimised, which stunts growth.

Do your own accounting? Then you might be struggling with...

Unwanted stress

Constant stress about missing deadlines, underpaying (and facing penalties) or even overpaying HMRC.

Admin stealing your time

Hours lost to admin when you should be focused on running and growing your business.

Compliance confusion

Complex regulations increase risk of non-compliance and fine/penalties.

The result of all this?

More time worrying about finances, less time growing your business.

We fix all this in 4 simple steps.

You complete our simple form

One of our experts gets in touch with questions and next-step guidance

Let us handle the rest of the admin

We manage your accounts and help you grow your business

Don't just take our word for it - here's what our clients say...

What accounting services do we provide for contractors & freelancers?

No matter if you’re just starting out or not, everything listed here is included in your £120 + VAT monthly fee along with our extensive experience and expertise…

Startup support

If you’re new to contracting, we can help guide you through everything you need to know and do.

Company registration

Registering a limited company is included in our fees – don’t pay extra for someone else to do it!

Registered office

If you want us to, acting as your registered office is included in our price.

Contract reviews

We can review your client contracts in-house to ensure you’re complying with IR35 legislation. If you don’t know what IR35 is, don’t worry – we’ll fully explain it and what it means for you.

IR35 investigation report

If you’re challenged by HMRC about your employment status under IR35, we’ll provide sound practical face-to-face advice and carry out your defence if needed at no additional cost.

Confirmation statements

Preparing company confirmation statements and submitting these returns to Companies House (subject to statutory filing fee).

Corporation tax

Completing company tax review prior to preparing the company’s annual corporation tax return and submission to HMRC.

Personal tax returns

Completion and submission of director’s self assessment income tax return after conducting personal tax review to minimise your liability.

VAT

Completion of quarterly VAT returns, including for companies using the flat rate VAT scheme.

Payroll (PAYE)

Providing a payroll service to the company including submission of all monthly RTI returns.

Mortgage references

We provide mortgage references free of charge for all our freelance and contractor clients.

Bookkeeping support

Although we maintain your payroll and VAT records in-house, we can advise on recording expenses such as mileage. Our service doesn’t require you to spend time logging into portals or completing spreadsheets unless you want to!

Unlimited advice

Unlimited advice on accounts and taxation matters during the year, including advice on taxation queries unrelated to your work such as rental income, capital gains or inheritance tax, all as part of your normal fee.

Chartered accountants

We’re members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), so you get the reassurance of knowing you have the services of a professionally qualified and extensively trained accountant and taxation adviser.

Running a business shouldn't mean financial stress.

Our experts handle the numbers while you focus on your work for only £120 + VAT per month!

Just getting started?

If you’re new to contracting, administration and tax requirements can be daunting. We can guide you through everything you need to know and help you get started. 

We’ll talk you through your accounts and tax matters during the year, including advice on taxation services unrelated to your work such as rental income, capital gains or inheritance tax, all as part of our service. 

Join UK contractors like you and get the financial support your business needs so you can focus on what matters. 

Get started with Horner Downey & Co. today – you won’t look back! 

In the meantime, need help navigating your tax and finances?

We’ve created some handy resources like our tax strategies, useful advice, easy-to-read factsheets and much more to keep you informed and confident about your future.