UK Ltd Company Accountant – Ongoing Bookkeeping, HMRC & Companies House

I have recently set up a UK Limited company and I am looking for an experienced UK accountant to help me get everything set up correctly from the beginning and provide ongoing support.

I am looking for someone experienced specifically with UK Limited companies, HMRC and Companies House, not simply a general bookkeeper.

I need help with:

• Setting up and maintaining proper bookkeeping and accounting records
• Advising me what receipts, invoices and records I need to keep
• Categorising business income and expenses correctly
• Bank reconciliation
• Director’s salary/payroll and dividend guidance where appropriate
• Corporation Tax and Company Tax Returns
• Annual statutory accounts and Companies House filing requirements
• Confirmation Statement guidance
• VAT advice and registration if/when required
• Making sure I understand important filing and payment deadlines
• Advising me on legitimate business expenses and what can/cannot be claimed
• Helping me choose and correctly set up suitable accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or similar

I would like ongoing accounting support, not just a one-off setup.

I am a new Ltd company owner, so I need someone who can explain things clearly in plain English as well as handle the professional accounting work.

Please tell me:

What UK accounting qualifications or professional memberships you hold (for example ACCA, ICAEW, AAT or equivalent).
Your experience dealing with small UK Limited companies.
Exactly what you would handle for me each month and each year.
Which accounting software you recommend and why.
Your ongoing monthly/annual fee structure.

I am looking to build a long-term relationship with the right accountant.