UK Online Accountants

Accounting that works for you — not the other way around.

Fixed-fee, fully online accounting for freelancers, sole traders and limited companies. Personal service, transparent pricing, and an accountant who actually knows your name.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Based in Scotland, serving small businesses across the UK

15+

Years of experience

100%

Online — no office visits

Fixed

Fee — no surprises

We work with

Freelancers Sole Traders Limited Companies

Why 1721 Accounting

A small practice that gives you big-firm expertise

We deliberately keep our client list small. That means every client gets our full attention — not a junior staff member and a standard template.

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Save vs the high street

No expensive offices to fund. We pass the savings straight on to you — without cutting corners on quality.

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100% online, anywhere

Everything handled digitally. No appointments, no commuting. Just fast, efficient accounting wherever you are in the UK.

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One point of contact

You deal with the same accountant every time — not a different person on every call. Fewer mistakes, better advice.

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15+ years of experience

Senior-level expertise on every client, every time. You get the benefit of real experience without the high street price tag.

What We Do

Everything your business needs, nothing it doesn't

We offer a focused range of services for freelancers, sole traders and limited companies — from core compliance through to strategic financial support.

Freelancers & Sole Traders

Self-employed? We've got you.

Going self-employed is exciting — but the tax side can feel overwhelming. We take care of your Self Assessment, claim every allowable expense, and keep HMRC off your back.

Self Assessment tax returns
Income & expense tracking
Tax planning & advice
National Insurance guidance

Limited Companies

Full-service company accounting

From incorporation to annual accounts, VAT returns to payroll — we manage the full picture for your limited company so you can get on with running the business.

Year-end accounts & Corporation Tax
VAT returns & bookkeeping
Payroll & auto-enrolment
Companies House filings

Management Accounts

Know your numbers, make better decisions.

Monthly or quarterly management accounts give you a real-time view of how your business is performing — not just a snapshot at year end. Essential for any business with growth ambitions.

Monthly or quarterly reporting
Profit & loss and balance sheet
Cash flow analysis
KPI tracking & commentary

One-Off Consultancy

Need specific advice? Just ask.

Not every question needs a monthly retainer. We offer one-off consultancy sessions for specific challenges — whether that's a tax planning review, a new business structure, or preparing for growth.

Tax planning & restructuring advice
Company formation guidance
Pre-trading financial planning
Bespoke quote — no surprises

How It Works

Up and running in days, not weeks

Getting started is simple. No paperwork piles. No lengthy onboarding. Just four straightforward steps.

Free Consultation

Tell us about your business. We'll recommend exactly what you need — and what it'll cost. No obligation.

Simple Onboarding

We handle the switch from your previous accountant and set you up with cloud accounting software if needed.

Ongoing Support

Your dedicated accountant handles your accounts, deadlines and HMRC correspondence throughout the year.

Peace of Mind

Deadlines met, tax minimised, records spotless. You focus on your business — we'll handle the rest.

Transparent Pricing

Simple, honest pricing. Nothing buried in the small print.

Our core packages are fixed monthly fees. For management accounts and one-off consultancy, we provide a bespoke quote — so you only pay for what you actually need.

Sole Trader

For freelancers and self-employed individuals

From £50

per month

Self Assessment tax return
Bookkeeping support
Expense tracking
Unlimited email support
Tax planning advice

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Limited Company

For directors of UK limited companies

From £150

per month

Year-end accounts
Corporation Tax return
VAT returns
Payroll (up to 2 directors)
Companies House filings
Director Self Assessment

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Bespoke Services

Management accounts & one-off consultancy

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tailored to your needs

Monthly or quarterly management accounts
Cash flow & KPI reporting
Tax planning reviews
One-off advisory sessions
Company structuring advice

Discuss Your Needs

Not sure which package? Get in touch — we'll point you in the right direction at no cost.

We stay small on purpose.

Over 15 years of accounting experience across multiple sectors
Fully virtual — no unnecessary overheads passed on to you
Direct relationship with your accountant, always
Proactive advice, not just year-end compliance
No lock-in contracts — we keep clients by being good, not by being difficult to leave

About Us

Straight-talking accountants for people who run businesses

Too many small business owners told us the same story — overpaying their accountant, missing deadlines they didn't know about, and never getting a straight answer when they had a question.

So we built something different. A deliberately small, fully online practice focused on freelancers, sole traders and limited companies. We take on a limited number of clients so we can give each one the attention they deserve.

You won't be passed around. You won't get a template. You'll get an experienced accountant who knows your business and is invested in helping it grow.

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Let's talk about your business

Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. Or drop us an email directly — no automated responses, just a real person.

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Email us at hello@1721.co.uk

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