First-Year Accounts — Lymington
Your first-year accounts, filed correctly.
Most new businesses in Lymington reach their first year-end with records in varying states of order and a vague sense that a deadline is approaching. We take the books as they are, prepare your statutory accounts and corporation tax return, and get everything submitted to Companies House and HMRC on time. Fixed-fee pricing, responses within one working day, and over 20 years of experience behind every submission.
- Statutory accounts prepared and filed before the deadline
- Corporation tax liability confirmed well before it falls due
- Cloud records set up correctly from year one
- Plain-English explanation of what your accounts actually mean
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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What our clients say
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Prompt, clear, easy to understand
“Communication is always prompt, professional, and easy to understand, which makes dealing with finances far less stressful.”
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Holds your hand throughout
“Stuart holds your hand and advises throughout!”
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Good results at a reasonable price
“Stuart is a thorough efficient worker who produces good quality results at a reasonable price.”
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Takes the time to explain things
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Sound familiar?
Not entirely sure what your first year-end involves?
Most new limited companies reach their first Companies House deadline without a clear picture of what needs filing, when, and in what format. The accounts, the CT600, the confirmation statement — they are all separate requirements with separate deadlines, and missing any one of them carries its own penalty. Getting the first year right matters more than most people realise, because the records and structure you establish now follow the business forward.
- ✕ Unsure whether your year-end date is correct or when accounts are actually due
- ✕ Books not reconciled, receipts in a folder, no clear picture of profit or tax
- ✕ No one has explained what allowable expenses your business can actually claim
What a clean first year-end looks like
We work through your records, confirm the right accounting period, and prepare everything required for your first statutory filing. You know your tax position before the bill arrives, and the books are set up properly for year two.
- ✓ Year-end date confirmed and Companies House deadline tracked for you
- ✓ Books reconciled, accounts finalised, CT600 submitted to HMRC on time
- ✓ Allowable expenses reviewed so you are not paying more tax than you should
- ✓ Fixed fee agreed upfront — no surprises when the invoice arrives
What new business owners say
Clients come to us at different stages of their first year — some well-organised, some less so. The outcome is the same: accounts filed, tax sorted, and considerably less to think about.
I’m so grateful for the help received with my small cleaning business. Stuart holds your hand and advises throughout!
Very clear and gives excellent clarity on all situations when I am in doubt. Communication is always prompt, professional, and easy to understand, which makes dealing with finances far less stressful. They take the time to explain things.
What your first-year accounts package covers
A fixed-fee service covering everything your new company needs to meet its first statutory obligations, with cloud bookkeeping built in from the start.
Statutory Accounts and CT600
Your year-end accounts are prepared to the required standard and filed with Companies House. The corporation tax return is submitted to HMRC alongside, with your liability confirmed before it falls due. You will not be scrambling at the last minute.
Included as standardBookkeeping Review and Catch-Up
If your records for the first year need tidying — receipts unmatched, bank transactions uncategorised, invoices missing — we work through it and get them to a state fit for filing. The cost is agreed upfront based on what we find, not billed by the hour after the fact.
Where neededCloud Setup for Year Two
Once the first year is filed, we set you up on Xero or QuickBooks Online so that year two does not start from a blank sheet. Receipts captured, bank feeds live, and a bookkeeping routine that does not take over your evenings.
Xero and QuickBooks certifiedClients from across Lymington and Hampshire
We work with new sole traders, first-time directors, and growing owner-managed businesses across Hampshire. The common thread is straightforward advice and accounts that are done properly.
Thorough Work at a Reasonable Price
“Stuart is a thorough efficient worker who produces good quality results at a reasonable price.”
Finances Far Less Stressful to Deal With
“Communication is always prompt, professional, and easy to understand, which makes dealing with finances far less stressful.”
Advises and Supports Throughout the Process
“I’m so grateful for the help received with my small cleaning business. Stuart holds your hand and advises throughout!”
Why new businesses in Lymington choose us
There are plenty of accountants who will file your first-year accounts. Fewer will make sure you understand what they mean and that you are set up well for the years that follow.
Over 20 years of year-ends
Founded in 2005, Supreme Consulting has prepared first-year accounts for hundreds of new businesses across Hampshire. The common issues — incorrect accounting periods, missed allowable expenses, directors’ loan accounts in disarray — are familiar territory. You will not be explaining the basics before getting a useful answer.
Fixed fee, agreed before we start
Your quote covers the accounts, the CT600, and the Companies House filing. If your books need catch-up work, that is scoped and priced separately before anything is done. No hourly billing, no invoice that arrives larger than expected.
Cloud setup included from day one
First-year accounts are often the point at which businesses realise their record-keeping needs sorting. We are Xero and QuickBooks Online certified, and we get you onto the right platform once the first year is filed so that year two is considerably less effort. Real-time visibility, bank feeds connected, and a setup that scales with the business.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients are onboarded within a few days. The first conversation is free and takes around 20 minutes — enough to understand your situation and confirm what needs doing.
A brief discovery call
We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your business, your year-end date, and the current state of your records. No preparation required on your part — just tell us where things are.
A clear, fixed-fee proposal
You receive a written proposal covering exactly what is included, the timeline, and the cost. Nothing proceeds until you are happy with the scope. No surprises.
We handle the filing
Share access to your records — cloud software, spreadsheets, or a folder of receipts — and we take it from there. Accounts prepared, reviewed with you in plain English, then filed.
Ongoing, with the hard part done
Once year one is filed and your books are on the right platform, each subsequent year-end is a fraction of the effort. Your tax position is visible throughout the year, deadlines are tracked, and there is considerably less to think about.
“Stuart is a thorough efficient worker who produces good quality results at a reasonable price.”
Things people usually want to know
What exactly does a new company need to file in its first year?
A limited company needs to file statutory accounts with Companies House and a corporation tax return (CT600) with HMRC — these are separate filings with separate deadlines. You also need to file a confirmation statement annually. The accounts deadline is typically nine months after your accounting period ends for private companies; the CT600 deadline is twelve months. We track all of this and let you know well in advance.
What does first-year accounts preparation cost?
Pricing is fixed and agreed before any work begins. The cost depends on the complexity of your business, the volume of transactions, and the state of your records coming in. If your books need catch-up work, that is scoped and quoted separately. There are no hourly rates and no invoices that arrive larger than discussed.
My records for the first year are a mess. Can you still help?
Yes, and it is not unusual. Most new businesses reach their first year-end with records that need tidying — bank transactions uncategorised, receipts unsorted, possibly some months missing entirely. We assess what is there, confirm what catch-up work is needed, and agree the cost before starting. Arriving with imperfect books is the norm, not the exception.
Is there a long-term contract if I just need this year’s accounts done?
There is no minimum term. You can engage us purely for the first-year accounts and corporation tax filing, with no obligation to continue beyond that. Many clients do choose to stay on for ongoing bookkeeping and year-end support, but that decision sits with you.
Can you set the correct accounting period if I am not sure what it should be?
Yes. Companies House assigns an initial accounting reference date when a company is incorporated, but it can be changed — and in many cases, it is worth changing to align with a more practical year-end. We review the period as part of onboarding and advise on whether an amendment makes sense before any accounts are prepared.
Will you tell me what my tax bill will be before I need to pay it?
Yes. Your corporation tax liability is confirmed as part of the accounts preparation process, which typically concludes well before the nine-month payment deadline. You will know the figure, when it is due, and how to pay it — without waiting for a letter from HMRC to tell you.
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Get your first year filed properly.
Fixed-fee first-year accounts for new limited companies and sole traders in Lymington. Accounts, CT600, and Companies House filing handled — with plain-English guidance throughout.