Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Northamptonshire | Michael Paul Accountants
Established in 2009, Michael Paul Accountants is a boutique accounting practice founded and led by Mike and Paul, both qualified accountants regulated by ACCA. We combine over three decades of collective experience with a client-centric approach, delivering tailored accounting solutions for sole traders, limited companies, landlords, and businesses requiring financial director services. Our expertise spans tax compliance, Making Tax Digital (MTD) readiness, payroll management, and strategic financial reporting, supported by our commitment to ACCA's rigorous professional standards.We prioritise transparency, fixed pricing, and direct access to senior professionals, ensuring clients receive both technical excellence and a personalised service that larger firms cannot match. With a focus on simplifying complex tax obligations and leveraging cloud accounting technology, we empower clients to make informed financial decisions while maintaining full compliance with HMRC and Companies House requirements.
Services
Tax Returns
VAT Services
Payroll Management
Financial Director Support
MTD Compliance
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience from ACCA-qualified accountants
- Our fixed-fee pricing ensures no unexpected costs
- Direct access to senior accountants without junior staff involvement
- Specialist expertise in Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
- Proven track record with limited companies, landlords, and sole traders
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
What people say
Knowledge, expertise and professionalism second to none
Relaxed and friendly manner
Pivotal cog in our wheel
In good hands
Massive support
Services
Tax Returns
We prepare and submit accurate self-assessment tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, and directors. Our service includes income and expense analysis, capital gains reporting, and tax liability optimisation. Clients receive clear explanations of their tax obligations and deadlines, with proactive reminders to ensure timely submissions. Our expertise covers complex tax scenarios including property portfolios and multiple income streams.
VAT Services
Our VAT services include return preparation, cash accounting scheme advice, and partial exemption calculations. We conduct accuracy checks on client-prepared returns and provide MTD-compliant software integration. We specialise in resolving VAT disputes and ensuring correct treatment of mixed-use business activities, helping clients avoid costly errors while maintaining HMRC compliance through proactive advisory support.
Financial Director Support
We offer outsourced financial director expertise for businesses needing strategic financial management without full-time employment costs. Services include management accounts preparation, cash flow forecasting, and financial system implementation. Our hourly-rate model provides access to senior-level expertise for specific projects or ongoing advisory needs, helping SMEs maintain financial control and make data-driven business decisions.
MTD Compliance
We ensure businesses meet Making Tax Digital requirements through software selection, digital record-keeping implementation, and quarterly submission management. Our support covers both VAT and upcoming income tax MTD obligations, including system integration training and compliance audits. We help clients transition smoothly to digital accounting while maintaining accurate financial records and avoiding HMRC penalties.
Landlord Accounting
Our landlord services include rental income reporting, capital gains tax planning, and property portfolio structuring advice. We help clients navigate recent tax changes affecting landlords, such as mortgage interest restrictions, and provide strategic advice on incorporation decisions. Clients receive comprehensive tax compliance services alongside proactive planning to maximise property investment returns.
People
Mike
Co-Founder & Accountant
Qualified ACCA accountant with 15+ years' experience providing tax and accounting services to SMEs. Specialises in MTD compliance and landlord tax issues, focusing on delivering practical financial solutions to business owners.
Paul
Co-Founder & Accountant
ACCA-qualified accountant specialising in limited company accounts and financial reporting. Provides mentoring support to accounting professionals while delivering tailored tax solutions for diverse business clients through a hands-on advisory approach.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for limited companies?
We provide full accounting services including corporation tax returns, Companies House filings, management accounts, and tax-efficient profit extraction strategies.
How do you support clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
We offer MTD-compliant software selection, digital record-keeping implementation, and quarterly submission preparation for income tax and VAT obligations.
Can you assist with landlord tax compliance?
Yes, we handle property tax returns, capital gains calculations, and advise on tax-efficient property ownership structures.
What makes your practice different from larger accounting firms?
We guarantee direct access to senior accountants, fixed-fee pricing, and a streamlined service without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Do you offer payroll services?
Yes, through our trusted partner we provide full payroll processing, auto-enrolment pension compliance, and real-time reporting.
Reviews (7)
Pauline Tan
Nov 25, 2021
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Good Value 5 Stars.
Accountants fee's is something we are often afraid to touch as we have good service from are current provider and trick our selfs into thinking you get what you pay for. Check out the cost's with these chaps you maybe surprised. Professional 5 Stars
I use Freeagent software so needed an accountant that was familiar with this system. Paul as been more than helpfully on many occasions even sending me short videos on how to enter things.
Responsive 5 Stars
Now I'm the queen of resonance and never leave my desk until all of the days emails job's whatever are done, so I'm quite
Accountants fee's is something we are often afraid to touch as we have good service from are current provider and trick our selfs into thinking you get what you pay for. Check out the cost's with these chaps you maybe surprised. Professional 5 Stars
I use Freeagent software so needed an accountant that was familiar with this system. Paul as been more than helpfully on many occasions even sending me short videos on how to enter things.
Responsive 5 Stars
Now I'm the queen of resonance and never leave my desk until all of the days emails job's whatever are done, so I'm quite
Jessica Shailes
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I transferred over to MPA this year and I'm really impressed with the efficiency and the lengths they've gone to, to ensure everything is as it should be. I feel confident that my accounts are sorted and that my business and I are in capable hands.
I transferred over to MPA this year and I'm really impressed with the efficiency and the lengths they've gone to, to ensure everything is as it should be. I feel confident that my accounts are sorted and that my business and I are in capable hands.
Morgan'S. Toy Box
Sep 20, 2021
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MP Accountants complete and submit my self assessment every year. They are very reliable and I use them, instead of filling it out myself, as they know what I can and cannot claim for. I believe they save me more than what they cost me and I can relax knowing that my SA has been filed correctly.
Wendy Payne
Sep 14, 2021
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HSCS have been clients of MP Accounting Services Ltd right back to when they started. Michael and Paul are down to earth, friendly, reliable and are fully knowledgeable of all accounting software. We even receive emails advising us of any changes in regulations etc after budgets and I was confident enough to move accounting packages knowing they were there if I needed any support. Thank you,
Eloise Shelton
May 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I highly recommend Michael Paul Accountants. I've worked with them for over 10 years now and not only are they professional and extremely reliable, but also great value and always on the end of the phone whenever you need them.
I highly recommend Michael Paul Accountants. I've worked with them for over 10 years now and not only are they professional and extremely reliable, but also great value and always on the end of the phone whenever you need them.
Julie Stapleton
May 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Since moving to Michael Paul accountants I couldn't be happier with that decision. Paul answers any queries quickly and efficiently, is always helpful and has taken all the worry out of the accounting requirements for my business. I really can't recommend them enough.
Since moving to Michael Paul accountants I couldn't be happier with that decision. Paul answers any queries quickly and efficiently, is always helpful and has taken all the worry out of the accounting requirements for my business. I really can't recommend them enough.
Lee Clarke
Jul 06, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have used this accountants for 3 years, Very impressed with advice and response, friendly owners, I could ask for better accountants , well done Paul and Michael
I have used this accountants for 3 years, Very impressed with advice and response, friendly owners, I could ask for better accountants , well done Paul and Michael
