Business Details
Trusted Accountancy Services for Contractors & Small Businesses
Established to provide tailored financial solutions, we specialise in cloud accounting and Making Tax Digital compliance for contractors and small businesses across the UK. Our certified team combines cutting-edge automation with dedicated account management to ensure timely submissions and strategic financial planning. With a focus on minimising administrative burdens, we offer bespoke services including payroll processing, VAT returns, and tax enquiry management.Our client referral scheme and professional fee protection demonstrate our commitment to value-added support. Recognised by the Academy for Professional Intelligence, we integrate holistic financial resilience strategies into our advisory services while maintaining rigorous adherence to accounting standards.
Services
Cloud Accounting
Making Tax Digital
Payroll Services
VAT Services
Tax Enquiries Management
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide contractor and small business accountancy services
- Our team provides expert guidance with dedicated account managers
- We implement automated systems for tax compliance deadlines
- We guarantee timely submissions with quarterly reviews
- Our services include professional fee protection for HMRC enquiries
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
- Academy for Professional Intelligence (TAPI)
What people say
Professional accountant
Never put a foot wrong
Dedicated and fast
Recommended to friends
Services
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting services utilise Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent platforms to provide real-time financial management. Certified staff implement automated bank feeds and monthly comparisons to ensure accuracy. Quarterly reviews and tax computations maintain compliance while reducing administrative burdens for contractors and small businesses.
Making Tax Digital
Specialist Making Tax Digital services cover VAT and Income Tax submissions through HMRC-approved software. We handle digital record-keeping, deadline management and scheme registrations. Ongoing support ensures businesses remain compliant with evolving MTD requirements while optimising tax positions.
Payroll Services
Comprehensive payroll management processes payments weekly, bi-weekly or monthly under HMRC Real Time Information rules. Services include director/employee payroll, statutory payments processing and maximisation of tax allowances through accurate P45/P60 handling.
VAT Services
Full VAT service includes scheme registration, return preparation and HMRC query resolution. We advise on optimal schemes, manage deadlines and amounts, and provide compliance support for businesses navigating complex VAT regulations across multiple sectors.
Tax Enquiries
Dedicated tax enquiry management utilises in-house specialists to handle HMRC investigations. Services include assessment appeals, penalty negotiations and IR35 contract reviews. Proactive monitoring prevents unexpected tax liabilities for self-employed individuals and business partnerships.
Questions
What accounting software do you support?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent platforms, providing setup, training and ongoing support for all cloud accounting needs.
Are you Making Tax Digital compliant?
Yes, we are HMRC-recognised specialists in MTD for VAT and Income Tax, ensuring all digital submissions meet current requirements.
Do you handle payroll processing?
We manage payroll cycles from weekly to monthly under RTI rules, including statutory payments and allowance optimisation.
How do you handle tax investigations?
Our in-house specialists manage HMRC enquiries, including penalty appeals and IR35 contract reviews with proactive compliance strategies.
What VAT services do you offer?
We provide scheme registration, return preparation and HMRC liaison services, advising on optimal VAT strategies for different business models.
Reviews (3)
Ben H.
Mar 14, 2021
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Apto worked on our accounts for a couple years and were nothing but trouble from the beginning. They wouldn't reply to emails, wouldn't return calls, and would often fail to meet their own set deadlines. We'd have to hassle them constantly to get anything done. They couldn't even invoice us the correct amount they were billing us for their services. Do not use this company.
Anthony Merrydew
Oct 16, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
APTO have supported me over the years with a professional service and a friendly voice on the end of the phone. Keep up the good work.
APTO have supported me over the years with a professional service and a friendly voice on the end of the phone. Keep up the good work.
Andrew Patience
Oct 14, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I really could not recommend a better accountant. I have used Apto for many years now and they have always been supportive and helpful with any questions or issues I have had keeping my stress levels to a minimum.
I really could not recommend a better accountant. I have used Apto for many years now and they have always been supportive and helpful with any questions or issues I have had keeping my stress levels to a minimum.
