Accounting, Tax & Financial Reporting
Accounting and tax services in London and across the UK
Libra Financial Services helps businesses, sole traders, landlords and company directors manage their accounts, tax and financial reporting. From bookkeeping and payroll to annual accounts and tax returns, we provide clear advice and personal support tailored to your circumstances. Based in London, we work with clients across the UK and international owners of UK companies. We agree the scope of our work and fees in advance, so you know what support you will receive.
Our accounting and finance services
View all services →Keep your financial records organised with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and management reporting. We help you understand your income, costs and cash position, with reports and support agreed around your business needs.
We prepare annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns for UK limited companies and support the relevant Companies House and HMRC filings. We explain the records required and help you plan for your reporting deadlines.
We support VAT registration, record keeping and return preparation, helping you understand the VAT treatment of your transactions and maintain the information needed for your returns.
We process payroll and the related HMRC submissions, with support for workplace pension administration where included in your engagement. We agree a regular timetable for receiving payroll information and completing each pay run.
We prepare Self Assessment returns for sole traders, consultants, landlords and company directors. We help you identify the information needed, understand relevant expenses and reliefs, and plan for filing and payment deadlines.
We help sole traders and landlords assess their Making Tax Digital obligations, organise digital records and prepare the required submissions using compatible software. Your requirements depend on the applicable rules and your circumstances.
For businesses needing additional financial support, we can agree an engagement covering management reporting, cash-flow forecasts, budgeting and financial planning. The scope is tailored to the decisions you need to make and the resources already available within your business.
Who we support
- Owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs
- Start-ups and entrepreneurs
- Professionals, consultants, agencies and contractors
- Sole traders and company directors
- Landlords, property investors and property companies
- International owners and directors of UK companies
- Businesses requiring ongoing financial reporting and planning support
We tailor our support to your business structure, records and reporting responsibilities. International engagements are subject to our onboarding requirements and the scope of the UK services agreed.
Why choose Libra
Libra's leadership brings Chartered Certified Accountant expertise and more than 20 years of experience across accounting, audit and financial management, including experience with PwC, CFO roles and finance work within international businesses and family-office environments.
We take time to understand your circumstances and explain financial matters in straightforward language. You receive an agreed scope of work, clear communication and support suited to your priorities.
Alongside preparing accounts and tax returns, we help you understand your financial information. Where included in your engagement, management reporting and forecasting can support decisions about costs, cash flow and business plans.
How we work
Understand your requirements
We discuss your business, current records, deadlines and the support you need.
Agree the scope and fees
We set out the services, responsibilities, fees and timetable before starting work, and complete the required onboarding checks.
Organise and deliver
We arrange access to the necessary records and systems, complete the agreed work and explain any questions or matters requiring your attention.
Review your needs
For ongoing engagements, we review upcoming obligations and adjust the scope when your requirements change.
Packages Tailored to Your Needs
Compare every tier →Our packages offer essential services tailored for freelancers, sole traders, and the self-employed. This includes comprehensive bookkeeping, preparation and filing of tax and VAT returns, and ongoing liaison with HMRC throughout the year—ensuring your financial matters are expertly managed.
See tiersCore accounting, compliance, and advisory support that scales with a growing company — from first hire to first funding round.
See tiersEnd-to-end accounting and CFO-level strategic support for corporates that need a finance team without building one in-house.
See tiersOur financial expertise
Our leadership combines Chartered Certified Accountant expertise with more than 20 years of experience in accounting, audit, financial management and business advisory. This includes experience with PwC and senior finance and CFO roles in international business and family-office environments. This experience informs Libra's work with businesses, entrepreneurs and investors, with a focus on clear reporting, financial control and practical decision making.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with clients outside London?
Yes. We support clients throughout the UK through digital records, online meetings and agreed communication arrangements.
Do you support overseas owners of UK companies?
Yes. We assist international owners and directors with UK accounting, tax and company reporting, subject to onboarding checks and the agreed scope. Advice on overseas tax obligations may require a local adviser.
What is included in a monthly accounting package?
Your package depends on your requirements. It may include bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, payroll, VAT returns and management reports. Annual accounts and tax returns can also be included where agreed. Your engagement letter sets out the services and responsibilities.
Do you offer fixed monthly fees?
Yes, where appropriate. We agree fees based on the services, transaction volume, complexity and level of support required. If your requirements change, we discuss any proposed fee adjustment with you.
Can you help me switch from another accountant?
Yes. Once appointed and authorised, we can contact your previous accountant to arrange the professional handover and request the relevant records. We also review upcoming deadlines to help organise the transition.
Can you help with Making Tax Digital?
Yes. We can help assess whether the rules apply to you, organise digital records and support submissions through compatible software as part of an agreed service.
Talk to Libra about your accounting needs
Whether you need help with a tax return, ongoing bookkeeping or financial reporting for your business, tell us what you need. We will explain the next steps and provide a proposal based on your circumstances.