Accountancy Services in Morley & Leeds
JLS Accountants prepares and files annual accounts, Corporation Tax returns and Self-Assessment tax returns for sole traders and limited companies across Morley, Leeds and the UK. Every set of accounts is reviewed personally by Joanne Gardner, filed on time, and explained in plain English — not jargon.
What's Included in Our Accountancy Service
Every accountancy package — whether for a sole trader or a limited company — includes:
- Annual statutory accounts prepared to FRS 105 or FRS 102 standards
- Corporation Tax return (CT600) filed with HMRC
- Confirmation Statement filed with Companies House (limited companies)
- Self-Assessment tax return for directors and sole traders
- iXBRL tagging for HMRC submission
- Tax planning review — a once-a-year conversation about how to legally pay less tax
- Unlimited email and phone support throughout the year
- One named accountant — usually Jo herself for smaller clients
Who Our Accountancy Service Is For
Sole Traders & Freelancers
You earn income outside of PAYE — as a self-employed builder, hairdresser, consultant, designer, or anything in between. You need to file Self-Assessment annually. From April 2026, if you earn over £50,000, you also need to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. We handle both.
Typical fee: £15–£45 per month, fixed.
Limited Companies
You’ve incorporated — either to limit liability, look more credible to clients, or for tax efficiency. You need annual accounts, Corporation Tax, Confirmation Statement, and director Self-Assessment. We handle all four as one fixed package.
Typical fee: £60–£150 per month, fixed.
Landlords & Property Investors
You own buy-to-let, holiday let, or commercial property — whether personally or through a limited company. We handle property income reporting, capital allowances, mortgage interest restrictions (Section 24), and Capital Gains Tax planning.
Typical fee: £25–£75 per month, fixed.
How We Work — Three Simple Steps
Free 20-minute consultation
You tell us what your business does and what you need. We tell you whether we can help, and roughly what it’ll cost.
Fixed-fee quote in writing
We send a clear, itemised proposal with everything that’s included. No surprises.
We get to work
You send us your records (or grant us cloud access). We handle the rest. You hear from us at least quarterly, more if you want.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax — What Sole Traders Need to Know
From April 2026, sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must use MTD-compatible software and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. From April 2027, the threshold drops to £30,000. From April 2028, it drops again to £20,000.
If you’re currently doing Self-Assessment on paper, in a spreadsheet, or once a year in January — that has to change.
JLS Accountants is fully MTD-ready. We work in Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks and Sage, and we’ll set you up, train you, and handle your quarterly submissions for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a limited company accountant cost in Leeds?
At JLS Accountants, a typical small limited company package — including annual accounts, Corporation Tax, Confirmation Statement, payroll for one director, and Self-Assessment — costs between £60 and £150 per month, fixed fee. Larger companies with multiple employees, VAT, and complex transactions will sit higher. We give every prospective client a written, fixed-fee quote after a free 20-minute consultation.
When are limited company accounts due?
Annual accounts must be filed at Companies House within 9 months of your company’s accounting year-end. Corporation Tax must be paid within 9 months and 1 day of year-end, and the CT600 return filed within 12 months. We track every deadline for you and file early where possible.
When is Self-Assessment due?
Online Self-Assessment returns for the tax year ending 5 April are due by 31 January of the following year, along with any tax owed. We file most clients’ returns by the end of November — well clear of the January rush.
Do I need an accountant if I'm a sole trader?
You don’t legally need one, but most sole traders save more in tax than they spend in fees. We’ll tell you honestly whether we can save you money. If not, we won’t take you on.
Can you handle my existing bookkeeping records?
Yes. Whether you’re on Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, a spreadsheet, or a shoebox of receipts — we’ll work with what you’ve got and recommend improvements if needed.
Ready to Hand Over the Numbers?
We’ll have your accounts in order, your tax bill minimised, and your deadlines hit — every time.
Other Services
Book-Keeping
Accurate bookkeeping services that help you stay on top of your finances and make informed business decisions.
PAYE & Payroll
Reliable payroll and PAYE support for businesses that need accurate processing and on-time payments.
Tax Consultancy
Straightforward tax advice and support designed to help businesses remain compliant and tax efficient.
What Our Clients Say
Client Testimonials
Jo has been our Accountant for over a decade. When she set up her business it seemed perfect sense to move with her. Jo and her Team have provided an excellent service from day one. The team are professional and have a ‘can do’ attitude. We have outsourced every aspect of our accounts to Jo and her team as we trust her implicitly. JLS Accountants are a vital partner to our business.
Reward Recruitment Ltd
Jo and her Team provide an Excellent Service and always go above and beyond to ensure that our Accounts are accurate and filed on time. Jo is so easy to talk to which for me is important to that I can grasp what is required of me to ensure that my business is compliant with HMRC. Jo's service gives me total peace of mind.
Tayler Tilley Marketing Ltd
Jo has been our Accountant for over a decade. When she set up her business it seemed perfect sense to move with her. Jo and her Team have provided an excellent service from day one. The team are professional and have a ‘can do’ attitude. We have outsourced every aspect of our accounts to Jo and her team as we trust her implicitly. JLS Accountants are a vital partner to our business.
