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Personalised Services
We discuss your business processes with you, gaining valuable insight to understand your needs and recommend the best solution with practical action plans.
Certified Accountants & Registered Tax Agents
Comprehensive accountancy services, handled with care
Whether you are a sole trader, contractor or limited company, we provide a full breadth of accounting, tax and advisory services — with a fair, transparent fee structure from our East London office.
Welcome
Welcome to SDM Accountants
As Certified Accountants and Registered Tax Agents, SDM Accountants offer the full breadth of accounting, tax, and advisory services from our East London office.
Our aim is to meet each client where they are — whether individual, sole trader, contractor, or limited company — and help them stay compliant, maximise tax efficiency, and make informed financial decisions.
We are experienced tax consultants working with a wide range of businesses and individuals, offering a comprehensive one-to-one service tailored to your needs.
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Why Choose Us
A partner you can rely on
- A fair and transparent fee structure — no hidden extras
- Many of our new clients come from referrals from friends and family
- Commercially minded, understanding the unique needs of your business
- Full understanding of your business enables tailored, best-fit advice
- Up-to-date with digital advancements — MTD-ready and technology-led
- Efficient procedures allowing us to offer competitive, fixed-fee packages
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Professional Advice
Beyond annual accounts and VAT returns, we use your financial data to provide business support, strategic advice, and proper financial planning.
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Fixed Prices
We build a package of fixed-fee accountancy, tax and business support services that fits your needs. Our prices are agreed in advance — no unexpected bills.
What We Offer
Our Services
Comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services for every stage of your business.
Bookkeeping
Clean ledgers, reconciliations and interim reports
VAT Returns
Registration, compliance and HMRC submissions
Sole Trader Accounts
Self-assessment and expense management
Limited Company Accounts
Statutory accounts and Companies House filing
Corporation Tax
CT600 filing, reliefs and tax planning
CIS Returns
Contractor and subcontractor compliance
Making Tax Digital
MTD software setup and digital compliance
Payroll
RTI submissions, payslips and pensions
Business Start-Up
Company formation and first-year planning
Management Accounts
KPIs, forecasts and business advisory
Self-Assessment
Personal tax returns for individuals
Ongoing Support
Year-round advisory and consultation
Our Services
In Detail
Click any service below for full information on what we do, deliverables, and why it matters.
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Bookkeeping Services
What We Do
- Capture all financial transactions via manual entry or bank feeds
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and supplier/debtor accounts
- Maintain clean ledgers — general ledger, cost centres, nominal codes
- Monitor debtors and creditors for healthy cash flow
- Generate interim P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow reports
Deliverables
- Clean, up-to-date ledgers and records
- Monthly or quarterly financial reports
- Cash shortfall and expense overrun alerts
- Record-keeping efficiency recommendations
Why It Matters
- Real-time insights into business performance
- Avoid surprises at year-end or tax time
- Better decisions on spending, investing, hiring
- Compliance and reduced penalty risk
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VAT Returns & Compliance
What We Do
- Assess VAT registration requirements and voluntary registration
- Advise on the best VAT scheme — standard, flat-rate, cash accounting
- Collect and verify input and output VAT
- Prepare and submit VAT returns to HMRC on time
- Ensure MTD for VAT compliance with digital records
- Handle HMRC queries, inspections, and audits
Deliverables
- VAT registration and scheme advice report
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns
- VAT reconciliation summaries
- Support with VAT notices and assessments
Why It Matters
- Prevents costly penalty charges
- Reclaim all allowable VAT
- Right scheme choice saves money
- Reduces audit and dispute risk
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Sole Trader Accounts & Self-Assessment
What We Do
- Gather all income sources — business, rental, investments
- Collate allowable expenses per HMRC rules
- Maintain books throughout the accounting year
- Advise on deductibles, reliefs, and capital allowances
- Compute taxable profit and prepare self-assessment return
- Submit by deadline and handle HMRC correspondence
Deliverables
- Detailed income and expense summary
- Recommended expense claims and tax reliefs
- Filed Self-Assessment tax return
- Tax-due estimates and payment plans
Why It Matters
- Avoid under- or over-paying tax
- All legitimate deductions claimed
- Reduced risk of fines
- Financial clarity for sole traders
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Limited Company Accounts & Filing
What We Do
- Maintain company accounting records year-round
- Prepare statutory accounts — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, notes
- Handle depreciation, accruals, and deferred income properly
- Calculate director remuneration and dividends
- Submit Annual Accounts to Companies House
- File CT600 Company Tax Returns with HMRC
Deliverables
- Statutory accounts for your limited company
- All Companies House and HMRC filings completed
- Profit, retained earnings, and dividend breakdown
- Corporate tax planning advice
Why It Matters
- Legal requirement for limited companies
- Avoids penalties and legal issues
- Transparency for banks and investors
- Strategic profit planning and reinvestment
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Corporation Tax Services
What We Do
- Compute taxable profits with all allowable expenses and reliefs
- Prepare and file CT600 before the deadline
- Apply capital allowances, R&D relief, and small-business deductions
- Plan ahead to minimise future tax exposure
- Liaise with auditors and HMRC on investigations
Deliverables
- Corporation tax computation
- Filed return with HMRC confirmation
- Breakdown of reliefs claimed and tax due
- Future liability forecasts and strategies
Why It Matters
- Don't pay more tax than necessary
- Claim reliefs businesses often miss
- Protection from unexpected bills
- Supports budgeting and reinvestment
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CIS Returns
What We Do
- For contractors: verify subcontractors, deduct correctly, submit monthly CIS returns
- For subcontractors: track payments, check deductions, claim refunds
- Provide deduction statements and CIS summaries
- Ensure compliance with HMRC reporting standards
Deliverables
- Monthly or quarterly CIS returns submitted
- Deduction statements for subcontractors
- CIS deductions and refund reports
- Tax liability reduction advice
Why It Matters
- Non-compliance leads to fines
- Correct treatment for subcontractors
- Audit-ready records
- Proper budgeting for deductions
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Making Tax Digital (MTD)
What We Do
- Assess MTD requirements for VAT, Income Tax, and more
- Recommend MTD-compatible software — Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
- Set up software, bank feeds, and automate invoicing
- Train your team on the system
- Submit returns under MTD and monitor compliance
Deliverables
- Configured accounting system
- Training and step-by-step guides
- Real-time digital reports
- MTD-compliant submissions with proof of filing
Why It Matters
- Legal requirement where applicable
- Reduces errors and saves time
- Real-time financial insight
- Smoother audits and compliance
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Payroll Services
What We Do
- Set up weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll schedules
- Calculate gross pay, PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments
- Generate payslips and process payments
- Submit Real Time Information (RTI) returns to HMRC
- Handle auto-enrolment workplace pensions
- Year-end: P60s, P11Ds, and final payroll figures
Deliverables
- Payroll schedules and calendar
- Payslips and payroll summaries
- HMRC RTI submissions
- Year-end documents (P60, P11D)
Why It Matters
- Avoids late submission penalties
- Correct pay keeps employees happy
- Meets legal obligations
- Saves time and reduces mistakes
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Business Start-Up & Company Formation
What We Do
- Advise on best legal structure — sole trader, limited company, partnership
- Register with Companies House and HMRC
- Set up bank accounts, accounting software, and record-keeping
- Prepare first-year forecasts and cash flows
- Startup tax planning, expenses, grants, and reliefs advice
Deliverables
- Registered company and legal paperwork
- Accounting system and chart of accounts
- Forecasts and financial models
- Tax obligations and payment dates summary
Why It Matters
- Strong foundations from day one
- Plan cash flow and anticipate costs
- Easier to scale and attract investment
- Correct setup saves time and money
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Management Accounts & Advisory
What We Do
- Prepare monthly or quarterly interim accounts
- Present KPIs — gross margin, net margin, overhead ratio
- Analyse trends in costs and revenue
- Budgeting, forecasting, and what-if scenarios
- Strategic advice on tax, growth, efficiency, and funding
Deliverables
- Management reports with commentary
- Cash flow forecasts
- Budgets vs actuals with variance analysis
- Strategic action plans
Why It Matters
- Early warning signs for corrective action
- Better hiring and investment decisions
- Cash control and shortage prevention
- Stay competitive and profitable
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Self-Assessment (Individuals)
What We Do
- Collect all income — employment, dividends, rental, savings, capital gains
- Identify deductions — pensions, charitable donations, business expenses
- Evaluate reliefs — Marriage Allowance, Personal Allowance, ISA
- Prepare and file personal Self-Assessment with HMRC
- Advise on payments on account and deadlines
Deliverables
- Completed and filed Self-Assessment return
- Tax liability or refund summary
- Detailed income and deductions report
- Calendar of upcoming key dates
Why It Matters
- Pay the correct amount of tax
- Maximise available reliefs
- Avoid late-filing penalties
- Peace of mind for personal finances
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Ongoing Support & Consultation
What We Do
- Year-round advisory — not just at filing deadlines
- Keep you updated on tax law and MTD changes
- Review financial performance and discuss strategy
- Assist with buying/selling businesses and restructuring
- Horizon scanning for inflation, tax rates, and regulation
Deliverables
- Regular check-ins and scheduled reviews
- Updates on regulatory changes
- Strategic advice papers
- Deadline alerts and audit support
Why It Matters
- Support when complicated issues arise
- Proactive advice prevents surprises
- Long-term planning, not just year-to-year
- A partner, not just a service provider
Our Process
How We Work with Our Clients
A clear, transparent process designed to deliver exceptional results.
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Initial Consultation
We meet in person or virtually to understand your business, goals, current situation, and pain points.
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Proposal & Agreement
We outline services, deliverables, timelines, fees, and responsibilities with full clarity and transparency.
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Onboarding
Gathering records, setting up software and bank feeds, configuring systems, and training where needed.
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Regular Reporting
Interim reports monthly or quarterly so you always know where you stand, with open communication throughout.
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Deadline Compliance
HMRC, Companies House, and pension deadlines monitored and met — always on time, every time.
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Review & Feedback
We continually evaluate our performance, seek your feedback, and adjust services as your business evolves.
Competent Professionals
Certified accountants and registered tax agents you can trust with confidence.
Superior Service
Committed to providing the best value and service for every client we work with.
Competitive Pricing
Fixed fees agreed upfront — straightforward pricing with no surprise bills.
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Let's start the conversation
Whether you're a sole trader, contractor, or limited company — we're here to help you stay compliant and grow with confidence.
Email
info@sdmaccountants.co.uk
Telephone
020 3479 2072
Address
24 Highpoint Offices, Heigham Road
East London, E6 2JG
East London, E6 2JG