Straight-talking business accountants
Accountants on your side.
We handle the deadlines, show you what the numbers mean and help you make the next move with confidence.
- Real, named advisers
- Fixed monthly pricing
- No obligation to switch
Clear strengths, points to review and practical next steps.
Trusted accountancy and business support for owner-managed firms across the UK.
- Established
- 1990
- Businesses helped
- 1,000+
- Xero partner
- Platinum
Who you are working with
Real accountants, not a call centre.
You have a named contact, direct conversations and advice from people who understand your accounts and the wider business. We've helped owner-managed firms across the UK stay compliant, understand their numbers and grow since 1990.
- Years on your side
- 36+
- Businesses helped
- 1000+
- Xero partner status
- Platinum
Our four-step promise
More than filing the numbers.
We start with the essentials, build a clear view of the business and stay involved as the plan moves forward.
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Compliance
We handle your statutory obligations and deadlines, so the essentials are always covered.
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Appraisal
We look beyond filing dates to understand your numbers, position and priorities.
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Build the action plan
Together, we agree the practical steps that will move the business towards its goals.
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Initiate and monitor
We put the plan into motion, review progress and help you stay on course.
Free business health check
See what your business information is telling you.
We review the public information available about your business and turn it into a clear snapshot with practical next steps.
- A plain-English review of your public business information
- Possible filing and visibility issues highlighted
- Clear next steps reviewed by a real member of our team
Start your free Business Health Check
Enter your details and we will match your company against public records, review the available filing and visibility signals, and prepare a plain-English summary with a visual snapshot.
We only use your details to prepare and discuss your report. A real member of our team will review it.
How we can help
More than “doing the books”
Accounts Direct offers practical services that help your business stay compliant, improve cash flow and grow with confidence.
Explore our servicesAccounts and tax
Annual accounts, tax returns, VAT and digital filing.
Day-to-day finance
Bookkeeping, payroll, CIS and management accounts.
Company services
Formation, registered office and statutory support.
Credit and cash flow
Due diligence, credit control and debt recovery.
Business support and growth
Nexus membership, website and AI reviews.
What clients say
Businesses that switched and never looked back
Highly recommend Steven and the team at Accounts Direct. They've taken great care of my payroll, self-assessment, and now ltd company accounts too. As a business owner, you always have a million things to think about – so it's great to know the finances are covered. 100% recommend ADs services.
Love Accounts Direct, been with them for 8 years, they've been amazing, efficient, very professional, and they're very helpful and understanding! Thank you so much Accounts Direct!
I've relied on Accounts Direct for my tax and VAT returns for a few years now, and they've consistently delivered. Their expertise has saved me time and headaches, and their helpful approach makes dealing with finances so much easier. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Before we talk
A few useful answers.
Here are the questions clients most often ask before getting in touch.
Can you help me switch accountants?
Yes. We can explain the handover, contact your current accountant and make the move as straightforward as possible.
Do I need to be based in Manchester?
No. We support owner-managed businesses across the UK, with direct contact wherever you are based.
Will I have a named point of contact?
Yes. You will have a clear point of contact who understands your accounts and your wider business.
Is the business health check really free?
Yes. There is no charge and no obligation to switch accountants or buy another service.
What happens after the health check?
A member of our team reviews the available public information, prepares your summary and gets in touch to discuss the findings with you.