Accountants, tax advisors and strategists — under one roof.

There's no single answer — it depends on the size of your business, the services you need and how complex your affairs are. At Heights, all fees are fixed and agreed on the free discovery call based on your exact situation. There are no hourly rates, no surprise invoices and no minimum contract. The fee is also fully tax deductible, so HMRC effectively reduces the net cost through corporation tax or income tax relief.

A bookkeeper records and categorises your financial transactions — invoices, receipts, bank feeds. An accountant interprets those numbers, prepares your accounts and tax returns, advises on structure and tax planning, and helps you make better financial decisions. At Heights, we handle both under one engagement — so you get clean books and strategic thinking in the same relationship.

You're not legally required to have one, but most sole traders benefit significantly from professional support. Beyond filing your self-assessment accurately and on time, an accountant can help you claim every allowable expense, structure your income tax-efficiently, advise on whether incorporating as a limited company would save you money and keep you ahead of changes like Making Tax Digital. The cost is usually far outweighed by the tax savings and time saved.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax requires self-employed people and landlords with qualifying income to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC — replacing the annual self-assessment return. It is mandatory from April 2026 for most people with income over £50,000, and from April 2027 for those over £30,000. We can get you set up on the right software, handle your quarterly submissions and make the transition straightforward.

Yes — and this is one of the key reasons clients come to Heights. Most accountants specialise in one or the other. We advise across both, which means your salary, dividends, rental income and capital gains decisions are all made with the full picture in mind. Whether you run a trading company, own a property portfolio or both — everything is handled under one engagement, with one point of contact.