Bookkeeping
Monthly reconciliation and categorising, so your figures are accurate whenever you need them.
- Bank & card reconciliation
- Receipt and invoice matching
- Monthly summary note
Accounting & tax for independent businesses
Numbers that hold their shape, all year round.
Saffron Arc keeps your books tidy, your deadlines early and your tax position clear, so you can run the business without dreading the paperwork.
The practice
A steady hand for the money side of your work.
We are a small, focused accounting practice for people who build things on their own terms. You get the same accountant each time, answers in plain language, and a calendar that stays ahead of the deadlines.
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Plain language, always
No jargon in your inbox. Every report comes with a short note on what it means and what, if anything, you should do next.
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Scope agreed up front
We agree what's included before any work begins, so there are no surprise invoices and no guessing about who handles what.
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Deadlines, handled early
We plan filings weeks ahead and remind you what we need well before it's urgent, not the night before.
Services
Everything your accounts need, in one place.
Choose a single service or combine them into an ongoing arrangement that grows with you.
Year-end accounts
Clear, compliant annual accounts prepared from tidy records and explained line by line.
- Statutory accounts
- Director review meeting
- Filing handled for you
Tax returns
Personal and business returns prepared carefully, with allowances checked and nothing left to chance.
- Self-assessment
- Corporation tax
- Sales tax returns
Payroll
Reliable pay runs for small teams, from a single director to a growing crew.
- Payslips and submissions
- Pension enrolment support
- Starter and leaver changes
Cash-flow planning
A forward look at what's coming in and going out, so the big decisions don't come as a surprise.
- Rolling forecast
- Tax set-aside guidance
- Quarterly check-in
Business setup
Start on a clean footing, with the right structure, registrations and software in place from day one.
- Structure guidance
- Registrations
- Software onboarding
How we work
Switching accountants, without the upheaval.
Three calm steps take you from scattered receipts to a rhythm that simply runs.
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A clear conversation
We talk through your business, your current records and what's worrying you, then agree the scope in writing.
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A careful tidy-up
We contact your previous adviser, gather what's needed and bring your books up to date.
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An ongoing rhythm
Regular updates, early reminders and a named accountant you can reach whenever a question comes up.
Who we help
Built for independent people and small teams.
If you would rather spend your evenings on the work you love than on spreadsheets, you're in the right place.
- Freelancers & creatives
- Sole traders
- Limited companies
- Independent retailers
- Consultants & coaches
- Property landlords
Engagements
Three ways to work together.
Every arrangement is scoped and agreed in your first consultation. Start small and add more as you need it.
For the annual essentials
Suits sole traders and freelancers who keep their own records and want the yearly work done properly.
- Year-end accounts
- Personal tax return
- Deadline reminders
For a steady monthly rhythm
Suits small companies that want tidy books every month and fewer surprises at year-end.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Accounts & business tax
- Quarterly check-in call
For hands-on guidance
Suits growing teams that want a finance partner looking ahead, not just back.
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll & cash-flow forecast
- Priority planning sessions
Questions
Good to know before we talk.
Is it complicated to switch from my current accountant?
Not for you. Once you give the go-ahead, we contact your previous adviser, request the records we need and take care of the handover.
I'm behind on my records. Can you still help?
Yes. Catching up is a common starting point. We'll work out what's missing, agree a realistic plan and bring things up to date without judgement.
Which accounting software do you work with?
We work with the most widely used cloud bookkeeping tools and can recommend one if you're starting fresh. If spreadsheets suit you, we can work with those too.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Just an overview of your business and any recent accounts or tax returns you have to hand. We'll send a short checklist beforehand.
Book a consultation
Let's put your numbers in order.
Tell us a little about your business and what you need. We'll reply to arrange a no-obligation conversation.
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We read your note and reply by email.
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We meet to understand your situation.
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You receive a clear, written scope to consider.