Freelancers & sole traders
Straightforward records and a tax return you understand, with expenses tracked all year instead of in January.
Accounting & tax for small businesses
Your numbers, kept in good form.
Mara Form looks after the bookkeeping, accounts and tax returns that keep a small business steady, so you always know where you stand and what’s due next.
Services
Everything that lives in the ledger, handled.
Choose a single service or hand over the whole finance function. Either way, the work is scoped clearly before it begins.
- 01
Bookkeeping
Transactions categorised, bank accounts reconciled and receipts matched every month, in the software you already use or one we set up with you.
- 02
Year-end accounts
Statutory accounts prepared, reviewed with you line by line, and filed on time, with notes on what changed from last year and why.
- 03
Tax returns
Personal and company tax returns prepared carefully, with allowable expenses and reliefs considered, and payment dates set out in advance.
- 04
VAT & sales tax
Registration guidance, scheme choice and regular returns, so filing becomes a routine check rather than a quarterly scramble.
- 05
Payroll
Pay runs, payslips, pension contributions and filings for small teams, including directors-only payroll and new starters.
- 06
Advisory & cash flow
Forecasts, pricing reviews and quarterly planning conversations that turn the figures into decisions you can act on.
Who we work with
Built for owners who’d rather be running the business.
Limited companies
Director responsibilities, dividends, payroll and year-end filings managed together, not in separate silos.
Landlords
Rental income and costs organised property by property, with the paperwork ready well before filing season.
Growing teams
Monthly management figures, payroll and forecasting for businesses taking on staff or raising their prices with confidence.
Our approach
Quiet, careful, and always a step ahead of the deadline.
Good accounting shouldn’t feel dramatic. We keep the work orderly and the communication plain, so there are no surprises on either side.
- Scope agreed upfrontWhat’s included, what isn’t, and how it’s charged, all written down before any work starts.
- One named accountantA single person who knows your business and answers your questions directly.
- Plain-language reportingShort summaries that explain what the figures mean, not just what they are.
- Deadlines tracked for youFiling and payment dates are diarised and flagged early, with reminders for anything we need from you.
How it works
Switching accountants, made uneventful.
Whether you’re starting out or moving from another adviser, onboarding follows the same calm sequence.
Introductory call
A short conversation about your business, your current setup and what you’d like taken off your plate.
Records review
We look over existing books and past filings to spot loose ends before they become problems.
Clear engagement
You receive a written scope and fee proposal. Once agreed, we handle the handover with any previous accountant.
Steady rhythm
Monthly or quarterly check-ins, a shared deadline calendar and summaries you can read in a few minutes.
Engagements
Three ways to work together.
Every engagement is quoted on scope after the introductory call. Start with what you need now and add to it as the business grows.
Annual Compliance
For sole traders and small companies who keep their own books and want the year-end done properly.
- Year-end accounts preparation
- Personal or company tax return
- Deadline calendar and reminders
- Year-end review conversation
Monthly Books
For owners who want the finance admin handled every month, with the year-end already taken care of.
- Monthly bookkeeping and reconciliation
- VAT or sales tax returns
- Payroll for small teams
- Year-end accounts and tax returns
- One-page monthly summary
Advisory Partner
For growing businesses that need the numbers turned into plans, alongside the day-to-day work.
- Everything in Monthly Books
- Rolling cash-flow forecast
- Quarterly planning sessions
- Pricing and hiring scenarios
Not sure which fits? Describe your situation in the enquiry form and we’ll recommend a starting point.
Questions
Before you get in touch.
Short answers to the things most owners ask first.
Can I switch accountants partway through the year?
Yes. We request the necessary information from your previous adviser, review what’s been filed so far and pick up from there without you having to chase anything.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work with the main cloud bookkeeping platforms. If you don’t have one yet, we’ll recommend a setup that suits the size and shape of your business.
My records are behind. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Catch-up bookkeeping is a common starting point. We’ll scope the backlog separately so you know exactly what it involves before we begin.
How do fees work?
Fees are agreed in writing after the introductory call, based on the services and volume of work involved. There are no open-ended hourly surprises.
How quickly will I hear back?
Enquiries are answered within two working days with a few follow-up questions and suggested times for an introductory call.
Enquire
Tell us where things stand.
A few details are enough to begin. There’s no obligation, and no need to tidy anything first.
- We read your enquiry and reply with any questions.
- We arrange a short introductory call at a time that suits you.
- You receive a clear written proposal to consider.