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Sole Trader Accountants

Expert Accounting for Sole Traders

Straightforward, hassle-free online accounting designed exclusively for sole traders. MTD compliant software, dedicated accountant, unlimited advice — all for one fixed monthly fee.

No setup fees No minimum contract Cancel anytime

10,000+

Businesses Trust Us

20+

Years Experience

£0

Setup Fees

Excellent

Average Rating

Everything Covered

What's Included for £42.50/month

No hidden costs, no extras. This is everything in your package.

Dedicated sole trader accountant
Self assessment tax return preparation & filing
Unlimited phone & email support
Free FreeAgent accounting software
MTD for Income Tax compliant
Expense tracking & mileage claims
Tax efficiency advice
Real-time financial dashboard
Open banking with 25+ banks
Invoice creation & management
Sole trader working from a café
The Clever Accounts Way

Work from anywhere. We've got the accounting covered.

Whether you're at your desk, on a job, or grabbing a coffee between clients — your dedicated accountant is handling the numbers in the background. Self assessment, tax planning, HMRC correspondence. All of it. So you can focus on what you actually do.

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By the Numbers

Why Clients Choose Clever Accounts

£1,200

Average annual tax saving per client

4,000+

Sole traders & freelancers served

20+

Years of sole trader expertise

100%

Self assessment returns filed on time

Why Clever Accounts?

20+ Years. Still Getting Better.

We've been helping businesses like yours since before most accounting apps existed. Here's what makes us different.

Dedicated Accountant

A named accountant who understands sole trader businesses and is always just a call away.

MTD Ready

Our software is fully compliant with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment.

Save on Tax

Proactive tax advice to ensure you claim all allowable expenses and reduce your tax bill.

Easy Software

Track income, expenses and mileage on the go with our free, easy-to-use accounting software.

Built for You

We work for all kinds of sole traders.

Plumbers, electricians, builders, mechanics, consultants, designers — we've seen it all. Whatever your trade, your dedicated accountant understands how self-employed income works and makes sure you're claiming everything you're entitled to.

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Self-employed tradesperson
Full Service

Everything We Handle For You

One fixed monthly fee covers all of this. Nothing is ever charged as an extra.

Self Assessment

  • Annual tax return prepared & filed
  • Income & expense reconciliation
  • Tax calculation reviewed
  • Filed before 31 January

Tax Planning

  • Year-round tax forecasting
  • Expense claim optimisation
  • National Insurance planning
  • MTD Income Tax preparation

HMRC & Compliance

  • Registered agent with HMRC
  • All HMRC correspondence handled
  • CIS registration if applicable
  • VAT registration advice

Software & Support

  • Dedicated accountant by name
  • Unlimited calls & emails
  • FreeAgent included free
  • Expense & mileage tracking

Sole Trader Accountants

£42.50/month

No setup fees. No minimum contract. Cancel anytime.

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Really good introduction from Rebecca, including training in the software. Very friendly service and I feel very comfortable working with Clever Accounts through the process of MTD! Thank you.

Brian S

Sole Trader

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