Accounts & statutory filing
Annual accounts prepared and filed, and explained in plain terms, for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies of any size.
Annual accounts · Companies House filing · Sole trader and partnership accounts
Chartered Certified AccountantsACCA regulatedAcross England
Proactive accountants for owner-managed businesses.
A small team of Chartered Certified Accountants, with a Chartered Tax Adviser, working directly with company owners. We review your tax position through the year, not just at the year end.
Meet the teamLaurence, Aaron, Claire and Lisa
Free tool, no sign-up
When are your filing deadlines?
You can find your company's accounting year end on its Companies House record.
Dates assume an established private limited company with a normal 12-month accounting period. The corporation tax date is for companies on normal payment rules: large and very large companies pay in instalments on different dates and are outside this tool. First accounts, shortened or extended periods and public companies also follow different rules.
Accredited & regulated
The qualifications we hold and the software we work with.
The team
The people you deal with.
A small team of Chartered Certified Accountants, with a Chartered Tax Adviser and an ATT‑qualified accountant. You deal directly with the people who prepare your work, with trusted specialist support brought in where appropriate.
Laurence Maynard
FCCA MAAT
Founder. Honed his skills as an Audit Manager in a top-tier firm, with a wealth of experience in SMEs.
Aaron Burton
FCCA CTA
Founder. Extensive expertise across diverse businesses, specialising in tax restructuring.
Claire Burton
Accountant
Looks after CIS, self assessment, VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping for a wide range of clients.
Lisa Jones
ATT
Accountant. ATT qualified with 20 years in practice, across accounts, self assessment, corporation tax, payroll and VAT.
The businesses we work with
Owner-managed and family-run businesses, in every sector.
We work with owner-managed and family-run businesses across all sectors and across England, including many clients in London. You stay in touch through Teams, phone and email, with face-to-face meetings optional.
Not sure whether that describes you? Tell us about the business. If we are not the right fit, we will say so.
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Owner-managed businesses
Accounts, tax, VAT and payroll for company owners, with your personal tax looked after alongside the business.
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Family-run businesses
Support for family-run companies and partnerships, with the owners’ own tax handled together with the business’s.
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All sectors
We work across all sectors rather than specialising in one industry, with the same personal service whatever the business does.
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Across England, including London
Most of our work is done remotely on Teams, by phone and by email, so you do not need to live nearby or visit us. Face-to-face meetings are available if you prefer.
Our services
Accounts, tax and advice for owner-managed businesses.
Year-end compliance and the advice around it, from one team. Each service has its own page with the rules, dates and what we do.
Corporation & personal tax
Returns for the company and for you personally, with help if HMRC raise questions.
Tax computations and returns · Director self assessment · Making Tax Digital for Income Tax · HMRC enquiry support
VAT, payroll & bookkeeping
Registration and quarterly returns, payroll and CIS, and your records kept current on Xero or FreeAgent.
VAT registration · Quarterly VAT returns · Payroll · CIS returns · Bookkeeping
Tax planning & start-up support
Forward-looking tax planning for you and the company, from a team that includes a Chartered Tax Adviser, plus support for new businesses.
Personal and corporate tax planning · Tax restructuring · Business start-up support
Not sure which service you need? Describe the business and we will advise.
How we work
A boutique firm that advises as well as files.
We review your tax position during the year, while there is still time to act on it.
ABLM Associates is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, regulated by the ACCA, with a Chartered Tax Adviser in the team. Based in Peterborough, we work with businesses across England, including many clients in London. Accounts, corporation tax, personal tax, VAT, payroll and tax planning are handled by our own team.
- Teams, phone and email
- Stay in touch with your accountant on Teams, by phone and by email. Face-to-face meetings are available if you prefer.
- Cloud accounting
- Your records are kept online on Xero or FreeAgent, so you and your accountant work from the same figures.
- Proactive advice
- We review your position through the year, so decisions are made before the deadline rather than after it, and look at how the business is structured and how you take money from it.
Over 60years’ combined experience
ACCARegulated, Chartered Certified Accountants
CTAChartered Tax Adviser in the team
CloudXero and FreeAgent supported
Client reviews
What our clients say.
Reviews and testimonials from clients, in their own words.
ABLM Associates offer an exceptional service. They have helped me set up and manage my company. They have been supportive every step of the way, always answering my questions and taking the hassle out of running a business.
I highly recommend ABLM Associates, they have been fantastic. Aaron especially, having started a Ltd company nearly 2 years ago, I didn't have a clue and he has been nothing but exceptional, he is always there to help and always a very swift reply. Always a fantastic service.
Aaron has been great after having a previous accountant who done nothing at all Aaron was like a breath of fresh air. Got everything done in no time at all without any hassle. Will definitely carry on using them. Thanks again.
ABLM Associates have been instrumental in helping me with all aspects of being self employed. Aaron and Claire have given the best service and are always only one email away for any queries or questions I have. Very highly recommend
Very professional service, with friendly and approachable advisors. Makes life much easier!
Great business to work with. We always deal with Laurence, he is very helpful and is very quick to respond to us.
Laurence has made my life so much easier. His patience and professionalism is just what I've been looking for after all this time, struggling with old accountants in the past. He always calls when I'm struggling to understand certain things and clears everything up so easily. Highly recommend.
Only been working with Aaron at ABLM Associates for a short time but couldn't be happier with the service. Aaron is incredibly knowledgeable and always takes time to explain everything clearly. Feel confident our business is in good hands. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy accountant.
Laurence has been so much help in the short time I have been with him, always at the end of a phone if I am unable to sort things out myself, he explains everything and always gets back to me which is a great relief, highly recommend
Excellent, professional service. Friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help. Highly recommend Aaron and Laurence at ABLM!
Have been dealing with Aaron at ABLM for a couple of years. He has always been very helpful and is able to clearly explain my queries.
Free tools
Calculators for company directors.
Take-home pay, corporation tax and VAT. No sign-up, and your figures stay in your browser. The filing-deadlines checker is at the top of this page.
A typical director takes a small salary and the rest as dividends. This shows what that leaves you, and what the salary costs the company.
Leave unticked unless you know the company is eligible. Many single-director companies are not. If ticked, the calculation assumes the full Employment Allowance is available to this salary, with none of it used against other employees’ National Insurance.
Simplified estimate for a full-year company director who is an England, Wales and Northern Ireland taxpayer, in the standard National Insurance category, with no other income, no student loan, no pension contributions and a standard tax code. It includes employee and employer National Insurance on the salary, and does not deduct corporation tax from the profit the dividends come from. Employment Allowance is not applied unless you tick the box. Scotland has different income tax bands. Your actual position will differ. Results are indicative only and are not personalised tax advice.
Profit after allowable expenses and salaries, before corporation tax.
Assumes a single company with no associated companies and a full twelve month accounting period. Marginal relief applies between the lower and upper limits. Results are indicative only and are not personalised tax advice, so please confirm your own position with us before relying on any figure.
Straight VAT arithmetic. It does not account for the flat rate scheme, partial exemption, the reverse charge or margin schemes, any of which can change the answer. Results are indicative only and are not personalised tax advice. Negative (credit note) amounts are not supported: enter the credit note as a positive figure.
How it works
Changing accountants: how it works.
There is very little for you to do. Check your current agreement for any notice period first, and we handle the professional clearance and the handover.
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A short call
A conversation to understand the business and what you need, with no charge for the call.
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A clear quote
Priced around your turnover, VAT status and the services you need, with the fee agreed before work begins.
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We handle the handover
We contact your existing accountant, handle the professional clearance and arrange the transfer of your records.
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Then we stay in touch
We look at your tax position through the year, and you can reach the team by phone or email.
How our fees work
A clear quote before we start.
Costs depend on your turnover, whether you are VAT registered, and how many services you need. Most small limited companies pay a fixed monthly or annual fee rather than an hourly rate.
Sole traders
Self assessment
Fee quoted after a short call
Examples of services we can provide. Scope and fee are agreed individually.
- Self assessment prepared and filed
- Bookkeeping and record keeping
- Tax liability calculated before it is due
- Support with HMRC enquiries
Limited companies
Full compliance
Fee quoted after a short call
Examples of services we can provide. Scope and fee are agreed individually.
- Annual accounts prepared and filed
- Corporation tax computation and return
- Director's self assessment
- Bookkeeping and cloud accounting
- Xero or FreeAgent support
- Support with HMRC enquiries
VAT registered & employers
Compliance & advisory
Fee quoted after a short call
Examples of services we can provide. Scope and fee are agreed individually.
- Everything in Full compliance
- VAT registration and MTD returns
- Payroll and CIS returns
- Tax planning with a Chartered Tax Adviser
These are examples, not fixed packages: bookkeeping and HMRC enquiry support, for instance, are available but not automatically included. Scope and fee are agreed individually and quoted before we start. A short call is usually enough to tell you what fits. Quotes are free and there is no obligation. We will ask for a few details about your business and the services you need first.
Common questions
The things directors ask us most.
Straight answers, including the ones that are not in our interest.
See all questionsStill have a question?Call or email us and we aim to respond within one working day.
No. UK law does not require a limited company to have an accountant, and as a director you can file your own accounts, corporation tax return, VAT and payroll. Most directors appoint one to save time, avoid costly filing mistakes and penalties, and make sure everything is submitted correctly and on time. We handle the full compliance work for you.
It depends on your turnover, whether you are VAT registered, and how many services you need. Most small limited companies pay a fixed monthly or annual fee rather than an hourly rate. We give a clear quote up front. Quotes are free and there is no obligation. We will ask for a few details about your business and the services you need first.
Yes. We contact your existing accountant, handle the professional clearance and arrange the transfer of your records. There is very little for you to do. Just check your current agreement for any notice period first.
Yes. We are a team of Chartered Certified Accountants regulated by the ACCA, and we include a Chartered Tax Adviser.
No. We work with clients across England and most of our work is handled remotely through cloud accounting, email and phone. There are many clients we have never met face to face. That means less time in meetings and more flexibility over when you speak to us.
Get in touch
Speak to the team.
Tell us about the business and what you need. If we are not the right firm for you, we will say so.
- No obligation. The call and the quote cost nothing.
- We aim to respond within one working day. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- A clear quote first. You will know the fee before any work begins.
- We help with the switch. We contact your existing accountant and arrange the handover.
How can we help?
Ask about a quote, a service or anything else. We aim to respond within one working day.
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