Sole Trader Accountancy

Simple, flexible support for self-employed professionals

Brookson’s Sole Trader accountancy service is designed for contractors and freelancers who want a straightforward, compliant way to manage their tax affairs, without the need for a fully hands-on accountancy service.

It’s ideal for those who are happy to be more self-sufficient day to day, while still benefiting from expert oversight, reliable submissions, and trusted support from one of the UK’s most established contractor accountancy providers.

The service focuses on simplicity, saving you time, and helping you manage your tax obligations smoothly across the year — rather than everything being left to the end of the tax year.

Making Tax Digital – What’s Changing in April 2026

From 6 April 2026, sole traders with gross income over £50,000 will be required to comply with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD).

This means you’ll need to:

• Keep digital records using HMRC-compatible software
• Submit quarterly updates to HMRC
• Complete a final year-end declaration as part of your normal tax process

Quarterly updates are not full tax returns — they simply summarise your income and expenses for the period, with final adjustments still made at the end of the tax year.

This service is designed to help you meet these requirements simply and confidently, without tax compliance becoming a distraction.

For full official guidance, visit HMRC’s step-by-step resource here.

What's included in our Sole Trader Service

• Setup and support using FreeAgent, including record migration where required
• A digital bookkeeping framework
• Annual bookkeeping and tax efficiency review
• Annual accounts preparation
• Self Assessment tax return preparation and submission
• Quarterly submissions under Making Tax Digital (where applicable)
• Access to Brookson’s support team for compliance-related queries
• Reminders for key filing dates

Additional services — such as VAT returns, payroll, tax planning, or in-year reviews — are available when needed.

Benefits of Brookson Sole Trader Service

This service is for sole traders who want to know their tax and reporting are taken care of, without having to stay on top of every rule and deadline themselves.

• We guide you from the start
  We set you up with the right software and show you what needs recording, so you’re not figuring things out alone.
• We handle the key submissions
  Your Self Assessment and required quarterly updates are prepared and submitted for you.
• We keep things on track during the year
  Regular reviews and reminders stop work piling up at year end.
• Support when you need it
  If you have questions about expenses, tax, or changes to your work, you can speak to someone who understands your situation.
• Built around real working lives
  Whether you’re on site, in a salon, or working between jobs, the service is designed to fit around you.
• A clear next step if things change
  If your income grows or your tax affairs become more complex, you can move to a more supportive Brookson service.

Managing tax shouldn’t distract you from your work. With Brookson’s Sole Trader service, you’re supported throughout the year — from record-keeping to submissions — so you can focus on earning, not admin.

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