Managing your accounts in-house is time-consuming, expensive, and increasingly complex as tax regulations evolve. Outsourcing your accounting to HC-Customs gives you access to experienced financial professionals without the cost of a full-time finance team — freeing you to focus on growing your business.

We work with businesses of all sizes across the UK, providing accurate, timely, and fully compliant accounting services that keep you on top of your finances and your obligations to HMRC.

• Bookkeeping — Day-to-day recording of all financial transactions, bank reconciliations, and ledger maintenance to keep your accounts accurate and up to date.
• Management Accounts — Monthly or quarterly management accounts giving you a clear picture of your business performance, cash flow, and profitability.
• Year-End Accounts — Preparation and filing of your annual statutory accounts with Companies House, fully compliant with UK accounting standards.
• VAT Returns — Accurate preparation and submission of your VAT returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD), on time every quarter.
• Corporation Tax Returns (CT600) — Preparation and filing of your company tax return with HMRC, including calculation of your corporation tax liability.
• Payroll Processing — Full payroll service including PAYE calculations, RTI submissions to HMRC, payslips, and auto-enrolment pension management.
• Cash Flow Forecasting — Forward-looking financial projections to help you plan for growth, manage seasonal fluctuations, and make confident business decisions.

• Cost-effective — A fraction of the cost of employing a full-time accountant or finance manager.
• HMRC compliant — All work completed in line with current UK tax legislation and Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Dedicated account manager — One point of contact who understands your business and your finances.
• Scalable service — Whether you are a sole trader or a growing limited company, we scale our service to match your needs.
• Integrated with customs — Uniquely, our accounting service works alongside our customs expertise — ideal if your business is involved in international trade and needs both services aligned.

What software do you use?
We work with all major cloud accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage, as well as HMRC-compatible MTD software.

Can you take over from our existing accountant?
Yes. We manage the transition smoothly and liaise with your previous accountant to ensure a seamless handover with no disruption to your accounts.

How often will I receive management accounts?
We tailor the frequency to your needs — monthly for most growing businesses, quarterly for smaller operations.

Do you handle Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Yes. All our VAT and accounting services are fully MTD compliant.