Why small businesses need an accountant

An accountant doesn’t just crunch numbers. They help you run your business wit hmore confidence by ensuring your finances are accurate, your taxes are filed correctly, and your reporting meets legal requirements.
here are our key reasons why your small business needs a professional accountant
- Stay Legally Compliant: FromVAT and payroll to Corporation Tax and Companies House filings, an accountantensures you meet all your legal obligations on time
- Avoid Costly Errors or Penalties: Mistakes on tax returns can lead to HMRC fines. An accountant checks yournumbers, applies the correct allowances, and reduces your risk of errors..
- Save Time (and Sanity)Accounting, tax, and compliance take time. Outsourcing these tasks frees uphours each month to focus on running or growing your business.
- Maximise Tax Efficiency: While advisory accountants offer tax planning, even a compliance-only accountant ensures you’re not missing allowable deductions, expenses, orreliefs you’re entitled to.
- Peace of Mind at Year-End: Whether you're a sole trader or limited company, year-end filings can bestressful. With an accountant, you know your accounts are submitted correctly and you’re not leaving anything to chance.
What If I Do My Own Bookkeeping?That’s perfectly fine. Many small business owners use software like Xero,FreeAgent, or QuickBooks to manage their own books. But when it’s time to file year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, or Self Assessment, a professional review and submission from an accountant like Dunatax adds a layer of accuracy and assurance. Think of it as closing the loop; you do the day-to-day, we make sure it end is clean





