How much does an accountant cost for a small limited company in Cheltenham? (2026)

A small limited company in Cheltenham can expect to pay a fixed monthly fee for its accountant. At BPC Partners, that starts at £100 + VAT a month. The fee depends on what you need doing and how your records are kept, not on how many times you call us.

What we charge

Our business packages are fixed monthly fees, plus VAT:

• Core, from £100 a month. For a company that keeps its own books in Xero and needs the annual accounts and corporation tax return.
• Core Plus, from £250 a month. For a company that wants more support through the year.
• Growth, from £450 a month. For a growing company that wants regular management information.
• Finance Partner, from £850 a month. For a company that wants its finance function run for it, including credit control and forecasting.

The full list of what each package includes is on what's included.

Common extras

• Payroll for one employee, from £15 + VAT a month
• A director's self assessment return, from £250 + VAT
• Monthly CIS returns for up to five subcontractors, from £40 + VAT a month

What pushes the fee up

• The number of transactions each month
• Whether the books are up to date when we start
• VAT registration and the VAT scheme you use
• The number of employees on payroll
• How often you want management accounts
• The number of directors needing a self assessment return

What a limited company has to file

Every limited company files annual accounts with Companies House and a corporation tax return with HMRC each year, plus a confirmation statement. Most directors also need their own self assessment return. Missing a deadline brings a penalty, which is why most directors use an accountant even though there is no legal requirement to.

How to compare quotes

Ask each firm for a fixed price in writing, what it includes, and what would make it change. Check the firm on its professional body's register: for ICAEW firms, that is find.icaew.com. A cheaper fee that leaves out payroll or the director's return can cost more in the end.

We offer new businesses a free first call. We are ICAEW Chartered Accountants at 3 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, and a Xero Silver Partner. See our Cheltenham page, our pricing, or book a free call.