UK Accountants for Small & Medium Businesses

A helping hand with your accounts and tax.

Friendly, expert Chartered Certified Accountants for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK — plus individuals and landlords. Clear advice, fixed quotes, no jargon.

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ACCA Chartered Certified HKICPA 30+ years' experience

What we do

Everything your numbers need

From a single tax return to your whole finance function — tailored to you.

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Personal

Personal tax and self-assessment made simple, so you pay the right amount and never miss a deadline.

Self Assessment
Personal Tax Management
Non-dom & residency advice

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Business

Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, corporation tax and company set-up — the full back office for your business.

Bookkeeping & Accounting
VAT & Payroll
UK Business Set-Up

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Property

Stamp duty analysis and refunds, and tax help for overseas and non-resident property owners.

SDLT Analysis & Refunds
Non-Resident Landlord tax
Capital Gains Tax

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Why Helping Hands

Accounting built for UK small & medium businesses

Clients first, alwaysClear advice in plain English and a fixed quote before we start.

Regulated & insuredACCA Chartered Certified Accountants and HKICPA members.

Cross-border specialistsE-commerce, non-dom and UK–Hong Kong matters are our home ground.

30+

Years' experience

UK & HK

Two jurisdictions

Fixed

Quotes, no surprises

1 day

Typical reply time

Client story

“The most trustworthy firm I've worked with. Highly competent, and they always put my business interests first.”

— Sam Leung, Nougart

Ready to get a helping hand?

Call or WhatsApp +44 7731 794 288, or send a message — we reply within one working day.

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About Helping Hands

Expert accountancy help for UK small and medium businesses — offered with a human touch.

Helping Hands Accounting Limited is a UK accountancy practice for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team of UK-practising ACCA-qualified (Chartered Certified) accountants and HK-practising HKICPA-qualified accountants brings over 30 years of combined experience across business accounting, personal tax and property taxation, in both the UK and Hong Kong.

We work to a “Clients First” philosophy. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain English, and give you a clear, fixed quote before we start. Whether you're a growing company, an individual, or an overseas investor, you get advice tailored to you — not off the shelf.

Our principal

Henry Yip, BA, FCCA, HKICPA

Henry is recognised as one of the UK's leading experts in non-UK domicile taxation, with a strong commercial focus on helping entrepreneurs and international ventures grow. He leads a team dedicated to giving small and medium businesses big-firm expertise with small-firm care.

ACCA

Chartered Certified

HKICPA

Hong Kong CPA

Non-dom

Specialists

Insured

Full PII cover

Why choose us

What working with us feels like

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Plain English

No jargon — just clear advice you can act on, and a named accountant who knows your business.

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Fixed quotes

Agreed before we start, so there are never any surprise bills.

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Cross-border

E-commerce, non-dom and UK–Hong Kong matters are our home ground.

Book a free consultation

Our services

From a single tax return to your whole finance function — everything a UK small or medium business needs, under one roof.

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Personal Tax Management

Year-round support that keeps your personal tax correct, optimised and on time.

Income tax planning & reliefs
Capital gains tax
Non-dom & residency advice
Dealing with HMRC for you

Self Assessment

Returns done properly and on time, claiming every allowance you're entitled to.

Registration & online filing
Right amount — no more, no less
Deadline reminders
Late-return help

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Outsourced Accounting

Your complete finance function, without hiring in-house.

Bookkeeping & management accounts
Year-end accounts & filing
Cloud accounting (Xero, QuickBooks)
A named accountant

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Accurate, up-to-date books — the foundation of good decisions.

Bank reconciliation
Clear management reports
VAT-ready records
Anytime cloud access

UK VAT

VAT made straightforward, from registration to Making Tax Digital returns.

Registration & scheme choice
MTD-ready returns
International & e-commerce VAT
HMRC enquiry support

Payroll & Payments

Reliable payroll that keeps you compliant with RTI and auto-enrolment.

Payslips & RTI submissions
Pension auto-enrolment
PAYE, NIC & year-end forms
One employee or one hundred

UK Corporate Income Tax

Corporation tax prepared accurately and planned smartly.

CT600 computations & returns
Allowances & reliefs
Tax-efficient profit extraction
HMRC enquiry support

UK Business Set-Up

We handle the whole set-up so you're ready to trade — UK and overseas founders.

Company formation
Corporation Tax, VAT & PAYE registration
Right structure advice
Bank & software guidance

🏠 Property

Stamp Duty (SDLT) Refunds

Overpaid stamp duty is common — and reclaimable. We check and claim it back.

Full SDLT review
Reliefs (multiple dwellings, mixed-use)
Refund claims to HMRC
Honest advice on your claim

Overseas / Non-Resident Owner Tax

Own UK property from abroad? We keep you compliant and tax-efficient.

Non-Resident Landlord Scheme
UK rental income reporting
CGT for non-residents
Cross-border & non-dom planning

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Industries we serve

We understand the specific tax and accounting quirks of many sectors.

Takeaways & RestaurantsTCM Practitioners Trading & Sourcing AgentsAmazon & eBay Sellers Cross-Border E-commerceLaw Firms Telecoms & Education AgentsConstruction & Engineering Printing & IT ServicesLandlords & Investors Taxi DriversTranslators

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Insights & news

Plain-English tax and accounting tips for UK small and medium businesses.

Self Assessment: 7 things to get right before the 31 January deadline

A little preparation saves stress, penalties and, often, money. Here are seven things to get right before the online filing deadline.

1. Register in good time

First return? You must register before you can file, and that can take a couple of weeks.

2. Gather every source of income

Employment, self-employment, rental income, dividends, savings interest and overseas income.

3. Claim the reliefs you're due

Allowable expenses, pension contributions and gift aid reduce your bill.

4. Don't forget payments on account

Your January bill may include a payment towards next year.

5. Keep your records 6. File early, pay on time 7. Get help if it's complex

Property, overseas income or non-dom status make things tricky — an accountant often saves you more than they cost.

Overpaid Stamp Duty? How to check if you're owed an SDLT refund

It's surprisingly common to pay too much SDLT — especially on second properties, mixed-use buildings or homes with an annexe. The good news: overpaid SDLT can often be reclaimed from HMRC.

Situations worth reviewing

A non-residential element (mixed-use); multiple dwellings in one purchase; a property uninhabitable at completion; or the higher-rate surcharge charged when a relief should apply.

How a claim works

We review your purchase, check the rates and reliefs that should have applied, and submit the refund claim to HMRC. Time limits apply.

Selling on Amazon or eBay? A UK tax starter guide for online sellers

Getting the basics right early saves headaches later. A plain-English starting point for online sellers.

Hobby or business?

If you buy or make things to sell for profit, HMRC generally treats that as trading.

Income tax & VAT

Profits are usually reported through Self Assessment. Once turnover passes the VAT threshold (£90,000) you must register for VAT — and cross-border rules add layers.

Don't forget your costs

Platform fees, postage, packaging, stock and software can often be claimed.

Frequently asked questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Just get in touch.

Are you qualified and regulated?

Yes — we're ACCA Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and HKICPA members (Hong Kong), and we carry professional indemnity insurance.

How much do you charge?

We give you a clear, fixed quote before any work begins, based on what you need — no surprise bills. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.

I'm switching from another accountant — is it a hassle?

Not at all. We handle the handover with your previous accountant for you. It usually just takes one authorisation from you.

Do you work with businesses across the UK?

Yes — we support small and medium-sized businesses UK-wide, mostly by phone, email, WhatsApp and cloud accounting, so distance is no barrier.

Which accounting software do you use?

We work with the main cloud platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks, and can recommend and set up the right one for you.

How do I get started?

Call or WhatsApp +44 7731 794 288, or send a message through the contact page — we'll arrange a free initial chat.

Get in touch

A free, no-obligation chat about how we can help. We reply within one working day.

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Office11 Westgate, Wetherby, England, LS22 6LL

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HoursMon–Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm

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Last updated: 31 July 2026

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