Accounting, Bookkeeping & Compliance
Accounting, bookkeeping
and compliance support
for growing businesses
WAKE Accounting helps SMEs, startups and growing businesses keep their finance function accurate, organised and up to date. From bookkeeping and VAT returns to payroll, statutory accounts and corporation tax, we make sure the essential finance work happens properly, clearly and on time.
Get The Basics Right First
Accurate records first. Better decisions after.
If bookkeeping is behind, VAT is messy, payroll is unreliable or year-end accounts are rushed, the business owner loses visibility and confidence. WAKE puts the right structure in place throughout the year.
Core Compliance Services
What this service covers
The essentials that keep your business compliant, accurate and audit-ready — delivered by a senior team that treats your numbers as carefully as you do.
Bookkeeping
Clean records, bank reconciliations, income and cost tracking, supplier and customer balances, and organised accounting data.
VAT Returns
VAT return preparation, submission, deadline management, VAT record review and cleaner VAT reporting.
Payroll & Pensions
Monthly payroll, payslips, PAYE submissions, pension submissions and payroll records, run accurately and on time.
Statutory Accounts
Annual accounts prepared clearly and accurately, with the year-end process managed properly.
Corporation Tax Filings
CT600 preparation and filing, with supporting information and visibility of upcoming tax liabilities.
Company Records & Compliance
Confirmation statements, company records, Companies House filings and general statutory administration.
Why It Matters
Good compliance is more than admin
Clean records create the foundation for better reporting, stronger cash control and more confident decisions.
Clean records improve decision-making
Good bookkeeping gives you a reliable base for management accounts, cash flow and commercial decisions.
Deadlines stop becoming a distraction
VAT, payroll, accounts and tax deadlines stop draining management time and attention.
Better systems reduce errors
Cloud accounting systems help keep records cleaner, faster and easier to manage.
Compliance supports growth
Getting the basics right early creates the platform for funding, reporting and scale.
Who This Is For
This service is ideal for businesses that need:
Moving To WAKE
Switching is straightforward
Changing accountants does not need to be difficult. We manage the professional handover, contact your previous accountant, review your records and understand your deadlines.
Software & Systems
Cloud accounting systems we support
WAKE works with modern accounting platforms and can support setup, migration, bank feeds, chart of accounts, VAT settings, payroll setup and reporting structure.
Xero
Partner platform for clean cloud accounting, reporting and day-to-day records.
FreeAgent
Useful for smaller companies and simple finance setups where the fit is right.
QuickBooks
Supported for clients already using QuickBooks or requiring continuity.
Need More Than Compliance?
Build stronger finance support from the essentials
Once the accounting basics are under control, many businesses need better monthly visibility and senior finance input.
Get your accounting under control
Whether you need bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, statutory accounts or a complete compliance reset, WAKE can help build the right accounting support around your business.