Pay only what you owe
We keep your tax liability down, so you pay only what you owe and nothing more. Smart planning, full compliance and every deduction you're entitled to.
Regulated & accredited
Chartered Certified Accountants & Tax Advisers
Money Talks. But sometimes it needs an interpreter.
Your finances tell a story. We make sense of the numbers so you can make smarter decisions, with accounts, tax and advice tailored to you.
No hidden feesNo long contractsFree switch from your accountant
ACCA memberAssociation of Chartered Certified AccountantsIFA licensedPractising licence from the Institute of Financial AccountantsMTD readyMaking Tax Digital for VAT and Income Tax
EAAA registeredEmirates Association for Accountants and Auditors, UAE
Services
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to
Tailored advice for individuals and businesses, from your first tax return to your next stage of growth.
Accounts & bookkeeping, handled
Stress-free accounting and bookkeeping, so you can focus on building your business while we take care of the rest.
Growing your property portfolio
Rental accounts, MTD for Income Tax, mortgage interest relief, and advice on whether to hold property personally or through a company.
AI solutions for your business reporting
Automated bookkeeping, live dashboards and faster month-end, so you see how your business is doing now, not months later.
Advice to fuel your growth
Cash flow forecasting, pricing and margins, funding and investor readiness, from advisers who have done it as Finance Directors.
Relocating to the UAE
Tax planning for moving yourself or your business to the UAE, including entity set-up and how UK and UAE tax rules apply to you. We're registered with the EAAA in the UAE.
Straight talking
Accounting doesn't have to be dull
Good advice, plain English, and the odd joke at the taxman's expense.
31 January. Not a horror film.
Unless you leave your tax return until the 30th. We won't.
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to.
You fix the boiler. We'll fix the tax.
Landlord accounts and portfolio planning, without the 2am call-outs.
- Rental accounts & MTD
- Personal or company ownership advice
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to.
Is your business run on FINAL_v3 (2).xlsx?
AI reporting that gives you live numbers. And fewer tabs.
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to.
A shoebox of receipts? We've seen worse. (Not much worse.)
From crumpled receipts to clean accounts, without the judgement.
- Bookkeeping done for you
- Cloud software set up and connected
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to.
0% income tax. 45°C in August.
We can sort out the first one. UAE relocation and tax planning, done properly.
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to.
Packages
Packages built around your business
Every business is different, so we quote after a short conversation about what you need. You'll have the price in writing before any work starts.
Sole Trader
Self-employed, freelancers and side businesses.
- Self assessment tax return
- MTD for Income Tax quarterly updates
- Annual accounts
- Expense and allowance review
- Unlimited email and phone advice
Limited Company
Contractors, consultants and small companies.
- Statutory accounts & confirmation statement
- Corporation tax return
- VAT returns under MTD
- Director payroll & P11D
- Director self assessment
- Salary and dividend planning
Landlord
Buy-to-let owners, personally or through a company.
- Property income self assessment
- MTD for Income Tax updates
- Mortgage interest & expense relief
- Incorporation and CGT guidance
- Up to 3 properties included
Growth & FD
Growing SMEs that need a finance director without the salary.
- Everything in Limited Company
- Monthly management accounts
- Cash flow forecasting
- Budgets, pricing and margin review
- Funding and investor readiness
- Quarterly review meeting
Bookkeeping, payroll and one-off projects can be added to any package. Starting a new business? Company formation is free when you join.
What's included
Everything a small business needs from its accountant
All HMRC & Companies House filings
Accounts, tax returns, confirmation statements and VAT, prepared and filed on time, every time.
A named, qualified accountant
You deal with the same senior person, not a call centre. They know your business and your numbers.
Tax planning that pays for itself
Salary and dividend mix, pension contributions, allowances and reliefs reviewed every year.
Cloud software set-up
We set you up on Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent and connect your bank feeds, so records keep themselves.
HMRC letters handled
Send us anything from HMRC. We deal with it and tell you what it means in plain English.
Deadline reminders
We track every date for you and chase what we need well before it's due. No late-filing penalties.
About IEM
Big-company finance thinking, priced for small businesses.
Most small business owners only ever hear from their accountant at year end. IEM was set up to give them what larger companies take for granted: senior finance professionals who look at the numbers properly and help them make better decisions.
Our team brings over 20 years of finance leadership, including Finance Director and CFO roles at international businesses. We've grown start-ups, turned around loss-making contracts, improved cash flow and prepared businesses for investment.
Every IEM client gets that experience, whether they're a sole trader filing their first return or a growing company planning its next hire.
ACCAIFA licensed practiceEAAA registered (UAE)FD / CFO experience
Switching to IEM
Moving accountant takes one conversation
We handle the handover with your current accountant. Most clients are fully moved across within two weeks.
Get your quote
Tell us about your business and we'll send a tailored proposal, with the price agreed upfront.
Sign up online
A simple engagement letter and ID check. No long-term contract and no set-up fee.
We contact your old accountant
We request your records and tax history directly, so you don't have an awkward conversation.
Meet your accountant
A welcome call to review your tax position, deadlines and any savings we've spotted.
Key dates
The UK tax calendar we keep for you
| Deadline | What's due | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| 31 January | Self assessment return and balancing payment for the previous tax year | Sole traders, landlords, company directors |
| 5 April | End of the tax year: last chance to use this year's allowances | Everyone |
| Quarterly | MTD for Income Tax updates, for qualifying income over £50,000 | Sole traders and landlords |
| 1 month + 7 days | VAT return and payment after each VAT quarter ends | VAT-registered businesses |
| 9 months + 1 day | Corporation tax payment after your company year end | Limited companies |
| 9 months | Annual accounts filed at Companies House after year end | Limited companies |
FAQs
Questions people ask before joining
How do you charge?
We quote each client individually, based on the work involved. You'll get the price in writing before we start, and if you need something outside the agreed scope, such as an R&D tax claim or a restructure, we'll quote it before doing any work.
Is there a minimum contract?
No. You can leave with 30 days' notice and we'll hand your records to your new accountant.
I'm behind on my returns. Can you still help?
Yes. We'll bring your filings up to date, deal with HMRC on your behalf and, where possible, appeal any penalties.
Do you work with businesses anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We work with clients across the UK online, and can meet in person when it helps.
Can you help my business expand into the Middle East or the US?
Yes. We have hands-on experience setting up entities, pricing contracts and managing multi-currency operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the US and beyond.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent. If you're starting fresh, we'll recommend the best fit and set it up for you.
Let's talk numbers, so you don't have to.
Tell us a little about your business and we'll come back with a tailored proposal within one working day.
Emailsupport@iemaccounting.co.uk
Mobile07514 437 896