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Accounting & Compliance

Accounts catch-up: overdue accounts, late returns and filing backlogs

Behind on filings? We clear the backlog, stop the penalties growing and put a routine in place so it does not happen again.

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Sound familiar?

The problems we are usually asked to solve

Falling behind is far more common than owners admit. A bookkeeper leaves, a director is ill, a group grows faster than its finance function, and suddenly there are overdue accounts, unfiled corporation tax returns and letters you have stopped opening. The longer it runs, the more it costs, but it is entirely fixable.

01

Companies House penalties are mounting

Late filing penalties rise with every month, and persistent default can lead to strike-off and director consequences.

How we fix itWe prioritise by risk, file the overdue accounts and confirmation statements and stop the clock.

02

HMRC has issued estimated assessments

Missing corporation tax returns lead to HMRC determinations and debt claims for tax you may not even owe.

How we fix itWe prepare the missing returns, replace the estimates with real figures and deal with HMRC.

03

The records are incomplete

Bank statements, invoices and prior-year files are missing, so you cannot see how to start.

How we fix itWe reconstruct the position from bank, supplier and customer data and document every assumption.

04

Several companies, all behind

A group with multiple entities makes the problem look unmanageable.

How we fix itWe triage each entity, set a delivery schedule and track it until every filing is current.

What you get

  • Triage and risk reviewA fast review of filing status, penalties, HMRC correspondence and urgency across every entity.
  • Record reconstructionRebuilding ledgers from bank feeds, statements and third-party data where records are incomplete.
  • Overdue accounts and returnsPreparation and filing of statutory accounts, CT600s, VAT and confirmation statements.
  • Penalty mitigationAppeals and representations to reduce or cancel penalties where there is a reasonable excuse.
  • HMRC negotiationTime-to-pay arrangements and replacement of estimated assessments with accurate figures.
  • Prevention routineA compliance calendar and monthly bookkeeping so you never fall behind again.

Best suited toDirectors of companies and groups with overdue accounts, unfiled returns, HMRC correspondence or Companies House penalties.

The outcomeEvery filing current, penalties contained and a simple routine that keeps you compliant.

How it works

  1. ReviewWe assess your records, systems, deadlines and risks and agree a scope and fixed fee.
  2. Set upWe take over the ledgers, connect your bank and systems and clear anything outstanding.
  3. RunWe keep the books, payroll, VAT and filings moving on a fixed monthly calendar.
  4. ReportYou receive reconciled numbers and a short commentary, with a senior contact for questions.

Questions we are often asked

Is it too late to fix this?

Almost never. We have a clear sequence for clearing backlogs, and bringing filings up to date usually reduces the pressure and the cost immediately.

Will HMRC or Companies House take action against me?

Enforcement risk rises the longer you wait. We contact the relevant bodies early where appropriate, show that you are engaging and file in order of risk.

Can you handle several companies at once?

Yes. We regularly manage multi-company catch-ups, with a schedule per entity and consolidated reporting on progress.

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Tell us what is on your mind. We will tell you honestly how we can help.

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