If you want to work as a limited company contractor, you’re always best off hiring an accountant to take care of your company, tax and accounting responsibilities.
Here is our list of some of the leading limited company accountants. They all charge a fixed monthly all-inclusive fee.
Trustpilot and Google ratings and reviews mentioned below are correct as of June 2025.
Scroll down for some tips on how to compare accountants and what services you should expect for your monthly fee.
Top 10 Contractor Accountants
1. Aardvark Accounting (Partner)
Complete personal service – £89 per month.
Small business and contractor specialists
Winner of the best Contractor Accountancy at the 2023 and 2024 Contracting Awards.
The monthly fee includes FreeAgent online software.
Most contractor accountants charge fixed monthly fees.
Depending on the firm and the number of services it provides, you can pay £50 to £150 per month or more.
Firms sometimes offer different service packages, often referred to as ‘essential’, ‘standard’, and ‘ultimate’.
The more expensive packages often contain business insurance and extra tax planning services. Or they give you priority over other clients when completing your annual accounts.
Core services
However, all monthly packages, regardless of the cost, should include specific core services.
These are the basics that ensure your company accounts are processed and your statutory deadlines are met.
As part of their core offering, your accountant should:
These are important questions to ask any prospective accountant.
More Contractor Accountancy Providers and Resources
Forbes Young – All-inclusive accounting for £110 + VAT per month, including company formation and unlimited tax advice. Plus, a mobile phone number for your qualified accountant.
FreeAgent – Online accounting and invoicing software – £25/month for limited companies. Free Trial and 10% off for Contract Eye readers (Quote discount code 23mzhk).
Tax Compute – Family-run contractor specialists – fixed price for full accountancy service – £90/month.
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association provides accreditation to accountants, which demonstrates that a firm has undergone rigorous testing to ensure compliance.
Here is a list of current FCSA accountancy members (last updated in March 2025).
If you’d like to add your firm to this directory, email us for further details.
Contractor Accountants – Summary
Although you can find dozens of articles on our site with tips on how to find the best accountant, you cannot beat recommendations from other contractors.
Your personal feelings when researching accounting providers will also play a big part in your choice.
Other factors are important, but when comparing contractor accountants, ensure you compare like with like.
Find out exactly what is included in the monthly fee (such as accountancy software), and if there are any extra charges for additional services before you sign up.
For in-depth independent guides to finding the right accountancy provider, visit our dedicated contractor accountants section, which also contains a checklist to help you compare and research prospective firms.
