ACCOUNTANTS IN SAWBRIDGEWORTH, HERTFORDSHIRE

Clear, dependable accounting and tax support

Stars Accounting is a Hertfordshire practice helping businesses and individuals with tax, VAT, accounts and compliance, clearly explained and filed on time.

Xero Certified Partner Certified in the cloud accounting software that keeps your records current.
HMRC agent, AML supervised Regulated and fully insured, so your affairs are in safe hands.
20+ years in finance Experience drawn from management accounting across businesses large and small.
Rated 5 stars on Google Clients describe us as friendly, professional and always available.
ABOUT STARS ACCOUNTING

An accounting practice built on clarity, accuracy and service

We support limited companies, sole traders, landlords and contractors. We look after the tax, VAT and compliance work that keeps your finances in order, explain it in plain English, and make sure every deadline is met.

Clear adviceStraightforward guidance in plain English, so you always understand where you stand.
Reliable filingReturns, accounts and submissions prepared accurately and filed ahead of every deadline.
Responsive serviceWe reply to enquiries within 24 hours and keep you informed throughout.
Modern softwareAs a Xero Certified Partner, we work in the cloud software businesses rely on, so your records stay current.
WHO WE HELP

Support that fits where you are now

Contractors and freelancersTax, VAT and timesheet-to-invoice support, including StarsApprove.
Sole traders and landlordsSelf Assessment and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax made manageable.
Limited company directorsCorporation Tax, accounts, payroll and identity verification in one place.
New and growing businessesCompany set-up, Xero and clear reporting from the very first day.
OUR KEY SERVICES

The compliance work that keeps your business secure and on the right side of HMRC

Tax rules are changing quickly. We keep you informed, set you up properly and file on time, so nothing is missed.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

If you are a sole trader or landlord, HMRC now expects quarterly digital updates in place of a single annual return. We check whether it applies to you, set up the software and make your submissions.

Phased in from April 2026

VAT

Registration, quarterly returns and Making Tax Digital for VAT, prepared accurately and filed before every deadline.

Corporation Tax

Annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns for your limited company, prepared carefully and planned so you pay only what you owe.

Self Assessment

Personal tax returns for the self-employed, landlords, company directors and anyone with additional income, completed well ahead of the 31 January deadline.

Companies House identity verification

Company directors and people with significant control must now prove their identity to Companies House. We guide you through each step so it is done correctly.

Deadline for existing directors: 18 November 2026

Xero accounting software

Set-up, training and ongoing support from a Xero Certified Partner, so the software works for your business and your records are always up to date.

Also available Bookkeeping· Payroll· New business set-up· Management reporting and forecasting· Spreadsheets and financial planning
KEY DATES

Deadlines worth knowing about

18 November 2026
Companies House identity verification
The deadline for existing directors and people with significant control to verify their identity.
31 January 2027
Self Assessment
Online tax return and payment due for the 2025 to 2026 tax year.
Every quarter
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
For those in scope, updates fall due in August, November, February and May.
NEW: STARSAPPROVE

Timesheet approval, simplified for contractors and their clients

Log your time, your client approves from a single emailed link, and a draft invoice with VAT appears in Xero, with the approved timesheet filed as a PDF.

Discover StarsApprove £12 a month plus VAT · 30-day trial
CLIENT FEEDBACK

What our clients say

Read our Google reviews
★★★★★
“Stars Accounting Ltd provide me with monthly accounting support managing all of my bookkeeping all the way through to my yearly self assessment. I would highly recommend them.”
m t h · Google review
★★★★★
“They go above and beyond to explain things and are always really friendly. Highly recommend!”
Sophoulla Gibson · Google review
★★★★★
“Very fast and thorough, I was kept in the loop and my calculation was easy to understand. Very friendly experience!”
Adam Pyle · Google review
★★★★★
“Excellent, professional and went above and beyond to hit my deadlines, will only use Stars Accounting Ltd for all of my accounting needs.”
Nathan Tapper · Google review
PART OF STARS ACCOUNTING

Stars Recruit: specialist finance recruitment

Our finance recruitment arm connects employers with finance professionals on permanent, interim and contract bases, and helps job seekers find their next role. It works mainly across London, the Home Counties and Scotland.

Hiring, or looking for a role?

Visit the Stars Recruit website to speak to the recruitment team.

Visit Stars Recruit
QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?It applies to sole traders and landlords with qualifying income above £50,000 from April 2026, then above £30,000 from April 2027 and above £20,000 from April 2028. We can check where you stand.
Who has to verify their identity with Companies House?Company directors and people with significant control. Existing directors have until 18 November 2026, and we can guide you through the process.
How much will it cost?Every business is different, so after a free initial conversation we provide a clear written quote showing exactly what is included.
How quickly will I hear back?We reply to enquiries within 24 hours.

Let’s talk about your business

Straightforward advice. Reliable filing. Book a free consultation, call us or send a message. We reply to enquiries within 24 hours.

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm · Saturday 8:30am to 5:00pm