Accounting, tax and advisory services for small businesses
Harbourlight provides practical accounting, tax and financial guidance for small and growing businesses, from everyday compliance to more complex decisions.
Whether you need the essentials handled properly, clearer financial information or experienced support with an important decision, I’ll help you find a way forward.
A friendly conversation, no pressure
Who we work with
If you value straightforward support, clearer financial information and practical guidance, Harbourlight Accounting could be the right fit for you:
Individuals and landlords
For Self Assessment tax returns, rental income reporting and practical tax support when you need it.
Owner-managed businesses
Sole traders, start-ups and established limited companies looking for personal, dependable support.
Businesses across sectors
Service-based, creative, digital and traditional businesses in Poole, Dorset and across the UK.
Getting the essentials right
For owners wanting bookkeeping, payroll, accounts, tax and compliance handled properly.
Changing & growing
For businesses needing better systems, clearer reporting or experienced financial guidance to navigate new challenges.
Whatever stage you're at, my aim is to help you stay organised, understand your numbers and make confident decisions.
Choose only the services you need
Example services are grouped into three broad areas to make them easier to explore.
Choose only what you need now, with the flexibility to adapt the support as your circumstances change.
Accounting & Compliance Services
Keep your records, payroll, accounts, tax and filings under control, so you have reliable figures, fewer deadline worries and more time to focus on your business.
Typical services:
Cloud bookkeeping and reconciliations
VAT returns and payroll
Year-end accounts and Corporation Tax
Self Assessment tax returns
Other required filings
Practical tax advice and support
Systems & Insight Services
Replace inefficient processes and delayed reporting with better-connected systems, less manual work and timely information you can trust for managing performance and cash-flow.
Typical services:
Cloud accounting setup and optimisation
Process improvements and automation
Management reporting and KPIs
Dashboards and business visibility
Cash flow monitoring and reporting
Support or training for internal teams and bookkeepers
Joined-up finance function support
Advisory & Growth Services
Draw on experienced financial guidance for more complex business matters, without the cost or commitment of employing a full-time Finance Director.
Typical services:
Budgeting and forecasting
Cash flow planning
Performance reporting and decision support
Pricing, margin and profitability analysis
Board packs
Investment and hiring decisions
Fractional FD support
Want to talk it through? Tell me what is taking time, causing uncertainty or holding your business back, and I’ll help you find a practical starting point.
A friendly conversation, no pressure
Support that evolves with your business
We can start with the issue that matters now: a tax return, overdue bookkeeping, a filing deadline or unclear financial information. If your needs change, I can adapt the support with you, while keeping the scope and fees clear.
Straightforward, transparent pricing
Fees are based on the services you need, the complexity of your business and the level of support involved. Ongoing work is usually covered by a fixed monthly fee, while one-off services are quoted separately.
Typical starting prices for ongoing support bundles are:
Sole trader compliance support from £125 per month
Limited company compliance support from £250 per month
Systems and reporting support from £500 per month
Fractional FD and advisory support from £1,000 per month
One-off services are quoted separately, with Self Assessment tax returns starting from £200.
Before any work begins, we’ll agree the scope, fee and next steps together, so you know exactly what is included and what it will cost.
Not sure which option fits? Tell me a little about what you need and we can discuss the likely scope and cost.
There’s no obligation to proceed.
A clear process, built around your business
From the first conversation to onboarding, you’ll know what happens next, what is included and what the support will cost.
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Start the conversation
A friendly phone or video call to understand what you need, from a one-off tax return or ongoing accounting support to a more complex business issue.
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Receive a tailored proposal
You’ll receive a clear proposal setting out the recommended support, scope and fee, so you can decide with confidence and know exactly what is included.
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Onboard and set up
If you choose to proceed, I'll manage any handover from your previous accountant and work with you to put the right systems and support in place.
The systems and support behind the services
Virtual delivery • Real-world partnership
Work directly with me through efficient cloud systems, straightforward communication and practical guidance tailored to the way your business operates.
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Use the cloud platform that suits your business, with help to improve your current setup or move smoothly to a better one where needed.
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Timely reports and dashboards give you a clearer view of performance, KPIs and cash flow, helping you spot issues and opportunities sooner and act with greater confidence.
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Alongside day-to-day support, I can arrange regular check-ins or advisory calls to review priorities, answer questions and keep actions moving.
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Stay connected by phone, email or video call, with occasional in-person catch-ups available for local clients.
Cloud accounting expertise
Already using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or FreeAgent?
I can work with what you have, improve the setup where needed or help you move smoothly to a platform that suits your business better.
Have questions?
Find straightforward answers about pricing, software, onboarding and switching accountants on the FAQs page.
If you would rather talk it through, please get in touch.
Let’s start with a conversation
Tell me what is taking time, creating uncertainty or making an important decision harder.
Together, we’ll identify the most useful starting point and the support that can make the biggest difference.
No pressure, just a friendly conversation.