Business Details
Expert Accountants for Small Businesses and Contractors
Forbes Young is a small business accounting firm with a distinct approach to client relationships. As Relationship Accountants, we prioritise the individual behind the numbers, offering tailored financial solutions for sole traders, contractors, and small businesses across the UK. Our dedicated team of specialists provides same-day responses and avoids the impersonal churn of process-driven accounting models. With offices in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and London, we combine local accessibility with nationwide expertise in tax planning, company formation, and compliance.Our IR35 specialists and Accredited FreeAgent Practitioners deliver modern accounting solutions while maintaining traditional values of transparency and client-centric service. We differentiate ourselves through consistent partner engagement, eliminating the frustration of being passed between multiple advisors. Our commitment to timely communication ensures clients receive prompt support for their financial needs.
Services
Annual Accounts
Company Formation
Personal Tax Service
Tax Planning
VAT Registration
Payroll Management
Contractor Accounting
IR35 Compliance
Financial Consultation
Business Advisory
Highlights and features
- We provide same-day responses to client inquiries
- Our IR35 specialists understand contractor accounting requirements
- You'll work with the same dedicated accounting partner
- We offer tailored solutions instead of one-size-fits-all approaches
- Our services cover all UK regions from multiple office locations
Associations and certifications
- FreeAgent Practitioner
What people say
Dedicated partner
Timely responses
IR35 specialists
Nationwide coverage
Personalised service
Services
Annual Accounts
We prepare comprehensive annual accounts for limited companies, ensuring compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements. Our service includes balance sheet preparation, profit and loss statements, and detailed financial analysis. Clients receive clear explanations of their financial position with actionable recommendations for improvement.
Company Formation
Our company formation service handles all aspects of registering new businesses with Companies House. We provide guidance on company structure, share distribution, and statutory requirements. The service includes registered office provision and ongoing compliance support to ensure new businesses start on solid foundations.
Personal Tax Service
We manage personal tax affairs for self-employed individuals and contractors, including self-assessment submissions. Our service covers income tax calculations, allowable expense claims, and tax liability planning. Clients benefit from proactive advice to minimise tax obligations while maintaining compliance.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning service identifies legitimate opportunities to reduce tax liabilities across all business structures. We provide strategic advice on corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax matters. The service focuses on long-term financial planning while ensuring compliance with current tax legislation.
VAT Registration
We handle VAT registration, returns, and compliance for businesses exceeding the threshold. Our service includes VAT scheme selection, quarterly return preparation, and cash accounting scheme advice. We ensure accurate reporting while identifying opportunities to optimise VAT recovery.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for contractors?
We provide specialist contractor accounting services including IR35 compliance, limited company management, and personal tax returns.
Are you qualified FreeAgent practitioners?
Yes, we are official Accredited FreeAgent Practitioners with specialist software expertise for business accounting.
Do you handle VAT registration and returns?
Yes, we manage full VAT services including registration, quarterly returns, and scheme selection for businesses.
Can you help with company formation?
We offer complete company formation services with ongoing compliance support and registered office provision.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide with offices in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, and London.
How quickly do you respond to client queries?
We guarantee same-day responses to all client inquiries via phone or email.
