Four decades of looking after South London’s books
Abu Umar & Co. has been doing the accounts for people and businesses around Streatham since 1983. Tax returns, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts, prepared properly and filed on time.
Why people stay with us
- Individuals, sole traders, landlords and limited companies
- HMRC registered agent, so we deal with HMRC for you
- A price agreed before any work starts
- Deadlines tracked so nothing gets missed
- Bookkeeping
- VAT & MTD
- Payroll
- CIS
- Self Assessment
- Company Accounts
- Corporation Tax
- Business Advice
About the practice
A small firm that has seen most things before
We are a long-established practice in Streatham working with individuals, sole traders, landlords and limited companies. Much of our work comes from people who were recommended by someone we already look after, which tells you most of what you need to know about how we work.
Tax rules change constantly. Our job is to keep up with them so you do not have to, keep you on the right side of HMRC, and make sure you are not paying more than you need to.
- Clear prices agreed upfront
- Deadlines tracked for you
- Cloud or paper records, your choice
- Straight answers, no jargon
What we do
Everything a small business or individual needs
Bookkeeping
Your records kept straight month by month, reconciled and ready when the figures are needed.
Find out moreVAT & Making Tax Digital
Registration, scheme choice and quarterly returns filed under MTD, with the deadlines tracked for you.
Find out morePayroll & CIS
RTI payroll, pension auto-enrolment, and CIS returns and deductions handled each period.
Find out moreSelf Assessment
Returns for the self-employed, landlords and company directors, with every allowance accounted for.
Find out moreCompany accounts & Corporation Tax
Year-end accounts and CT600 returns prepared and filed with Companies House and HMRC.
Find out moreBusiness advice
Straight answers on structure, drawings, forecasts and the decisions that affect your tax bill.
Find out moreHow we work
Getting started is one conversation
No long forms and no obligation. Tell us where you are and we will tell you what is involved.
Have a chat
Phone us or send an enquiry. We will ask a few questions about your situation and what you need doing.
Agree a price
We set out the work and what it will cost. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Leave it with us
We collect what we need, deal with your old accountant if there is one, and keep you ahead of the deadlines from then on.
What does it cost?
It depends what you need. We look at the work involved and give you a price before we start, so there are no surprises when the invoice arrives. Call us or send an enquiry and we will come back with a figure.
Do I have to come to the office?
Not unless you want to. Plenty of our clients send records by email or through cloud accounting software and we handle everything remotely. If you would rather sit down with someone in Streatham, you are very welcome.
I have not filed for a couple of years. Can you sort it out?
Yes. Late returns are a large part of what we do. We will bring the records up to date, file what is outstanding and deal with HMRC on your behalf as your registered agent.
How do I move from my current accountant?
Tell them you are leaving, and we write to them for professional clearance and your records. It is a short process and we handle the paperwork.
What is Making Tax Digital and does it apply to me?
It means keeping digital records and sending HMRC quarterly updates with compatible software. For sole traders and landlords it starts in April 2026 if qualifying income is above £50,000, April 2027 above £30,000 and April 2028 above £20,000. Qualifying income is gross income from self-employment and property. We can set it up and file the updates.
When are Self Assessment returns due?
Online returns and any tax owed are due by 31 January after the tax year ends on 5 April. Paper returns are due by 31 October. If you make payments on account, the second falls on 31 July.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work with the main cloud accounting packages and will help you choose and set up whichever suits your business. If you prefer spreadsheets or paper records, that is fine too.
Contact
Come and talk to us
Tell us what you need and we will come back with a price and a plan. There is no charge for the first conversation.
Streatham, London SW16 1QJ
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