Eighteen extra hours a job is £7,980 a year
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A fixed price divided by more hours is a lower rate. Quote £3,200 for 40 hours, spend 58, and your £80 an hour becomes £55.
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A fixed price divided by more hours is a lower rate. The effective rate falls by exactly the quoted hours over the actual hours.
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Three things worth knowing
The effective rate is exactly the quoted hours divided by the actual hours, times the rate you quoted at. Nothing else affects it on a fixed price.
One job over is a bad estimate. Every job over by the same margin is a pricing problem, which is why the annual figure is here.
The fix is not more paperwork. Quote rounds explicitly, and send one line before extra work starts.
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We provide bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, tax filings, annual accounts, and advisory services — tailored to freelancers, SMEs, and ecommerce businesses.
Yes. Every client works with a named accountant who knows your business inside out. You’ll never deal with call centres — just direct, personal support.
We’re certified partners with Xero and QuickBooks. Our digital-first approach means you’ll always have real-time access to your financial data.
We offer fixed monthly packages with no hidden fees. Pricing depends on your business size and the level of support you need — but you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for.
Absolutely. We handle VAT, corporation tax, self-assessments, and payroll tax. We also manage HMRC correspondence on your behalf to ensure you never miss a deadline.
No. While many of our clients are London-based, we also support businesses across the UK and ecommerce sellers worldwide through our cloud-based systems.
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