We are Swan Books Accounting

Local Accountants based in Essex for e

We manage business accounting solutions for start upsentrepreneurs and sole traders who want to focus on growing their business and eliminate the finance administration burden!

Who are we?

We're friendly, professional and approachable accountants...

Swan Books is an Essex-based Accountancy Practice working with the latest software in the accounting world; our aim is to offer a professional, approachable service that supports our clients with all aspects of their accounting function and ensures their financial affairs are managed in a way that minimises liability takes away pressures of HMRC and Companies House obligations. Allowing business owners more time to grow and develop their businesses.

My approach to business and my clientele is how I can help educate and provide financial services and give a personal connection to who I work with. Aiding business owners to help them take control of their finances through a modern, fresh approach to accounting using the latest software’s available.

what can we do for you?

Self assessment tax return

Preparation of tax calculation, preparation and submission to HMRC and financial statements within the tax deadline.

Bookkeeping

Regular reconciliations of your accounts keeping business records up to date.

VAT Return

Preparation and submission of business VAT returns ensuing the business is MTD compliant and meeting all HMRC deadlines.

Payroll

Weekly or monthly payroll processes ensuring all tasks are carried out by all deadlines and RTI compliant.

Support

If you've got a tax related question, we've got the answer. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, and wont keep you waiting.

Year End Accounts

Preparation and filing of annual accounts and company returns to Companies House, ensuring statutory compliance and meeting all filing deadlines.

what our clients have to say

vanessa mar
vanessa mar
2025-07-01
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Second year in - Stacey truly is the best and amazing to work with. Her patience, warmth and clarity are unmatched. Extremely happy with the service!
Gary Butler
Gary Butler
2025-06-29
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After making the booking for a new customer enquiry the process and response from Stacey couldn’t have been better. Stacey was prompt with the return call, took the time to get to know my situation, was knowledgeable and very helpful with information and explaining the next steps. Looking forward to receiving the details for those steps and impressed with professionalism shown from the off.
Dani Avis
Dani Avis
2025-06-03
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I met Stacey as a networking event, and I am so bloody glad I did. She is so experienced, so knowledgeable and has helped me massively in such a short amount of time. Answered every question I have (which is a lot) because I generally had no idea what I had to do with tax’s with starting my own business. I feel so at ease now I have her as my accountant and recommend her highly to anyone and everyone!! Xx
Living With Leanne
Living With Leanne
2025-04-15
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Couldn't recommend Stacey enough for everything accounting! She is efficient, informative, supportive and trustworthy. She supports my small business and ensures that everything runs smoothly when it comes to submitting my tax returns which I am so grateful for! Thank you Stacey!!
Chloe Turner
Chloe Turner
2025-04-14
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My first year working as self employed and Stacey has been so helpful and supportive, making my first tax year as a small buissness straightforward and stress free. Thankyou so much! ♡
Sam Davis
Sam Davis
2025-04-14
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Brilliant service from start to finish and would highly recommend, will certainly be using swan books for many years to come. Thanks
Emma Cook
Emma Cook
2025-04-09
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Stacey is the best accountant we have would definitely recommend her to anyone, she’s so friendly and very helpful and always there to help us . Thank you for your hard work xx
Emma Spencer
Emma Spencer
2025-04-09
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I have used Stacey’s services now for the past few years. She has been fantastic, always have a prompt reply with any queries. Highly recommend!
Ted Nellie
Ted Nellie
2025-03-28
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I own a preschool that Stacey has helped me to manage and completely turn around to become thriving when I wanted to give in. She is so personable and always very reliable and honest. I wish I had met her at the beginning of my business but thank goodness I have found her now. Thank you Stacey for being a breath of fresh air and making the accounts so understandable!!
Samantha Harvey
Samantha Harvey
2025-03-13
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Stacey is honestly the loveliest most informative person, I was completely clueless about everything and she has taken her time to explain things and reassure me on anything I’m unsure about. Thank you so much! Highly recommend x

What businesses use us?

Help me with my tax return

Self Assessment Tax Returns need to be submitted every tax year by the following 31st January after the tax year has ending 5th April. If you are self employed, landlord, in a partnership, director or have other sources of taxable income, you will need to submit a self assessment.

Help me with my Limited Company

As a Limited business you have to keep accurate accounting records and ensure your business is adhering to the accounting and HMRC rules. We work with the latest software’s available in the accounting world, that will help streamline the accounting function in your business.

Help me with my new business

Starting a new business can be a whirlwind, so it is ever so important to ensure that your business is set up correctly with HMRC and Companies House from the beginning.