Clear numbers.
Confident decisions.
We handle accounts, tax and bookkeeping for local businesses and individuals, with fixed fees, plain English and finance-director experience behind every client.
Everything your business needs, handled by one team
From your first set of accounts to monthly management reporting, we keep you compliant and help you understand what the numbers mean.
Year-end accounts
Statutory accounts and Corporation Tax returns for limited companies, plus accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
Self Assessment
Personal tax returns for directors, landlords, the self-employed and anyone with income outside PAYE, filed well before 31 January.
Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date books in Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent, so you always know where you stand.
VAT returns
VAT registration, scheme advice and quarterly returns filed through MTD-compatible software.
Payroll & CIS
Payslips, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions and CIS returns for contractors and subcontractors.
Management accounts & FD support
Monthly reporting, cash-flow forecasts, budgets and funding support: finance-director thinking without the full-time cost.
Sole trader or landlord? The rules have changed.
Under Making Tax Digital you must keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates. We set up the software, move your records across and file the updates for you.
Check if you're affected- April 2026Qualifying income over £50,000
- April 2027Qualifying income over £30,000
- April 2028Qualifying income over £20,000
Switching accountant is simpler than you think
Free consultation
Tell us about your business and what you need. We'll explain what's involved, with no obligation.
Fixed-fee quote
You get one clear monthly fee that covers everything agreed. There are no surprise bills.
We take it from here
We contact your previous accountant, deal with HMRC and set out every deadline, so you can get on with running your business.
Shaheer Haque FCCA
Big-firm experience, local service
S HQ Accountants is a Blackburn practice led by Shaheer Haque, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with 18 years' post-qualification experience. His career includes EY and senior finance director roles in international technology businesses.
We bring the rigour of that experience to local owner-managed businesses, sole traders and landlords. You get accurate compliance, honest advice and an accountant who answers the phone.
- Fixed fees agreed up front, with no hourly billing
- Cloud software, so you can share records from anywhere
- Meetings in person in Blackburn or by video call
Common questions
How much do your services cost?
Every client gets a fixed monthly fee based on the work involved. We'll give you a written quote after a free consultation, and that's the price you pay.
Can I switch accountant partway through the year?
Yes. We handle the handover with your current accountant, including the professional clearance letter and transferring your records.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work with Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent, and we can help you pick and set up the one that suits your business.
Do you only work with businesses in Blackburn?
We're based in Blackburn and many clients are across Lancashire, but because we use cloud software we can work with clients anywhere in the UK.
Book your free consultation
Tell us a little about what you need and we'll reply within one working day.