Free Accountant Quote Template
Accountants quote annually because the scope varies significantly between a simple sole trader tax return and a limited company with multiple directors and complex transactions. A clear engagement letter and upfront quote prevent billing disputes when the workload turns out to be heavier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant charge for annual accounts?
Sole trader annual accounts and tax return preparation costs €350 to €900. Limited company accounts with a corporation tax return cost €800 to €2,500 depending on turnover and complexity. VAT returns cost €150 to €400 per quarter. Payroll processing for up to 5 employees costs €80 to €200 per month.
What should an accountancy quote include?
Specify each service separately: bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, management accounts, annual accounts, tax return, and any one-off advisory work. Include the turnaround time for each service and the method of working (cloud software, shared drive, paper records). Clients often don't know which services they need.
Do accountants charge for phone calls and emails?
Some do, some don't. Fixed-fee accountants include a reasonable level of correspondence in their annual fee. Time-based accountants charge for every communication. Quote your model explicitly to avoid clients feeling overcharged when they receive a bill for a 10-minute phone call.