People You Can Count On
Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT and payroll for small businesses, sole traders, landlords and individuals in and around Lincoln, from a family practice in Saxilby with over 25 years' experience.
The tax year, mapped ·
Each lock is a deadline. Select one to see what's due and who it affects.
Dots on the towpath mark PAYE payments on the 22nd. Company accounts, Corporation Tax and VAT dates depend on your own year end and VAT quarters. Full tax calendar.
Where are you on the map?
Find your situation below. Each one explains what's involved, what we'll need from you, and what we take off your hands.
- Just starting outStart-ups & company formationSole trader or limited company, and what to register for.
- Drowning in receiptsBookkeeping & cloud accountingGet the books up to date and keep them that way.
- Self-employed or letting propertySelf Assessment & Corporation TaxYour Self Assessment return, done properly and on time.
- Running a limited companyYear-end accountsYear-end accounts, Corporation Tax and confirmation statements.
- Taking on staffPayroll & workplace pensionsPayroll, RTI and workplace pensions from the first employee.
- Near the VAT threshold or in MTDVAT & Making Tax DigitalRegistration, returns and quarterly digital updates.
- A letter from HMRCHMRC tax enquiriesHelp from someone trained as an HMRC tax inspector.
We know how HMRC thinks
Total Accounting Lincoln is an established family business built on quality and reliable service. With over 25 years' experience in accountancy and a background as a fully trained tax inspector for HMRC, we understand both sides of a tax return.
- Accounts
- Year-end accounts for companies, sole traders and partnerships
- Tax
- Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT and HMRC enquiries
- Records
- Bookkeeping in Sage, receipts captured with Dext
- People
- Payroll and workplace pensions
Digital records, done for you
Cloud bookkeeping keeps your figures current and ready for Making Tax Digital, without you becoming a bookkeeper.

Sage Partner Accountant
Your books kept in Sage cloud accounting, with bank feeds, invoicing and MTD-compatible VAT returns.

Dext receipt capture
Photograph a receipt on your phone and it goes straight into your books, no shoebox needed.
How it works
No jargon, and no surprises.
Get in touch
Call or email and tell us what you need. We'll ask a few questions about you or your business.
We explain what's needed
You'll know exactly what we need from you, what we'll do, and the deadlines that apply.
We take it from there
We do the work and deal with HMRC and Companies House on your behalf.
Talk it through with us
Tell us where you are and what's worrying you. We'll explain what's needed, in plain English.
