Accountancy & Financial Consulting · London

The numbers, handled. The strategy, shared.

Fortify Accountants delivers the full range of accountancy and advisory services a growing business needs — bookkeeping to boardroom — without the six-week wait for a reply that larger London firms are known for.

Statement of Services
FY 2026
Fortify Accountants Ltd — client account
01Bookkeeping
02Year-end accounts
03Management accounts
04VAT returns
05Payroll
06Tax planning
07Financial consulting
Balance carried forward
Every number, covered
150+
Clients served
24hr
Average reply time
Fair
No hidden fees
Free
Initial consultation
Cloud accounting partners
About Fortify

Built around one idea: be genuinely useful, not just compliant

Fortify Accountants was founded on a simple frustration — too many small businesses were paying for an accountant who only appeared once a year, at deadline time. We built a practice that works the other way round: close to the business, easy to reach, and invested in the outcome, not just the filing.

Today we support a mix of sole traders, contractors, landlords and growing companies across the UK — combining the rigour of a qualified, regulated practice with the responsiveness of a team that treats your business as an extension of our own.

150+Businesses supported
FixedPoint of contact, every time
24hrAverage reply time
"We don't measure success by how many clients we take on. We measure it by how few of them ever need to look elsewhere."
Our services

A full finance function, under one roof

From the everyday transactions to the year-end statutory filing and the strategic decisions in between — Fortify covers the full ledger, not just a slice of it.

Bookkeeping
Weekly or monthly transaction processing, bank reconciliation and clean digital records via Xero or QuickBooks.
Year-end accounts
Statutory accounts preparation and Companies House filing, prepared early enough that nothing is left to the deadline.
Management accounts
Monthly or quarterly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting that gives you a real-time read on the business.
VAT returns
Making Tax Digital-compliant VAT preparation and submission, with scheme selection reviewed as you grow.
Payroll & auto-enrolment
Accurate, on-time payroll for teams of any size, including pension auto-enrolment administration and payslips.
Tax planning
Corporation tax, personal tax and self-assessment planning designed to keep you compliant and minimise your liability.
Financial consulting & virtual CFO
Cash flow forecasting, budgeting and investor-ready reporting — senior financial guidance without a full-time hire.
Why Fortify

The reassurance you'd want from any accountant

Every part of how we work is designed around one idea: you should always know where you stand, and never have to chase us to find out.

Qualified & regulated

Our team is fully qualified and regulated, so every return, filing and piece of advice you receive is held to professional standard.

A reply within 24 hours

Urgent question before a deadline? You'll hear back from a real person within one working day — not two weeks.

Highly competitive pricing

Pricing shaped around what your business actually needs, agreed upfront. No hidden fees, ever.

One dedicated accountant

You'll always speak to the same person who already knows your business — not whoever happens to pick up.

Cloud accounting, fully set up

We configure and support Xero or QuickBooks for you, so you can see an accurate financial picture whenever you like.

A free, no-obligation consultation

Meet the team, ask your questions, and get a written proposal — all before you commit to anything.

How we work

Onboarding, in four steps

No lengthy handover, no repeated forms. Most clients are fully switched over within two weeks.

01

Free consultation

A 30-minute call to understand your business, current setup and what "good" looks like for you.

02

Competitive proposal

A written scope and price tailored to your business, agreed before any work begins — no hidden fees.

03

Switch & set up

We handle the handover from your previous accountant and get your cloud accounting live.

04

Ongoing partnership

Monthly reporting, a direct line to your accountant, and proactive advice — not just at year-end.

Who we work with

Experience across the industries that make up London

01E-commerce & retail
02Hospitality & food
03Professional services
04Creative & digital agencies
05Tech & SaaS startups
06Property & construction
07Contractors & freelancers
08Healthcare practices
Client feedback

What our clients say

★★★★★
"Fortify transformed our financial processes. Compliance feels effortless and I always know exactly where we stand."
James Smith
Business owner, London
★★★★★
"Exceptional support that genuinely feels like an in-house finance team, without the overhead. I wouldn't go back."
Sarah Johnson
Director, Manchester
★★★★★
"We moved from a Big Four-adjacent firm and the difference in responsiveness alone was worth the switch."
Priya Anand
Founder, e-commerce, London

Worked with us? Leave a review — we'd love to hear how it went.

Who we help

Wherever you are in your journey, we have a service for it

From your first invoice to your tenth employee, our support is built to scale alongside you.

Sole traders & freelancers

Simple, affordable support for self-assessment, expenses and staying on the right side of HMRC.

Startups & new businesses

Company formation, initial bookkeeping set-up and guidance on the decisions that matter early on.

Limited companies

Statutory accounts, corporation tax and Companies House filings handled accurately and on time.

Contractors & CIS

IR35 guidance, CIS returns and tax-efficient structuring for contractors working across sectors.

Landlords

Rental income reporting, allowable expenses and planning ahead of Making Tax Digital for landlords.

Growing SMEs

Management accounts, forecasting and virtual CFO support as your team and turnover expand.

Switching accountants

Changing accountants is easier than you'd think

There's no tax implication to switching, and you can do it at any point in the year. We'll contact your current accountant, request your records and handle the entire handover — so the only thing you need to do is say yes.

1You give us the go-ahead
2We request your records for you
3We confirm everything is transferred
4You're a Fortify client — done
Common questions

Before you get in touch

How much will it cost?+

We offer highly competitive pricing shaped around your turnover and the services you need — agreed with you upfront, in writing. No hidden fees, ever.

I already have an accountant — is switching complicated?+

Not at all. We handle the entire handover on your behalf, including contacting your current accountant for your records. Most switches complete within two weeks.

Do you work with businesses outside London?+

Yes — the majority of our work is done remotely over video call and cloud accounting software, so we support clients across the UK, not just London.

What if I'm just starting out and don't have a company yet?+

That's a great time to speak to us. We can advise on the right structure for your situation and handle company formation if a limited company is the right route.

Let's put your numbers in order

Book a free 30-minute consultation. No obligation, no jargon — just a clear view of how Fortify can support your business.

Or email us at info@fortifyaccountants.co.uk