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Accounting & Bookkeeping Outsourcing
Services for UK Accountancy Firms
aligned to your workflows, HMRC deadlines and review standards.
A Trusted Accounting Outsourcing Partner for UK Practices
Unison Globus supports UK accountancy practices — ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, CIOT/ATT and AAT firms — with consistent, process-driven accounting and bookkeeping outsourcing. Our teams work as an extension of your firm, delivering review-ready outputs across VAT, management accounts, year-end accounts and tax compliance.
Discuss Your Firm's Requirements
Need additional capacity for bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts, tax, payroll or year-end work?
Speak with our team about your requirements and explore how our accounting professionals can support your practice with structured, review-ready deliverables.
✓ UK-focused accounting expertise
✓ Flexible support and hiring models
✓ 10-hour free trial available
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Our Core Accounting Services / What We Can Take Off Your Plate
Full-scope support across bookkeeping, VAT, management reporting, year-end accounts, tax and payroll
Bookkeeping Services
- Chart of accounts setup mapped to FRS 102 / FRS 105
- Sales invoicing and recording receipts from customers
- Supplier bill capture via Dext, AutoEntry or Hubdoc
- Bank and credit card reconciliation via live bank feeds
- VAT coding and VAT control account reconciliation
- CIS deductions recorded and monthly CIS return support
- Payroll journals from BrightPay, Moneysoft or your payroll software
- Depreciation, accruals, prepayments and adjusting entries
- Month-end and year-end closing entries
- Catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
- Self Assessment returns (SA100) with supplementary pages
- Partnership returns (SA800)
- Company Tax Returns (CT600) with computations and iXBRL accounts
- R&D tax relief claims (CT600L) support
- Trust and Estate returns (SA900)
- P11D and P11D(b) benefits returns
- MTD for Income Tax quarterly updates and year-end tax return (mandatory from 6 April 2026 for qualifying income over £50,000; over £30,000 from 6 April 2027; over £20,000 from 6 April 2028)
Purchase Ledger (Accounts Payable)
- Invoice capture and storage
- Invoice processing and approval workflows
- Expense allocation
- Supplier payment runs
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Handling supplier queries
Sales Ledger (Accounts Receivable)
- Sales order management
- Customer invoicing
- Recording customer receipts
- Aged debtors analysis
- Credit control and collections
- Cash forecasting and reporting
Management Reporting
- Profit and loss account
- Balance sheet
- Trial balance
- Cash flow statement
- Bank reconciliation report
- Aged debtors / creditors and KPI packs
- Fixed asset register with capital allowances (AIA/WDA) tracking
Payroll Processing
- PAYE scheme setup
- RTI submissions (FPS / EPS) to HMRC
- PAYE and National Insurance calculations and payslips
- Auto-enrolment pension assessment and contributions
- Statutory pay (SSP / SMP / SPP) and National Living Wage compliance
- P45, P60 and year-end payroll reporting
- Reconciliation of payroll with the HMRC PAYE account
VAT Services
- VAT return preparation and MTD for VAT submission support
- Standard, reduced, zero-rated, exempt and reverse charge coding
- Flat rate, cash accounting and margin scheme handling
- VAT registration and deregistration support (registration threshold £90,000; deregistration threshold £88,000)
Year-End Statutory Accounts
- FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105 accounts
- iXBRL tagging and Companies House filing
- Sole trader and partnership accounts
- Working papers and lead schedules for partner review
How Unison Globus Supports Your Practice
With 20+ years of experience in accounting and outsourcing, Unison Globus brings a structured, dependable approach to accounting and bookkeeping outsourcing for UK practices, built around HMRC’s calendar rather than isolated tasks.
How We Work with Your Firm
- Dedicated team members who learn your practice’s way of working and client portfolios.
- Processes built around real UK cycles: daily posting, quarterly VAT and MTD updates, and annual year-ends.
- Consistent execution across bookkeeping, VAT, accounts and tax tasks.
- Outputs in your working-paper format, ready for review or delivery.
- Flexible capacity for steady workloads and peak periods, such as January.
How Our Delivery Model Works
When you partner with Unison Globus, you get a structured delivery model built around consistency, accountability, and data security.
Structured Workflows and Execution
- Defined workflows and checklists for every task
- Standardised processes to ensure consistency across deliverables
- Timelines tied to VAT, MTD, Companies House and HMRC due dates
Dedicated Point of Contact
- Single point of contact for communication and coordination
- Direct access to your team during UK hours (GMT/BST)
- Faster resolution of queries and updates
Regular Check-ins and Reporting
- Daily or weekly updates based on your preference
- Task tracking with clear status visibility
- Scheduled review calls before each filing deadline
Quality Control and Review Layers
- Multi-level review before final delivery
- Error tracking and continuous improvement
- Outputs aligned with your firm’s standards
Data Security and Compliance
- ISO 27001 & ISO 27701:2019 certified information security processes
- AICPA SOC 2 Type II compliant systems and GDPR-ready processing
- Controlled, role-based access and secure data environments
Flexible and Scalable Team Support
- Easily scale team size based on workload
- Seasonal support for January, VAT quarters and year-ends
- Continuity maintained even as capacity changes
Aligned Tools and Working Environment
- Work within Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and your software stack
- Follow your formats, templates, and documentation style
Hire Dedicated UK-Trained Accounting Experts in India
Build capacity with experienced professionals through structured offshore accounting services. Our team works within your systems, processes, and HMRC timelines to support ongoing and peak workloads.
Flexible Hiring Models
Full-Time Dedicated Accountant
- 8 hours a day, aligned to UK time (GMT/BST)
- Works as an extension of your internal team
- Best suited for ongoing client portfolios
Part-Time Accounting Support
- Flexible hours based on workload
- Suitable for ongoing accounting support
- Easy to scale up when needed
Prepaid Block of Hours
- Minimum 50 hours at £18.50 per hour
- Prepaid upfront with no expiry
- Use hours as and when required
Not sure which model fits? Start with a 10-hour free trial.
Book 10-Hour Free TrialWho we support
UK accountancy practices scaling their client portfolios
Firms managing recurring bookkeeping,
VAT and accounts workloads
Practices needing additional capacity during January and year-end
Firms preparing clients for MTD for Income Tax
Practices looking to increase capacity without adding
permanent in-house headcount
Firms seeking flexible support for ongoing or seasonal workloads
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Explore Our Other Services
As your practice grows, your requirements often go beyond day-to-day accounting. Unison Globus supports UK firms across additional areas to ensure continuity and control.
Year-End Accounts
FRS 102 / FRS 105 statutory accounts with iXBRL filing to Companies House.
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
SA100 and SA800 returns prepared accurately and on time.
Company Tax Returns
CT600 preparation with tax computations and iXBRL accounts.
Audit & Assurance Support
Assistance with audit preparation, documentation, and working papers.
Payroll Services
End-to-end PAYE, RTI and auto-enrolment payroll processing.
Company Secretarial Services
Confirmation statements, Companies House filings and identity verification support.
MTD for Income Tax
Quarterly digital updates and final declarations for sole traders and landlords.
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FAQs
You can outsource at any stage. Most UK practices act when client volumes grow, when MTD quarterly updates multiply the workload, or when January Self Assessment and year-ends stretch internal capacity.
Yes. We provide dedicated, UK-trained accountants and bookkeepers who work as an extension of your team during UK hours and follow your processes.
UK firms choose India for access to a large pool of ACCA- and AAT-trained professionals, cost savings of up to 50%, and reliable offshore delivery that supports consistent, timely work.
Yes. Our teams are trained on FRS 102 and FRS 105, UK VAT schemes and reverse charge, MTD for VAT and MTD for Income Tax, and Companies House and HMRC filing requirements.
Daily bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, CIS, payroll journals, management accounts, FRS 102 and FRS 105 year-end accounts, CT600 and Self Assessment returns, MTD quarterly updates and cleanup work.
Full-time resources work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, aligned to UK time. Part-time options are available based on your requirements.
Once requirements are finalised, onboarding is typically completed within 48 hours. Our team can begin work immediately afterwards, ensuring a smooth transition.
Yes. We work within your existing systems, including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, Dext, AutoEntry, Capium, IRIS and TaxCalc.
Through structured checklists and multi-level review before delivery. We are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701:2019 certified, with SOC 2 Type II-compliant systems, UK GDPR-aligned processing, encrypted data exchange and role-based access.
Yes. We offer a 10-hour free trial so you can evaluate our services and see how our team works before making a long-term commitment.
Our team holds ACCA, AAT or equivalent qualifications, with practical experience in UK practice work and UK accounting standards.
Build Your Accounting Capacity Without Expanding Your Team
Start with a simple conversation or try our services with a no-obligation trial.
- Discuss your requirements with our team
- Explore the right hiring model for your firm
- Start with a 10-hour free tria
