A bookkeeper records your day-to-day financial transactions — invoices, receipts, bank reconciliation, VAT. An accountant analyses that data to produce statutory accounts, file tax returns, and give strategic advice. With MHC, you get both under one roof, so the handover between the two is seamless.

No — we work with VAT-registered and non-VAT-registered businesses alike. If you’re approaching the £90,000 VAT threshold, we’ll flag it well in advance and handle your registration and first VAT return if needed.

In most cases, yes. We work with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent, VT Software and others. If you’re on a platform we don’t support, we’ll discuss the best migration path — and we handle the transition entirely so you don’t lose any data.

This is one of the most common situations we deal with. We’ll carry out a bookkeeping catch-up to bring everything up to date before we begin your ongoing monthly service. We quote this separately and it’s usually completed within 2–4 weeks.

Whichever way works for you. Most clients use Dext (photo via phone app), email, or direct upload to a shared folder. For on-site clients, we handle paper documents directly at your premises. We’ll set up whatever system is easiest for your team.

Yes — fully MTD compliant. All VAT returns are filed digitally through MTD-compatible software. We also keep you informed of upcoming MTD expansions (MTD for Income Tax is coming) so you’re always ahead of HMRC requirements.

Absolutely — mid-year switches are common and straightforward. We’ll contact your existing bookkeeper, obtain all relevant files and access, and take over seamlessly without disrupting your business or creating any gaps in your records.