VAT registration newbie questions

[Lance]

Many thanks for suggestions so far.

I am having difficulties justifying paying for the full accounting services when I know I can do the bulk of the work myself. Honestly, it is not a biggy, the software does most for you so I end up spending around an hour every month on it.

Anyone aware of a good accountant who would be willing to do consultancy/hour based services rather that full blown 100+/month type of a service? All I am after is some solid help getting started with Vat and then later with year end accounts.

try a local accountancy firm. They'll then quote you £1,000, then you'll realise that £100 p.m. (minus the £25 you'll save) is better value.
And some of the accountants (most) in the sticky are less than £100. I use Gorilla @ £85.

[pr1]

try a local accountancy firm. They'll then quote you £1,000, then you'll realise that £100 p.m. (minus the £25 you'll save) is better value.
And some of the accountants (most) in the sticky are less than £100. I use Gorilla @ £85.

+ vat

[Lance]

+ vat

this conversation is about to get circular.....

yes, + VAT. But you can claim that back if you're on standard rate VAT.
Hence why FRS doesn't work in year 2 without the 1% discount.