VAT Return Preparation & Filing

What VAT Return Preparation & Filing covers

We prepare and submit your VAT return using your up to date bookkeeping and supporting documents, with checks to reduce errors and avoid surprises. The service typically includes:

• Reviewing your records for the VAT period and confirming they are complete
• Checking VAT codes and VAT treatment on income and costs
• Reconciling key figures so the return matches the underlying records
• Preparing the VAT return and submitting it to HMRC via MTD compatible software
• Confirming the VAT payable or refundable amount and the deadline
• Flagging issues that may need attention before the next quarter

When this service is right for you

This service suits you if you are VAT registered and want confidence that returns are accurate and submitted on time. It is especially useful if you have mixed sales and purchases, regular expenses, or multiple payment platforms that make VAT easy to miscode. It also helps if you want a clean, audit-friendly trail in case HMRC asks questions.

How the process works

We agree the VAT period and the filing deadline, then confirm what records we need (bank feeds, invoices, receipts, and any adjustments). We review and tidy the VAT data, raise queries where something does not look right, and then prepare the VAT return figures for approval. Once approved, we file with HMRC and send you a clear summary of what was submitted and what happens next.

After filing: staying on top of VAT

After submission, we can help you plan for payment dates and keep your VAT account tidy for the next return. Where relevant, we will highlight recurring issues like inconsistent VAT coding, missing invoices, or sales that may need a different VAT treatment. If your business changes, we can also discuss whether a different VAT scheme may be more suitable going forward.