Caroola Accountancy: specialist accountants for contractors, freelancers & small businesses
Caroola has spent more than 30 years refining its services for UK contractors, freelancers and small businesses. Whether you’re a brand-new start-up, an established limited company or somewhere in between, you’ll work with a dedicated, certified accountant on flexible monthly fees with no fixed-term contracts — backed by FCSA Accredited Member status and Cyber Essentials PLUS certification.
Caroola Accountancy Services
My ltd company has been with Caroola (previously Clearsky) for over 10 years now and I am very pleased with the service provided. They never missed a deadline and always promptly take action. Recently, my accounts were taken over by James Brown who not only responded within minutes to my email but offered a call the next day to run through in a friendly and professional manner. I highly recommend James and Caroola.
— James, verified Caroola customer, Trustpilot
Caroola, by the numbers
Specialist accountants · trusted across the UK
Choose your package
Caroola offers three flexible monthly plans designed around the way you work — from MTD for Income Tax through to full limited company accounting. All packages include a dedicated accountant, transparent fixed pricing and no fixed-term contracts.
MTD for Income Tax
From£14 +VAT / mo
- HMRC-compliant submissions
- Quarterly digital filings
- Software included
Self-Employed
From£40 +VAT / mo
- Dedicated accountant
- Self-assessment & bookkeeping
- MTD Recognised Software provided
Limited Company
From£89 +VAT / mo
- Year-end & CT600 filing
- Salary & dividend planning
- IR35 & VAT support
Who Caroola helps
Caroola's specialist accountants support a broad community of UK professionals across more than a dozen industries:
Contractors & IT professionals
IT consultants, engineers, project managers and digital contractors working inside or outside IR35 through limited companies.
Skilled professionals
Legal, medical and content-creator professionals, plus surveyors, architects and musicians looking for proactive tax planning.
Landlords & small businesses
Property owners, new business owners and growing limited companies who need company formation, bookkeeping, VAT and year-end accounts done right.
Why choose Caroola?
For 30+ years, Caroola has refined its services to fit the way modern UK businesses actually work. Whether you’re a start-up, scaling up or an established company, the team provides the tools and expertise to simplify your accounting — so you can focus on growth.
Flexible plans
Use Caroola on your terms with no fixed-term contracts. Switch plans as your business grows.
Expert accounting
A dedicated, certified accountant who takes the time to understand your business and personal finances.
Clear pricing
Transparent, fixed monthly pricing so you know exactly what you’re paying for — no surprise bills.
Growth partner
Proactive advice that goes beyond the numbers to help you stay compliant and tax-efficient.
Smart bookkeeping
FreeAgent Platinum Partner. Invoicing, expenses and cash-flow simplified with MTD Recognised Software provided as part of your plan.
Compliant & secure
Founding FCSA Accredited Member and Cyber Essentials PLUS certified. Your data and accounts in safe hands.
Get in touch in minutes
Discover how Caroola can simplify your finances and make your business more tax-efficient. Speak to the team about the right package for you — sole trader, limited company or MTD for Income Tax. No obligation, just honest advice.
What Caroola clients say
Trustpilot · 4.8 out of 5 · 7,147 reviews
Have been working with Caroola for over 6 months now and the team led by Phil has been nothing but helpful — from helping set up the company to advising on random questions to guidance on various commercial and accountancy areas. Thanks Phil and others for making this easier than I thought it might be.
My ltd company has been with Caroola (previously Clearsky) for over 10 years now and I am very pleased with the service provided. They never missed a deadline and always promptly take action. Recently, my accounts were taken over by James Brown who not only responded within minutes to my email but offered a call the next day to run through in a friendly and professional manner. I highly recommend James and Caroola.
I've been a customer of Caroola for over 6 years now and have had great service for both my companies. Special thank you to Phil and Sarah for managing my accounts, and for an always quick, efficient and speedy reply to my questions, and an overall A* level of support. Looking forward to many more years of top accountancy services.
This year's self-assessment tax return was done in record time by James Brown. I sent him the information on Friday morning and had the returns back on my desk by the afternoon. Very impressive service.
Working with Caroola for over 6 months now and the team led by Phil has been nothing but helpful...
My ltd company has been with Caroola for over 10 years now...
Customer of Caroola for over 6 years — A* level of support...
This year's self-assessment was done in record time...
With 7,147 Trustpilot reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 rating, you’re in good hands.
New to self-employment? Caroola has you covered
Just gone freelance, started a side hustle or formed a limited company? Caroola’s qualified accountants will guide you through every step — from company formation and bookkeeping software set-up to your first VAT return and year-end filing. No jargon, just honest advice from a team that’s been doing this for three decades.
Already have an accountant? Switching is easy
Unhappy with rising fees, slow replies or rotating contacts? Switching to Caroola is straightforward — the team will handle the handover, request your records and get you up to date. No stress, no fuss, and crucially no fixed-term contracts to lock you in.
Helpful information from Caroola Accountancy
Carl Bridges, Operations Director at Caroola Accountancy, writes regular guides for ContractorUK on the tax and compliance changes contractors need on their radar. Here are two of his latest.
Carl Bridges
Operations Director, Caroola Accountancy
Profit and loss accounts set for public filing at Companies House from 2028
From April 2028, small companies and PSCs face the biggest Companies House shake-up in decades: mandatory public P&L filing (with an opt-out), compulsory iXBRL and the end of abridged accounts.
Read the guide VAT · HMRCVAT compliance checks are changing — what contractors need to know
HMRC’s VAT checks are becoming more focused, data-driven and process-based. Why contractor directors must be able to evidence, explain and justify every VAT return — not just get the figures right.
Read the guideGet in Touch
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