Accounted for Freelancers
Bookkeeping built for freelancers
Real-time tax position, Self Assessment filing, project expenses, and IR35 assessment — everything a UK freelancer needs. Penny handles the books so you can focus on the work.
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Real-time tax position
Always know exactly what you owe. Accounted calculates your Income Tax and National Insurance in real time as transactions come in — no surprises in January.
Self Assessment filing
File your Self Assessment directly to HMRC from Accounted. No need for a separate tool or accountant just to submit your return.
Project-based expense tracking
Tag expenses to specific clients or projects. See profitability per project and make sure every allowable expense is claimed.
IR35 assessment for contract work
If you take on contracts, use the built-in IR35 assessment tool to check your employment status. CEST-aligned scoring with renewal reminders.
Professional business documents
Growing library of templates for freelancers
Invoices, reports, HMRC submission receipts, and financial documents — all generated from your Accounted data.
Features that matter for freelancers
Real-time Tax Dashboard
See your estimated Income Tax, National Insurance, and payments on account at any time. Updated automatically as transactions are categorised.
Self Assessment Filing
File your SA100 directly to HMRC. All income and expenses are pre-populated from your records.
IR35 Assessment
Per-contract IR35 status checking aligned with HMRC’s CEST tool. Get scored on all the key factors with renewal reminders.
Invoicing
Create professional invoices with VAT calculated automatically. online payment links let clients pay instantly. Batch PDF download included.
Receipt Scanning via any channel
Photo receipts for equipment, software, travel, and home office expenses. Penny categorises everything automatically.
Work from Home Calculator
Claim the correct amount for working from home — either the flat rate or actual costs method. Penny calculates which is better for you.
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Freelancers bookkeeping FAQ
Many freelancers use Accounted instead of an accountant for their day-to-day bookkeeping and Self Assessment filing. If your situation is complex, you can invite an accountant to review your books via the free Accountant Portal.
Yes. Track income from multiple clients and platforms separately. See which clients are most profitable and get a clear picture of your total income.
Common allowable expenses include software subscriptions, equipment, travel, home office costs, professional development, insurance, and marketing. Penny helps you identify what’s claimable.
Accounted grows with you. Upgrade to the Business tier (£34/mo) for corporation tax, dividends, director’s loan account, and IR35 assessment — no need to switch platforms.