Accountants in Kilcock for SMEs
Kilcock is the youngest town in Kildare, with an average age of 32 according to the CSO's Census 2022 results. Just over half of households here own their home with a mortgage. Run a business here and the books probably get done at night. Receipts in the van.
First Accounts is an online accountancy firm for SMEs, run by Chartered and Certified accountants. We keep your books live on Xero, file VAT, CT and B1 on time and reply within 24 hours, with no office visits needed.
What do Kilcock businesses get with First Accounts?
VAT, CT1 and B1 returns filed on time, every time.
Real-time bookkeeping on Xero rather than a year-end scramble.
Bank feeds and Hubdoc receipt capture, so receipts land in Xero instead of the glovebox.
Transparent pricing agreed up front, with no hidden extras.
Direct access to Chartered Accountants who know your file.
A reply within 24 hours, even when the full answer takes longer.
24-Hour Response
Chartered and Certified Accountants
Chartered and Certified Accountants
What accounting services can a Kilcock business hand over?
Most owners start with bookkeeping and VAT, then add more.
Who keeps my Xero books up to date?
We do. Our bookkeeping services on Xero cover data entry and receipt capture, plus integrations with the sales platforms you already use. Transactions are reconciled against your bank feed as they arrive, so the numbers you check midweek are the real ones. Inherited a mess from a previous bookkeeper? We clean up the backlog first, and nobody here will judge you for it.
Can someone else file my VAT returns?
Yes. Through our VAT return service we prepare and file your returns from the same Xero data, check the rate on each sale and purchase, and flag anything odd before it reaches Revenue. For builders and subcontractors, that includes Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT), where the subcontractor paperwork matters as much as the VAT. Revenue correspondence comes to us, not you.
Who prepares my year-end accounts and B1?
We do. Our year-end accounts and B1 filing service produces your financial statements, prepares the corporation tax return and files the annual return with the CRO. Because the bookkeeping is already clean, year end becomes a review rather than a rescue. We also handle CRO updates when something changes, such as a new director or a move of registered address.
Can I outsource payroll for a small team?
You can, whether it's two part-time staff at a café near the harbour or a crew of site operatives. With our outsourced payroll, we run each pay period, issue payslips and report to Revenue under PAYE Modernisation. New starters fill in one form and we take it from there. You approve the run, which cuts out most of the awkward conversations about missing payslips.
Do I need management accounts at my size?
If the bank balance no longer tells you the whole story, you probably do. Our quarterly management accounts come with a meeting to walk through margin, debtor days and cash runway, and we can build a KPI dashboard that updates from Xero. That's the difference between knowing you had a decent year and knowing exactly which jobs made the money.
Can you set up Xero properly from the start?
Yes, and it's worth getting right. Our Xero set-up and support covers the chart of accounts, VAT settings, bank feeds and Hubdoc, along with migration from spreadsheets or older software. A badly configured file causes trouble for years. A well-built one means you and your accountant are looking at the same numbers, and Revolut business accounts connect to it cleanly.
Why do Kilcock business owners choose an online accountant?
Kilcock was planned as a commuter town. The Kilcock Local Area Plan gives it a supporting role to Maynooth and Leixlip, and names the Musgrave distribution centre on the Enfield Road as its largest single employer. East and north-east of the town, over a third of resident workers commute out of Kildare, according to the council's Census 2022 summary.
Grant paperwork for Local Enterprise Office Kildare is part of what we prepare:
| Support | Grant level | Conditions noted by LEO Kildare |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Online Voucher | €2,500 at 90% of eligible costs | No more than 10 employees, turnover under €2m, trading for 6 months |
| Priming Grant | 50%, normally capped at €80,000 | First 18 months of trading, up to 10 employees |
Why Kilcock owners go online
No appointments to fit around the commute
The Kilcock Business Association members list is heavy with construction and trades firms, which need RCT handled properly.
DART is due by 2031, every 10 minutes at peak time. Handy, though you still won't need to come in.
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What does an accountant in Kilcock do for a small business?
Two jobs, really. One keeps you right with Revenue and the CRO; the other helps you run the business better. Plenty of small firms only ever get the first.
Which Revenue and CRO filings does a Kilcock company make?
A limited company answers to two bodies. Revenue expects VAT returns if you're registered, an annual CT1 corporation tax return and payroll reported under PAYE Modernisation whenever you pay staff, with RCT on top for construction work. The CRO expects the B1 annual return with your financial statements, and it must be told when directors, secretaries, shareholdings or the registered address change. Exact dates depend on your year end and VAT period, so we diarise them the week you join. Nothing relies on memory.
What does the day-to-day side of accounting cover?
This is the part that changes how you run things. Live bookkeeping on Xero, payroll that goes out on time and quarterly management accounts showing margin by job or product. Then there's a rolling cash flow forecast, which matters if you're a contractor waiting on stage payments or a café carrying stock through a quiet January. We also prepare budgets and grant documentation, plus the income paperwork lenders want when a self-employed owner applies for a mortgage. In a town where half the homes carry one, that request comes up.
What do Kilcock business owners ask before switching?
Do I need to visit the Maynooth office?
No. First Accounts works fully remotely, through Xero, email, phone and video calls, so you never need to leave Kilcock. If you'd like to meet anyway, Block B, Maynooth Business Campus on the Straffan Road is about 12 minutes from Kilcock town centre by car.
Can you take over from my accountant mid-year?
Yes. We ask for last year's accounts and tax filings, access to your accounting software and your payroll records, then pick up from the last clean point. Any gaps get reconciled first. There's no need to wait for year end before you switch.
Can you help with a LEO Kildare grant application?
We prepare the financial side: current accounts, projections and figures showing you meet criteria such as no more than 10 employees and turnover under €2m. LEO Kildare decides on the application and sets what it needs to see, so read the specific grant page first.
Do you handle RCT for Kilcock builders and trades?
Yes. RCT and VAT on construction are part of our tax work, and with so much new housing around Kilcock, tidy records pay off quickly. We keep subcontractor payments, stage payments and VAT in step, so a cash gap shows up before it bites.