Lifeboat Financial Services
Bookkeeping & Tax Support for Landlords and Small Businesses
Stay organised, compliant, and ready for Making Tax Digital, without the stress.
At Lifeboat Lettings, we now offer bookkeeping and tax support designed for landlords, sole traders, and small businesses.
With Making Tax Digital changing how finances need to be managed and reported, keeping everything up to date is becoming more important and more time-consuming.
Our services are designed to take that off your plate.
Who This is For
These services are designed for people who are busy running their business.
Do You
• Run a small business, work in the trades, or manage rental properties?
• Struggle balancing work, life, and finances and something has to give?
• Feel you don’t have the time (or desire) to stay on top of bookkeeping?
• Want to avoid the stress of last-minute tax deadlines?
• Need to be prepared for Making Tax Digital?
Our aim is to take the pressure of bookkeeping off your shoulders, so you can focus on running your business or managing your properties.
What Service We Offer
We offer tree core services, which can be used individually or together depending on your needs.
Core Bookkeeping &
Financial Reporting
Primary Record Maintenance
Recording all business receipts and payments, and managing cash accounts.
Bank Reconciliation
Matching bank statements with internal ledgers to ensure accuracy.
Ledger Management
Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, recording all invoices issued and received.
Financial Analysis
Recording, reviewing, and analysing financial information to prepare trial balances
Accounts Preparation
Preparing internal year-end accounts and final accounts for clients.
Tax & Statutory Services
VAT Services
Calculating and submitting VAT returns, including compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD).
Tax Returns
Complete and submit Self-Assessment Tax returns.
CIS Returns
Processing CIS deductions for subcontractors.
Confirmation Statement
An annual requirement for Limited Companies to confirm that the information held by Companies House (such as director details and registered address) is correct.
Payroll Services
Payroll Administration
Calculating employee earnings, tax liabilities, and making payments as a third-party agent.
HMRC Compliance (RTI)
Submitting payroll data to HMRC
Workplace Pension
Setting up and managing mandatory pension auto-enrolment contributions.
Statutory payments
Administering SSP, SMP and SPP pay
End of Year Reporting
Managing final payroll submission to HMRC.
P11D Forms
An annual return to report "benefits in kind" (like company cars or private healthcare) provided to employees or directors.
These services are offered at a fixed annual fee, based on your individual circumstances. Payment terms will be agreed with you depending on your start date and requirements.
Ultimately, it’s about knowing everything is being handled properly without it taking up your time or headspace
Additional Information
In some cases, additional charges may apply depending on your individual circumstances. These may include:
Additional Charges
In some cases, additional work may be required depending on your individual circumstances. Where this applies, any extra costs will always be discussed and agreed with you in advance:
• Additional properties or higher transaction volumes
• Catch-up work for incomplete or historic records
• Capital allowances or major repairs reviews
• Additional income streams outside of your main business or property income
• Late or urgent submissions, particularly around peak periods
• HMRC queries or follow-up work after submission
Our aim is to keep everything clear and transparent, with no unexpected costs.
Not Included in Any Service
To ensure we remain compliant and work within our area of expertise, certain services are not included within our standard offering.
• Tax planning or tax avoidance advice
• Capital Gains Tax advice
• Complex tax structures (such as trusts or overseas income)
• Bookkeeping or accounting for unrelated or specialist income streams
Where needed, we can recommend trusted professionals who specialise in these areas
We keep the process straightforward, with clear communication and no unnecessary complexity.
Why Use Us
• You don’t have to spend evenings or weekends catching up on paperwork
• Everything is kept organised and up to date throughout the year
• No last-minute stress when deadlines approach
• Clear visibility of your finances at any time
• Support that understands both property and small businesses
• Professionally qualified in bookkeeping and supervised for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance by HMRC
Introductory Offer
Free Initial Consultation
A no-obligation call with Kristina to:
• Understand your situation
• Answer your questions
• Recommend the best approach for you
• Give you a quote
Setup Discount for New Clients
If you decide to go ahead, we’ll apply a discount to your initial setup or onboarding — making it easier to get everything properly set up from the start.
This offer is limited and subject to availability.
We handle the day-to-day detail behind the scenes, so everything stays accurate, compliant, and under control.
Getting Started
If you would like to explore whether these services are right for you, the next step is to speak with our accounts manager and qualified bookkeeper - Kristina
Make An Appointment
Book a convenient time to speak with Kristina, who will guide you through how the service works and what to expect.
Personal Consultation
We’ll take the time to understand your business or property setup, answer any questions you may have, and provide a clear, tailored quote based on your individual circumstances.
Get Set Up
Once you’re ready to go ahead, we’ll go through the onboarding process and start organising your records, so everything is clear, compliant, and running smoothly from the start.
With everything handled for you, you can feel confident that your finances are organised, compliant and taken care of, without the stress.
