Accountants in
Hackney.
ACCA-regulated accountants supporting Hackney's creative, tech, and contractor economy — serving E5, E8, E9, and N16 postcodes.
Across Hackney
Hackney Postcodes
Services in Hackney
We provide a full range of accounting, tax, and advisory services to businesses and individuals across Hackney.
Serving Hackney
Hackney has undergone one of the most dramatic economic transformations in London over the past decade. From the artist studios around Hackney Wick to the digital agencies clustered near Old Street, the borough is now home to one of the UK's densest concentrations of tech startups, creative freelancers, and owner-managed businesses. Brathwaite Accountants works with the full spectrum: sole-trader photographers and videographers, app developers structuring their first limited company, agencies navigating IR35, and property investors capitalising on Hackney's rising values. Our ACCA-qualified team understands the financial complexity that comes with portfolio careers, R&D-eligible product development, and the mix of PAYE and self-employment income that characterises so many E8 and E9 residents.
Whether you're a sole trader, a growing SME, or an established business, we provide the expert financial support you need — delivered with the professionalism and care that Brathwaite Accountants is known for.
Industries we support in Hackney
Hackney has a distinctive economy. We understand its sectors and the financial challenges they face.
Tech & Digital
Software developers, SaaS founders, and digital agencies. We handle R&D Tax Credit claims, share scheme advice (EMI options), and IR35 contract reviews for tech contractors operating in and around the Silicon Roundabout corridor.
Creative Industries
Photographers, videographers, designers, musicians, and production companies. Mixed-income self-assessment, expenses optimisation, and VAT flat-rate scheme advice for Hackney's creative freelancers and micro-studios.
Property & Landlords
Buy-to-let landlords across E5, E8, and E9. Rental income schedules, Section 24 mortgage interest restriction planning, capital gains tax on disposals, and stamp duty land tax advice for portfolio expansion.
Hospitality & Leisure
Independent cafés, bars, and restaurants across Dalston, London Fields, and Broadway Market. VAT scheme selection, payroll for flexible rotas, and cash-flow management accounts.
Professional Services
Consultants, coaches, and service-based sole traders and Ltd companies. Fixed-fee compliance packages and strategic tax planning to ensure you keep more of what you earn.
Construction & Trades
Builders, electricians, and trades contractors across the E9 and Hackney Wick regeneration zone. CIS monthly returns, subcontractor verifications, and gross payment status applications.
Why Choose Brathwaite Accountants?
ACCA Regulated
Fully qualified Chartered Certified Accountants — regulated and accountable to the highest professional standards in the UK.
Fixed-Fee Pricing
Transparent, agreed fees upfront so you always know exactly what you're paying with no surprise invoices.
Proactive Advice
We don't wait for problems to arise — we monitor, advise, and act to keep your finances in the best possible shape.
Cloud Accounting
Fully Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage certified — we set up and manage your cloud accounting for real-time financial visibility.
MTD Compliant
Making Tax Digital ready across all services — we ensure your business meets every HMRC digital filing requirement.
Personal Service
A dedicated point of contact who knows your business — not a call centre or rotating junior accountant.
Hackney accountancy questions
Do you work with tech startups and creative freelancers in Hackney?
Yes — a significant portion of our Hackney client base are digital freelancers, app developers, and creative-sector sole traders and limited companies. We handle IR35 reviews, R&D Tax Credit claims, and the kind of mixed-income self-assessment returns common in the gig economy.
Can you help with R&D Tax Credits for my Hackney tech business?
Absolutely. Many Hackney-based software and product companies qualify for R&D Tax Credits without realising it. We identify qualifying expenditure, prepare the technical narrative, and submit claims to HMRC — with typical relief rates of 20–33% of eligible R&D spend.
Do I need to visit an office? I work remotely.
No in-office visits required. We work with the majority of our clients entirely online via Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage — video calls, shared portals, and e-signatures handle everything. Hackney clients who prefer to meet in person can arrange appointments at our Ilford office (approx. 30 minutes away).
How do you handle IR35 for Hackney-based contractors?
We carry out a full contract and working-practice review against HMRC's CEST criteria. Where off-payroll rules apply, we advise on engagement structures, umbrella options, and the practical steps to evidence genuine business independence.
Let's talk.
Expert advice, no jargon.
Serving clients across Hackney and throughout the UK.
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