Julian Tallow
Principal accountant · creative studiosWorked with craft workshops, print studios, and bespoke furniture makers across the North East and UK for twelve years.
Sole-trader & craft studio accounting · Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne & remote UK
Quiet, honest accounting for people who make real things.
Julian Tallow provides clear year-end accounts, Self Assessment filing, and practical tax planning for ceramicists, printmakers, bespoke furniture makers, and design studios. Fixed annual fees agreed upfront, with no clock-ticking surprises.
Accounting & tax packages
Straightforward annual compliance and filing packages tailored to workshop makers and creative studios.
- Sole trader annual compliance Fixed fee £480 / yr (£40/mo)
- Annual · Self Assessment tax return, business accounts, allowable workshop expense review, and HMRC filing
- Micro limited company annual accounts Fixed fee £1,260 / yr (£105/mo)
- Annual · Companies House statutory accounts, Corporation Tax CT600, director Self Assessment, and payroll for up to 2 directors
- VAT registration & quarterly MTD filing Fixed fee £180 / quarter
- Quarterly · Quarterly Making Tax Digital VAT returns, digital receipt reconciliation, and scheme reviews
- Studio incorporation & setup Fixed fee £350
- One-off · Company formation, HMRC registrations for Corporation Tax and PAYE, opening balance sheet, and FreeAgent chart of accounts
- Mid-year tax projection & workshop review Fixed fee £220
- 1.5 hours · 6-month profit review, capital allowance planning on workshop machinery, and dividend extraction strategy
All compliance work is quoted as an agreed fixed annual fee paid monthly. No unexpected invoices for a quick question.
About the practice
From enquiry to filed accounts
Four-point scoping triage
You complete the short triage form below with your legal structure, turnover band, software, and current deadlines.
Discovery call & fixed quotation
Julian reviews your setup and schedules a 20-minute call to confirm fit and agree an exact written fee.
Onboarding & HMRC authorisation
We connect your bank feeds into FreeAgent or Xero and request agent authorisation directly with HMRC.
Drafting, explanation & filing
We prepare your accounts, explain your tax position in plain English, and file upon your digital approval.
Scope of work & boundaries
Clear expectations on what is covered and what this does not include.
Who we are a fit for
Solo craftspeople, ceramicists, printmakers, architectural modelmakers, and bespoke joiners. People who want their accounts handled thoroughly so they can stay in their workshops.
Work we do not take on
We do not take on cryptocurrency traders, high-volume dropshipping, or complex offshore arrangements. We concentrate exclusively on tangible UK craft enterprise.
No hourly billing surprises
All compliance work is quoted as a single fixed annual fee paid monthly by direct debit. If you have a quick question during the year, an email or 15-minute phone call is never billed extra.
Software and paper records
We work with FreeAgent and Xero. If you currently keep receipts in a shoebox or a spreadsheet, we spend the first month getting your bank feeds cleanly connected and organized.
Practice location & contact
Office & studioLime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
Telephone0191 498 0241
Direct emailjulian@tallow.example.com
Frequently asked questions
When should I get in touch about Self Assessment?
Ideally between April and September following the end of the tax year. We close onboarding for the January 31 deadline in late November to ensure every return receives proper care.
Can you help me switch from my current accountant?
Yes. We handle the professional clearance handover directly with your previous accountant and transfer your HMRC agent authorisation without disruption.
What workshop equipment qualifies for capital allowances?
Workshop machinery such as kilns, lathes, printing presses, specialist workbenches, and computers qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), offsetting their cost against profits.
Do you charge extra if HMRC asks a question?
Routine correspondence and simple clarification queries from HMRC regarding submitted returns are included in your annual compliance agreement.
What to have ready: A brief summary of your requirements, any relevant dates or deadlines, and questions you would like answered. All discussions are confidential.