Accountants for Pilots

Sky-High Finances, Grounded Stress with Bright Ideas Accountancy

Let Bright Ideas Accountancy simplify your finances

Whether you operate an aircraft or provide services to the owner of one, there has arguably never been a better time to be a self-employed pilot or consultant in the aviation space. With an ever-increasing demand for your work, you can often take your pick from a variety of global projects and flexible contracts – all typically better paid than the jobs of your employed counterparts.

But it comes with a small catch: there’s the financial element to consider. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to decide between operating as a limited company or sole trader. Then there’s the requirements and responsibilities attached with your choice. If only there was a way to get this all sorted, with minimum stress but maximum take-home pay…

Bright Ideas Accountancy is perfectly positioned to help you. We’ve worked with many pilots and aviation consultants, using our specialist knowledge to enable them to become more tax-efficient and take back control over their accounts. With our support, the likes of the tax return, business incorporation, record checks, and more are all taken care of.

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By choosing Bright Ideas for your accounting needs, you’ll get an expert partner at your fingertips. We’ll manage your finances, simplify the jargon, and even advise on aspects such as profit and loss. It’s more than accounting – you get to draw on our extensive experience in helping airline pilot contractors and other aviation specialists across the UK.

We’re 100% cloud-based too, digitising your affairs and giving you 24/7 access to your accounts no matter where you are. Whether through FreeAgent or QuickBooks, you’ll always have a clear picture of your finances.

The support we offer goes beyond the products we use. With dedicated Account Managers, we provide a one-to-one service so that you’ll receive tailored guidance. This also enables us to be incredibly responsive, with a guaranteed same-day response to calls and emails received before 3pm.

We have a variety of accounting packages – all with transparent pricing. But whichever you choose, you’ll receive unlimited face-to-face meetings and periodic bookkeeping health checks. Because your success is our success.

All inclusive package

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Free company incorporation

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Yearly annual return preparation

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Annual accounts preparation & filing

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Quarterly MTD-compliant VAT return preparation & filing

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Company tax return preparation & filing

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Monthly subscription to FreeAgent included - and user tutorial for no extra charge

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Your own dedicated accountant and tax adviser

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Unlimited personal support by phone and email

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Annual company P11D and employee P60s

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Unlimited secretarial services

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Acting as agent with HMRC for both director and the company

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Personalised tax planning for the director

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Ongoing tax advice for the company

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Quarterly bookkeeping health checks

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Director self-assessment tax return

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Monthly payroll for one employee including RTI return filing

FreeAgent at no additional cost

All Bright Ideas clients get automatic access to FreeAgent – the UK’s #1 small business accounting software. Used by more than 60,000 freelancers, contractors, and small businesses, it helps to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with Making Tax Digital.

FreeAgent is HMRC-compatible, incredibly user-friendly, and can be used from any device at any time. It provides a full overview of your business performance, income, and profitability, as well as many other features.

Cash-flow monitoring dashboard
Estimate and invoice tracking and creation
Direct tax return submission to HMRC
Automatic generation of VAT returns
On-the-go expense recording and management
Direct connection to bank accounts
Smart timesheets

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On the hunt for accountants who know the challenges you face? Here at Bright Ideas, we’re well versed in supporting pilots and other aviation professionals. Our specialist skills and expertise will be there for you to use no matter what – whether you switch projects or clients, decide on a new direction, and as you reach your growth goals.

Ultimately, we’ll make your accounts one less thing to think about. And we’ll ensure compliance throughout – keeping you in line with legislation while maximising your take-home pay.