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Specialist Community Interest Company accountants supporting social enterprises across Greater London. Annual accounts, Corporation Tax, CIC34 Reports, bookkeeping, and payroll — all on a fixed-fee basis.

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Complete Accounting for Community Interest Companies

From annual accounts and Corporation Tax to CIC34 Reports and payroll — we provide everything your Community Interest Company needs to stay compliant and thrive.

Service Included
Annual Accounts
Corporation Tax Return
CIC34 Report Support
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Planning
Companies House Filings
Management Accounts
Budgeting & Forecasting

Whether your CIC is newly established or well established, we can provide ongoing financial support tailored to your organisation.

Why Choose Specialist CIC Accountants?

Many accountants prepare accounts for limited companies. Far fewer understand the additional responsibilities that apply to Community Interest Companies. Choosing a specialist CIC accountant means receiving advice from professionals who understand CIC legislation, social enterprise finance, Corporation Tax obligations, Asset Lock rules, CIC34 Reports, grant reporting, director remuneration, and funding applications.

CIC Legislation

Full understanding of the legal framework

Social Enterprise Finance

Accounting tailored to your mission

Corporation Tax

Correct tax treatment for your CIC

Asset Lock Rules

Protecting community assets correctly

CIC34 Reports

Accurate community benefit reporting

Director Remuneration

Compliant salary and dividend planning

Annual CIC Accounts & Corporation Tax

Every Community Interest Company must prepare annual accounts and submit them to Companies House. Most CICs must also register for Corporation Tax, submit a Company Tax Return, calculate taxable profits, and meet HMRC deadlines. Although CICs exist for public benefit, they are generally taxed in the same way as standard limited companies.

Read our guide: Do CICs Pay Corporation Tax?

CIC34 Reports & Compliance

Every Community Interest Company must prepare a CIC34 Report each year. The report explains how the CIC has benefited the community, how directors have been paid, how assets have been protected, any transfers of assets, and dividend information where applicable. Preparing an accurate CIC34 Report is essential for maintaining compliance with the CIC Regulator.

Read our guide: CIC34 Report Explained

Bookkeeping for CICs

Accurate bookkeeping forms the foundation of every successful Community Interest Company. Our services include cloud accounting, bank reconciliations, grant tracking, expense management, financial reporting, and VAT support where applicable.

Good bookkeeping makes year-end accounts, grant reporting and funding applications significantly easier.

Payroll Services for CICs

Many CICs employ staff, pay directors or engage workers through PAYE. Our payroll services include monthly payroll, director payroll, Auto Enrolment pensions, HMRC reporting, payslips, and year-end submissions.

Read: Can a CIC Director Be Paid?

Tax Advice & Funding Support for CICs

Tax Advice

CICs often assume they receive the same tax advantages as charities — in reality, the rules are quite different. We advise on Corporation Tax, director remuneration, business expenses, grant taxation, donations, VAT, and tax-efficient planning.

CIC vs Charity: Which Structure?

Funding Support

We help clients prepare financial statements, budgets, cashflow forecasts, grant financial information, and management accounts — all of which strengthen funding applications.

How to Get Funding as a CIC

London Sectors We Support

We work with Community Interest Companies across many sectors throughout London:

Community Cafés
Youth Organisations
Mental Health Services
Community Wellbeing
Sports Organisations
Arts & Culture
Education Providers
Environmental
Social Enterprises

Whether your CIC operates in Central London, Croydon, Camden, Hackney, Islington, Barnet, Westminster, Southwark, Greenwich, Ealing or elsewhere across Greater London, our team can help.

Client Examples

Community Café, South London

Required annual accounts, Corporation Tax return, bookkeeping, and payroll. We prepared the accounts, ensured Companies House and HMRC compliance, and provided ongoing financial advice.

Social Enterprise, East London

Growing social enterprise delivering employment programmes needed monthly bookkeeping, payroll, CIC34 Report, and management accounts. We streamlined financial reporting and improved grant reporting.

CIC Startup, Central London

Social entrepreneur starting their first CIC. We advised on structure, registration, Corporation Tax, accounting systems, and director remuneration. Launched with compliant processes from day one.

Why Choose Charity Accountants?

Unlike general accountants, we specialise in charities, Community Interest Companies and social enterprises. Clients choose us for specialist CIC knowledge, fixed-fee pricing, unlimited advice, cloud accounting, a dedicated accountant, year-round support, transparent communication, and UK-wide service.

CIC Specialists

Fixed-Fee Pricing

Unlimited Advice

Dedicated Accountant

Related CIC Resources

We've created one of the UK's most comprehensive Community Interest Company knowledge hubs.

Accountants for CIC

Complete CIC accounting guide

CIC Accounts & Tax Services

Full service details & pricing

CIC34 Report Explained

Complete director's guide

What Is an Asset Lock?

Understanding CIC asset protection

Can a CIC Director Be Paid?

Salary, dividends & rules

Do CICs Pay Corporation Tax?

Complete UK tax guide

Can CICs Claim Gift Aid?

Gift Aid rules explained

How to Get Funding as a CIC

Grants, sponsorship & income

CIC vs Charity

Which structure is right?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIC accountants in London

Do I need an accountant for my CIC?

How much do CIC accountants charge in London?

Do CICs pay Corporation Tax?

Can a CIC claim Gift Aid?

Can a CIC director be paid?

What is a CIC34 Report?

Do you work with CICs outside London?

Can you prepare my year-end accounts?

What accounting records does a CIC need?

Can one person start a CIC?

Speak to Specialist CIC Accountants in London

Running a Community Interest Company involves much more than preparing annual accounts. From Corporation Tax and bookkeeping to payroll, funding support and CIC34 Reports, specialist advice can save time, reduce risk and help your organisation focus on delivering positive social impact.

At Charity Accountants, we work with Community Interest Companies across London and throughout the UK, providing expert accounting, tax and compliance services on a fixed-fee basis.

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