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Whether you are new to contracting/freelancing or you just want to top up gaps in your knowledge, we provide you with a range of free resources that will assist you.

Here at Gorilla we believe in sharing knowledge, that’s why we’re giving you a range of resources completely free. Our free resources include: an initial meeting, a copy of our Contractor Guide, access to our Cloud Accounting Software and use of our Take Home Pay Calculator.

If you want to find out more about our FREE resources please keep on reading, however if you would like to speak to an expert please do not hesitate to contact us on 0330 107 9677.

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Free Self Employed Guide

Our self employed guide includes everything you need to know when you are starting out as a contractor or freelancer. From getting started with your agency, setting up your Limited Company, your duties as a director to the day to day running of your Company. You can download your Free Self Employed Guide below.
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We can offer you a free face-to-face meeting or a telephone call, whichever method you prefer. Whether you would like to discuss our services, how our cloud accounting software works or you have accountancy questions that you would like assistance with, we are more than happy to cover all of these over the phone or meet with you in person to discuss. Please contact us to arrange.
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Free Take Home Pay Calculator

Contractors and Freelancers usually want to know how much they are likely to take home when operating through a Limited Company. You can use our take home pay calculator to determine how much you are likely to take home. Find out what you are likely to take home.
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Free Access to FreeAgent's Cloud Accounting Software

Gone are the days of taking a box full of receipts to your accountant down the road or completing spreadsheets with your data. We provide access to easy to use cloud accounting software so that all of your bookkeeping can be managed online and in real time. Having your data stored on the cloud means that your accountant can provide you with tailored tax advice. Trial our software
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Gorilla is a modern, straightforward solution to your accounting needs specifically designed for contractors and freelancers. We have decades of experience across different industry sectors, our team have created a service focused on our client’s experience. Our flexible accounting solutions and processes are continually developed to ensure the best possible service.

Accounting

  • Accountancy 24/7 access to our online bookkeeping tool
  • Quarterly review of your bookkeeping data
  • Tax planning advice to help maximise tax efficiency
  • Preparation & Submission of Financial Statements
  • Preparation & Submission of Corporation Tax Return
  • Preparation & Submission of quarterly VAT Returns
  • Preparation & Submission of Payroll (for up to 2 employees)
  • Preparation & Submission of P11d
  • Preparation of one Self-Assessment Tax Return
  • Standard employment status references
  • Assistance with HMRC records checks
  • Reminder services for all deadlines and payments
  • Preparation of Companies House Confirmation Statements
  • Assistance with share issues or transfers and changes of particulars
  • Dividend and board minute documentation

Customer Service

  • Same day response service under our client service guarantee
  • Your own dedicated accountant
  • Unlimited support via face-to-face meetings, emails, telephone and Skype video-conferencing
  • Friendly, proactive and experienced team.

Additional Charges

  • Company Incorporation service (£50 + VAT)
  • Registered Office address service (£10 + VAT per month)
  • Self-Assessment Tax Return for additional Shareholders/Directors (£100 + VAT)

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Gorilla Accounting
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Andrew Bunting did an outstanding job with end of year accounts. Very responsive and proactive,... much more than other firms I've used. He had a difficult process of getting information from previous accountant and restating earlier accounts, but handled this very well. I'd highly recommend Gorilla and Andrew in particular.read more
Kunal Govindia
14:20 19 Sep 21
Very professional service. Highly recommend.
Ikenna Nwaiwu
13:03 30 Aug 21
As a freelancer/contractor I'm extremely satisfied with the service I receive at Gorilla... Accounting. I was with another accounting service for years - who were dismal - but I wasn't sure if anyone would be much better... Well Gorilla most certainly are! I've been with Gorilla for about 4 years now and am really happy with the professionalism, expertise and responsiveness that they provide. It's also great that you have one point of contact - instead of being passed around. Thoroughly happy with my dedicated accountant James Scott who has been exemplary - he has helped me navigate lots of things that have come come my way, and acted extremely fast when I needed documentation for a mortgage. Highly recommend.read more
Paula Figgett
13:41 18 Aug 21
Fantastic service. I chose Gorilla after reading positive feedback and although initially... concerned going with a large brand it might feel a little impersonal but this was never the case. I was matched with an excellent accountant (Andrew) and always felt I was working with an individual rather than a corporation. Andrew was always there for me, generally responding to emails within a few hours and a day or two at most and information was comprehensive and clear. On several occasions Andrew identified options to work in a tax efficient way which I wouldn't otherwise have thought of, so the service easily paid for itself in this way alone. I'd definitely recommend highly and will work with againread more
Lawrence Newcombe
15:08 06 Aug 21
I moved away from a much more expensive accountancy firm and if anything had a better service.... Everything was done efficiently and accurately.read more
Mike Croom
12:55 30 Jul 21
Excellent Service and very professional. I would recommend this accountancy firm to anyone.
Rick McGrail
07:51 20 Jul 21
I've been with Gorilla Accounting almost 5 years and have been really happy with the service. The... systems they use are best in class and the accountants are very professional and well informed.Keep up the good work!read more
Ben Earlam
08:09 07 Jul 21
Fantastic accounting services. I've been using Gorilla for the past 2 years and I have no... complaints at all. Super fast answering all queries and always available. Totally recommend.read more
João Jesus (WhiT3Kr0w)
13:34 25 Jun 21
Unreliable and untrustworthy.
Becky Bown
14:26 27 May 21
Been with Gorilla for just over 3 years as a contractor and they've been great throughout,... couldn't say anything negative about any aspect.read more
Graeme Ritchie
11:15 27 May 21
I have been with Gorilla Accounting for a couple of years after moving to a new Accountant. I've... been really impressed with how responsive and helpful they are. They do everything on time, correctly, professionally and are always responsive to your queries. Sadly I have to leave due to the new IR35 rules and changing to a permanent job. I highly recommend them if you are looking for an accountant.read more
Mark Anderton
07:16 24 May 21
The help, guidance and service provided has always been exemplary. I moved to Gorilla due to... rising costs and more importantly quality standards reducing from a previous Accountant, however all my dealings with Gorilla have always over-delivered on expectations.read more
Tony C
10:19 13 Apr 21
Everything you would want in an accountant. Good clear advice you can trust at a competitive... price. Ashley in particularly is brilliant and is really clear and patient when answering my questions and giving advice. I wouldn't recommend anyone else!read more
Thomas Shipley
16:44 12 Mar 21
Mike Hobbs
22:15 11 Mar 21
Gorilla have done an excellent job of my accounts for the last 5 years. Always very quick to... respond and you have your own dedicated accountant. I would highly recomend Gorilla and if I return to self employment in the future I will be back in touch for sure. Great working with you all and best wishes for the future! Jackread more
Jack Smith
16:31 22 Jan 21
Darina O' Keeffe
15:31 16 Dec 20
I worked with them to setup my company, run my company, and at the end, close down my... company.Really responsive, amazing communication, incredibly patient when I wanted to understand how taxes work in detail.Working with other contractors I could see how different other places were, up to the point of finding myself helping out with the first VATs and things like that because, no, accountants so helpful and responsive are not the norm!If I ever open a company again, I will come back, no doubtread more
Pilar Gomez
12:29 16 Dec 20
Gorilla helped me setup, run and dissolve my limited company which allowed me to focus on my... job.Having a direct line to your accountant for any questions or clarifications was exactly what you look for in a accountant.Nathan was always available knowledgeable and assisted me in anyway he could.Highly recommend and did recommend many others to Gorilla during my use of the service.read more
Jackaroo
15:53 12 Dec 20
Shameem Gafoor
13:03 20 Nov 20
I've been really pleased with the service at Gorilla Accounting, Hannah has been my accountant and... she has been great, always professional, prompt and helpful. If Hannah is not in I always get a response from one of her colleagues. I would definitely recommend Gorilla Accountingread more
Michelle Radley-Scott
19:26 11 Nov 20
I have been a client for few years and I highly recommend Gorilla Accounting. Fantastic value and... professional communication. A big thanks to Daniel for all his work and help.read more
Aleksander G
20:23 20 Oct 20
Having been with Gorilla for the past two years, overall I can say they have been great,... especially compared to my previous accountant whom I was with for 6 years. My accountant Emily has been highly professional and patient throughout, and responded to all queries and questions very quickly. I'd recommend to any contractor, especially with FreeAgent bundled in, which is a brilliant piece of software.read more
G Edwards
10:55 09 Oct 20
Adameke meke
08:34 07 Oct 20
After moving to Gorilla due to issues with an independent accountant, I have been very impressed... with how they both tidied that mess up and since then have managed my company's accounts. Due to closing my company, I now longer need their services but if I ever need accountants again, they will be my first port of call. Genuinely seem to go above and beyond what I expected and always at the end of the phone when needed to answer questions or provide information. Thank you!read more
Gareth Norman
13:50 16 Sep 20
I have been with Gorilla for over 3 years and would recommend them to other IT contractors,... especially my accountant Courtney. They provide a great service at a very reasonable price and always respond very quickly. They provide a free portal access so everything is online and accessible through their mobile app. They help take away a lot of the boring admin work :-)read more
Asif Akhtar
20:32 14 Sep 20
Gorilla Accounting provided accountancy services to my IT contracting limited company between 2017... and 2020. The were highly professional in all their dealings with me, provided timely reminders for all necessary returns/filings and answered any queries promptly. I would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone.read more
Richard Gabriel
15:38 13 Sep 20
Ioannis Polyzos
22:40 10 Sep 20
Gorilla Accounting has been exceptional from start to finish. Thoroughly recommended for those who... haven't worked as a contractor before (as was the case for me), their staff are always responsive, helpful and professional yet friendly. Couldn't have asked for better accountants! Thank you Daniel for all your help!read more
Simon Lee
14:01 07 Sep 20
They don't go the extra mile to explain things to you. They assume you 'get it' when it comes to... accounting. In my first year I got stung with hidden tax as my accountant hadn't properly communicated the tax I'd have to put aside per each dividend. Sure they get the job done but they have terrible communication skills and pile a whole load of unnecessary stress onto your plate.read more
Jack Casey
13:37 16 Aug 20
Very helpful and very effective way of dealing with clients, from the very beginning when I was... setting up my company till the very end when I closed my company. It felt like I was hand-held by their new business team (Natasha B) after a couple of phone calls. I was then assigned an accountant who I can go to. In my accountant’s absence somebody takes over. They reply to questions within a day. They do & discuss reviews and recommendations for me. Needless to say, my accounting stuff are well taken care of. I only have praises for Gorilla Accounting! From my first accountant Jack to Hannah to Maddie. More than words can say – thank you very much!read more
Nida A
16:24 27 Jul 20
Very good accountancy firm. I have tried a few before and this is definitely at the top. The... accountant which was assigned to me was very professional, very accurate, fast and patient to respond with any queries. I have the full trust in him and the company.read more
Gediminas Bartasevicius
17:36 19 Jul 20
Compared to my previous accountant, working with Gorilla has been a completely different... experience. Gorilla use industry leading tools which provides them with the perfect platform to provide an excellent service.With Gorilla, I never had to worry - all returns and accounts were completed accurately, and on time. I never had to chase anything! Any questions I had were answered quickly and thoroughly.Sadly, new ways of working mean that I've had to close my company and no longer need the services of an accountant. However, even then Gorilla did a brilliant job at helping me to close the company.Thanks again Katie and Hannah. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you!read more
Sam Jenkins
10:41 17 Jul 20
I've been with Gorilla pretty much from the start. Very helpful. Quick to reply to any... questions/queries. Would be my first choice should I need another accountant in the future.read more
Jeff Hall
13:55 03 Jul 20
I am lost for words on how to acknowledge the service from these accounts. I have had Sophie and... Katie Bonner as my accountants. Their service has been EXCELLENT!!!! I changed to Gorilla from another company. They charge a bargain monthly fee, always giving advice on how to save. Very prompt with responding to my queries.read more
ashahab1000
14:20 02 Jul 20
I have been a director of a PSC for more than 8 years and, as I work in QA and compliance I am... definitely NOT the type of client who automatically accepts everything my accountant prepares for me. I am the type of client who always finds mistakes/items missed and switches accountant when an accountant makes mistakes too often or won't admit mistakes have been made.Gorilla was my 3rd firm in 4 years and Hannah probably my 8th accountant after about 5 years. She has been my accountant for about 3 years now, which says a lot. Gorilla also offers good value and one month's fee free if you don't receive an answer the same day, something I never felt necessary to claim. Hannah, thank you for your patience, dedication and professionalism over the years!read more
Paul van Graas
20:58 15 Jun 20
Gorilla Accounting have been great from the get go. Always prompt responses from my accountant... Nathan with no hesitation to answer my endless questions. I was nervous setting up my company initially due to the feedback online in general with various companies. I would strongly recommend Gorilla Accounting if you want support through the full process and access directly to your accountant.read more
Zoey Burke
11:34 10 Jun 20
An excellent service provided first by Jordan & then James. Always very fast to respond, very... courteous, proactive to offer advice re tax-efficiency and I had faith that my accounts were being maintained accurately and that all figures provided were correct … a big contrast to my previous accountants!read more
ace x
04:37 04 Apr 20
Outstanding ServiceI’ve been with Gorrilla Accounting for several years now, I honestly can’t... recommend them highly enough, the service the company and my dedicated accountant Nabeel Ahmad provide has been outstanding and has kept my small ltd in top notch shape. Nabeel has been incredibly helpful, knowledgable and has always provided the best advise, everything is managed with the utmost accuracy and precision leaving me with confidance that I’m in good hands with both Nabeel and the rest of the team. Furthermore the integration with Freeagent is brilliant; the transparency, ease of use, reporting features, mobile application, easy to manage and up-to-date information is exactly the way it should be done, anything less than this is simply inefficient. You can’t go wrong with Gorilla Accounting.read more
Rakan O
14:40 19 Mar 20
From the day I joined Gorilla I felt assured I was in good hands and this has been the case since... August last year. Any time I've had a query I've been met with a very informative response or phone call.It is very comforting knowing your accounts are being handled well and the access to FreeAgent is perfect included with my accountancy package. Even though it's not Gorilla Accounting's responsibility to show you every nook and cranny of FreeAgent they've always been helpful pointing me in the right direction when I needed to know how to do something.I would highly recommend Gorilla Accounting.I don't want to name names in order to respect the privacy of the individual but H.B has been a great accountant.read more
Adnan Khan
18:09 16 Jan 20
Fast to respond to queries up until I changed my company to dormant status (reducing the monthly... fee by 50%) - suspect my account is now handled by a different team since there have been no comms and it's taken 2.5months and several requests and I still have no end of year accounts prepared. Not sure why it is taking so long given most submissions are simply based off the (excellent) FreeAgent app.read more
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Piotr Szymanski
07:08 12 Jan 19
I have used Gorilla accounting for two years. The use of FreeAgent makes the process very... efficient and I always have access to my accounts via my phone or laptop. Combined with the professional and detailed advice from my personal accountant, Meran, I am comfortable that everything is being done to high standards and in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations.I would recommend Gorilla looking to setup their own business or looking to change accountants.read more
Teit Schoenberg
04:48 12 Sep 18
I have used Gorilla accounting for a year now and have found their knowledge and expertise to be... exactly what I need at a very reasonable price.I do not always find it easy keeping up with everything I need to do for my company but my accountant at Gorilla is always on-hand and available to call and the FreeAgent application they provide is awesome for understanding my finances and makes it really easy for creating company invoices.I would highly recommend Gorilla accounting to anyone thinking of setting up or switching accountant, especially given the free trial option.read more
Michael McCarthy
16:15 03 Sep 18
Excellent communication and quick customer service.
Emma Hubble
14:52 29 Aug 18
Have had Gorilla as my dedicated accountants for the last 2 and a half years. Never had any issues... and always quick to respond to any queries.read more
Richard Homer
08:08 13 Aug 18
Fantastic company, has made my life so much easier. I've had more advice, support and guidance in... the past few weeks from my personal accountant, Fizra, than I had in almost a year at the previous accountancyread more
Jamie Ogley
15:46 07 Aug 18
It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Gorilla Accounting. I would 100% advise any... contractor / LTD company owner joining. A huge thanks to Nabeel who has been communicative, provides great advice and all in all exceptional.read more
Kieran Cornwall
09:00 19 Jul 18
Having worked closely with Gorilla Accounting for the past few months I have nothing but positive... things to say about them. Craig, Natasha and Neil are a pleasure to deal with. Always on hand and quick to respond to any query I have had (and there have been a few!!!!) and are simply a pleasure to deal with. Thoroughly recommended.read more
Sarah T
13:36 11 Jul 18
I was with my previous accountant for over six years and therefore reluctant to change. However... changing to Gorilla has been one of the best decisions I have made in six years. My previous accountant had accumulated just as many years of mistakes and errors that needed to be fixed. Therefore my transition was difficult with information hard to attain, mistakes covered up and delays all from my previous accountant. During this stressful time, my dedicated accountant at Gorilla was always at hand, he worked diligently to explain things and never got tired of repeating himself. He worked above the call of duty and for this I am grateful.read more
Nadeem Khan
12:23 30 Apr 18
Avoid this company, they steal your company details and send spam unsolicited letters in the post... to you, breach of GDPRread more
David Beach
13:58 25 Apr 18
I have been with Gorilla for over 2 years and am very happy with them. I like that you are given... an individual, named accountant. Currently assigned to Jordan who always responds quickly to emails and is proactive in contacting you when things needs doing.Big fan of the Freeagent software which is included in the package as it gives you an instant overview of where your business is financially. I had used this previously and it definitely influenced my decision.If you are a contractor and want to stay on the right side of HMRC I would recommend Gorilla.read more
Carlo Obinu
23:58 22 Apr 18
Gorilla Accounting are the third accounting firm I have used during 20 years of contracting though... my limited company. They are far and away the best firm I have used. The FreeAgent software they use makes life much easier for me and gives me good information about my company finances. Sophie, my dedicated accountant, is proactive in keeping my accounts on the straight and narrow and in making suggestions on how best to manage my accounts. She always responds within 24 hours to any questions I may have.read more
David Robinson
08:59 22 Apr 18
Prompt, courteous, friendly service with solid professionalism and knowledge all combine to make... my accounting hassle-free and efficient.read more
Rob Murphy
06:30 18 Apr 18
My overall experience with Gorilla accounting and especially with Adam Scholes has been brilliant.... Adam is very knowledge and quick to respond to queries. Gorilla is value for money as well. I highly recommend Adam and Gorilla accounting.read more
Amit Girdhar
13:31 17 Apr 18
A great service for a new business owner like myself. Always handled by the same named accountant,... and the software provided means I always know where I am with my finances. Any queries are handled immediately, and no question is ever too difficult to answer.read more
Jane Johnson
16:11 15 Apr 18
Been with Gorilla two years and along with using FreeAgent they provide an excellent accounting... service. My personal accountant Richard is never more than a phone call or email away from answering any issues I may have. Wish I'd started using Free Agent years ago. No hesitation in recommending.read more
Scott C
13:32 15 Apr 18
I have been a client of Gorilla for 2 years and am very happy with the service provided. Any... queries I have are handled quickly and efficiently. They use the Freeagent app very heavily, which is a great because it saves me a lot of time.read more
Mike Vella
12:26 13 Apr 18
Very helpful, friendly and responsive. Highly recommended!
Matt Stephens
07:12 13 Apr 18
I've had a fantastic experience with Gorilla and recommend them highly. Even though they're... primarily digital I've had very fast personal service via phone and email from the accountant assigned to my account. I'm very glad that I chose them compared to some of the traditional accountants I looked at.read more
Eugene Fisher
20:56 12 Apr 18
Lauren has been brilliant in all aspects of my business accounting. Any advice Lauren gives is... always well received and taken on board. I certainly look forward to our continued relationship. Thank youread more
Darren Lees
20:14 12 Apr 18
ken henderson
19:42 12 Apr 18
I have been with Gorilla Accounting for around 18 months now, and have found their service... excellent. My dedicated accountant, Lauren, is always very quick to respond and happy to guide me through any accounting issues.read more
Gavin Lawrenson
19:03 12 Apr 18
I have been a client for 2 years and would highly recommend Gorilla. They are always quick to... respond to queries and offer clear and actionable advice.I love having online access to my accounts using FreeAgent with the support when needed.Ashley is always friendly, helpful and knowledeable.Great company for contractors with charges which represent value for money.Keep doing what you are doing ...well doneread more
andy jones
19:02 12 Apr 18
Gorilla accounting offer an excellent on-line service backed up by prompt and professional advice... on all aspects of running a small business. I enjoy the convenience and visibility of having my accounts on-line, combined with the personal advice service, and assistance to smooth over any errors or misunderstandings and to give advice on future actions.read more
Roger Laine
18:02 12 Apr 18
Fantastic you are a star
Antonio Attubato
17:35 12 Apr 18
Very pleased with service, helpful accountants, quick responses, fair price and online freeagent... software easy to use. Would recommend.read more
Amivet Exports
16:16 12 Apr 18
As a freelancer, I couldn’t ask for a better accountancy service.
Samuel Sutton
21:54 11 Apr 18
Gorilla accounting is a fantastic company that offers a great service and are very knowledgeable.
Euan Purcell
15:43 05 Apr 18
Gorilla is a fantastic company. The service is very impressive
Declan Frain
13:14 04 Apr 18
I've been through a few accountancy firms in the past and found the staff at Gorilla to be... extremely knowledgeable and helpful when I've been asking for advice and always quick to get back to me. I would recommendread more
Porcelain Cabbage
13:52 03 Apr 18
Don't ever use these guy's awful service.
Amanda Gonzalez
13:42 26 Mar 18
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