What CKJ CONSULTING LTD does

CKJ Consulting Ltd is a privately held chartered accountancy practice headquartered in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. Founded around 2016, the firm is led by Director Caroline Clark and operates with a stated 1-10 employee headcount. It provides core accountancy and tax services to UK clients across five named segments: new businesses, self-employed individuals, small businesses, medium-sized businesses, and large businesses.

The firm's service portfolio spans compliance and advisory work including annual accounts and tax returns, bookkeeping and VAT returns, management accounts, self-assessment, dividends and expenses advice, tax planning (personal, corporation, VAT, and capital gains), business plan preparation, Companies House and HMRC registration procedures, and accounting software selection. Its underlying technology stack is centred on Xero cloud accounting software, which is used for client bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial management. ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland) membership anchors its professional credibility.

CKJ Consulting operates on a direct sales model with a sales-led go-to-market approach. Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-fee monthly subscription packages (£120, £150, and £200) with optional add-ons, complemented by one-off professional services such as business plan preparation and registration procedures. Marketing is conducted chiefly via the firm website and direct phone/email contact, with free initial consultations as the principal conversion mechanism. The firm serves clients UK-wide through remote service delivery and unlimited telephone support from a single Inverclyde office.

Name

CKJ CONSULTING LTD

Legal name

CKJ Consulting Ltd

Website

https://ckjconsulting.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CKJ Consulting Ltd is a privately held UK chartered accountancy practice based in Gourock, Scotland, providing bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and advisory services to startups, self-employed individuals, and small-to-large businesses under fixed-fee monthly subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gourock

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Accountancy Services: Monthly subscription fees for ongoing accountancy services including accounts preparation, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll, and business advisory. Fixed fee packages tailored to client requirements with no hidden costs.
2. Professional Services: One-time services including business plan preparation, registration procedures with Companies House and HMRC, and specialised tax planning engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CKJ Consulting Ltd is a chartered accountancy firm based in Inverclyde, Scotland, providing a comprehensive suite of accountancy, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and business advisory services. The firm supports clients across new startups, self-employed individuals, small, medium and large established businesses with services spanning annual accounts, tax returns, VAT, management accounts, tax planning, business plan preparation, and company registrations with Companies House and HMRC. Service delivery combines fixed-fee monthly subscription packages with bespoke professional engagements, supported by Xero cloud accounting software.

Product overview

CKJ Consulting Ltd is a firm of experienced accountants offering a comprehensive suite of accountancy and business advisory services to businesses of all sizes, from new startups to large corporations, as well as self-employed individuals. The company provides a unified service portfolio centered on core accounting functions including bookkeeping, annual accounts preparation, tax returns, VAT services, and management accounts. These core services are complemented by advisory offerings such as tax planning, business plan preparation, company registration procedures, and accounting software selection advice. The company operates on a tailored, bespoke approach rather than a one-size-fits-all methodology, offering tiered pricing packages (Small Business/Contractor at £120/month, Small but Growing Business at £150/month, and Growing Business Support at £200/month) to accommodate different business needs and growth stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Business Services Comprehensive accountancy and advisory support package for new businesses covering business structure selection (sole trader, partnership, limited company), business plan and cashflow projection preparation, registration procedures with Companies House and HMRC, recording system setup, and accounting software selection advice.
• Self Employed Services Accountancy and tax services for self-employed individuals including personal tax planning, completion and submission of annual self-assessment tax returns, partnership tax returns, and guidance on deductible expenses to minimise tax liability.
• Small Business Services Accountancy services for small businesses including annual accounts preparation, tax strategy optimisation, fixed fee packages tailored to client requirements, and business development support to help the company grow.
• Medium Business Services Accountancy and business advisory services for medium-sized businesses including tax minimisation, management accounts preparation, financial efficiency reviews, growth planning support, and a tailored bespoke approach rather than a one-size-fits-all methodology.
• Large Business Services Business support and accountancy services for large businesses including tax optimisation to keep the company's tax to a minimum, strategic planning support, and a wide range of business support services designed to ensure continued success.
• Annual Accounts and Tax Return Preparation Preparation of accounts for self-assessment completion and statutory accounts for submission to Companies House, plus corporation tax returns. A core accountancy service offered to all client segments.
• Bookkeeping and VAT Return Preparation Complete bookkeeping services including invoice reconciliations, bank statement processing, petty cash management, and reconciliation of incomplete records, plus VAT return completion and electronic submission to HMRC.
• Management Accounts Preparation of management accounts on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis with budget versus actual performance comparison and implementation of management information systems.
• Taxation Planning Advice and Services Comprehensive tax planning covering personal tax, corporation tax, VAT planning, and Capital Gains Tax optimisation strategies designed to minimise clients' tax liabilities across multiple tax types.
• Business Plan Preparation Preparation of business plans to support finance applications with banks, including cashflow forecasts and profit forecasts for new and growing businesses.
• Registration Procedures Completion of all business registrations including VAT, Corporation Tax, and Income Tax with Companies House and HMRC to ensure full statutory compliance for new and existing businesses.
• Accountancy Software Selection Advisory service recommending and setting up the most appropriate online accountancy software (such as Xero) for the client's business needs to enable efficient bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial management.
• Payroll Services Payroll processing for client businesses, offered as part of subscription packages (1-person, 3-person, and 5-person payroll options) and as an add-on service for additional employees.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationXero cloud accounting software integration. CKJ Consulting assists clients with Xero setup and uses the platform for bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial management. The Xero logo appears on the company website indicating a working partnership.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS)coreOthersCKJ Consulting is a proud member of ICAS, a professional body with a reputation for driving global standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity and accountability. ICAS membership provides the firm with professional credibility and ensures adherence to high industry standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Xero: Cloud accounting software platform and CKJ's stated technology partner. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem participant whose UK SMB adoption both generates leads for CKJ and disrupts manual bookkeeping.

Broad incumbents

• BDO UK: Major UK accounting and advisory network offering the full compliance-to-corporate-finance stack. Overlaps with CKJ on SMB accounts, tax, and payroll but competes primarily in the mid-market and corporate tier.
• Crowe UK: Large UK accounting, tax, and advisory firm with significant SMB and mid-market coverage. Broad incumbent with overlapping services to CKJ but at materially greater scale.
• Mazars UK: International accounting and advisory firm with a UK practice covering audit, tax, and consulting. Overlaps with CKJ's compliance and tax advisory work but operates at much larger scale and complexity.

Direct peers

• Pilot.co: UK digital-first accountancy offering subscription-based bookkeeping, tax, and compliance services to freelancers, contractors, and small businesses. Directly comparable on pricing model, target segment, and cloud-accounting-first delivery.
• Price Bailey: UK chartered accountants and business advisers with a strong owner-managed-business and SME focus. Comparable on services mix (accounts, tax, advisory, payroll) and SMB customer base, though larger scale.
• Kreston Reeves: UK chartered accountancy and advisory firm serving SMBs, private clients, and not-for-profits. Comparable on core compliance and advisory services, though with deeper sector specialisation and a multi-office footprint.
• TaxScouts: UK online tax-return service for individuals and small businesses, combining technology with qualified accountant review. Directly comparable on personal/self-employed tax offerings that form part of CKJ's portfolio.
• McLintocks: Chartered accountancy practice serving owner-managed and family businesses across the North West of England. Comparable firm-size, chartered status, and full-service compliance-plus-advisory offering.
• Crunch Accounting: UK online accountancy serving limited companies, freelancers, and contractors with fixed monthly subscription packages. Closely comparable business model, target customer, and price-band to CKJ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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