Measured Chartered Accountants for Nurseries & Childcare in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for nurseries & childcare providers across the UK, from childminders to multi-site nursery groups. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles funded hours administration, payroll, VAT exemption and tax planning for childcare businesses and individual providers.
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK trust ABM Chartered Accountants for reliable, expert, and genuinely personal accounting services. See why clients rate us as their most trusted financial partner.
Accounting Built for Nurseries and Childcare Providers
Nurseries and childcare providers face challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Government funded hours cash flow, staff-heavy payroll, Ofsted costs, VAT exemption rules and occupancy tracking all demand advisors who know how the early years sector is funded and regulated.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with day nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, after-school clubs and holiday clubs across England, delivering structured financial support for childcare businesses and individual providers. Every payroll run, VAT return, tax filing and funding reconciliation is handled accurately.
Helping Childcare Providers Manage Costs and Compliance
Childcare providers need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares payroll and auto-enrolment, funded hours reconciliation, occupancy reporting, expense tracking and tax planning, giving owners clear visibility over margins per child place, staffing costs and operating profitability.
Whether you run a single nursery, manage multiple sites, operate as a childminder from home or provide after-school care, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your model, keeping the business and individual providers covered on all obligations.
Our Accounting Services for Nurseries & Childcare
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for nurseries & childcare, designed around the demands of funded hours, staffing costs and childcare businesses operating across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Childcare Providers Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of funded hours, payroll and VAT exemption.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with childcare providers.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Childcare Providers Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports nurseries and childcare providers throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to childcare businesses nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions nursery owners, childminders and childcare business operators ask about specialist accounting.
How is funded hours income managed?
Local authority funding for free hours is paid in arrears, creating cash flow gaps. Reconciling funded hours against attendance and invoicing parents for additional hours keeps income tracking accurate.
Are nurseries exempt from VAT?
Childcare services by eligible providers are VAT-exempt. You do not charge VAT on fees but cannot reclaim input VAT on purchases. Exempt income still counts towards the registration threshold.
How is nursery payroll managed?
Nurseries must run PAYE payroll for all staff, including auto-enrolment pensions. Staff are employees, not self-employed contractors. Payroll is typically the largest cost, often exceeding 60% of total income.
What childcare expenses are deductible?
Premises costs, Ofsted registration, DBS checks, insurance, food and consumables, craft materials, equipment, staff training and professional subscriptions are all deductible. Each must relate directly to your childcare provision.
How is occupancy tracked for profitability?
Monitoring filled places against available capacity reveals your occupancy rate. Higher occupancy improves margins because fixed costs like rent and core staffing are spread across more fee-paying children.
Can ABM support childcare providers nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves nurseries and childcare providers across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to nurseries, pre-schools and childminders.