Accountants in Hackney

Yes. IB&Co Accountants, a firm of accountants and tax advisers at Level 37, 1 Canada Square in Canary Wharf, works with sole traders, landlords, contractors and limited companies across Hackney, including Shoreditch, Dalston, Hackney Central and Hackney Wick. We work online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

Where in Hackney do we work?

We work with businesses and individuals across the borough, including:

• Shoreditch, Hoxton and Haggerston (E2 and E8)
• Dalston (E8)
• Hackney Central, London Fields and Mare Street (E8)
• Hackney Wick and Homerton (E9)
• Stoke Newington (N16)
• Clapton (E5)
• De Beauvoir and the north of the City Fringe (N1 and E8)

Shoreditch, Hoxton and Hackney Wick sit on borough boundaries with Tower Hamlets, Islington or Newham. We can still work with you if your premises sit just over the line.

We do not have a branch in Hackney. Day-to-day work is done online, through secure portals, cloud accounting and video calls. You can meet us in person at our office at One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to Canary Wharf from Hackney?

From Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston and Dalston Junction, the Windrush line (London Overground) is the most useful route. You can change at Whitechapel for the Elizabeth line, which is then one stop from Canary Wharf, typically around four minutes, or continue to Canada Water and take the Jubilee line, which is one stop from Canary Wharf, typically around two or three minutes. TfL typically shows around 13 to 16 minutes in total from Shoreditch High Street, around 15 to 18 minutes from Hoxton, and around 19 to 22 minutes from Dalston Junction. Check TfL before you travel.

From Hackney Central, Homerton and Hackney Wick, the Mildmay line (London Overground) runs east to Stratford. From Stratford the Jubilee line continues to Canary Wharf, typically around ten minutes. TfL typically shows around 20 to 24 minutes in total from Hackney Wick, around 25 to 26 minutes from Homerton, and around 27 to 29 minutes from Hackney Central.

Our address is Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30, so you can see us before or after work, or on a Saturday.

If you would rather we came to you in Hackney, we can meet at your premises by arrangement. Ishmael Bangura started the practice by meeting small business owners in the evenings after his day job. We still work around you, not the other way round.

What kinds of Hackney businesses do we help?

ONS figures compiled by Nomis record 26,290 enterprises in Hackney in 2026, one of the densest small-business bases in London, and 91.2% of them are micro-businesses with fewer than ten staff. Hackney Council’s Economic Development Plan describes a borough of 25,730 businesses and 176,000 jobs, with almost all firms micro, small or medium-sized, and with particular strengths in the creative industries, digital and technology, and professional services. The council points to Shoreditch, in the City Fringe, and Hackney Wick, next to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, as the two major economic areas, with distinct town centres at Dalston, Hackney Central, Stoke Newington and Hoxton.

That is a different economy from a commuter county or a single high street. Shoreditch and Hoxton mix technology, creative studios, hospitality and professional firms. Hackney Wick is known for workspace, makers and the Olympic fringe. Dalston, Stoke Newington, London Fields and Mare Street have dense independent retail, food and small practices. Many of the people we help are company directors, contractors and landlords as well as start-ups, and they often want an accountant who can meet them in person without being a factory-style high-volume firm.

We can help:

• Start-ups, limited companies and professional or technology firms in Shoreditch, Hoxton and Hackney Wick, with year-end accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll and bookkeeping
• Creative and cultural businesses, including studios, agencies and independent venues
• Independent shops, hospitality and high-street businesses in Dalston, Stoke Newington, Hackney Central and London Fields
• Contractors and freelancers who live in the borough and work in the City, Canary Wharf, Shoreditch or elsewhere
• Landlords and property investors, including Making Tax Digital when it applies
• Sole traders and tradespeople, including CIS where construction or making is involved

What local rules should Hackney businesses know about?

Most of your tax obligations are national: Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT and payroll are all dealt with by HMRC. A few things are local.

Business rates. If you occupy commercial premises in the borough, business rates (non-domestic rates) are billed by the London Borough of Hackney. The council can also tell you about reductions and reliefs. If you move into or out of a commercial property, you need to tell the council that bills the rates.

Licences. Depending on what you do, you may need a licence from the same council, for example for food, alcohol or late-night refreshment. That is a regular requirement in Shoreditch, Dalston and the other town centres. We can point you to the right place and make sure licence costs are in your budget.

Rented property. Landlords have their own obligations alongside tax. For the tax side, including Making Tax Digital, see our Property Owners services and Making Tax Digital for landlords.

What accountancy services do you offer in Hackney?

After a no-obligation Discovery Call we send a fixed, written proposal, agreed before any work starts.

For sole traders, our monthly fee starts from £59.99. Your exact fee depends on how complex the work is and is set out in your fixed, written proposal. Limited company accounts, payroll, VAT, CIS and other services are also charged as a fixed fee in your proposal, not from a public price list.

We can help with:

• accountants for sole traders, including bookkeeping and Self Assessment
• year-end accounts and Corporation Tax for limited companies
• Self Assessment for individuals, contractors and landlords
• VAT returns and Making Tax Digital set-up and quarterly updates
• payroll
• CIS returns and support for subcontractors
• landlords, including Making Tax Digital for landlords
• contractors and freelancers
• bookkeeping and company formation
• director and personal tax planning where it is relevant, and support when HMRC writes to you

Our accountancy fees page explains what affects the cost.

Why work with IB&Co from Hackney?

From Shoreditch or Hoxton you can be at Canary Wharf in typically around a quarter of an hour, by Overground and the Elizabeth line or Jubilee line. You get a named contact, replies within 48 hours, and fixed fees agreed in writing before any work starts. IB&Co Accountants is regulated by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). With 10+ years in practice, Ishmael Bangura FFA and the team have helped more than 950 clients.

Read what our clients say or find out more about us. Considering a change? See how switching accountants to IB&Co works.

We also work from our Canary Wharf office with businesses in Tower Hamlets and East London.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have an office in Hackney?

No. Our office is at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. We work with Hackney clients online, and you can meet us in person at Canary Wharf or at your premises, by appointment.

How do I get to you from Shoreditch, Dalston or Hackney Central?

From Shoreditch, Hoxton or Dalston Junction, take the Windrush line to Whitechapel and change to the Elizabeth line, or continue to Canada Water and take the Jubilee line. TfL typically shows around 13 to 16 minutes from Shoreditch High Street and around 19 to 22 minutes from Dalston Junction. From Hackney Central, Homerton or Hackney Wick, take the Mildmay line to Stratford and then the Jubilee line; from Hackney Wick that is typically around 20 to 24 minutes in total. Check TfL before you travel.

How much do you charge sole traders in Hackney?

Our sole trader service starts from £59.99 a month, depending on how complex the work is. Other services are charged as a fixed fee in your written proposal. See our accountancy fees page.

Who do I pay business rates to in Hackney?

Business rates for commercial premises are billed by the London Borough of Hackney. The council can also tell you about reductions and reliefs.

How do I get started?

Book a Discovery Call. We will learn about your situation and then send you a written proposal before any work starts.

Talk to an accountant who works with Hackney clients

Call 020 7164 0225 or visit us at Level 37, 1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 18:30 and Saturday 10:30 to 16:30.

Checked on 13 November 2026. This page is general information and is not advice for your circumstances.