Accountant for Hair & Beauty Businesses
Salon Owners • Barbers • Aesthetics • Nail Techs • Chair Renters
You Focus on Clients.
We’ll Handle the Numbers.
Running a salon or beauty business isn’t just about great results — it’s about managing cash flow, VAT, staff, chair renters, stock, tips, deposits and tax.
That’s where we come in.
Perpetual Accountancy specialises in supporting Hair & Beauty Businesses.
We Understand Your Industry
We work with:
Hair salons
Barbershops
Beauty salons
Aesthetics clinics
Nail & lash technicians
Mobile therapists
Rent-a-chair salon owners
We understand:
Card + cash takings Tips & gratuities Deposits & no-shows Gift vouchers & packages Product sales + stock Chair rental models Commission-based staff VAT threshold worries
Common Problems We Fix
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“My card machine doesn’t match my bookings.”
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“I don’t know if my stylists are truly self-employed.”
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“I’m close to the VAT threshold — what now?”
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“I’ve never set money aside for tax.”
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“My accountant doesn’t understand salon life.”
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“I’m worried about HMRC.”
Sound familiar?
We’ve seen it all — and we know how to structure your business properly.
How We Support You
Bookkeeping & MTD Support
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Cloud accounting (Xero)
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Weekly reconciliation of POS & bank
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WhatsApp receipt capture
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Quarterly MTD submissions (from 2026 onwards)
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Clear monthly reports — no jargon
VAT Advice & Registration
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VAT threshold monitoring (£90k rolling 12 months)
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Flat rate vs standard scheme advice
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VAT on chair rent & commissions
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Deposit & voucher treatment
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Pricing strategy when VAT registered
Chair Rental & Employment Status
We help you structure your salon correctly:
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Are your stylists truly self-employed?
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Who sets prices?
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Who controls the diary?
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Who takes payment?
We review agreements and structure to reduce HMRC risk.
Payroll & Staff Support
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PAYE setup
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Workplace pensions
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Commission payroll structures
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Director payroll
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CIS if relevant
Tax Planning & Business Growth
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Sole trader vs Limited company advice
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Profit extraction planning
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Tax saving opportunities
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Cash flow forecasting
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Support when scaling to multiple chairs or locations
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Support when scaling to multiple chairs or locations
From £79 per month
Simple. Fixed monthly fees.
No surprise bills.
You’ll always know what you’re paying.
Modern, Digital & Simple
We make life easy:
Upload expenses via WhatsApp Dedicated email address for your salon accounts Real-time cloud access No paper shuffling Fast responses
Why Choose Us?
Because we don’t just “do tax returns.”
We help you:
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Understand your real profit per stylist
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Price services properly
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Stay VAT-ready
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Avoid employment status mistakes
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Sleep at night knowing HMRC is handled
Ready to Run a Smarter Salon?
Let’s simplify your accounts, reduce stress and help you grow with confidence.
Book a free consultation
Message us on WhatsApp
Or request a call back
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to register for VAT?
When your taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period.
Should I be a limited company?
It depends on your profit levels and growth plans — we’ll run the numbers.
Can I claim training and equipment?
Often yes — but it depends on whether it maintains existing skills or adds a new trade.
What if I’m mobile and work from home?
You may claim mileage and home-use costs — we’ll structure this correctly.
Are my chair renters actually employees?
That depends on how your salon operates — we review this carefully to reduce risk.