Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) is happening now. Accountants with high numbers of sole trade and landlord clients should consider outsourcing work to implement an effective strategy to ensure compliance and deliver growth.
Why outsourcing is a smart strategy
Consistent, MTD-Ready Information
Outsourced teams work to agreed turnround times and quality standards to ensure:
• Transactions are correctly recorded on compatible, cloud-based software
• Digital records are complete, accurate and fully reconciled
• Quarterly submissions to HMRC are made on time and based on reliable data.
By offshoring record keeping tasks to a dedicated resource, the scope for errors is reduced and compliance is assured.
Less Pressure on Onshore Teams
Rather than stretching existing staff to take on responsibilities to obtain data from clients and update records, outsourcing:
• Frees up accountants to undertake work to support clients and generate additional fees
• Eliminates the costs of recruitment and training
• Smooths workloads as quarterly deadlines approach.
When structured correctly, outsourcing works as an extension of the onshore team – aligned to existing processes, software, and quality standards without the risks of a permanent appointment.
Better Client Experience
Many clients struggle with digital record-keeping. Outsourced accountants:
• Reduce the pressure on in-house teams to contact clients for missing data
• Ensure digital records are maintained accurately and on time
• Help clients stay compliant.
As accountants shift resources away from recurring tasks they have more time to focus on client relationships, tax advice, and business development.
Scalable Support as MTD Expands
From April 2028, any individual with self-employed or landlord income above £20,000 will need to meet MTD IT requirements. To meet the projected demand for record keeping services, accountants will need to:
• Scale capacity quickly as client numbers grow
• Support quarterly peaks of work
• Update processes as HMRC requirements evolve.
Outsourcing offers a scalable, flexible solution that allows accountants to quickly increase capacity without the overheads and administrative burden of full-time or temporary appointments. Outsourcing work enables accountants to stay agile, efficient, and competitive throughout the year.
Is Outsourcing a Smart Strategy for Your Firm?
By working with a specialist outsourcing partner, accountants can:
• Access resources immediately: Offshore accountants are proficient in commercial accounting software and are ready to start immediately
• Avoid recruitment costs and HR management: The outsource provider handles contracts, salaries, and employee benefits
• Leverage expertise: Offshore professionals are up to date on the detailed requirements of MTD IT and required records
• Scale flexibly: Add capacity as demand grows without the risk of recruitment delays. Where demand falls, services can be scaled down without any exit costs.
Meet the Unison Globus / Initor Global team on stand 1644 at Accountex London, taking place at Excel on the 13-14 May 2026.
