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Accountants for digital entrepreneurs, freelancers and consultants.

Accountants with bright ideas - At Lightbulb, we help digital entrepreneurs, consultants, and remote-led teams manage their finances clearly, so your systems support growth.

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About

At Lightbulb Financial Services Ltd, we support digital entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants, and online business owners with expert, fixed-fee accountancy you can rely on.

We’re based in Southampton, UK, and work with clients across Hampshire and the South of England, as well as remotely throughout the UK and internationally.

Our monthly packages include real-time financial insight, cloud-based tools like Xero, and automation that saves you hours. Whether you're earning through consulting, digital services, or multiple income streams - we give you clarity, control, and peace of mind.

From invoicing and expenses to bank feeds, VAT, and tax returns, we handle the details so you can stay focused on running and growing your business.

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Sam Chapman MBA, MSc, BA (Hons),

Founder & CEO

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Services

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Personal Tax Returns

Whether you're self-employed or a sole trader, our packages offer unlimited support and dedicated expertise - so you’re never left in the dark.

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Services for Individuals

Whether you're self-employed or a sole trader, our packages offer unlimited support and dedicated expertise - so you’re never left in the dark.

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Services for Businesses

Our business plans are built to streamline your finances, reduce admin, and help you grow profitably - with real advice, not just reports.

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Services for Contractors

We’ll manage your numbers and track your expenses, so you can focus on delivering your best work - without the paperwork.

Business Add-ons

Need more than just accountancy? We’ve got you covered.


At Lightbulb, we help small businesses shine by offering a full suite of smart business services — from setting up your company address to automating your admin. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, we’ll get you sorted with the tech, tools, and training you need to thrive.

Some of our business services include:

  • Websites

  • AI & Automation

  • Automated financial reporting

  • Domestic or international company formation

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Our Partners

At Lightbulb Financial, we work with the best in the business - Xero and FreeAgent - to give our clients powerful, cloud-based tools that make accounting effortless.

 

FreeAgent is perfect for sole traders and small business owners, making it easy to stay on top of expenses, invoicing, and tax from anywhere. 

 

Xero offers a full suite of advanced features ideal for growing businesses, combining powerful automation with real-time insights. 

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Testimonials

“Lightbulb Financial has been exceptional! Sam is knowledgeable, approachable, and goes the extra mile. He took time to understand my needs and made managing my finances so much easier. Highly professional and genuinely supportive - can’t recommend them enough!”

Gabriel Guthier

Ready to take your finances to the next level? Let’s talk.

Lightbulb Financial Services Ltd

Director Generals House, 

15 Rockstone Place, 

Southampton,

SO15 2EP

Company Registration Number: 16157573 

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