Who We Help
Accountants for Startups & New Businesses
Starting a business is exciting. Getting the financial foundations right from day one means you can grow with confidence — not scramble to fix problems later. We help new businesses set up properly, stay compliant, and make smarter decisions from the very beginning.
Right Structure from Day One
Sole trader or limited company — we help you choose the right legal structure for your goals.
Cloud Accounting Setup
We get you set up on Xero or Zoho Books so your finances are organised from the start.
Tax-Efficient from the Start
Director salary, dividends, and expenses structured properly so you keep more of what you earn.
Investor-Ready Records
Clean, accurate books that are ready for due diligence whenever you need funding.
20+
Years of experience
500+
Happy clients
£25M+
Client revenues managed
2
UK offices
3
Industry awards
The Challenge
Most Startup Accounting Mistakes Happen in Year One
The decisions you make in the first twelve months of your business have a disproportionate impact on what you pay in tax, how attractive you are to investors, and how smoothly the business runs as it scales. Choosing the wrong structure, missing registration deadlines, or keeping poor records early on creates problems that are expensive to fix later.
Many new founders try to handle the finances themselves to save money — only to discover they've been paying too much tax, missed allowances they were entitled to, or built habits that don't scale as the business grows.
We work with startups from day one to make sure the foundations are right — so the only thing you need to focus on is building your business.
What We Handle
Everything a New Business Needs
From choosing your legal structure to filing your first accounts — we're with you at every stage of the journey.
Structure & Setup Advice
Sole trader or limited company? We help you choose the right structure based on your income, growth plans, and tax position — and handle all the registration with HMRC and Companies House.
Learn more →Cloud Accounting Setup
We get you set up on Xero or Zoho Books from day one, so your bookkeeping is organised, MTD-ready, and gives you a real-time view of your financial position as you grow.
Learn more →Year-End Accounts
When your first year-end arrives, we prepare and file your statutory accounts with Companies House and HMRC — clean, accurate, and on time.
Learn more →Corporation Tax
Your first CT600 is often the most confusing. We handle it from start to finish, identifying every startup cost and capital allowance to reduce your first tax bill.
Learn more →Director Pay Strategy
We structure your salary and dividends from the outset to minimise your personal tax bill while keeping the company's cash position healthy.
Learn more →VAT Registration & Returns
If you're approaching the £90,000 VAT threshold — or want to register voluntarily — we handle the registration, scheme selection, and quarterly MTD returns.
Learn more →Your First Year
What Happens in Year One
We guide you through every milestone in your first year of trading — so nothing catches you off guard.
Day 1
Structure & Registration
Choose sole trader or limited company. Register with HMRC and/or Companies House. Set up your accounting software.
Month 1–3
Get Organised
Bookkeeping set up, expenses being tracked, bank account connected to your accounting software. VAT registration if applicable.
Ongoing
Stay on Top of It
Monthly bookkeeping reconciliation, quarterly VAT returns if registered, payroll processed if you have employees or pay yourself a salary.
Year End
First Year-End Accounts
Statutory accounts prepared and filed. Corporation tax computed and CT600 submitted. Director self assessment filed by 31 January.
Year 2+
Scale with Confidence
As your business grows, we review your structure, tax position, and financial strategy — advising on hiring, investment, and expansion.
Who We Work With
Startups Across Every Sector
We work with founders, first-time directors, and new sole traders across Bristol, Cardiff and beyond.
Tech & SaaS Startups
Creative Agencies
E-commerce Brands
Food & Hospitality
Health & Wellness
Trades & Construction
Consultants & Coaches
Content Creators
Digital Marketing
Healthcare Startups
Pre-Revenue Startups
Property Businesses
Getting Started
We'll Get You Set Up Properly
From your first conversation to your first filed accounts — here's how it works.
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Get a quote
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Review your quote
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Sign your engagement letter
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Get set up on cloud accounting
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Start trading with confidence
Start Your Business the Right Way
Get an instant online quote and find out how we can get your new business set up properly from day one — so you can focus on growing it.