Industry accountancy
Limited company accounting for pre-seed startups in London and the surrounding areas, built around how the sector actually trades.
Regulated and qualified through ICAEW, ACCA and AAT memberships held across our team
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QuickBooks PartnerCertified ProAdvisor100+ yearsCombined team experienceFully insuredUp to £2m indemnityFounders in the first year, pre-revenue or just trading face the same statutory deadlines as any UK company, plus a handful of issues that are specific to the sector. We set the bookkeeping, VAT and reporting up around those issues rather than treating every company the same.
Share structure and founder shares issued before the company has value
SEIS advance assurance ahead of the first angel conversations
R&D record-keeping started at the beginning rather than reconstructed
A low fixed cost base with clean bookkeeping from day one
First-year filing deadlines mapped so nothing is missed
Year-end accounts, corporation tax and director Self Assessment
Founders in the first year, pre-revenue or just trading.
• Share structure and founder shares issued before the company has value
• SEIS advance assurance ahead of the first angel conversations
• R&D record-keeping started at the beginning rather than reconstructed
• A low fixed cost base with clean bookkeeping from day one
• First-year filing deadlines mapped so nothing is missed
Whatever the sector, the company must file accounts with Companies House nine months after the accounting reference date, file a CT600 within twelve months of the period end, pay corporation tax nine months and one day after the period end, and file a confirmation statement each year.
Once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in a rolling 12 months, VAT registration and Making Tax Digital filing follow. Employing anyone, including a director on a salary, brings PAYE, RTI reporting and auto-enrolment pensions.
Thresholds, rates and deadlines quoted here reflect the 2026/27 UK position. Check current GOV.UK guidance, or ask us, before you rely on them for your own company.
We agree the scope and monthly fee before starting, set up bookkeeping that fits how you invoice and buy, and send reminders ahead of every filing date.
You get plain answers to sector questions in normal language, and we say clearly when something needs specialist advice rather than guessing.
Frequently asked
Very little, done properly. Formation with a sensible share structure, tidy bookkeeping, and advice at the few decision points that are expensive to unwind, founder equity, SEIS eligibility and R&D evidence.
Yes. Our focus is London, Morden, Croydon and the surrounding boroughs, but filing is digital and we work with pre-seed startups across the UK.
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
The relevant calendar may include annual accounts, Corporation Tax payment and return dates, confirmation statements, VAT returns, payroll submissions and Self Assessment. We map the dates from your company year end and registrations.
Yes. You can ask a straightforward initial question without charge. Calculations, filings, written advice, planning and HMRC correspondence are scoped and quoted before work begins.
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Pick a time that suits you and a qualified accountant will call you about your company, deadlines and fees.
Appointments run monday to friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Your confirmation is emailed straight away.
