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Know exactly how many months of cash you have and what changes it, a maintained runway model for UK startups, updated with real actuals every month.
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QuickBooks PartnerCertified ProAdvisor100+ yearsCombined team experienceFully insuredUp to £2m indemnityKnow exactly how many months of cash you have and what changes it, a maintained runway model for UK startups, updated with real actuals every month. We work with technology, SaaS, e-commerce, marketplace and online businesses trading as UK limited companies, from first-year micro-entities in Croydon and Morden to funded teams in central London, with a fixed scope and fee agreed before anything starts.
Gross and net burn calculated consistently each month
Runway in months against committed and planned spend
Hiring plan modelled with true employer cost
Scenario views: base, slow, and raise-delayed
Trigger points agreed with the board in advance
R&D and VAT receipts timed into the cash forecast
Know exactly how many months of cash you have and what changes it, a maintained runway model for UK startups, updated with real actuals every month.
• Gross and net burn calculated consistently each month
• Runway in months against committed and planned spend
• Hiring plan modelled with true employer cost
• Scenario views: base, slow, and raise-delayed
• Trigger points agreed with the board in advance
• R&D and VAT receipts timed into the cash forecast
Runway is cash divided by net monthly burn, but only if the burn figure includes irregular items, corporation tax, VAT quarters, annual software renewals, employer pension and National Insurance. Employer NIC rose to 15% from April 2025 with the secondary threshold cut to £5,000, which raised real payroll cost for almost every startup.
R&D repayments and VAT reclaims are cash events with their own timing. Building them into the model at realistic dates, not optimistic ones, is often the difference between a comfortable raise and an emergency one.
Boards should agree the runway threshold that triggers action, typically starting a raise at nine to twelve months of cash, before the number gets close, so the decision is not made under pressure.
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 start by looking at the last filed accounts, your current records and your filing dates, then confirm a fixed scope and fee in writing.
Once the work is live you get reminders ahead of each deadline, a named person to ask questions, and a plain-English summary when the figures are ready, not a PDF with no explanation.
Frequently asked
Most investors want to see at least twelve months post-raise, and expect you to start the next raise around the nine-month mark. Under six months without a plan is a governance problem, not just a cash one.
Both. Gross burn shows the cost base you control; net burn shows the position after revenue. Reporting only net hides how exposed you are if revenue slips.
Monthly, with actuals replacing forecast. A model that is only rebuilt for fundraising is a sales document, not a management tool.
Yes. We produce the pack and, where useful, present it and take the questions.
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.
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“Accotax have been our accountants for many years now. We maintained them because of their professionalism. In the last couple of years I have been working with Imran, who has been very professional and helpful in guiding us through the whole process, explaining and clarifying every aspect of it. Very prompt in responding to questions and patient with us even when we seem to be slow.”
“We worked with a few different accountants before finally settling with Accotax, and we're really glad we did. They take the time to understand how our business works and what our needs are. Anum, who looks after our account on a day-to-day basis, including reconciling invoices and preparing the annual accounts, is amazing, professional, efficient, and follows the processes we have put in place together. Accotax has made our accounting experience much smoother and easier. We see them as a long-term partner as our business continues to grow. I would 100% recommend them.”
“I've been working with Accotax since January 2024, and their support has grown alongside my business needs. My personal allocated manager, Umer, provides tailored services for both of my companies, adapting as I expand and ensuring everything runs smoothly. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and always clear in their communication. Their help with accounts, VAT, payrolls, pensions and compliance gives me real confidence and peace of mind.”
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