Growth & Advisory
A complete finance department for a growing company, bookkeeping, controls, payroll, reporting and a finance lead, without hiring one.
Regulated and qualified through ICAEW, ACCA and AAT memberships held across our team
Regulated by
Regulated & AML supervisor
AAT fellow member
Xero Gold PartnerCertified advisor
QuickBooks PartnerCertified ProAdvisor100+ yearsCombined team experienceFully insuredUp to £2m indemnityA complete finance department for a growing company, bookkeeping, controls, payroll, reporting and a finance lead, without hiring one. 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.
Daily and weekly bookkeeping, reconciliation and supplier payment runs
Month-end close with a reporting pack inside ten working days
Payroll, pensions, VAT and statutory filings run to a calendar
A named finance lead in your stand-ups, board pack and investor updates
A complete finance department for a growing company, bookkeeping, controls, payroll, reporting and a finance lead, without hiring one.
• Daily and weekly bookkeeping, reconciliation and supplier payment runs
• Month-end close with a reporting pack inside ten working days
• Payroll, pensions, VAT and statutory filings run to a calendar
• A named finance lead in your stand-ups, board pack and investor updates
Most UK founders reach the same wall between roughly £500k and £5m of revenue: the spreadsheet no longer answers questions, but a financial controller at £65,000 plus employer's National Insurance and pension is more cost than the company can carry. An outsourced finance function fills that gap with a team, bookkeeper, management accountant and finance lead, at a fraction of one salary, and it scales up or down with the month.
Outsourcing does not outsource responsibility. The directors remain legally accountable for accounts, the CT600, VAT returns and RTI submissions, so the arrangement has to include a documented close calendar, approval limits, segregation between who raises and who pays, and audit-ready records. We build those controls in from the start rather than bolting them on before a diligence process.
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
Transaction processing, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, VAT, month-end close, a management pack with commentary, cash forecasting, and a finance lead you can call. Statutory accounts and the company tax return sit alongside it, so nothing falls between two providers.
Usually, yes, until you need someone full time. A single finance hire costs salary, employer's National Insurance, pension, software, training and cover for holidays and sickness. An outsourced team costs a fixed monthly fee, carries its own cover, and does not need recruiting or managing.
Yes. A common split is that your bookkeeper keeps the day-to-day ledger and we take month-end close, reporting, compliance and the advisory layer. We agree who owns what in writing so nothing is assumed.
We hand over cleanly, documented processes, a working close calendar and reconciled ledgers, and usually stay on for the compliance and advisory work while the new hire runs the day-to-day. That is the outcome we plan for, not one we resist.
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.
Google reviews
“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.”
Included approach
Ready when you are
Talk to an accountant
Share your next deadline, accounting problem or growth question. We will reply with a clear next step and quote any technical work before it begins.
Chat with ACCOTAX on WhatsAppPick 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.
Four London offices
Work with us entirely online, or sit down with your accountant at whichever office suits you. Open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Office visits are by appointment only, so please book before coming in.
Free, no obligation
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.
