Short answer
London tech founders need an accountant who understands funding as well as filing: SEIS and EIS, EMI options, R&D relief, investor reporting and the personal tax position that follows from founder shares and eventual exit.
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Accountant for tech founders London
London tech founder accountants: SEIS and EIS, EMI, R&D, investor reporting and personal tax planning from a Morden based practice serving the capital.
Short answer
London tech founders need an accountant who understands funding as well as filing: SEIS and EIS, EMI options, R&D relief, investor reporting and the personal tax position that follows from founder shares and eventual exit.
Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.
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London tech founders need an accountant who understands funding as well as filing: SEIS and EIS, EMI options, R&D relief, investor reporting and the personal tax position that follows from founder shares and eventual exit.
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Local to London, working the way you do
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The founder's personal position
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Free basic advice
Local to London, working the way you do
We are based at 12 London Road, Morden, and act for founders across London and the UK. Meetings are on video by default and in person when it helps. Being in the same time zone and travel radius as your investors is the part that matters.
The founder's personal position
Founder shares, option grants, dividends and eventual exit all interact. Business Asset Disposal Relief can reduce the capital gains rate on qualifying shares up to the lifetime limit, but the qualifying conditions run for a period before disposal, so they need protecting years in advance rather than checked at the exit.
Free basic advice
Founders ask more questions than most clients and usually at the point where a fast answer is worth more than a detailed report. Basic tax and accounting questions are free. Technical work such as an R&D claim, a valuation or a model is quoted first.
Before you act
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the current UK position and current HMRC and Companies House guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own business.
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We work with company directors across London and Surrey from our office at 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Pick your area, or send the form below and we will call you back.
Frequently asked
Accountant for tech founders London: questions directors ask
Do you meet in person?
Yes, at our Morden office or in central London when it is useful. Most work is remote.
Do you work with VC backed companies?
Yes, through to Series A and beyond, with audit coordination where required.
Who will I deal with?
A named accountant, with Waqas Sagar overseeing technical and tax work.
Which metrics should management accounts show for accountant for tech founders london?
Useful reporting commonly includes recurring revenue, gross margin, burn, runway, headcount cost, customer acquisition efficiency and cash collection. The exact set should match the company’s model and the decisions founders and investors make each month.
How should deferred income and revenue recognition work for accountant for tech founders london?
Cash received in advance is not automatically revenue on day one. The accounting treatment follows what has been delivered under the contract, with the undelivered balance carried forward and reconciled to billing data.
What records are needed for accountant for tech founders london?
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.
How much does help with accountant for tech founders london cost?
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.
Can you take over accountant for tech founders london from another accountant?
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.
Can accountant for tech founders london be handled online?
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.
Which accounting software works best for accountant for tech founders london?
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.
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