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An online accountant for startups runs your entire finance compliance remotely: cloud bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, statutory accounts, R&D claims and funding paperwork, with video reviews instead of office meetings.
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Online accountant for startups
Online accountants for UK startups: cloud books, payroll, R&D, SEIS and EIS and board reporting delivered remotely on a fixed monthly fee.
Short answer
An online accountant for startups runs your entire finance compliance remotely: cloud bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, statutory accounts, R&D claims and funding paperwork, with video reviews instead of office meetings.
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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An online accountant for startups runs your entire finance compliance remotely: cloud bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, statutory accounts, R&D claims and funding paperwork, with video reviews instead of office meetings.
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Why startups work remotely by default
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What we handle as you grow
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One point of contact
Why startups work remotely by default
Your team is probably distributed and your tools already are. Finance should not be the one function requiring a postcode. Everything runs through Xero, a shared channel and scheduled reviews, which also means your figures are current rather than annual.
What we handle as you grow
Pre revenue: incorporation, SEIS, basic bookkeeping, founder payroll. Early revenue: VAT, expenses policy, first hires, EMI. Post raise: monthly management accounts, board pack, budget versus actual, and the audit exemption threshold conversation.
One point of contact
You get a named accountant who knows the company, not a ticket queue. Basic questions are free and answered the same working day; technical work is quoted before it starts.
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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Talk to a limited company accountant near you
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.
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What Our Clients Say
“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.”
Frequently asked
Online accountant for startups: questions directors ask
Can you work with our existing bookkeeper?
Yes, we can review and file only, or take the whole function.
Do you offer discounted early stage fees?
Our entry tier is priced for pre revenue companies and steps up as activity grows.
How fast can you onboard?
Typically a week, faster if a deadline is close.
Which metrics should management accounts show for online accountant for startups?
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 online accountant for startups?
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 online accountant for startups?
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 online accountant for startups 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 online accountant for startups 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 online accountant for startups 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 online accountant for startups?
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.
Included approach
Organised, explained, on schedule.
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