Startup Accounting Services
Get your startup’s accounts in order, from the start.
Most founders know they need an accountant but put it off until deadlines are already close. We work with early-stage and growing UK businesses to keep accounts, tax, and compliance sorted from day one. Qualified accountants, ACSP-registered with Companies House, and transparent fixed fees on the most common filings.
- Year-end accounts and corporation tax filed correctly and on time
- Clear advice on what you owe and when, well before the deadline
- VAT registration, returns, and MTD compliance handled as your business grows
- Company secretarial and statutory filings kept up to date without chasing
No long-term contract required. If things are not working after three months, you leave with your books in order and nothing outstanding.
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Fixed fees on common filings. Quote-based for ongoing work. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Straightforward from day one
“Prad makes the whole process straightforward and stress-free. His knowledge of UK accounting and HM Revenue & Customs is second to none.”
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Accounts handled end to end
“They were professional, responsive, and prompt throughout, and handled our company accounts and tax return smoothly.”
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Switched and never looked back
“I switched from another accountant about a year ago and haven’t looked back since. Their expertise, efficiency, and positive ‘can-do’ attitude make them stand out.”
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Affordable and genuinely reliable
“Incredible service and really affordable support for small businesses. Super quick and clear communication, and very reliable.”
Sound familiar?
Still figuring out your accounts as you go?
A lot of founders get to their first filing deadline before they have found an accountant they trust. By then, records are incomplete, deadlines are pressing, and the figures are unclear. It is not a crisis, but it is considerably more work than it needed to be. Getting the foundations right early makes everything that follows much simpler.
- No clear picture of what your tax bill will be this year
- Statutory deadlines looming with records that are not ready to file
- Unsure whether your company needs to register for VAT or PAYE yet
What sorted looks like
When your accounts are current and your compliance is handled, you know where you stand financially and you are not spending Sundays on spreadsheets. Below is what that looks like in practice.
- Your tax position is visible months before the payment deadline
- Accounts and statutory filings prepared and submitted before deadlines, not after
- VAT and PAYE thresholds monitored so you are registered at the right time
- Fixed fees on the most common filings, with clear quotes for everything else
What startup founders say after working with us
These are founders and early-stage business owners who came to us at different stages. What they describe is usually the same thing: less to worry about.
Working with Prad is an absolute lifesaver as someone just starting out in the business world. Being new to everything, it can feel incredibly overwhelming, but Prad makes the whole process straightforward and stress-free. His knowledge of UK accounting and HM Revenue & Customs is second to none, and he always takes the time to explain things clearly rather than leaving me confused. Having someone I can fully trust to handle my filings means I can focus on actually growing my business rather than drowning in paperwork. If you’re a new business owner looking for a reliable, knowledgeable accountant, I couldn’t recommend Prad highly enough!
I highly recommend Prads and Wings Online Filings! They were professional, responsive, and prompt throughout, and handled our company accounts and tax return smoothly. Excellent service and genuinely reliable, exactly what you want in an accounting partner.
Everything a growing startup typically needs
Most startups need some combination of annual accounts, corporation tax, bookkeeping, and VAT. We cover all of it, with fixed fees on the most common work and clear quotes for everything else.
Year-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
We prepare your profit and loss account, balance sheet, and CT600 corporation tax return, then file everything with HMRC and Companies House. Fixed fee of £250 for standard limited company accounts and tax returns. We also review your figures for any planning opportunities before filing.
Fixed fee: £250Bookkeeping and VAT Compliance
Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping keeps your records current so there are no surprises at year-end. We also handle VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance as your turnover grows. Pricing is quoted based on transaction volume and frequency.
Quote-basedCompany Secretarial and Compliance
Confirmation statements, registered office administration, and Companies House filings are handled on your behalf as part of an ongoing relationship. We also cover PAYE registration and payroll as soon as you take on staff or begin paying yourself a salary. Confirmation statement filing is £70 as a fixed one-off fee.
Fixed fee from £70Heard across a range of businesses and sectors
From architecture practices to consultancies to small product businesses, the feedback tends to centre on the same things: responsiveness, clear explanations, and work done without fuss.
Patient, Knowledgeable, Met Every Deadline
“Prads was extremely patient and supportive to meet the deadlines and offered specialised advice on company matters. Thank you for your expedient delivery and diligence.”
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Worry
“Working with Wings Online Filings Ltd has been an absolute pleasure. They are highly communicative, supportive, and provide a responsive, cost-effective service that perfectly suits my small architecture practice.”
Helpful Accounting Advice for a Small Business
“I own a small passion business and prads has been very helpful in giving accounting advice and helping me to understand business from an accounting perspective. Super attentive, efficient and I will definitely recommend!”
What makes working with us different
Three things that matter most to early-stage businesses: clarity on cost, clear explanations, and an accountant who stays involved.
Fixed fees on common filings
Year-end accounts and corporation tax for a standard limited company is £250. Confirmation statement filing is £70. Dormant company accounts are £50. These are published prices, not estimates that change once the work starts. For bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll, we quote upfront based on your requirements before any work begins.
Numbers explained in plain English
Most founders do not have an accounting background, and they should not need one. We explain what the figures mean, what your tax liability is, and what decisions are worth making before the filing date. You leave each conversation knowing more than you did going in, which is frankly how it should be.
A long-term partner, not a filing service
We work with businesses from their first year through to growth and scale. That means the same accountant understands your structure, your history, and your plans, rather than reviewing your paperwork cold every twelve months. We are also an Authorised Corporate Service Provider registered with Companies House, AML-supervised by HMRC, and covered by professional indemnity insurance.
Up and running in four steps
Most clients are fully onboarded within a few days of first contact. The process is straightforward and we guide you through each part.
Request a Free Quote
Fill in the short form on this page or call us directly. Tell us roughly where your business is, what you need, and when your next deadline falls. We will come back to you with a clear quote the same day.
We Review What You Have
If your records are up to date, we can often get started immediately. If there are gaps or catch-up bookkeeping required, we will tell you exactly what that involves and what it costs before any work begins.
We Take on the Work
Once you confirm, we handle the filings, returns, and compliance from here. We will ask for the information we need in plain terms and keep you updated at each stage. You do not need to know your way around HMRC’s systems.
Your Accounts Are in Order
Filings submitted, tax position clear, deadlines managed. You know what you owe, when it is due, and what comes next. Considerably less to think about than before you called.
“Professional, efficient, confidence that everything is taken care of.”
Things founders usually ask us first
We have only just incorporated. Do we need an accountant straight away?
Not necessarily on day one, but earlier is generally better. Your first statutory accounts are due nine months after your accounting reference date, and corporation tax is due even sooner. Getting your bookkeeping set up correctly from the start means you are not unpicking a year of records under pressure later. Most founders find it saves considerably more time and cost than it adds.
What does startup accounting actually cost with you?
Year-end accounts and corporation tax for a standard limited company are £250 as a fixed one-off annual fee. Confirmation statement filing is £70. For ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll, we quote based on your volume and frequency before any work starts. There are no hidden fees and the quote does not change once we begin.
Our records from the past year are not in great shape. Can you still help?
Yes, and this is a fairly common starting point. We will review what you have, identify any gaps, and give you a clear picture of what catch-up work is needed and what it will cost. Some clients come to us with twelve months of unreconciled transactions; others just need their year-end accounts prepared from reasonably tidy records. Either way, we will tell you exactly what is involved before we start.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum term?
No. For one-off filings such as year-end accounts or confirmation statements, you simply pay the fixed fee and we do the work. For ongoing services such as bookkeeping or payroll, we ask for a month’s notice to wind down cleanly. There is no lock-in and no penalty for leaving.
Can you help us with EIS or SEIS if we are raising investment?
Yes. We can assist with EIS and SEIS Advance Assurance applications and Compliance Statements. These are quote-based depending on the complexity of your structure and the stage of the raise. It is worth getting these in order before you start conversations with investors, as the timelines from HMRC can be longer than founders expect.
How do I know what my tax bill will be before HMRC tells me?
When your bookkeeping is current, we can give you a reliable estimate of your corporation tax liability well before the payment deadline. For director-shareholders, we also review your salary and dividend position annually so you are not surprised by a personal tax bill in January. The goal is that you know the numbers before you need to act on them.
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Get your startup’s accounts properly in hand.
We handle year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and company secretarial for startups and growing businesses across the UK. Fixed fees on the most common work. Clear quotes for everything else.