Accountants for STARTUPs
You're about to embark on an epic journey
Make sure you bring people along who will help
Starting up your own business is a big step
Whether you are leaving the security of employment for the first time, setting up a side hustle, or are a serial entrepreneur we can help support you.
From advice over the right structure to making sure that everything that needs to be done for your accounts and tax is done, to advice on growth, cashflow, raising funds and business planning, The Accounting Studio can support you to realise you ambitions.
And if you don’t have a fully formed vision of what your ambition is, we can help with that too!
It will at times be scary, lonely and hard
But it will also be rewarding, engaging and with a bit of luck lucrative.
The emotional journey should not be underestimated – either by you, or by those you chose to advise you.
We’ve worked with lots of start up businesses who really appreciate the time and patience we have taken helping them on their journey.
Many have been fabulously successful and we’d love for you to join their ranks!
Our Packages
How we can help startup businesses like you
- For limited companies that just need their year end accounts completing.
- Year end company accounts and corporation tax return
- Accounting Support
- Quick Queries – Telephone and email support
- Add ons
- Bookkeeping quoted separately
- VAT returns from £40 plus VAT per month
- Maintenance of statutory register from £15 plus VAT per month
- Discounted accounting software
- Everything you need to run you company, keep you compliant and minimise your tax
- Everything in Silver
- plus
- Basic company formation
- Up to 2 hours accounting software set up
- Standard annual profit extraction strategy
- Payroll – Up to 2 fixed salaries per month
- Directors self assessment – up to 2 directors
- Company annual confirmation statement
- Maintenance of statutory register
- Add ons
- Bookkeeping quoted separately
- VAT returns from £40 plus VAT per month
- Advanced company formation £99 plus VAT (one off)
- Discounted accounting software
- For businesses needing more in year support to help manage their business finances.
- Everything in Gold
- plus
- Advanced company formation
- Annual plld benefit in kind submission
- Quarterly review, update and feedback on accounts and tax position – Up to 45 minutes per quarter
- Add ons
- Bookkeeping quoted separately
- VAT returns from £40 plus VAT per month
- Discounted accounting software
Benefits
Reasons why we're the right accountant for startups
Truly Supported
All our plans come with accounting support (if you get stuck using your accounting software, or need some help with a particular transaction), quick queries (10 minute queries are totally free) and profit extraction advice (how to get your money out of your business without overpaying tax) as standard. That way you are fully supported in all your endeavours.
Keeping it Simple
Simplicity is much underrated. We won't be pushing services you don't need, or that won't be valuable for you once you've taken accountancy fees into account.
Rather we will be pushing you towards a simple, efficient and streamlined finance function so that you are running a well oiled machine that works for you.
Bespoke Packages
We start with you. Then we pick a base package that best fits your needs. Then we tailor it so that it truly fits your needs.
As you grow, or change, we add on the services you need as you need them.
Its quite simple really.
Comprehensive Plan
Our plans are designed for businesses with your specific needs. We start with a base plan and tailor it to your individual needs so you only pay for what you require
Fixed Fees
No more large unexpected accountancy fees at the year end. We work out what you need and charge a fixed monthly fee on the basis of that, so you always know where you are up to. Nice and simple
Advice when you need it
All our plans come with our quick queries support, accounting support and profit extraction advice, so you are covered in case you need some help or advice throughout the year.
Clear Focus
We are a boutique firm of accountants, which means we focus on our particular niche of helping owners of service based limited companies.
Great Service
Our many Google reviews reveals that the thing our clients like the most about us is our great overall service. That's why so many customers recommend us to their friends, family and colleagues
An accountant that responds to your needs
No more waiting for days and weeks for a response from your accountant. You need answers now to allow you to make decisions and drive your business forward.
We give them.
Award winning accountancy
We've been voted as the one of the top three accountancy firms in Southampton by Top Three Rated for three years in a row
Super efficient working
We are already a super-efficient accountancy firm, but we will never stop striving for better ways to make your life easier by improving our own processes.
Loads of happy clients
Our clients have said some truly remarkable things about us. We are proud to currently have over 50 5 star Google reviews. We strive hard every day to live up to the expectations set by our clients. So far so good...
Qualified Chartered Accountants
Anyone can call themselves an accountant, but in order to call yourself a Chartered Accountant you have to be qualified, experienced and regulated by the ICAEW.
Quality time with your accountant
We take the time to get to know you at the start, so we can better advise you in the future. You deserve an accountant that will work with you to achieve your goals and take the time to fully explain things to you.
Truly Supported
All our plans come with accounting support (if you get stuck using your accounting software, or need some help with a particular transaction), quick queries (10 minute queries are totally free) and profit extraction advice (how to get your money out of your business without overpaying tax) as standard. That way you are fully supported in all your endeavours.
Fixed fees - predictable costs
Our fixed fee packages mean that you can budget for you accounting as you go through the year, and not be hit by any surprise large bills at the end of the year.
Client Testimonials
- Gareth is professional, precise and communicative and a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone
- I imagine my line of work could be a nightmare for accountants with seemingly ever changing rules and regulations whilst wading through a lot of grey areas. Most would have turned away I'm … More sure, but Gareth and the team are extremely professional and took everything step by step and worked it through with me. They're exactly what you want from accountants.
- Excellent, professional, affordable and great comms. Our CIC accounts have now been saved by these angels. No hesitation required upon instructing services. This firm is your no1 choice!
