Your startup's financial partner from day one.
ACCA-qualified. Xero Partner. Here from your first incorporation to your first fundraise. We're the accountants startup founders actually talk to.
Free 30-minute call · No obligation · Based in Birmingham, working UK-wide
5+
Years experience
✓
Xero Certified Partner
30min
Response time
What we do
Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling fast, we've got the expertise and the tools to support your financial journey.
For Startups
From incorporation to your first fundraise. We're the financial partner every startup founder needs. Xero setup, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and ongoing advisory in one package.
Learn more →For Established Businesses
Already trading and ready to grow? We handle the financial complexity so you can focus on what you do best.
Learn more →Bookkeeping
Xero-first bookkeeping that keeps your numbers current and accurate every month.
Find out more →VAT Returns
MTD-compliant VAT registration and quarterly returns filed accurately and on time.
Find out more →Payroll
PAYE, payslips, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment handled for you.
Find out more →Corporation Tax
Annual accounts and CT600 filing for Ltd companies. No nasty surprises.
Find out more →Management Accounts
Monthly financial insights that help you make better decisions and impress investors.
Find out more →Business Advisory
Strategic financial guidance from an advisor who knows the startup journey.
Find out more →Why founders choose Beacon & Ledger
We're in your corner
Most accountants show up once a year. We work closely alongside you, throughout the year, throughout the journey. Femi picks up the phone, knows your business, and gives you advice that's actually relevant to where you are right now.
Built around you, not a package
No two founders are on the same journey, so no two clients look alike. We don't fit you into a standard package. We build your engagement around your stage, your goals, and what you actually need.
We care about your growth
Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling. We're here because we want to see your business grow, and we bring the financial clarity, forward-thinking advice, and genuine investment in your success to help make that happen.
The Startup Finance Checklist
15 things to get right before you start trading. The plain-English checklist we wish every founder had on day one. Free, no strings.
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