Best Accountancy Firm for UK Startups
The UK accountancy firm built for ambitious startups and scaleups.
Dedicated accountants, digital-first bookkeeping on Xero, and fast response times. One affordable monthly fee. No clock-watching.
Trusted by 750+ UK startups and scaleups.
Your Dedicated Accountant
A named accountant who knows your business inside out. Not a call centre.
Digital-First on Xero
Cloud bookkeeping with up to 90% off Xero. Real-time visibility into your numbers.
Built for Startups
From pre-seed to Series A. SEIS, EIS, EMI, and fundraising support included.
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What's your biggest accounting challenge right now?
Why 750+ UK Businesses Trust Rise Accounting
750+
UK startups and SMEs supported90%
Off Xero for your first 4 months24hrs
Typical response time from your accountant"We love the team — fast, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
Anthony Rose
CEO & Co-Founder · SeedLegals
Everything Your Startup Needs, One Monthly Fee
Bookkeeping & VAT
Digital bookkeeping on Xero or QuickBooks. VAT registration and returns handled.
Year End & Corporation Tax
Annual accounts filed on time. Corporation tax returns accurate and compliant.
Payroll & Pensions
Payslips correct and on time every month. Pension auto-enrolment managed.
Management Accounts
Quarterly P&L, cashflow reports, and financial insights from your accountant.
SEIS, EIS & EMI
Advance assurance applications, EMI option schemes, and investor-ready docs.
Outsourced Finance Function
Your dedicated finance team on Slack or Teams. We integrate into your workflow.
Rise Accounting vs Traditional Accountants
Frequently Asked Questions.
Very easy. We handle professional clearance with your previous accountant, collect all your financial data, review it for compliance, and get you set up on Xero within a week. No hassle, no gaps.
Packages are bespoke to your needs. Typically includes bookkeeping, year-end accounts, corporation tax, VAT, payroll, and a dedicated accountant. Advisory services like SEIS, EIS, and EMI are available too.
70% of our clients are in tech and SaaS. We also have deep expertise in hospitality, marketing agencies, and property. We understand subscription revenue models, funding cycles, and scalability challenges.
Fast. We match you with a dedicated accountant within 24 hours, get you onboarded on Xero within a week, and begin work immediately. You can be fully set up in under seven days.
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Book a free consultation with our team. We'll build a bespoke package for your startup's stage and goals.
