Know what your numbers mean. Make better decisions.
Finance support for UK startups and scaleups, from day-to-day bookkeeping to board-level strategy. Clean books, clear cash visibility and a finance partner who tells you what the numbers actually say. Fixed monthly fees. No long contracts.
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The gap most founders fall into
Most founders are flying blind on their numbers
The bookkeeping gets done, but the reports turn up too late to act on. You are profitable on paper, yet cash is tight. You want to hire, but you cannot say for certain what the business can afford. Your accountant tells you what happened months ago, not what to do next.
That is the gap. It sits between basic bookkeeping and a full-time finance hire, and it is where most growing businesses lose money and confidence.
We fill that gap.
Three levels, one partner
Finance support that grows with your business
Three clear packages that grow with you, from solid foundations to strategic finance input. Start where you are. Move up when you need to.
Early stage
Finance Foundations
from £450 + VAT / monthBookkeeping, payroll, VAT and compliance handled properly, so your numbers are accurate and your deadlines are covered.
- Bookkeeping & reconciliations
- Payroll, VAT & pensions
- Year-end accounts & Corporation Tax
Growing teams
Finance Operations
from £1,500 + VAT / monthStronger reporting, cash flow visibility, KPIs and better systems, so you can run the business with real clarity and control.
- Monthly management accounts
- Cash flow reporting & KPIs
- Finance systems & review meetings
Scaleups
Fractional CFO
from £3,000 + VAT / monthForecasting, board and investor reporting, fundraising and strategy, senior finance input without the cost of a full-time hire.
- Forecasting & financial modelling
- Board & investor reporting
- Funding & investor readiness
2-minute finance check
How much visibility do you really have over your numbers?
Answer three quick questions for an instant read on where your finance function sits. No email needed to see your result.
1. When do your management accounts land each month?
2. Can you say what your cash runway is right now?
3. Before a big decision (a hire, a price change), can you model it?
Pick an answer to each question.
Why AI Accounts
More than year-end accounts
We work as a hands-on finance partner to ambitious UK founders, not a once-a-year compliance service.
Built for startups & scaleups
We work with start-ups and scaleups that need more than the basics, including R&D, SEIS/EIS, EMI and fundraising support.
Clear numbers, better visibility
Accurate reporting, stronger cash flow visibility and useful insight, so you can make decisions with confidence. Your year-end accounts and tax are handled by fully qualified chartered accountants. See how we work.
Smarter with AI
We use the right technology to cut the admin and speed up your numbers, without losing the human judgement. See how we use AI.
A practical part of your team
Responsive, hands-on support that grows with you, from bookkeeping through to CFO-level input. Fixed monthly fees, no long contract. About AI Accounts.
Popular support areas
Need help with a specific part of your finances?
Explore the areas we support across Foundations, Operations and CFO services.
Free tools
Get a quick read on your finances
No sign-up needed. Useful starting points whether or not we work together.
Founders we have helped scale
20i
We streamlined the finance function, strengthened reporting and cut cost as the business grew. The client saved over £120,000 in year one.
Prime Optical
With us since 2018. Incorporation, bookkeeping, cash flow management and business advisory, with tight turnaround on accounts and tax, plus support launching their sister company.
“We’re more than accountants, we’re strategic partners.”
Anna Stafford, Founder
Getting started is simple
Book a 15-minute call
We learn about your business and what is slowing you down. No pitch, no pressure.
Get a scoped proposal
Fixed monthly fee, clear on what is included, matched to the level of support you actually need.
We handle the switch
Full handover including professional clearance and moving your data, with no gap in filings. Free from Xero.
Stop guessing what the business can afford
In 15 minutes you will know whether we are the right fit and roughly what it would cost. No pitch, no pressure.
Book your intro callPrefer to explore first? Take the 2-minute finance check →