Startup Bookkeeper
Your startup books, properly handled.
Most founders start doing their own bookkeeping to save money, then gradually fall behind until year-end becomes a scramble. The records are there — they just need someone to take them over and keep them current. Fixed monthly fee, ICAEW chartered, same-day replies.
- Clean, current books on Xero every month — no year-end catch-up
- Know your corporation tax liability well before it is due
- VAT threshold monitored — no unexpected registration obligations
- A named, chartered accountant who answers questions the day you ask them
No long-term contract. If it is not working after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
Get a free quote
Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Newly Established — Answered Every Question
“As a newly established business, the accounts can seem very daunting, but Kieran very kindly answered all my questions and helped me understand the processes.”
★★★★★
Fast, Professional and Very Patient
“He was fast, professional and very patient when answering our long list of questions.”
★★★★★
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money.”
★★★★★
Explained Everything, Quoted in Five Minutes
“Kieran explained everything in the best possible way, told me the price they’d charge after 5 minutes of speaking.”
Sound familiar?
Still doing your own books to keep costs down?
Most startups begin that way — and it works, for a while. Then the VAT threshold starts to matter, the year-end approaches with records that need serious work, and the tax bill arrives as a number you were not expecting. None of it is unusual, and none of it is catastrophic. It does take longer to sort the more it is left, though.
- Time spent on bookkeeping that should be going into the business
- No clear picture of tax liability until the return is actually due
- Records that have drifted behind and need catching up before they can be useful
What sorted looks like
Bookkeeping handled monthly, so the records are always current. Corporation tax visible throughout the year, not just at the end of it. And someone to call when a question needs answering — without it adding to the invoice.
- Books reconciled monthly on Xero — no year-end archaeology
- Tax position visible well before HMRC asks for payment
- Overdue records caught up and brought current at the start
- A fixed monthly cost that does not move however many questions you ask
What startup founders say about Swift
We work with new limited companies and sole traders across the UK. Two clients who came to us at exactly the stage you are probably at now.
When I needed information on Accounting for my business, Kieran was the man. As a newly established business, the accounts can seem very daunting, but Kieran very kindly answered all my questions and helped me understand the processes.
What a guy!! Excellent, fast and reliable. Kieran has been very professional, caring, patient and efficient throughout the entire process of building our company. He was always one click away from every possible question we could throw at him.
What your monthly fee covers
Three things that keep your records clean, your tax position visible and your statutory obligations handled — for one fixed monthly cost.
Monthly Bookkeeping on Xero
Every transaction categorised, every account reconciled, every month. Your records are current and accurate rather than something to dread at year-end. If something looks unusual, you will hear about it before it becomes a problem.
Included as standardVAT Returns and Registration Advice
Quarterly VAT returns prepared and filed with HMRC, Making Tax Digital compliant as standard. Your VAT threshold is monitored throughout the year — you will not approach registration without knowing it is coming.
Quarterly, fixed feeYear-End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Annual accounts, CT600 and Companies House confirmation statement — all filed on time, no chasing required. Because the books are kept current throughout the year, there are no last-minute surprises when the return is prepared.
No extras, no surprisesStartups and small companies across the UK
Sole traders, new limited companies and growing small businesses. Usually arriving with books in some state of disarray. Leaving with considerably less to worry about.
Switched Accountants, Already Saving Money
“Having only recently switched my business to Swift from another accountant, I have found them efficient, friendly and professional, and they’re already saving me money! Would recommend. Nic Paton, Cormorant Media”
Two Years In, Still Highly Recommending
“I’ve been using Swift Accounting for two years now after my previous accountant retired and recommended Kieran. Excellent and prompt service, great communications and above all really helpful. Highly recommend.”
Business Accounts Sorted Fast, at Short Notice
“Great work by Kieran sorting out my business accounts really fast and at short notice on multiple occasions. Many thanks and I would highly recommend them for all accounting needs.”
Why startups choose Swift over others
There is no shortage of accountants offering bookkeeping. Here is what is different about working with one who already knows what a new business actually needs.
No jargon, no assumed knowledge
When you are new to running a limited company, terms like P11D, CT600 and Making Tax Digital are not obvious. You will not be expected to know them before asking. Questions get plain answers, and the process gets explained at each stage. That is how it should work.
Replies the same day
Questions get answered the day you ask them. Not logged, not queued, not passed to a junior — answered. If you want to know whether a cost is deductible or when your VAT return is due, you will know before the end of the day.
One price, agreed upfront
Your monthly fee is fixed from the start and does not move. No hourly billing, no invoice that arrives larger than expected, no charge for asking a question. Your accounting costs are as predictable as your other fixed overheads — which, for a startup, matters.
Up and running in four steps
Four steps from first enquiry to everything being handled. No complicated onboarding, no lengthy forms.
Send your enquiry
Fill in the form on this page. Kieran reads every enquiry and responds the same day with a clear next step. No automated holding messages.
A short call to understand your setup
Twenty minutes to go through your current situation, what software you are using if any, and what needs sorting. At the end of the call you will know exactly what is included and what it costs — no vague proposals to follow.
We handle the setup
Xero is configured, any historical records are brought up to date, and everything is connected. You confirm you want to proceed, and the rest is handled. There is not much you need to do at this stage.
Ongoing — nothing falls through
Monthly bookkeeping, quarterly VAT, year-end accounts and corporation tax — handled as a matter of course. Your tax position is visible throughout the year rather than arriving as news. Surprises are largely avoidable when the books are current.
“Kieran was really helpful and very knowledgeable with my circumstance, he gave me great advice and was very efficient with getting my tax’s submitted, really glad I found Swift and will definitely be using for future accounting.”
Questions startups usually ask first
Stop doing your own books. Start knowing your numbers.
Fixed monthly fee. Books current every month. Tax position visible throughout the year. Same-day replies. No lock-in.