Accountant for tech and SaaS businesses
Most tech founders set up the company to build the product. But the way SaaS revenue is accounted for, the way R&D claims are prepared, the way share options are valued, and the way investors read management accounts, none of it is the same as normal trading.
Get it wrong and it turns up at the worst possible time: in due diligence, in front of HMRC, or on a term sheet.
We get it right from the start.
The Problems & How we can help
Rules changed in April 2024. Most claims now go under the merged RDEC scheme (20% credit, ~15–16% net benefit). Loss-making SMEs can claim ERIS instead. Overseas R&D costs are mostly out. First-time claimants must notify HMRC within 6 months or the claim is gone. A well-prepared claim gets paid. A weak one gets challenged, delayed, or rejected.
A subscription paid annually upfront is not £1,200 of revenue on day one. It’s £100 per month, recognised over the contract term, with the unearned balance as deferred revenue. Most accountants get this wrong. The result is profit that swings wildly, management accounts that don’t match your MRR picture, and investor due diligence that uncovers a year of misstated income.
EMI options need strict compliance — HMRC valuation, grant notification within 92 days, annual returns. Get it wrong and you lose the tax advantages entirely. Founders taking low salary and most return through share value need to model the after-tax picture — salary level, dividend strategy, founder secondaries, buybacks — each has different tax treatment.
Cash burn, runway, MRR, ARR, deferred revenue, gross margin — investors will ask for all of it. Most accountants report only statutory accounts. You need monthly management accounts that show the metrics that matter, built cleanly from day one.
How NDCA Works
Three things make our service different for agencies, consultants and freelancers specifically.
Fixed monthly fee
You pay one price every month for everything we agreed at the start. Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, salary/dividend planning, year-end, IR35 documentation review. No clock-watching, no surprise invoices when an extra contract goes live.
A real human, fast
You get a named accountant who understands the rhythm of consulting work. Most questions get a same-day reply.
Built around how independent work actually pays.
We track retainer vs project income, multi-currency revenue, director’s loan accounts, and tax provisioning separately from cash. Xero-native so everything integrates cleanly.
Who We Work With
- Bootstrapped SaaS businesses scaling from £10k to £100k+ MRR
- Venture-backed startups preparing for or post-fundraise
- Software agencies and development consultancies
- Tech-enabled service businesses (marketing tech, ed-tech, fin-tech, health-tech)
- Mobile app businesses with App Store and Google Play revenue
- AI and ML businesses with significant compute costs
- B2B software companies selling internationally
- Founder-only limited companies for contracting developers
Not on the list? Send us a message — it almost certainly fits.
Our services
Accounting and bookkeeping
A dedicated bookkeeper will provide high quality preparation of daily, weekly or monthly bookkeeping with accounting adjustments included to minimise work at the end of the year.
Bookkeeping repair
Messy financial records cause errors and provide zero value to business owners, we can ensure an accurate clean up and ongoing maintenance to keep your books in order.
Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Preparing sole traders and landlords for the shift to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. We'll set you up with the right software and handle your quarterly submissions, so you're compliant and confident ahead of the deadlines.
Tax return preparation
Our experienced accountants will work alongside you to prepare and guide you through the workings of your personal tax return.
Annual accounts preparation
We are proud to provide professional accounting services to sole traders, limited companies, partnerships.
Payroll and HR
Taking care of payroll, HR, and all payroll taxes to ensure seamless consistency for both employers and employees.
Software training
We're confident and experienced users of a range of softwares, specialising particularly in Xero and Quickbooks. We provide one to one training or training for teams to get the very best out of what the softwares have to offer.
Budgeting and cash flow
Working alongside you to provide cash flow forecasting and budgeting services for your business needs.
VAT and CIS
We'll take care of VAT returns and CIS, as well as PAYE and other taxes.
Any other services
Do you have a bespoke request? Don't hesitate to contact us, we're confident we can help.
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Business hours
Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
Phone
01903 968618
info@nd-ca.co.uk
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