Ellie Horvath
At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 101 Accounting companies in London. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Accounting Companies & Startups (London)
LemonEdge
| Founders | Gareth Hewitt, Jamie Nascimento |
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LemonEdge is a low-code development platform with integrated accounting engine, designed for financial services.
TaxScouts
| Founders | Dan Karger, Kaupo Kõrv, Mart Abramov |
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TaxScouts is a tax preparation platform that makes tax planning easier.
Countingup
| Founders | Tim Fouracre |
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The one that does your books. Countingup is the UK’s #1 banking & accounting app. Dead easy. Super fast. Self sorting.
Fluidly
| Founders | Caroline Plumb, Johnnie Ball |
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Fluidly is fundamentally rethinking the way businesses plan and manage cashflow, using data science, accounting domain expertise.
Chaser
| Founders | David Tuck, Mark Woodbridge |
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Chaser helps businesses get their invoices paid on time, automatically.
Satago
| Founders | Adam Horner, Steven Renwick |
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Cover cashflow gaps, manage debtors and predict credit risks all in one easy-to-use product. Start your 14-day free trial today.
Capitalise.com
| Founders | Ollie Maitland, Paul Surtees |
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Capitalise uses a little funding magic to identify the best financing options available for your business.
Ernst & Young
| Founders | Alwin C Ernst, Arthur Young, Jeffrey Stier |
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Ernst & Young is a provider of assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services.
Dext
| Founders | Alexis Prenn, Michael Wood |
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Empowering accountants and bookkeepers with the smart and forward-thinking solutions needed to make businesses better.
Pento
| Founders | Emil Hagbarth Rasmussen, Jonas Bøgh Larsen |
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Pento provides a SaaS-based online platform intended to optimize payroll services.
Fiskl Limited
| Founders | Alina Lapusneanu, Monica Burian, Shawn Vader |
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Fiskl – mobile-first global SaaS platform for managing micro-SME finances
Pixie
| Founders | Celso Pinto, Jordan Vickery |
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Pixie is a company for small accounting & bookkeeping firms.
Expend
| Founders | Johnny Vowles, Rudolph Graan |
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Expend is the expense management and company spending platform.
Deloitte
| Founders | Surjadinata Sumantri, William Welch Deloitte |
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Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, tax, and other related services.
Capium Ltd
| Founders | Dave Jangid, Sanjay Bhiraju, Tushir Patel |
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Empowering businesses and accountants, through one platform
Albert
| Founders | Dan Bruce, Ivo Weevers |
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Albert is an innovative, fast growing technology company disrupting financial management for freelancers and the solo self-employed.
Red Flag
| Founders | Mattias Söderhielm, Mikael Pawlo, Niklas Derouche |
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Red Flag develops an automated accounting, expenses, and invoicing platform for SMEs.
Savvy
| Founders | Mark Bowker |
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Our firm is one of the biggest providers of short term loans in UK and also offers you the option of unsecured loans in UK.
PwC
| Founders | Jonathan Kogan, Martin Prescher, Samuel Lowell Price |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers is an accounting firm that provides tax, HR, transactions, performance improvement, and crisis management services.
Clear Books
| Founders | Tim Fouracre |
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Clear Books provides online accounting software that includes bookkeeping and invoicing features for small businesses.
GENIAC
| Founders | Eduardo Martínez Garcia, Michael Galvin |
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GENIAC provides essential business services for SMEs, all in one place, and all managed on their behalf.
InstaSupply
| Founders | Lee Pruitt, Tim Huegdon |
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We simplify buyer – supplier interactions through smart tech ☁️ Anywhere, anytime. Work smarter, grow faster! ⚡️
The Access Group
| Founders | Sarj Radia |
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The Access Group is a software consultancy and developer company that provides fully integrated business management software.
Ember
| Founders | Aaron Shaw, Daniel Hogan |
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Ember is a software platform to automate the accounting process for SMEs.
PayDashboard
| Founders | Mike Binns, Peter Turner |
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PayDashboard is a truly independent interactive payslip platform for employees, employers, professional advisors and partners.
Aptitude Software
| Founders | Unknown |
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Aptitude Software deliver financial integration, accounting engines and other solutions.
Smarty Software
| Founders | Agnes Gradzewicz, Farhad Reyazat, Hamed Jafarzade, Majid Reyazat, Reza Bakhtiary, Sepehr Boobani, Vahid Reyazat |
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SaaS CRM Solution, Accounting & Bookkeeping Software, Web & App Development, White Label Solutions and more.
Brightbook
| Founders | James Henderson, Warwick Leicester |
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Brightbook offers bookkeeping solutions for small business owners, freelancers, and contractors.
Tendelo
| Founders | Unknown |
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Tendelo’s voice accounting app helps startups and small business stay in control of their finances by simply speaking.
onkho
| Founders | Emanur Rahman, Susan Rahman |
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onkho helps accountants delight their clients and grow their business
Prospr
| Founders | Dean Robinson |
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Prospr is an agile consultancy management platform for digital transformation consultancies.
RSM International
| Founders | Ira B. McGladrey |
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RSM is the world’s 7th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms.
Accountancy Cloud
| Founders | Asima Hafesji, Wesley Rashid |
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Accountancy Cloud provides the best full finance stack for startups.
Langham Hall
| Founders | Rob Short |
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Langham Hall is an independent administrator and depositary to debt, infrastructure, private equity and real estate funds.
Quantico
| Founders | Unknown |
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Quantico is an accounting firm for entrepreneurs that provides accounting and tax related services.
PwC UK
| Founders | Unknown |
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Bringing you the latest updates and insights from PwC in the UK.
myThings
| Founders | Benny Arbel |
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myThings provides conversion-driven personalized display advertising solutions.
Coin Market Manager
| Founders | David Kanzen, Gary Lee, Simeon Gabriel Howard |
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Coin Market Manager is your all-in-one crypto accounting solution for traders focussed on growing their BTC stack.
Xchanging
| Founders | Michael Cline |
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Xchanging is one of the largest and fastest growing business processors.
https://www.pkf-littlejohn.com
| Founders | Unknown |
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PKF LITTLEJOHN LLP is an Independent firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, a London member of PKF International.
Finmo
| Founders | J.D. Rainey, Sei Moon |
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Finmo is a financial management tool for self employed workers with a focus on improving financial health and filing taxes.
Hubshare
| Founders | Damian Jeal, Nicholas Child |
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Hubshare is a collaborative and secure file sharing platform that allows professionals to collaborate more effectively and efficiently.
untied
| Founders | Kevin Sefton, Marcus Tettmar, Richard Mann |
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untied is the UK’s personal tax app, and a trusted layer between financial transactions, the tax system and individuals
KashFlow Software
| Founders | Duane Jackson |
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KashFlow Software is a simple but powerful, online accounting package developed with small business owners in mind.
Baker Tilly International
| Founders | Unknown |
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Baker Tilly International is an accounting company located in London.
Expect. (trading name of Exponential Climate Technologies Ltd.)
| Founders | Anand Verma |
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Expect. is the decarbonisation management platform for large enterprises and heavy industries.
Investigo
| Founders | Unknown |
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Investigo is offering accountancy, finance, audit, risk, compliance, property and facilities management services located in London.
TopSource
| Founders | Unknown |
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TopSource provides accounting, payroll and HR outsourcing services.
RSM UK Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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RSM UK is the Audit, tax and consulting firm.
Blick Rothenberg
| Founders | Unknown |
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Blick Rothenberg is a provider of accounting, audit and tax services.
Harris & Trotter
| Founders | Unknown |
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Harris & Trotter is a firm of chartered accountants & business advisers that offers audit, payroll, tax planning and accounting services.
Grant Thornton International
| Founders | Unknown |
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Grant Thornton International is a network of assurance, tax, and advisory firms that help organizations unlock their potential for growth.
Simplifi
| Founders | Greg Hanton, Helen McMurtrie |
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Meet Simplifi – Cloud accounting in 2020 for contractors, freelancers, and small businesses.
Rawlinson & Hunter
| Founders | Unknown |
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Rawlinson & Hunter is a finance based firm that deals in financial and taxation advice including fund,corporate & trust services.
ADAM Global
| Founders | Dr. Tahir Akhtar |
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ADAM Global is the world’s leading platform for multidisciplinary professional business services including networks.
CBW
| Founders | Unknown |
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Carter Backer Winter LLP (CBW) is a full-service, top 50 firm of accountants, tax and business advisors based in the City of London.
1st Formations
| Founders | Graeme Donnelly |
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Online company formation agents in the UK
Tallysticks
| Founders | Kush Patel |
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Tallysticks is an international trade solution for SMEs.
KPMG UK
| Founders | Unknown |
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KPMG UK is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services.
Touche Ross & Co
| Founders | Unknown |
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Touche Ross & Co. is an accounting firm offering accounting, assurance and advisory, and more related services.
Invedus Outsourcing
| Founders | Unknown |
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Invedus Outsourcing is a remote employees outsourcing company. Hire dedicated virtual employees from India and save up-to 80%.
Alternative Investment Management Association
| Founders | Unknown |
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Founded in 1990, the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the hedge fund industry.
Nomisma
| Founders | Unknown |
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Nomisma is an accounting software that offers bookkeeping and payroll solutions.
CoinTax
| Founders | Rafael Dunn, Sohail Rashid |
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UK Crypto Accountancy Firm
The Texel Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Texel Group renders portfolios management, documentation, risk management, accounting, credit and political risk insurance services.
ShareForce
| Founders | Christo Kritzinger, Michael Ketz |
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ShareForce specializes in offering cloud-based solution to manage company’s cash incentive schemes into one application.
Moore Global
| Founders | Unknown |
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Moore Global is a global accounting and advisory firm that offers audits, assurance, tax, advisory, and business services.
Reducer
| Founders | Joe Gallard, Stuart Kemp |
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Reducer empowers businesses by giving them the information needed to make smart buying decisions.
TaxTris
| Founders | Marko Jujik |
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Tax automation for web3-digital assets with the largest coverage in Europe.
McGregor Boyall Associates
| Founders | Unknown |
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McGregor Boyall Associates is a Staffing & Recruiting company located in London.
E2Exchange
| Founders | Unknown |
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E2Exchange is a connection based company, introducing entrepreneurs, investors, and directors.
InvoiceBerry
| Founders | Uwe Dreissigacker |
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InvoiceBerry is a simple and fast online invoicing software. Try it yourself or contact us to learn more!
APAM
| Founders | Simon Cooke, William Powell |
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APAM is a specialist in UK real estate investment, asset management, financing, accounting and client reporting.
hAIbooks accounting software
| Founders | Unknown |
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hAIbooks accounting software is an accounting service provider company.
haysmacintyre
| Founders | Unknown |
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haysmacintyre is chartered accountants and tax advisors firm that provides advice to entrepreneurs, charity and non profitable company.
Ardent Tide
| Founders | Dermot O’Grady |
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Ardent Tide is a construction services business specializing in contracting services, certainty on CIS contracting services..
UHY Hacker Young
| Founders | Unknown |
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UHY Hacker Young is an accounting firm that deals with audit, business advisory, consulting, finance and taxation services.
Frank Hirth
| Founders | Unknown |
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Frank Hirth provides tax and accounting services with a primary focus on transatlantic tax.
ACT London
| Founders | Unknown |
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ACT London is a chartered accountancy practice firm, which provides a wide range of accounting, taxation, compliance & advisory services.
BANKIS
| Founders | Unknown |
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Fake Bank Statements
1st Contact
| Founders | Unknown |
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1st Contact is a firm that offers both in person and online accounting and personal tax services.
MSI Global
| Founders | Unknown |
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MSI Global Alliance is a leading international associations of independent legal and accounting firms,
Bankstream
| Founders | Unknown |
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Bankstream provides a daily, secure, reliable and accurate feed of client transaction data.
BKL
| Founders | Unknown |
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BKL is an accounting firm that offers taxation, business consultancy, and financial services.
Iplicit
| Founders | Unknown |
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iplicit is the cloud-based accounting software.
mySociety
| Founders | James Cronin |
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mySociety develops web tools that offer parliamentary monitoring, information freedom, and problem reporting services.
Ifinity
| Founders | Unknown |
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Ifinity is a accounting firm H W Fisher & Company a long time specialist in the needs of non-profit organisations.
Outbooks
| Founders | Unknown |
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Outbooks is a business process outsourcing company providing finance and accounts related back office services.
Kaplan Financial
| Founders | Unknown |
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Kaplan Financial is one of the UK’s leaders in financial and business training.
Mazars UK
| Founders | Unknown |
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Mazars UK is an international audit, tax and advisory firm.
Stellar Asset Management
| Founders | Unknown |
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Stellar Asset Management supports advisers and investors with estate planning services to provide relief from inheritance tax.
C.C. Young
| Founders | Colin Young |
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C.C. Young & Co is an accounting firm of accountants and tax experts specializing in the music industry.
Welbeck Investment Management
| Founders | Iain Blakeley |
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Welbeck Investment Management specializes in real estate asset management, accounting and administration services with a service approach.
Quantuma
| Founders | Unknown |
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Quantuma is an advisory firm specialises in insolvency & restructuring, forensic accounting, pension and financial advisory.
Firm Decisions
| Founders | Unknown |
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FirmDecisions, the largest independent marketing compliance provider, offers advertisers financial transparency.
Generate
| Founders | Unknown |
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Generate is payroll solutions specialize in payroll management, outsourced jobs, foreign services, and limited company accounting.
Aqilla
| Founders | Hugh Scantlebury |
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Aqilla is the developer of web-based accounting solutions designed for medium-sized businesses and organisations.
Moore U.K.
| Founders | Unknown |
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Moore U.K. is an accounting and advisory company.
i4 Pay Partners
| Founders | Unknown |
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i4 is a payroll company catering for contractors, freelancers, locums and agency workers, providing a secure way of paying contractors.
Buzzacott
| Founders | Unknown |
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Buzzacott offers accounting and advisory services.
Lyeloon Limited
| Founders | Dharan Desai, Lyeloon Kazi |
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We help startups manage their finance function by providing them CFO, Controller, and Bookkeeping Services at minimal cost.
