Barnes & Scott

About Barnes & Scott

Barnes & Scott is a chartered accountancy practice founded in 2012 that works almost exclusively with technology, digital and fintech start-ups. Its core team is in London, with colleagues working remotely from several other countries, and the service relies on cloud ledgers, receipt-capture tools and automation. Alongside general accounting, the firm supports funding-related work such as investor tax schemes, employee share options, R&D claims and cap tables. A dedicated service helps overseas start-ups establish a UK presence, whether through a subsidiary or a branch, and then acts as their local finance team. Clients with worldwide customers also receive help with cross-border sales reporting and EU VAT schemes. The site is in English only, and fees are published as monthly packages aimed at early-stage and funded companies.

Services

Monthly packages combine bookkeeping, payroll and pension filings, quarterly VAT returns, company accounts, tax returns and confirmation statements. Specialist work covers R&D tax credit claims, SEIS and EIS applications, EMI share option schemes, investor readiness and cap table management. For overseas companies entering the UK, the firm advises on subsidiary or branch structures, registers them for PAYE, VAT and corporation tax, suggests suitable bank account options and then runs payroll and compliance. VAT OSS and global sales reporting are also covered.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✓ Bank account assistance: offered
• ✕ Residency and visas: not listed
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed

Published prices

• Pre-Seed package from GBP 299 per month plus VAT
• Seed package from GBP 499 per month plus VAT
• Enterprise on request

As published by the firm. Prices change; the firm's quote is what counts.