Why Work With Metric?
We’ve helped hundreds of start-ups navigate their first steps with confidence. We help you from the start to build financial processes that are designed for growth.
We take care of your accounts and tax compliance needs, but we also provide strategic support as you grow.
As a firm, we love working with businesses from the start. Being your first accountant allows us to shape your financial processes using best practices. We have a friendly professional team who are used to working with companies just like you.
Your first needs as a startup
We know what new businesses need in their early days. Typically, that includes:
registration
registration
We’ve developed efficient processes to make these steps smooth, simple, and stress-free.
Payroll setup
Our in-house payroll team manages everything from small start-ups to businesses with 200+ employees. Whether you need support with salary sacrifice schemes or auto-enrolment pensions, our payroll team will be happy to assist you.
We’ll register your scheme with HMRC and help you understand your obligations. Our team uses BrightPay, a robust payroll system capable of handling all pay structures and compliance needs.
VAT registration
Our management accountants will support you with your VAT registration and ensure you’re compliant from the beginning. With registration now taking up to eight weeks, it’s essential to get started early.
Even if you haven’t reached the VAT threshold, voluntary registration can be beneficial—especially if you’re investing heavily in the pre-revenue stage. We’ll help you choose the right VAT scheme for your business.
Bookkeeping & Management Accounts
We believe in getting your numbers right from day one. Proper bookkeeping is crucial—especially if you’re aiming for high growth or investment.
We use Xero, a powerful yet easy-to-use bookkeeping software ideal for start-ups and ambitious business owners. It provides real-time insights and excellent management reports that can be tailored to your business need. All accounts are reconciled and reviewed by qualified accountants, ensuring your reports are investment- and due diligence–ready.
We provide a personal service where you typically work with the same one or two persons in the team.
Year end accounts and company tax return (CT600)
Our qualified accountants will prepare your annual accounts and tax return. The annual accounts are publicly available and is the key document that your stakeholders will want to see. They also form the basis for the Company’s tax return (called the CT600).
We’re experienced at getting these produced in a timely manner and to a high quality.
