Technology

Accountants, tax and business advisers for entrepreneurial founders and growth-focused tech businesses

We specialise in supporting clients within the technology sector as they progress through the growth curve, securing funding rounds and navigating towards successful exits, whether through trade sales or other liquidity events. Our expertise spans a comprehensive range of commercial and assurance services, addressing the challenges and needs faced by our clients and their stakeholders.

Supporting tech start-ups and established tech businesses

Our firm is committed to aiding both newly established and mature technology enterprises, providing valuable guidance and expertise. Many of our offices are located in key university towns and cities like London and Cambridge, which serve as innovation hubs that foster new ideas and businesses. Additionally, we have strong connections with innovation and incubation centres across the UK.

What is a technology business?

We simplify the classification of technology-related businesses into two categories:

  1. Businesses that use technology to deliver products or services
  2. Businesses involved in developing technology or technological processes

Our technology clients include:

  • Big Data businesses, including healthcare
  • Digital and creative industries
  • App developers
  • Web developers
  • Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
  • SEO and digital marketing organisations
  • Software developers and applications
  • IT companies
  • Telecommunications
  • E-commerce
  • Fintech and expanding fintech businesses
  • Renewable energy
  • Green technology
  • Clean technology
  • Universities and academic-related businesses

Outsourced accounting and finance for tech start-ups and scale-ups

Our outsourced accounting and finance solutions are ideal for tech start-ups and scale-ups that need the experience of a CFO and finance team but are not yet in a position to hire in-house staff. We effectively bridge this gap, offering the services of a CFO and full finance department, tailored to your specific needs.

Why choose us?

We understand the common challenges faced by tech companies and provide tailored advice backed by our extensive experience. Our clients benefit from our expertise and best practices, ensuring they can scale efficiently.

Many clients continue to use our services as they grow, benefiting from the expertise of a dedicated team that includes Tamil Karapiah, Marie Lovell, Catherine Reeves, Toni Negus, and Sue Tucker – senior qualified accountants with 20+ years of experience, many of whom have worked with Big 4 firms like PwC, EY and Deloitte. More recently the team worked for Mitch Consulting, a dedicated firm of Chartered Accountants providing support for technology start-ups and early stage companies, which merged with Streets in the late summer of 2024.

Cloud-based remote accounting

We leverage cloud accounting software such as Xero, Dext and Pleo to deliver a fully remote accounting service. Our expertise in these solutions allows us to implement world-class accounting processes with automated transaction processing.

For more information on how our outsourced accounting solutions can support your tech business, please complete the contact form below, email streetsvfo@streets.uk or call 0117 332 3640.

Our services for tech businesses

Our accountancy, tax, finance and business advisory services for the technology sector include:

Audit and Tax Services

  • Audit and tax assurance
  • Accounting and assurance support
  • Corporate tax compliance and advice
  • International VAT & customs services

Business advisory and financial services

  • Financial forecasting, cashflow management and MIS design
  • Business advice, financial modelling and concept commercialisation
  • Raising finance via venture capital, business angels and crowdfunding
  • Financial management
  • Foreign exchange (FX) services
  • Investment through EIS and SEIS

Tax and legal planning

  • Tax planning for innovation (e.g. Patents Box and R&D tax relief)
  • Employee Share Schemes for incentivisation and retention
  • Director remuneration and pension planning
  • Business structure, including joint ventures, licensing and group structuring

Additional business support

  • Payroll, bookkeeping and management accounts
  • Staff benefits (e.g. corporate private healthcare and life insurance)
  • Commercial legal services (e.g. shareholder agreements, M&A and terms and conditions)

Partnering with specialists

We collaborate with specialists in the technology sector including lawyers, patent attorneys, intellectual property specialists and funders. As part of the SBC Global Alliance we provide seamless cross-border services to support international growth.

For further details or to request a quote please use the contact form below.