Startup Accountant & Professional Director / Corporate Services

I am looking for an experienced and highly trustworthy UK accountant with startup and company-formation experience to support the establishment and ongoing financial management of InstaShoot, an early-stage on-demand photography and videography startup.

I would like to find someone who can become a long-term financial partner to the business — initially helping establish the correct corporate/accounting structure and subsequently managing our accounts, compliance and financial reporting.

Director & PSC Structure

Due to restrictions within my current employment contract, I cannot personally hold certain formal company positions.

I therefore need someone experienced in UK company structures, professional/nominee director services, beneficial ownership and PSC requirements who can advise on the appropriate lawful structure.

I am not simply looking for someone willing to put their name on Companies House. I need a reputable professional who can assess my circumstances, explain the implications and establish a compliant structure.

Ideally, you or your firm should also be able to provide professional director/corporate services where appropriate.

Ongoing Accounting Support

I am looking for support with areas including:

* Company formation/restructuring
* Companies House compliance
* Corporation Tax and annual accounts
* Bookkeeping oversight
* Management accounts and cash-flow forecasting
* VAT and payroll when required
* Startup tax planning
* Financial modelling
* SEIS/EIS knowledge
* Share/cap-table support alongside legal advisers
* Investor-readiness and fundraising financial preparation

Experience working with startups, technology companies, marketplaces or scalable service businesses would be particularly valuable.

Fundraising experience is advantageous. Existing relationships with angel investors, accelerators, VCs or startup networks would be a welcome bonus, but investor introductions are not a requirement.

Who I’m Looking For

You should be:

* Professionally qualified/appropriately regulated
* Experienced with UK limited companies and startups
* Highly trustworthy and commercially minded
* Proactive and able to explain complex matters clearly
* Interested in developing a long-term relationship with the business

Please Answer When Applying

1. What accounting qualifications and professional memberships do you hold?

2. Do you or your firm provide professional/nominee director or corporate services? How does this normally work and what are your fees?

3. How would you structure a situation where a founder cannot personally act as director or hold certain formal company positions because of an employment contract? Please specifically address PSC and beneficial ownership requirements.

4. What experience do you have supporting early-stage startups?

5. Do you have experience with SEIS/EIS, financial modelling, fundraising or investor due diligence?

Fees

I would initially prefer a fixed-price consultation/setup engagement, followed by an affordable ongoing monthly accounting arrangement with the right professional.

Please provide:

* Initial setup/consultation fee
* Ongoing monthly accounting fee
* Separate professional director/corporate-services fees
* Qualifications and relevant experience
* Location and accountancy practice/firm details

UK-based professionals with verifiable credentials and references are strongly preferred.

I am looking for integrity, expertise and someone who can grow with the business over the long term.