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Midday makes accounting disappear for founders through fully managed bookkeeping, tax and financial support.

Overview
Cash on hand £3.8m ▲ 21 months runway
Net burn £180k ▼ 6% vs last month
October close Day 4 of 5 On track · 5-business-day close
Midday activity This week
Bank & card reconciliations412 transactions matchedDone
VAT return · Q3Filed with HMRC via MTDDone
CT600 + statutory accountsIn chartered accountant reviewReview
R&D tax relief claimMerged scheme · claim notification filedIn progress
# acme-midday Slack
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Oliver (Founder)Do we need to register for VAT yet?
Midday accountantNot yet. Your taxable turnover is under the £90,000 threshold. We're tracking it and will flag it before you cross.

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Oliver

We just closed our seed round. What do we need to do for SEIS and EIS?

M
Midday accountant

We'll file the SEIS1 and EIS1 compliance statements with HMRC so your investors get their certificates. Both are on your compliance calendar.

OB
Oliver

Amazing, thank you 🙏

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Accounting you can trust.

One predictable price for your ongoing accounting and tax needs, without hourly billing or unexpected invoices.

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Accurate books, reliable financials and audit-ready tax filings that meet the highest standards.

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Your books and taxes are handled with expert oversight, rigorous review and deep startup experience.

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We take care of your accounting, so you can focus on your company.

Real-time financials, proactive compliance with HMRC and Companies House, and a chartered accountant on Slack in minutes. An accounting firm rebuilt on frontier AI.

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Expert oversight, built for startups.

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Led by chartered accountants, rigorously reviewedEvery engagement
Qualified chartered accountants oversee every accounting and tax engagement, with clear review processes to ensure your books and filings meet a high professional standard.
100%Of engagements overseen by qualified chartered accountants
3-stepPrepare, review and sign-off on every filing
Built for startup complexityLtd companies · Foreign founders · Groups
We understand UK limited companies, SEIS and EIS, EMI share options, foreign founders, group structures, R&D tax relief and the compliance issues startups actually face.
SEISand EIS compliance statements, so investors get their relief
CT600Corporation Tax returns, accounts and Companies House filings
Proactive, year-round oversightDeadlines · Risks · Compliance
We track deadlines, flag risks early and keep your books, filings and compliance current, so issues are handled before they become urgent.
5-dayBusiness-day monthly close
365Days a year of compliance tracking
Services

One firm for your books, taxes and compliance.

From monthly close to Corporation Tax, R&D tax relief and VAT, Midday keeps your startup's accounting covered in one place.

Bookkeeping & monthly close

We manage your books, reconciliations and monthly management accounts so you always have an accurate view of your business.

  • Bookkeeping and reconciliations
  • Monthly financial statements
  • Five-business-day close
  • Direct Slack support
Target close
Nov 7
72% complete

Corporation Tax & compliance

We coordinate your company's HMRC and Companies House obligations so nothing gets missed.

  • Corporation Tax return (CT600)
  • Statutory accounts for Companies House
  • Confirmation statements and PAYE
  • Year-round compliance support
CT600Corporation Tax returnFiled
CHAnnual accounts · Companies HouseFiled
CS01Confirmation statementReview

R&D tax relief

We assess eligibility under the merged scheme and ERIS, calculate the relief, prepare the technical report and file the claim.

  • Eligibility and claim notification
  • Merged scheme and ERIS calculations
  • Technical report and additional information form
  • CT600L and filing support
Estimated R&D tax relief · merged scheme
£96,400

VAT

We track your taxable turnover against the £90,000 threshold, register you with HMRC and file Making Tax Digital returns as your business grows.

  • Threshold monitoring (£90,000)
  • HMRC VAT registration
  • Quarterly MTD returns
  • International sales advice
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Return filedDue soon
Onboarding

Onboarding at startup speed.

Whether you're switching firms or starting from scratch, we get fully up to speed with less than an hour of your time.

01

Tell us about your company

One short conversation helps us understand your business, current setup and accounting needs.

02

Meet us on Slack

We open a private channel with your team, securely collect the access and documents we need.

03

We run a full compliance check, then act on it

We find what's missing, late or wrong, and resolve it before we take over. From there, it's ongoing accounting, on us.

FAQ

Questions founders ask.

Everything you need to know about handing your accounting to Midday.

What is Midday?

Midday (bymidday.com) is an AI-native accounting firm for UK startup founders. We run your bookkeeping, management accounts, Corporation Tax and Companies House compliance end to end, with qualified chartered accountants overseeing every engagement and your team available directly in Slack.

What services does Midday offer in the UK?

Bookkeeping and monthly management accounts; Corporation Tax returns (CT600) and statutory accounts filed with Companies House; confirmation statements and PAYE; R&D tax relief under the merged scheme and ERIS; VAT registration and Making Tax Digital returns; and SEIS and EIS compliance statements.

How much does Midday cost?

One flat, predictable fee for your ongoing accounting and tax needs, with no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. The fee depends on your company's size and complexity; talk to us for a quote.

Who prepares and reviews my accounts and tax returns?

Every filing goes through three steps: prepared by the Midday accounting team, reviewed by a senior reviewer, and signed off by a qualified chartered accountant.

Can Midday help with SEIS and EIS?

Yes. We help with advance assurance and file the SEIS1 and EIS1 compliance statements with HMRC after your round, so your investors receive their certificates and can claim relief.

When does my company need to register for VAT?

When taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period, or is expected to within the next 30 days. Midday tracks your turnover against the threshold, registers you with HMRC and files your Making Tax Digital returns.

How do I reach my accountant?

Through a private, shared Slack channel with your team, usually answered within minutes. You can also book a 20-minute intro call.

How long does onboarding take?

Less than an hour of your time. After a short conversation we collect access and documents securely, run a full compliance check with HMRC and Companies House, and fix anything missing or late before taking over.

Hand it off to Midday

Ready to hand off your accounting?

We'll review where things stand, fix what needs fixing and take care of the rest.