Accountants For Start-Ups

Trustworthy Support For New Businesses

Trust In Stem When Starting Your Business Journey

All businesses once upon a time started from nothing and here at Stem it’s our pleasure to help support those taking the plunge and starting a new venture. Those first few steps can be the most frightening but before long you’ll be running a marathon.

We encourage all those looking at starting a new business to get in touch at the earliest opportunity, getting the most value out of your accountant starts at day one not at the end of the tax year.

Accountants For Startups

How Stem Can Help Your New Business

HMRC Registration
Business Formation
Software Set Up
Tax Planning
Help & Advice
Useful Connections

Optimise Your Business Structure For Success

By planning a suitable business structure and discussing all the impacts of relevant taxes allows for more suitable procedures in place to give you more flexibility in what can be the toughest of all years for a new business.

Accountants For New Businesses
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Karen Norman
2 months ago
Booked an appointment for help with self assessment. Jim was so helpful- answered all my questions and helped me finalise my form to submit. Would highly recommend.
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Ross Evans
2 months ago
Jim and the whole Stem team are brilliant to work with. Everything is explained in a clear, straightforward way, and they make the whole process feel simple. They’re incredibly efficient and always quick to respond. Couldn’t ask for better support. Highly recommend.
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Kim Goodey
2 months ago
I cannot recommend Stem Accountants enough for their prompt and professional service. If anyone is looking for a new or replacement accountant with complete transparency over their charges then give Stem a go.
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Nicki Hopkins
2 months ago
Excellent communication from Jim and very efficient, quick service
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Owen Clarke
2 months ago
Great experience super helpful and fast reacting.
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john Astbury
3 months ago
Stem Accountants Ltd were more than happy to help me out at short notice. Jim was very helpful and provided a fast and trouble free service. I recently had to ask for some information regarding my accounts out of hours and Jim was more than happy to help and got me the information I needed within a matter of minutes. I would recommend Stem Accountants without hesitation.
We moved our photography business to STEM Accountants, and the whole experience has been excellent from start to finish. The team made the transition incredibly smooth, with a quick and straightforward setup process. Everyone is friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Nothing ever seems too much trouble, and they take the time to explain everything in detail, making even the more complex aspects of accounting easy to understand. They’re always happy to answer any questions we have and provide clear, helpful advice. We would highly recommend STEM Accountants to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable accounting team.
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Adge K
4 months ago
I cannot recommend Stem Accountants Ltd highly enough. Their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail have been outstanding from day one. They always provide clear advice, respond quickly to any questions, and make everything stress-free and easy to understand. The level of service they offer is exceptional, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their clients and helping businesses succeed. Thanks to their support, I have complete confidence that all of my accounts and finances are handled perfectly. If you’re looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy accountants, I would highly recommend their services.
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collette law
5 months ago
Stem accounts have help with my self assessment form they have been Brilliant so helpful making it easy and taken the stress of filling in the form from me there so friendly I couldn't recommend them enough I'm so grateful for there help
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Sophie Bemrose
6 months ago
this has been my first year using stem accountants , Jim and his team have been extremely helpful with sorting my accounts. great communication with every thing well explained. I would highly reccomend 🙂 thankyou again
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Lucinda
6 months ago
Stem Accountants are the BEST accountants in the area! I would 1000% recommend! Jim & Jessica have been absolutely exceptional in assisting me with an urgent deadline at very short notice. I’m so impressed with their excellent work and how fast & efficiently they are able to get things done. They are super responsive, friendly, informative and explain every step of the process so clearly. I can not thank you enough for all your help!
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Bev Kirk
6 months ago
We are a small business—just my husband and myself—trading as A2B Health and Safety Management Ltd. We’ve been with Stem Accountants for a couple of years now and would highly recommend them. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and we always feel confident that our business’s tax affairs are in safe hands with Jim. Throughout the year, any questions we have—no matter how random or specific to our business—are answered quickly and in detail. Jim is also incredibly accommodating when it comes to meeting times, often arranging calls outside normal business hours to fit around our full‑time jobs, sometimes at very short notice. Stem have been, and continue to be, a huge support to our growing business, helping us navigate the minefield of tax and HMRC requirements with clarity and reassurance. Thank you, Stem Accountants, for always being there for us. Andy and Bev Kirk
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Scott Davies
6 months ago
I would really recommend using stem accountants they made it very easy and quick process. Thanks alot appreciate it.
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J C
7 months ago
Great experience really responsive, would highly recommend
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Tye Nicholson
8 months ago
Olivia did a great job on my self assessment, she was very helpful and informative and asked questions to make sure I was getting the best self assessment possible, will definitely be using in the future
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foster rose
8 months ago
Jim Borill kept me informed and made everything easy to understand. I feel reassured that the work I need doing will be carried out efficiently and I can trust that what I need in the future will be completed correctly when the time is right. I recommend Stem Accountants.
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Phillip Brown
8 months ago
Stem stepped in and saved the day when I was struggling to complete my accounts, it was short notice and they saved us lots of money compared to what I anticipated spending on tax, excellent service.
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Kate Smith
8 months ago
Stem Accountants are very helpul. They offer an excellent service. Step by step guide to a stress free accounts experience.
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Qualisfinishes
9 months ago
Stem Accountants are absolutely outstanding. Jim, Jess and their team are knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in their clients' success. They explain everything clearly (the video presentation of annual financials is a great touch), handle even complex matters with confidence, and always go the extra mile. Working with Stem has taken a huge weight off my shoulders - I trust them completely with my finances. Professional, reliable, and proactive. I couldn't recommend them more highly. Thanks again for everything!
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J
9 months ago
We’ve had a great experience with STEM Accountants, and Jim Borrill has been a standout throughout. Jim is proactive, highly knowledgeable, and always quick to respond whenever we have questions. He explains things clearly, keeps everything well-organised, and makes the whole process far easier than expected. If you’re looking for a reliable accountant who genuinely takes the time to help, I highly recommend STEM Accountants and especially Jim.
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Alex Pearce
9 months ago
As a brand-new business owner in the civil engineering and construction sector, choosing Stem Accountants was one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the outset, Jim was excellent at explaining the process of setting up my business and guiding me through the most tax-efficient way of doing so. Everything was made clear and easy to understand, which was invaluable as someone new to running a company. Since then, I’ve received consistent, sound advice and great support using the accountancy tools provided by Stem Accountants. Later in the year, Holly and the rest of the Stem Accountants team were equally helpful, assisting with payroll and my end-of-year accounts in a professional and efficient manner. Overall, my experience has been fantastic. I’ve saved a significant amount of money, but more importantly, I’ve been educated along the way on business and tax-saving solutions. Stem Accountants has truly been there every step of the way, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone starting or running a business. Regards, AP Geotechnics
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Simon Posner
10 months ago
I use Stem Accountants for both my business and personal accounting and I can honestly say that they are the best accountants/payroll company I have ever used. They provide a fast (very) and efficient service which is clearly tailored to my particular needs. They possess a high level of expertise but are happy to answer questions at all levels and even provide a personal video to explain complex business issues. Stem has been brilliant for me from Day One and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, whatever their financial/business requirements. They are very friendly as well!
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Jasmin Davies
11 months ago
My first experience with an accountant for my small business has been with Stem, and all I can say is.. it has been the best choice I made! Jim has helped me understand my tax, business banking and many other things much better and has helped make my business as streamlined as possible. Every question I have asked, no matter how small has been answered promptly. Jim provided me with a video alongside my tax return to explain every section with great detail, this made everything extremely easy to understand and I felt it was a great touch! Stem are a brilliant business to work with and I would recommend them to anybody!

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