Novabook

Accounting and compliance platform specifically designed for startups, combining automated financial software with access to expert human accountants to manage bookkeeping, tax filings, and R&D claims.

Cost

Paid

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Moderate Setup (1-3 hours)

You can use Novabook to manage all your startup's accounting and tax needs through their team of chartered accountants. The service handles bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, government filings, and tax compliance. You work directly with assigned accountants through their dashboard where you can track financial tasks, approve payments, upload receipts, and monitor deadlines. The service includes guided onboarding, transaction categorization, invoice management, and direct communication with your dedicated accountant for questions and support.

What Novabook does

Set up accounting software and bank connectionsProcess and categorize business transactions dailyPrepare and submit quarterly VAT returnsRun monthly payroll and handle tax deductionsUpload and match receipts to bank transactionsReview and approve pending bill paymentsSubmit required government filings and deadlinesCommunicate directly with assigned chartered accountantDedicated chartered accountant assigned to each clientDirect communication without ticketing systemsReal-time dashboard showing financial tasks and deadlinesGuided onboarding process for new businessesAutomated transaction categorization and codingVAT return preparation and filingPayroll processing with approve-and-pay workflowReceipt and invoice matching system

Pricing breakdown

PlanPrice10 seats / yr

Accounts & Corporation Tax$69.00 / mo$8,280

Bookkeeping$22.00 / mo$2,640

Payroll & Pensions$15.00 / mo$1,800

Company Secretarial$4.00 / mo$480

VAT Filings$19.00 / mo$2,280

Annual estimates assume continuous billing at the listed list price. Volume discounts typical above 50 seats.

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