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Equation provide simple, accessible and affordable online accounting packages for designers, creatives and entrepreneurs.
We help business owners gain clarity in their finances and understanding in their figures through
simple-to-use software, regular financial reports, and a friendly face to hold your hand.
You do the Creative. We’ll do the Maths.
Packages
Services, Software and Support
Our accounting services integrate seamlessly with simple-to-use accounting software.
Invoice on-the-go, receive a regular financial report and keep firmly on top of your finances.
Annual Accounts
Quarterly Genesis Report
Tax Planning
Clearbooks Software
Account Manager
Self Assessment
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£100 per month plus VAT
Bookkeeping add £35 + VAT
VAT Registered add £30 per month + VAT
Thinking about going Limited?
Annual Accounts
Monthly Genesis Report
Strategic Tax Planning
Clearbooks Software
Annual Confirmation Statement
Account Manager
Self assessment and payroll for one Director
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£175 per month plus VAT
Bookkeeping add £35 + VAT
VAT Registered add £30 per month + VAT
Thinking of going Limited?
Dormant Company Accounts
Account Manager
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£75 per month plus VAT
Easy transfer to an online accounts package when your company becomes active or starts trading.
Thinking of going Dormant?
Get Started
Get started with one to one, bite-size training sessions on Skype to get you up and running. We know accounting can be a bit scary, so we’ll hold your hand and show you the ropes until you feel confident with the software and data entry.
Starter sessions included in your package
Share the Load
If you are super busy or don’t fancy the bookkeeping, you can opt for your data to be processed on your behalf. Create your own client invoices, upload your bills and bank statements and we’ll do the rest.
Add bookkeeping for £35 per month + VAT
Software and Support
Choose from Clearbooks or Xero* cloud software, including unlimited support from your account manager.
Receive responsive answers to your questions. Clarification on your queries and continued, on-going support.
Clearbooks software included in your package. Upgrade to Xero for £20 per month + VAT
Benefits
We bring a unique system and style to accounting which offers additional benefits above and beyond the usual services you would expect from an accountant.
You’ll always know your numbers
Our Genesis Tracking reports offer up-to-date financial information, in under fifteen seconds. Headlines show how much profit you have made, how much to save in tax and how much is available in dividends.
You’ll gain clarity and understanding in your finances
We combine our accountancy, taxation and business knowledge with our teaching, training and coaching skills.
This not only helps you understand your figures with clarity but also the processes and workings behind them.
You’ll receive figures, feedback and advice
We process, reconcile and check your figures monthly whilst picking up any missed receipts, payments or queries before reporting back on the period. This means you’re figures are always up to date, accurate, reliable and accessible.
You’ll start to see figures as useful
More than anything, we love to show clients that rather than being a bit scary, figures are a helpful financial tool to enable you gain clarity in your finances, support and test your ideas, grow your business, set targets and measure your financial success.
You’ll be part of an exclusive service
We love working with digital creatives. We resonate with creative individuals living the digital lifestyle and understand the unique demands. We’ve specialised our service, aligning our skills and expertise around creative industries.
You’ll receive timely responses
One of our greatest strengths is in responding to questions and queries with clarity, using simple language and in a timely manner. Business in real time is fast, and we respond accordingly, knowing it makes a difference.
Know your numbers. Get unbaffled.
Approach
We’ve blended our skills to create a seamless service combining accountancy, taxation, financial insight and business support.
What we do


What you gain


Services

Accountancy
Creatives
Limited Companies
Sole Traders
Dormant Companies

Taxation
Self-Assessments
Corporation Tax
Tax Planning
Tax Advice

Business Support
Gain focus in your business
Get clear about your direction
Explore your business strategy
Business action planning
Coaching
Gain clarity in your figures
Demystify the maths
Improve your profitability
Coaching packages to
develop your business
Ready to collaborate? Let’s talk.


Managing Director Stephanie Pettitt is an accountant, coach and entrepreneur whose passion is in helping creatives and professionals gain clarity and confidence in their finances.
Our mission
Combining the skills, knowledge and expertise of the Equation team with our unique Genesis reporting system, we aspire to bring a refreshing, personable and transforming experience to accounting, helping you get to grips with your finances, through collaboration, technology and innovation.
What makes great collaboration?
- You’re ready to get on top of your finances, and stay on top
- You’re willing to follow a simple monthly process
- You’re committed to investing around an hour of time per month
We are very happy to answer any questions you have and you are very welcome to contact us for a friendly one-to-one chat about your accounts. Ask a question, get help with something you are stuck with, or just to find out if we are a good fit.
A quick email is the best way to contact us, so we can arrange a convenient time to chat.