Accounting for Startups & Founders
Clean books, investor-ready financials, and monthly reporting — built for founders who need to move fast and stay on top of their numbers.
Founders should be building, not chasing receipts
Accounting is not the most exciting part of running a startup — but getting it wrong is one of the most expensive mistakes early-stage companies make. Messy books delay fundraising, create tax liabilities, and erode investor confidence.
VARISUM gives startups a dedicated accounting team that handles everything monthly, so when a partner asks for your financials at 9pm before a board meeting, you have them.
"Clean books have been one of our biggest competitive advantages in fundraising."
Founder, Series A SaaS company
What we handle for startups
Everything in your accounting function, end to end.
Monthly Bookkeeping
We close your books every month so you always know where you stand. No catching up at year-end, no surprises.
- Bank & card reconciliation
- Expense categorisation
- Revenue recording
- Monthly P&L and balance sheet
Investor-Ready Financials
When a VC or angel asks for your financials, you send a clean, well-structured report — not a rushed spreadsheet.
- Formatted management accounts
- Cohort revenue breakdown
- Gross margin analysis
- Variance commentary
Burn Rate & Runway Tracking
Know your real burn rate each month and plan your next raise with accurate data, not guesswork.
- Monthly burn dashboard
- Runway projections
- Headcount cost tracking
- Scenario modelling support
Equity & Funding Events
From seed to Series B, we prepare and organise the financial records that your lawyers and investors need.
- Cap table coordination
- Data room financials
- R&D credit preparation
- Year-end accounts
Common questions
When should a startup hire an accountant?
As soon as you take your first revenue or external investment. Clean books from day one save enormous time and cost later.
Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Yes. Many of our startup clients have not yet generated revenue — we help them build the financial infrastructure before they need it.
Can you replace our current accountant?
Absolutely. We handle a smooth handover and make sure nothing falls through the cracks during the transition.
Ready to get your books in order?
Tell us about your startup and we will put together an accounting proposal within 24 hours.
Get a Proposal