Carr Accounting StudioChartered Accountants
Carr Accounting StudioStudio open
London → United Kingdom

You build
the business.
We handle the
finances.

A boutique finance partner for solo founders, founder-led teams and funded businesses who want more than just an accountant — proactive numbers, real conversations, no quarterly silence.

30-min discovery, no pitch
  • ICAEW Chartered Accountants
  • Fixed monthly fees
  • Digital first
  • Trusted by UK founders
01 / Who we serve

Three kinds of founder. One steady hand.

Most accountants treat every business the same. We don't. The numbers a solo consultant needs are different from the numbers a Series A board needs — and the work we do is shaped to match.

02 / What we believe

Our values drives how we work

A good accountant should help you make better decisions — not just file your returns.

01 — On compliance

Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.

Your accounts, your VAT, your tax — quietly and on time. That's the minimum, not the work.

02 — On clarity

Fixed fees. No hourly billing.

You get a defined scope, a clear monthly fee, and the expectation that we respond properly when you need us.

03 — On rhythm

No quarterly silence.

We stay close. Flag what needs flagging. Pick up the phone when something matters.

04 — On fit

If we can't help, we'll tell you.

We don't take on every business that asks. If we're not the right fit, we'll point you somewhere that is.

03 / The studio in numbers

A small firm, deliberately. Built around our clients.

We stay small on purpose — every client gets the founder, every conversation matters.

  • Experience16+Years inside founder‑led businesses, fintech and SaaS finance teams.
  • Response<1dayTarget reply time. Not in three weeks. Not "next quarter".
  • Loyalty100%Client retention. Service always comes first.
  • Onboarding7daysHow long it takes to become a client, if we're a fit.
04 / How we differ

Most accountants are built for paperwork. We're built for founders.

A typical accountant

Reactive, transactional, distant

  • Disappears between year‑ends, surfaces with an invoice
  • Hourly billing — every email is a meter running
  • Files what you give them. Doesn't ask why.
  • Tax bills that "somehow" catch you off guard
  • Generic advice — same template, every business
  • Phone goes to a switchboard
Carr Accounting Studio

Proactive, fixed-fee, in your corner

  • A standing finance partner — present, not seasonal
  • Fixed monthly fees, defined scope, no surprise invoices
  • We ask the questions a good CFO would ask
  • Tax planning all year — never the January surprise
  • Advice shaped to your business — not a textbook
  • Direct line to David and the team
05 / How a relationship starts

It starts with a conversation. Not a contract.

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  • STEP 01 / DAY 0

    Discovery call

    30 minutes. No pitch. We ask where you are, where you're trying to get, and what's currently in the way.

  • STEP 02 / WEEK 1

    Scope & proposal

    Defined deliverables, defined cadence, fixed monthly fee. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.

  • STEP 03 / WEEK 2-4

    Onboard & clean up

    We get you onboarded, tidy the books, and make sure everything's where it needs to be.

  • STEP 04 / ONGOING

    Steady cadence

    Ongoing tax planning, regular check‑ins, plus the conversations that actually move your business.

David CarrFounder · Chartered Accountant
Carr Accounting Studio
06 / Meet the founder

Hi, I'm David. I'm on a mission to give founders the finance partner they deserve.

After 16 years inside accounting software, fintech and big‑four — I've seen too many founders struggling with their finances, and not enough firms doing the work properly. So I started one that does.

01 - Background
Big‑Four trained, then fintech, then accounting software.
02 - Location
London, UK. Remote‑first across the country.
03 - Outside work
Teaching group fitness classes, and building with AI.
04 - Giving back
Trustee at Free2B — community support in SW London.
07 / Selected work

What it might look like for you.

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08 / Common questions

Things founders ask before signing on.

Don't see yours? Get in touch.

How is your fee structured?

Fixed monthly fee, agreed upfront. Defined scope, defined cadence — so you know exactly what you're getting, and you can email or call without watching a meter run. We re‑review the scope annually, or sooner if your business changes shape.

Do I have to switch software or move tools?

We're cloud‑first and Xero is at the heart of how we work, alongside a few other tools depending on what your business needs. If you're already on Xero, brilliant — we'll plug in. If you're on something else, we'll have an honest conversation about whether it's worth moving.

What size businesses do you work with?

Solo consultants up to funded businesses around the £5m mark. The common thread is founder‑led — we work best with people who own the decisions and want a real finance partner alongside them.

Can you be our a fractional CFO?

For funded businesses preparing to raise or scale, yes. We'll sit in board conversations, run the numbers, build the pack, and be the senior finance voice in the room. We're honest about where we add value and where you'd be better hiring full‑time.

How quickly can we get started?

From discovery call to onboarded is usually two to four weeks. We deliberately stay small — so we don't always have capacity, but when we say yes, you have our attention.

What if it's not the right fit?

We'll tell you. And where possible, we'll point you somewhere that is. We'd rather lose a fit than take on the wrong work — it's better for both of us.

09 / Ready when you are

Ready to bring calm to your business finances?

Book an obligation‑free 30‑minute call. We'll spend the time understanding where you are and where you're trying to get to. If we can help, we'll tell you how. If we can't, we'll tell you that too.