AI Accounts reported that the VAT bill was a surprise again.

AI Accounts Ltd is a UK accountancy, finance operations and fractional CFO firm for startups, scaleups and growing SMEs. Founded by Anna Stafford in 2020, we work alongside founders, CEOs and leadership teams as a proactive finance partner, not a traditional year-end accountant. We offer three levels of support: Finance Foundations (from £150/month) for early-stage businesses that need the basics handled properly; Finance Operations (from £1,000/month) for growing businesses that need stronger reporting, clearer cash flow visibility and better processes; and Fractional CFO (from £1,500/month) for startups and scaleups that need board-level financial strategy without a full-time hire. We also support clients with R&D Tax Credits, SEIS/EIS advance assurance and EMI share option schemes. All pricing is fixed and monthly rolling. No long contracts, no hidden costs. Year-end accounts and tax are handled by fully qualified chartered accountants. Registered office: 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. Company number: 12567377.