Verity vs a startup accountant
Verity is the Founder Back Office — formation plus ongoing compliance and finance ops in one system.
Best for Verity
- You want an always-on back office, not year-end-only support
- You want switching handled — handover + stabilisation
- You want compliance + books + filings run as one system
Best for Traditional accountant
- You prefer a relationship-led model and you run most ops yourself
- You only need annual accounts/tax once a year
- You have an accountant you trust and don't want to change
Bottom line: If you want fewer moving parts and fewer missed deadlines, Verity replaces the 'separate tools + separate providers' setup.
Side-by-side comparison
| Outcome | Verity | Traditional accountant |
|---|---|---|
| New company formation | Sometimes | |
| Ongoing compliance calendar + reminders | Varies | |
| Companies House filings (ongoing) | Varies | |
| Bookkeeping handled end-to-end | Sometimes | |
| VAT filings (if registered) | Typically | |
| PAYE payroll (if applicable) | Sometimes | |
| Annual accounts preparation | ||
| Corporation tax return (CT600) | ||
| Switching/migration support | ||
| One point of contact accountable for outcomes | Varies | |
| UK-first compliance focus |
What's different about Verity
Accountability model
One team owns the outcome — no chasing between your bookkeeper, accountant, and filing agent.
End-to-end scope
Formation + compliance + bookkeeping + payroll + tax returns, all from one system.
Visibility and control
Clear deadlines, filing status, and records — not an annual email before year-end.
Which is right for you?
"My accountant only contacts me at year-end"
→ Choose Verity — always-on compliance and real-time visibility.
"I'm tired of coordinating bookkeeper + accountant + payroll"
→ Choose Verity — one team handles all three.
"I have a long-standing relationship with my accountant"
→ Choose your accountant — if it works, don't fix it.
"I've missed a filing deadline because nobody tracked it"
→ Choose Verity — compliance calendar is built in.
"I want to switch but I'm worried about the handover"
→ Choose Verity — we handle the transition cleanly.
FAQs
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Launch a new company, or switch an existing one to Verity — and keep everything under control.
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