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Start-up package

Empowering start-ups and innovators
with financial clarity

Launching and growing a business is exciting, but managing the financial side can be complex and overwhelming. We give founders the certainty and peace of mind needed to grow, by connecting early stage and scaling businesses with joined up expertise across accounting, tax and advisory, allowing innovators to focus on growth and opportunity.

If you’re a founder who wants clarity, certainty and the confidence to focus on innovation and growth, then you’ll benefit from our package. We’ve designed the range of services for scale-ups getting ready for funding or exit, and businesses seeking a trusted partner who adds value, not just services.

Why choose our
start-up package?

  • Collaborative and flexible expertise: On-demand access to our team of start-up and scale up experts, with advice scaled to match your growth journey
  • Peace of mind: We keep you compliant, confident and investment ready, helping you to navigate common pitfalls
  • Senior insight, invested in your success: Strategic, Partner-level support, typically out of reach for early-stage founders.
Jan Fachot, Partner in PEM's Business Tax team

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bespoke solution.

Andrew Mason, Partner in PEM's Technology team

Accounting
and compliance

Build solid financial foundations with a partner who keeps you ahead of the curve. Our team combines cloud-based efficiency with hands-on expertise to keep your finances accurate, transparent, and investor-ready. From bookkeeping to year-end filings, we ensure you stay compliant while freeing up your time to focus on growth.

  • Cloud accounting setup and proactive ongoing support
  • Monthly bookkeeping and management accounts
  • Year-end statutory accounts and filings
  • Navigating the complexities of grant funding.
PEM Start-up package - Accounting and compliance

Tax strategy
and reliefs

Make tax work for your business, not against it. We provide strategic, forward-thinking tax planning that helps you claim valuable reliefs, reduce liabilities, and fuel innovation. Whether you’re pursuing R&D credits, preparing for investment, or navigating complex VAT and corporation tax rules, our specialists turn opportunities into tangible savings.

  • Corporation tax compliance and planning
  • R&D tax credit claims and optimisation
  • VAT registration and advisory
  • SEIS/EIS guidance to unlock investor confidence.
PEM Start-up package - Tax strategy and reliefs

Business advisory

Clarity drives confident decisions. Our experienced advisers work as an extension of your leadership team, helping you model financial scenarios, secure funding, and plan for scalable, sustainable growth. Whether you’re raising capital or preparing for exit, we’ll guide you every step of the journey.

  • Financial modelling and scenario planning
  • Cash flow forecasting and burn rate analysis
  • Strategic growth and investment planning
  • Investor engagement and exit-readiness.
PEM Start-up package - Business advisory

Payroll and people

Managing payroll and people shouldn’t slow your business down. We streamline every aspect, from compliance and HMRC submissions to share schemes and international mobility, helping you reward and retain your team while maintaining total peace of mind. Wherever your people are, we keep payroll precise and compliant.

  • Payroll processing and HMRC submissions
  • Employee share schemes designed to attract and retain talent
  • IR35 assessments and contractor support
  • Supporting your global mobility challenges.
PEM Start-up package - Payroll and people

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Cambridge HQ

01223 728222

Salisbury House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2LA

PEM North

Winship House
Winship Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6AP

For general enquiries
Email pem@pem.co.uk