Advisory-First · AI-Powered · ICAEW Regulated

AI-Powered, Advisory-First Accountants
for SMEs

Expert accountants + AI-powered insight. We help Xero-based SMEs stay compliant, grow profitably, and build businesses ready for a high-value exit.

Xero Certified DEXT Partner ICAEW Chartered ICAEW Regulated
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ICAEW Chartered Accountants
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Xero-Native Clients
AI+
MyBalancingIQ Powered
Advisory First
Always
Balancing Limited is an ICAEW-regulated accountancy firm based in London, England. Founded by Mel Rollason ACA and Simon Michaels ACA, both ICAEW Chartered Accountants with over 20 years of combined experience. The firm provides advisory-first accountancy services exclusively to UK SMEs using the Xero cloud accounting platform. Services include VAT returns, Corporation Tax filing, Ltd company accounts, director Self Assessment, payroll, monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasting, KPI reporting, and outsourced Finance Director services. Balancing uses an integrated technology stack of DEXT, Xero, and its proprietary AI platform MyBalancingIQ to deliver real-time financial intelligence to clients. The firm is registered at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ. Company registration number 16198492. VAT number 489867988.

Who We Are

Your strategic financial partner.

Balancing was built for ambitious SME owners who want more than a year-end accounts service. We're two ICAEW Chartered Accountants with deep experience guiding businesses through growth, restructuring, and high-value exits — now supercharged with AI.

We only work with Xero clients and configure your complete tech stack from day one. SMEs with monthly management accounts identify 15–25% more tax efficiency than those on annual accounts alone. SMEs with monthly management accounts make better-informed decisions and typically identify 15–25% more tax efficiency than those relying on annual accounts alone.

  • Full compliance — VAT, Corp Tax, Ltd Accounts, Self Assessment & Payroll
  • Advisory-first — we lead with strategy, not just compliance
  • AI-powered reporting and forecasting via MyBalancingIQ
  • Monthly cashflow forecasting & management accounts
  • Senior ICAEW Chartered Accountant on your account — always
★ ICAEW Chartered Accountants

We work particularly well with: professional services firms, B2B businesses, recruitment and events companies, and owner-managed businesses preparing for exit or investment.

Built for founders who think bigger.

We started Balancing because talented founders were flying blind, with accountants who only showed up at year-end.

Today we combine 20+ years of combined experience with cutting-edge AI tools — so your numbers stop being a mystery and start being your biggest competitive advantage.

Mel Rollason ACA & Simon Michaels ACA, Co-Founders, Balancing Limited

The Technology

Your tech stack, configured from day one.

Every client is onboarded onto three integrated platforms — giving you a single source of financial truth.

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DEXT

Automated receipt and document capture. Every invoice flows straight into Xero, coded and ready — no manual data entry.

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Xero

The cloud accounting platform we've built our practice around. We only work with Xero clients — because great advisory starts with great data.

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MyBalancingIQ

Our AI intelligence layer. Real-time dashboards, cashflow forecasting, and strategic insight in plain English — on any device.

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DEXT

Automated receipt capture — no manual data entry.

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Xero

The platform our entire practice is built around.

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MyBalancingIQ

AI dashboards and forecasting in plain English.

✦  Full tech stack setup included — no extra cost

Our Services

Three tiers. One clear path forward.

Whether you need solid compliance foundations or full strategic FD partnership, there's a tier that fits.

Tier 1
Foundations
Compliance + tech setup for Xero SMEs.
from £250/month + VAT
  • VAT Returns (MTD)
  • Annual Ltd Company Accounts
  • Corporation Tax (CT600)
  • Director Self Assessment
  • Bookkeeping & bank reconciliation
  • Payroll (up to 2 employees)
  • Xero + DEXT setup
  • MyBalancingIQ dashboard
  • Onboarding KPI dashboard
  • Quarterly check-in call
Tier 2 — Most Popular
Growth
Compliance + monthly advisory and forecasting.
from £550/month + VAT
  • Everything in Foundations
  • Payroll (up to 10 employees)
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • KPI tracking & reporting
  • Monthly strategy call
  • Tax planning review
Tier 3
Strategic
Outsourced FD for scale or exit ambitions.
from £1,500/month + VAT
  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited payroll
  • Full outsourced FD service
  • Board-ready reporting packs
  • Exit planning & preparation
  • Named partner priority access
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💼 Outsourced FD → 📊 Cashflow Forecasting → 🚀 Exit Planning →

How It Works

From first call to financial clarity.

Switching accountants feels daunting — we hear it every week. That's why we handle the entire transition for you. Most clients are fully onboarded within two weeks, with zero disruption to their business.

1

Free Discovery Call

30 minutes, no obligation. We learn about your business and tell you exactly what switching involves — and how long it takes.

2

We Handle the Switch

We contact your previous accountant directly, request all records and file history, and manage the entire handover. You don't have to do a thing.

3

Full Tech Setup

We configure DEXT, Xero and MyBalancingIQ for your business. Most clients are fully live within two weeks — with no disruption.

4

Advisory Partnership

From your first month you get monthly management accounts, live dashboards and regular strategy calls. This is where the real value starts.

Free Resource

Get the SME Finance Health Check — free.

A practical 10-point checklist covering cashflow, tax efficiency, KPIs and exit readiness. Used by our clients to identify where their business is leaking money — and what to do about it.

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Ready to Steady Your Path?

Let's balance your vision and your growth. Book a free, no-obligation discovery call.

⚡ We take on a limited number of new clients each quarter — current availability: 3 spaces.

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