TaxFlare Shedding Light on Your Tax Affairs
TaxFlare, launched in 2024 under Accounts to Balance, is the ultimate partner for SMEs, delivering expert payroll and tax services. Our tailored consultancy serves both founders and corporate entities, covering a range of tax matters including corporate tax, employment tax, and VAT. Whether you’re a startup or scaling up, we provide strategic, tax-smart solutions that ensure compliance and maximise efficiency. For large corporations, we also offer fractional tax director services, ensuring no business is overlooked, alongside our full compliment of tax packages.
The origins of TaxFlare
TaxFlare emerged from a unique collaboration between a software developer and an accountancy and tax contractor with extensive experience in FTSE companies across Fintech, Gaming, and IT sectors. Our founders identified a gap in the market for tech startups needing tax services from professionals who understand both technology and tax.
Words from the Founders:
“Recognising that traditional tax solutions often fall short for startups navigating rapid growth and complex regulations, we aimed to provide specialised, forward-thinking support. Our goal is to simplify compliance, uncover savings, and align with the dynamic needs of tech entrepreneurs.
We empower startups to focus on their groundbreaking work while we manage the complexities of tax.”
But don’t just here our sound byte, read on and discover what we can do for you.
Our Journey
Accounts to Balance was founded in 2010 as a humble startup—no clients, no revenue, just one staff member and operations ran from my spare bedroom.
Fast forward to today, and we have a core team based in Hertfordshire, along with a staff member in Germany. By working remotely, we maintain low overhead costs with a lean and flexible business model—an approach we recommend to our clients.
Having been a startup ourselves, we truly understand the challenges that startups encounter.
We recognise that tech businesses run on innovation, determination, and ambitious goals. We share that entrepreneurial spirit, combined with the financial expertise to help you succeed.
Now you know about the company let’s meet the team.
Meet the Dream Team
Ready to meet the experts behind the scenes? We’re a team of bilingual professionals with expertise in tax & accountancy, business management and diabetes care.
So, whether you’re chilling remotely, cruising in an office, or running a brick-and-mortar biz, let’s connect and see how our TaxFlare magic can supercharge your success!
Manda
Director
With over 20 years of finance expertise, Manda is your trusted advisor for handling tax challenges with ease. She’s worked with well-known companies like Hewlett Packard, Play.com, Domino’s Pizza, and Spire Healthcare, helping them turn tax rebates into opportunities for growth.
Whether it’s navigating the labyrinth of employment taxes or liaising with HMRC, Manda has the skills to boost your business.
Manda is a fellow of the chartered certified accountants (ACCA), a fellow of the association of taxation technicians (ATT), a chartered tax advisor (CTA) and holds an advanced diploma in international tax (ADIT). In addition, she sits on the technical steering committees for both tax bodies and is a member of the worshipful company of tax advisors.
Fun Fact: When she’s not conjuring financial spells, Manda’s a hula hoop artist and a passionate charity campaigner for rabbit welfare and Alzheimer’s research!
Oliver
Technical Advisor
Oliver holds a PhD in Physics and has worked across several technical fields including quantum computing, high performance computing and nuclear fusion research.
He acts as a technical advisor for the company (in addition to regularly fixing Manda’s computers and hula hoops).
Fun Fact: Oliver is fluent in both English and German and is currently learning Japanese.
Sonya
Finance Analyst
Meet Sonya, our finance expert with a love for the culinary world! She combines her expertise in financial management with experience in catering, particularly within the construction industry, where she effectively handles cost analysis, budgeting, and operational planning.
Fun Fact: Sonya’s also a superstar in the community, having fostered over 94 kids in 32 years and earning several awards along the way. Talk about a recipe for success!
Peter
Marketing Manager
Peter is our marketing maestro with a twist! After rocking a Nursing Scholarship and training across Wales, London, and Hertfordshire, he swapped scrubs for strategies, diving into corporate marketing post-retirement from Lister Hospital I.T.U. And yes, he was once crowned Nurse of the Year!
Fun Fact: Peter was the former table tennis champion in the Lister Hospital league. Peter’s not just an NHS Hero; he’s a healthcare insider with the wisdom of an oracle and hands-on experience with dialysis machines. Talk about tech-savvy!
Sandy
TaxFlare Feelgood Manager
At TaxFlare, we believe in keeping our team motivated and energised, and Sandy the rabbit is our secret weapon for spreading joy and positivity! Sandy hops around the office with boundless enthusiasm, bringing a smile to everyone’s face and ensuring our team is always in high spirits.
Whether it’s participating in fun events or just sharing a friendly cuddly, Sandy is here to make sure that every day at TaxFlare is filled with motivation and cheer.
Because when our team is smiling, great work follows!
Fun Fact: Sandy takes centre stage with his mum in their dynamic duo act, “Hop and Hoops”!
Chloe
Happiness Ambassador
At TaxFlare, keeping our team motivated and revitalized is a top priority, and that’s where our Happiness Managers step in. Meet Chloe, our spirited rabbit who fills every corner of the office with joy and positivity.
With her delightful presence, Chloe ensures that our team stays uplifted and engaged. Whether she’s joining in on fun events or simply offering a comforting snuggle, Chloe is dedicated to making each day at TaxFlare a cheerful and productive one.
After all, happy teams are the secret to achieving great work!
Fun Fact: Chloe takes after her mum and can jump through hoops like a pro!