Frequently Asked Questions

Addition gives growing businesses the capability of an in-house finance team without having to build one from scratch. We bring accounting, finance operations, reporting, technology and expert financial support together in one service.

Addition is built for growing UK businesses that need more than year-end accounts and basic compliance. We work across sectors, with particular experience supporting hospitality, SaaS, technology and e-commerce businesses.

Both elements work together. Addition is a finance platform powered by an expert accounting and finance team. The technology connects the work and the data; our people keep the numbers accurate, explain what they mean and help you act on them.

We start by understanding your business, your current finance setup and where support is falling short. Once the scope is agreed, our team coordinates the handover, connects the right systems and guides you through onboarding.

We will ask for access to the relevant accounting records, bank feeds and business systems, along with information about your existing processes and goals. The exact requirements depend on the services included in your proposal.

Addition OS is the connected financial operating system behind our service. It brings your bookkeeping, financial workflows, reporting and expert support together so your finance function is easier to run and your information is easier to use.

Depending on your agreed scope, we can support bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, VAT, annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, supplier payments, invoicing, credit control and management reporting.

We connect and automate repetitive workflows such as bill capture, transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting and approvals. Your Addition team then manages the process, resolves exceptions and keeps the work moving.

Not necessarily. We aim to work with and connect the tools that already suit your business. If a different setup would materially improve accuracy, control or efficiency, we will explain the recommendation before making changes.

The reporting timetable depends on your service scope, but our approach is designed to keep records and reporting current throughout the year—not only when annual accounts or tax returns are due.

Yes. Payroll and payment support can be added to your service. We can manage payroll processing and filings, and create a controlled process for preparing and making supplier payments.

Pricing is tailored to your business. Your quote is based primarily on annual revenue, together with the level of support and any additional services you select.

Complete our online pricing calculator and answer a few questions about your business. We will email you a personalised quote based on the information provided.

Your quote will set out the recommended service, what work is included and the additional services you have selected. We clarify the scope before you get started so you know what Addition will take responsibility for.

No. Addition’s ongoing services are billed monthly, with no long-term commitment.

Yes. Addition is designed to scale with your business. We can review the scope as your transaction volume, team, reporting needs or financial complexity changes.

A Fractional CFO gives you experienced, senior financial support without the cost of hiring a full-time CFO. They help you understand performance, plan ahead and make important decisions with better financial evidence.

CFO support is useful when growth is making cash, margins, hiring, funding or planning more complex—or when basic accounting reports are no longer enough to guide decisions.

Support can include cash-runway reporting, customised management reports, budgets, forecasts, scenario planning, financial modelling, performance reviews and practical guidance from a dedicated CFO.

Accounting support keeps the records accurate, compliant and up to date. CFO support uses those numbers to manage the future—helping you plan, test decisions, protect cash and improve performance.

Yes. We can help clarify the right funding route, strengthen financial reporting, build forecasts and financial models, and prepare the financial information investors or lenders are likely to review.

Embedded FinOps gives you a finance lead inside your business who takes ownership of day-to-day finance operations, supported by Addition’s wider team and technology. It is designed for founders who need finance properly run without hiring and managing an internal team.

Embedded FinOps focuses on operating the finance function: workflows, records, coordination, controls and reliable outputs. Fractional CFO support focuses on higher-level planning, analysis and decisions. Businesses can use either service or combine them.

Yes. Our specialist work can include Financial Health Checks, funding readiness, financial modelling, R&D tax credit claims, company valuations, SEIS/EIS applications and employee share-option support. Several of these services can be purchased separately.

It is a complimentary, high-level expert review of your financial records. We look for reporting gaps, wasted spend, cash-flow pressure, accounting inaccuracies, compliance risks and inefficient processes, then provide a prioritised report.

We can help you assess funding options, prepare your numbers and forecasts, and become ready for lender or investor scrutiny. Our Funding Readiness Package provides more intensive preparation, while Fundably helps businesses explore lender options.

Yes. We can assess potential qualifying activity, calculate eligible expenditure, prepare the supporting technical and financial documentation, submit the claim and respond to HMRC follow-up questions. Eligibility and claim value depend on your circumstances and the rules in force.

You receive direct support from accounting and finance professionals who understand your agreed scope and your business. The level and cadence of contact depend on the service you choose.

We aim to provide consistent contacts so your team builds an understanding of your business over time. The exact team structure depends on the breadth and seniority of support you need.

We use a combination of the Addition platform, email, phone and video calls. Your onboarding process will make clear where to send information, ask questions and review financial outputs.

We only request the access needed to deliver the agreed service and use connected systems to reduce manual transfers. Where a service is specifically described as read-only, such as the Xero connection used for a Financial Health Check, we do not modify your records.

You can book a call to discuss your finance setup or use the pricing calculator to request a tailored quote.