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We’re the UK’s first and fastest-growing online accountancy firm, combining a team of expert in-house accountants available on-demand with simple online accounting software.
Designed specifically for freelancers, contractors, small businesses, sole traders and startups, we’re more than just an accountancy firm – we’re everything you need to manage your finances. Our complete accounting solutions start at £29.50+VAT per month.
We are a UK Top 100 accountancy firm, and one of only two firms in the UK to offer an on-site training academy. In 2014 we were one of four firms selected nationally by industry body IPSE as offering an outstanding service for freelancers, and in 2015 were chosen by Uber, B&Q and others as the recommended accountant for the contractors operating under their brands. In 2016 we launched Crunch Chorus, the free association supporting and representing micro-businesses.
At a glance
- Location: Brighton & Hove
- Launched: 2009
- Team: 170
- Turnover: £7 million
- Clients: 9,000+
Key people
- Darren Fell: CEO & co-founder
- Steve Crouch: Accountancy Director & co-founder
- Justine Cobb: General Manager
- Michael Van Swaaij: Investor & Chairman
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SThree appoints Crunch as approved supplier
Under the new partnership, Crunch joins four other UK firms as a go-to accountancy provider for the 3,000+ people working under the SThree recruitment brands.
New Crunch Collections service to help end late payment woes
Crunch today launches a new debt collections service to help micro-business owners get overdue invoices paid at an affordable rate and without alienating clients.
Crunch teams up with FreeAgent to launch Sole Trader
Today we launch Sole Trader, a new accountancy package for the UK’s sole traders, offering the full Crunch accountancy service alongside software from FreeAgent.
More women embrace stress-free freelancing, finds new research
Research we conducted for International Women’s Day finds women are less stressed since going it alone in business.
Crunch launches new mortgage service for micro-businesses and freelancers
Crunch Mortgages analyses products from across the entire market and individually matches borrowers to their most suitable provider.
A third of small business owners use alcohol to relieve stress
Despite freelancers generally feeling less stressed our research has found over a third turn to alcohol to relieve stress.
Shock survey shows micro-businesses don’t feel government supports them
Ahead of the Autumn Statement our research shows just 0.1% of micro-businesses support Government changes.
Jason Kitcat joins Crunch Accounting as micro-business Ambassador
Former Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council joins forces with the UK’s fastest growing accountancy firm.
IT consultants fastest at chasing late payments
Research we conducted finds videographers are worst at chasing overdue invoices.
Crunch named England's fastest growing accountancy firm
We climb to 84th in the UK's top 100 firms, and reclaim the title of fastest growing.
Tradepoint names Crunch recommended accountant
B&Q's trade arm selects Crunch as recommended accountant for their trade workers.
Crunch expands office and welcomes 150th employee
We welcome our 150th employee and sign the lease for another floor in the Dubarry perfume factory.
New data reveals UK's best and worst paid locations
Research based on 1.8 million billed days shows the best place in the UK to start freelancing.
British small businesses claim party leaders unemployable
Nine out of 10 small business owners wouldn’t offer Farage a job.
UK tech SMEs prepare to grow with funding in 2015
Research finds banks still main funding route, despite a quarter turned down for banking support.
Crunch to help Uber partner drivers understand their tax obligations
Crunch selected as accountancy partner for Uber's self-employed drivers.
New research shows business is booming for tech SMEs
The UK’s tech industry is thriving, with almost 60% of IT businesses reporting strong growth in the last 12 months.
IT education and training is failing future tech staff
The education system must improved to keep pace with technical innovation, say 61% of tech experts.
One in three women suffer sexism in tech industry
Survey reveals nearly half of female tech workers have witnessed or experienced sexism, while 71% label sexism an industry problem.
Crunch Accounting grows and seeks new talent
Heads of Operations and User Experience among new recruits to UK’s fastest growing accountancy firm.
Crunch Academy launches today
Crunch launches the Crunch Academy, the first in-house, AAT-approved accountancy training service of its kind in the South of England.
UK’s self-employed are working longer and earning more
The UK’s growing economy is directly affecting the UK’s self-employed workforce, according new research.
Freelancers face pension time bomb
Survey reveals that UK’s growing freelance community is failing to prepare for retirement.
Crunch celebrates fifth Birthday
Hove based Crunch Accounting this week celebrates its fifth birthday and welcomes their 5,000th client - a Taekwondo academy in Reading.
UK freelancers reveal biggest career stereotypes
Survey reveals three quarters feel they still aren’t taken as seriously as big businesses, but most wouldn’t swap freelancing for in-house role.
J K Rowling voted most inspiring female businesswoman
Anita Roddick, Karen Brady and Holly Tucker also recognised on eve of International Women’s Day by British freelancers.
Two thirds of UK freelancers demand greater support and recognition in 2014 Budget
A third of freelancers want more support for home-based workers and a third want more government recognition.
New research reveals freelancers and micro-businesses are earning more
Research on National Freelancers Day confirms UK freelancers and micro-businesses are invoicing nearly a third more than in 2011.
Accountancy Age names Crunch as UK’s fastest growing accountancy firm
Crunch is celebrating a year of spectacular growth, as Accountancy Age this week names them the country’s fastest growing firm.
Sisters are doing it for themselves… in business
New stats reveal a surge in ladies going it alone in business, with the number of female sole traders growing by more than a fifth since 2008.
Blackpool businesses top table for prompt payment, Shrewsbury slowest
Birmingham, Carlisle, Nottingham, Portsmouth and North London businesses pay quickly, with Shrewsbury, Bath and Wigan based companies the slowest to settle invoices.
High stress amongst UK freelancers
Exercise most popular approach to combat stress, new survey reveals.
Legitimate new business in UK less than half of reported figures
An HMRC Freedom of Information request reveals the true extent of the UK’s business startup activity.
Crunch Accounting confirms 50 per cent growth
Crunch today announces new team members bringing the company’s growth to 50 per cent in just one year.
SMEs not onboard for Cable’s British Business Bank
New research reveals that only 13% of small businesses believe Vince Cable’s proposed Business Bank is a good idea.
Majority of SMEs unprepared for RTI
New research reveals that only 19% of small businesses are aware and prepared for the introduction of HMRC’s new RTI payroll system.
Most Brits still unaware of personal tax return deadline
HMRC's personal tax return deadline could generate windfall of £600 million in late fines.
Half of UK freelancers will never return to 9-5
Research released by online accountants Crunch Accounting shows that 47% of all UK freelancers would never be tempted back to the office.
Brits waste over £300 a year on unused gym membership
A study has revealed that Brits will waste over £300 a year on unused gym memberships and exercise and slimming classes that they rarely attend.
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