We founded Beacon & Ledger because most accountants are compliance processors, and founders deserve more. We're a genuine financial partner, here before the problems, not after the deadlines.
There's a specific kind of loneliness that hits founders when they look at their numbers and don't know what they're looking at. The business is moving fast, the decisions are real. The person who should be helping them make sense of it all is nowhere to be found. Or they show up once a year, hand over a tax bill, and disappear again.
That's what I built Beacon & Ledger to fix. Not just to handle the compliance, but to work closely, genuinely closely, with every founder we take on. I'm in your corner. I pick up the phone. I understand your business well enough to give you advice that actually fits where you are right now.
No two clients look alike, because no two founders are on the same journey. Some are pre-revenue, figuring out the right structure before they launch. Some are scaling fast and need real-time visibility to make bold decisions. Some are preparing for their first fundraise. Every engagement we take on is built around you, not a package you're squeezed into.
I'm ACCA-qualified, AAT Licensed, and a certified Xero Partner. I'm based in Birmingham and work with founders across the UK. But credentials aren't the point. The point is that when you work with Beacon & Ledger, you get a genuine business partner: someone who cares about your growth, not just your accounts.
Femi Dieni
I built B&L because I believe every founder deserves an advisor who is genuinely invested in their success, not just their compliance. That closeness is what makes the difference, and it's what drives everything we do.
Founder & Director
ACCA Qualified | AAT Licensed | Xero Partner
Femi founded Beacon & Ledger to give startup founders the financial partnership they need. ACCA-qualified with direct experience supporting early-stage businesses from incorporation through to fundraising.
Association of Accounting Technicians
AAT licensed status means Beacon & Ledger is authorised to provide accountancy services. It's the accounting equivalent of a medical registration: we're regulated, insured, and accountable.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Femi is ACCA-qualified, the globally recognised gold standard for professional accountants. This means rigorous technical training, ongoing CPD, and adherence to a strict professional code of conduct.
Certified Xero Partner & Advisor
As a certified Xero Partner, we're authorised to set up, configure, and run Xero for our clients. This means your books are set up correctly from the start, not retrofitted later.
Information Commissioner's Office
We're registered with the ICO under the Data Protection Act 2018 (Registration: ZC007396). Your financial data is handled with the highest standards of security and confidentiality.
Authorised Corporate Service Provider
ACSP authorisation means we can legally provide company formation and registered office services to our clients.
We explain your numbers in plain English. No jargon. No confusion. You should always understand where your business stands financially. That's on us.
We're not a service you use once a year. We're a partner who shows up before the problems, not after the deadlines. Monthly visibility. Proactive advice. A real relationship.
Xero isn't just software we use. It's the backbone of our service. Real-time data. Cloud access. No lost receipts. The future of accounting is already here and we've built our practice around it.
Let's have a conversation. Book a free 30-minute call. No obligation, no jargon.