Accounting that feels like it was made for you — because it is.
Who we are
We’re a neurodivergent led Bookkeeping and Accounting firm, built for neurodivergent, disabled and LGBTQ+ Business owners and those otherwise stigmatised by society.
Having first hand experience (Family and Professional), we know how hard it is to find a neuro-affirming, no jargon and no judgement accounting firm, who will get you from stressed out with tax and bookkeeping to smooth sailing.
How we work
We work with the business owners to make sure the language, communication style and their checklists will work for them. If after tailoring something goes wrong, we work with the business owner to make it right.
Language
We incorporate our training and life experience to ensure the language we use is tailored to the individual we’re helping.
This language can include:
- Rejection sensitive language.
- Low demand language.
- Neuro-Affirming Language
Communications
Your style of communication can be incorporated into the workflow, whether that be:
- A separate app from your usual communications (for commenting, uploads and checklists)
- Telephone calls
Software
It doesn’t matter what software you use, we’ve probably used it, heard of it or can move you from it if that’s something you’d like to explore!
We can run through our four main choices of accounting software, such as:
- FreeAgent
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Xero
The types of businesses we work with
Individuals and Sole Traders
Partnerships
Limited Companies
Championing neurodiversity in the accounting industry
At Watmore & Co. Accounting Ltd, we’re passionate about creating a more inclusive accounting industry. We’ve been at the forefront of championing neurodiversity and advocating for accessibility.
We’ve actively provided feedback to accounting software providers to improve their products. Recently, we led a workshop for over 100 bookkeepers at the ICB Inspire Tour, teaching them how to support and understand neurodivergent clients, which resulted in wonderful feedback including a light bulb moment for a fellow bookkeeper.
Want to join us in making a difference? Partner with us for workshops, podcasts, or consulting services. Together, we can promote diversity and create a more inclusive accounting industry.
Our Accessible Services
Tailored Accountability Check-ins
We understand it can be difficult to find accountability when working for yourself.
That’s why, if you want to do the bookkeeping but you need extra accountability, we can provide that accountability in the form of booked regular meetings to go through your accounts.
Part of being Neurodivergent sometimes means you spend more time doing the things you want to do, rather than doing the things you need to do. This can cause cashflow issues, tax issues and if you’re trying to find some, investment issues too!
Body Doubling with Bookkeepers
Another way for providing accountability is to do what’s called body doubling. Body doubling is when you perform a task along side someone else. This is also very helpful for neurodivergent people to gain motivation by accountability.
It doesn’t have to be the same task, the other person just has to be there.
We would do this over a video call in weekly or monthly sessions depending on how much bookkeeping you need to get done.
Dictated Documents
Reading documentation from HMRC, Banks, or professionals such as Accountants can be difficult when you’re visually impaired. This can be especially true when the provider of documentation doesn’t make it accessible by providing large print or braille.
We provide dictated documentation where it is requested to provide the information in a more accessible way.
It can also be helpful if you have a hard time reading because of dyslexia, ADHD or any other neurodivergence which makes reading difficult.
A Nominated Person
Being neurodivergent can mean social interaction causes you mental or even physical pain.
Neurodivergence such as ADHD or Autism (ASD) can make social interactions difficult and it is for this reason we can have a nominated person act for you after the initial call for all our communications.