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About us

About us

About us

Everything we do – from the smallest improvement to the biggest innovation – is to give you a more flexible accounting solution that supports your unique business.

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Our why

A note from our CEO

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Hi, I’m Hugh Scantlebury – Co-Founder and CEO of Aqilla.  I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Let me tell you a little bit about us – and why what we do here matters. Our story is one of friendship, shared vision, and a passion for innovation. I met my Co-Founder, Colin Christianson, back in 1992 when we were both working at a well-known tech company.









Hi, I’m Hugh Scantlebury – Co-Founder and CEO of Aqilla.  I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Let me tell you a little bit about us – and why what we do here matters. Our story is one of friendship, shared vision, and a passion for innovation. I met my Co-Founder, Colin Christianson, back in 1992 when we were both working at a well-known tech company.

As the internet began to reshape industries, most finance software providers stuck to desktop solutions and focused only on large enterprises, leaving smaller, mid-sized businesses overcharged and underserved. That didn’t sit right with us. We knew there had to be a better way.

So, Colin and I teamed up with our friend Andrei Zykov, who is now Chief Technical Officer at Aqilla, to form our dream team, and in 2006, we launched Aqilla to become one of the pioneers of cloud-native accounting in the UK. Our goal was simple — to make finance software accessible to everyone, on demand.

Fast forward 20+ years, and we’re proud to be a trusted cloud-native software provider for companies across industries – from ambitious start-ups to established mid-sized businesses. 

From day one, our mission has remained the same: to develop innovative tools that reduce transactional and manual work for finance teams, so they can focus on what truly adds value. And it’s all backed by customer service you can count on.

So, whether you're a finance leader or accounting professional, we’re here to make your job easier. And, we’d love the chance to show you what Aqilla can do for your team.”

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Aqilla in numbers

Aqilla in numbers

Aqilla in numbers

*All Figures based on internal platform usage data from 2022–2023.

*All Figures based on internal platform usage data from 2022–2023.

Fun fact: Our name and logo are inspired by the idea that “A Question for Information = An Answer”, and the two Ls in our logo represent the equals sign.

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The faces behind our tech

We’re a team on a mission to modernise finance and accounting for mid-market companies – with cloud-native, AI-enhanced software designed to make your work easier.

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Hugh Scantlebury

CEO & Co-Founder

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Hugh Scantlebury

CEO & Co-Founder

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Hugh Scantlebury

CEO & Co-Founder

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Mark Rodel-Duffy FCA

Chief Finance Officer

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Mark Rodel-Duffy FCA

Chief Finance Officer

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Mark Rodel-Duffy FCA

Chief Finance Officer

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Chris Tredwell

Chief Operating Officer

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Chris Tredwell

Chief Operating Officer

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Chris Tredwell

Chief Operating Officer

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Charis Thomas

Chief Product Officer

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Charis Thomas

Chief Product Officer

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Charis Thomas

Chief Product Officer

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Andrei Zykov

Chief Technical Officer

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Andrei Zykov

Chief Technical Officer

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Andrei Zykov

Chief Technical Officer

“Everything we do – from the smallest improvement to the biggest innovation – is to give you an advanced and more flexible finance and accounting system that supports your unique businesses.”

“Everything we do – from the smallest improvement to the biggest innovation – is to give you an advanced and more flexible finance and accounting system that supports your unique businesses.”

“Everything we do – from the smallest improvement to the biggest innovation – is to give you an advanced and more flexible finance and accounting system that supports your unique businesses.”

Our Values

Our values are grounded in the culture that drives us. Aqilla is an established business with a start-up mentality, powered by a diverse, multicultural team where progress is always a team effort.

People first

People first

Great progress starts with great people. We mean the kind we love to work with – supportive, humble, and human. We surround ourselves with people who care about the work, about each other, and about making a difference for our customers.

Ongoing trust

Ongoing trust

Trust is earned, not claimed. We’re here to do right by you – with fairness, honesty, and advice you can count on. For us, it’s not just about the software — it’s about building relationships that last.

Simplify complex HR tasks with tools for tracking attendance.

Innovation with intent

Innovation with intent

We lead with ideas that matter — reducing admin, unlocking insights, and helping finance teams focus on what truly adds value.

Partnership mindset

Partnership mindset

We grow together. Our success is tied to yours, and we work closely with every customer as a true partner.

With flexible pricing that works for growing companies.

Clarity by design

Clarity by design

Clarity by design

There’s always a reason behind what we do. We believe in clarity, simplicity, and decisions that just make sense.

There’s always a reason behind what we do. We believe in clarity, simplicity, and decisions that just make sense.

There’s always a reason behind what we do. We believe in clarity, simplicity, and decisions that just make sense.

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Come and say hi

Come and say hi

Come and say hi

Interested in visiting us for a demo at our office?


We’d be more than happy to meet you and show you around.  Just drop us a line and we’ll be in touch!

Interested in visiting us for a demo at our office?


We’d be more than happy to meet you and show you around.  Just drop us a line and we’ll be in touch!

Interested in visiting us for a demo at our office?


We’d be more than happy to meet you and show you around.  Just drop us a line and we’ll be in touch!

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Explore how Aqilla can help you and your team. Book a demo with one of our experts at a time that suits you, and get your finance transformation started.

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Ready to upgrade your finance system?

Explore how Aqilla can help you and your team. Book a demo with one of our experts at a time that suits you, and get your finance transformation started.

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Ready to upgrade your finance system?

Explore how Aqilla can help you and your team. Book a demo with one of our experts at a time that suits you, and get your finance transformation started.