The UK’s Fastest-Growing Fintech is Changing the Game for Zyla Clients
At Zyla Accountants, we’ve always believed that technology should make your life easier, not more cluttered. We want our clients to spend their time building their dreams, not chasing paper trails or wrestling with disjointed apps.
That’s why we are absolutely thrilled to share some massive news about one of our favorite tools: Apron has been named the UK’s fastest-growing fintech startup by Sifted.
Ranking #1 in fintech and #3 overall on the 2026 Sifted Leaderboard, Apron is officially the "one to watch", though if you’ve been working with us for a while, you already know why we’re such big fans.
The End of "App Fatigue"
For years, business owners and accountants have been trapped in a cycle of "software sprawl." You’d have one app for capturing invoices, another for payments, a different one for expenses, and a spreadsheet to try and make sense of it all. It leads to leaked time, lost money, and a whole lot of stress.
Apron has changed that. By creating an all-in-one "home" for business money, they’ve brought the simplicity of personal banking apps to the world of business finance.
Why Zyla Loves Apron (And Why You Will, Too)
Whether you’re a solo founder or scaling a team, Apron streamlines the entire workflow from the moment you spend a penny to the moment it’s reconciled in your books. Here are the features we’re most excited about:
William AI: Think of William as your newest, most proactive employee. This AI assistant tracks down missing receipts from emails and sorts payable bills, making manual chasing a thing of the past.
The Apron Card: Finally, small businesses get the perks usually reserved for the big players. You can earn 1% cashback on everyday business spending with physical and virtual cards.
Lightning-Fast Payments: Batch pay suppliers and staff in minutes. You can even pay by credit card, even if your supplier only accepts bank transfers.
Seamless Ledger Sync: It talks directly to Xero and QuickBooks, meaning we (your accounting team) always have the data we need to give you real-time advice.
"To be named as the fastest growing fintech in the UK by Sifted is welcome validation, and it inspires us to keep pushing even harder." > — Bogdan Uzbekov, Apron Founder and CEO
More Than Just a Solution
Apron’s mission resonates with us because they build for the drivers—the small business owners who are the backbone of our economy. They understand that you don't need more tech; you just need tech that works.
By eliminating those "five minutes here, ten minutes there" administrative gaps, Apron users are saving an average of 5–10 hours of admin per week. Imagine what you could do with an extra day of work every month!
Marian from Zyla at Apron Books Club - Manchester
Apron took its ever-popular Books Club on tour in 2025 and Marian Riley from Zyla Accountants wasn’t going to miss it. On 17th June, she headed to the Manchester stop of the Books Club Roadshow to see what all the fuss was about.
Get Started Today
The best part? Apron plans start from £0 with no contracts, and you can get an account set up in minutes.
At Zyla, we’re proud to partner with innovators like Apron to ensure our clients have the most efficient, rewarding financial setups possible. The era of expensive, partial solutions is over, it’s time for speed and simplicity.
Ready to reclaim your time and start earning rewards on your business spend?