Governed AI operations for modern businesses

Your AI-powered ops team — automation, accounting, and hiring under one roof.

SkyX replaces the three things that slow growing businesses down most. We automate your workflows, manage your books, and source your talent — so you run like a company ten times your size.

✦ SkyX Automate ✦ SkyX Books ✦ SkyX Hire

AI Front Office is the £499/month entry point for handling enquiries, inboxes, follow-up, operational visibility and governed AI workflows. Advanced needs are consultation-led, and every activation is reviewed before anything goes live.

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SkyX Automate

AI workflows that handle your ops around the clock

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SkyX Books

Accounting, VAT, payroll — all fully managed for you

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SkyX Hire

IT and professional recruitment on demand

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The operational gap

Running a small business means wearing too many hats.

You're manually doing work that should run automatically.

You're overpaying an accountant you never hear from.

You've been "about to hire" for six months because finding good people is exhausting.

SkyX solves all three.

SkyX Automate

Tell SkyX what you want help with first

Select the everyday business tasks you want SkyX to understand. The selector maps your needs to AI Front Office, consultation-led systems, or private AI infrastructure.

Don't worry about getting it perfect — just tick what sounds useful. We'll refine it with you.

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SkyX Books

Professional accounting. Zero effort on your part.

Running your business is hard enough without spending weekends on bank reconciliations, chasing your accountant for a response, or panicking every January about self-assessment.

SkyX Books gives you a fully managed accounting service — chartered certified accountants handling everything, with SkyX as your single point of contact. You get the expertise of a professional firm without the overhead of managing the relationship yourself.

Monthly bookkeepingWe keep your records clean, current, and reconciled every month. No backlogs, no surprises.
VAT returns (MTD compliant)Quarterly VAT submissions handled on time, every time. Fully compliant with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements.
Year-end accountsAnnual statutory accounts prepared and filed. We manage the HMRC and Companies House submissions so you don't have to think about it.
Payroll & PAYEMonthly payroll processing, RTI submissions, and PAYE management for your team. Accurate, compliant, and on schedule.
Corporation taxCT600 returns prepared and submitted. We calculate your liability and manage the filing before deadlines.
Self-assessment returnsDirector and sole trader self-assessment returns filed accurately, with deductions and reliefs maximised.
Tax planning & adviceProactive advice on how to structure your business and finances tax-efficiently. We flag opportunities before the tax year closes, not after.
Company formationStarting fresh? We handle the incorporation and get your accounting structure right from day one.

E-commerce founders

Selling on Shopify, Amazon, or your own store? SkyX Books handles the complexity — payment reconciliation, VAT across platforms, year-end stress — so you can focus on growth.

Freelancers and contractors

Whether you're inside or outside IR35, self-employed or Ltd, we handle your self-assessment, expenses, and tax planning without the jargon.

Growing SMBs (1–20 staff)

As your team expands, so does your financial complexity. Payroll, corporation tax, management accounts — SkyX Books scales with you.

The SkyX Books difference

Unlike a standard accountancy engagement, SkyX Books works through your SkyX account manager. One relationship, one point of contact, one invoice. You never have to explain your business twice or chase two different teams. Everything flows through SkyX.

Ready to stop thinking about your books?

Book a free 30-minute accounting review. We'll look at your current setup, identify what's costing you time and money, and tell you exactly what SkyX Books would handle for you.

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SkyX Hire

Senior-led IT recruitment. Quality over volume, every time.

Finding the right technical talent is one of the hardest things a growing business faces. Most recruitment agencies send you a stack of CVs and hope something sticks.

SkyX Hire is different. Every search is led by senior consultants with deep technical understanding — they know the difference between a DevOps engineer and a platform architect, they can assess real coding capability, and they have access to passive global talent that most agencies simply can't reach. You get a precision search, not a keyword matching exercise.

AI & Machine Learning

Engineers, data scientists, MLOps

We place AI and ML professionals who build intelligent systems — AI engineers, data scientists, MLOps engineers, NLP specialists, computer vision experts, and AI architects. Demand in this space is up 340% since 2022. We know where the talent is.

.NET & Microsoft Stack

Developers, architects, CTOs

Our deepest specialist network. We consistently place across all levels — from mid-level .NET developers and C# engineers to Azure architects, full-stack engineers, tech directors, and CTOs. Trusted by some of the UK's most ambitious technology businesses.

Cloud & DevOps

AWS, Azure, GCP, platform engineers

The engineers who keep modern businesses running. We source cloud and DevOps talent across AWS, Azure, and GCP — from hands-on engineers to platform architects leading global infrastructure strategy. Placed across three continents.

Data Engineering

Pipelines, analytics, BI, Snowflake

Data is the new competitive advantage. We source the engineers and architects who build the pipelines, models, and platforms that turn raw data into decisions — data engineers, analytics engineers, BI developers, data architects, and Snowflake/dbt specialists.

Cyber Security

Engineers, pen testers, SOC analysts

Cyber threats are growing faster than talent supply. We place security professionals across financial services, defence, healthcare, and enterprise — security engineers, penetration testers, SOC analysts, cloud security specialists, and security architects — with the discretion and precision these hires demand.

Java & Full Stack

Backend, React, Node, API architects

From robust backend services to modern frontend experiences. We source Java and full-stack engineers who build scalable, high-performance applications — Java developers, Spring Boot specialists, React and Angular engineers, Node.js developers, and API architects. Placed from startup to enterprise.
How SkyX Hire works
1. Submit a brief

Tell us the role you need to fill: job title, seniority level, technical stack, team context, and your timeline. The more specific you are, the faster we move.

2. We search

Your search is led by a senior consultant. We go beyond job boards — headhunting passive candidates across our global talent network in the UK, USA, Middle East, and Europe. Every candidate is assessed for real technical capability, not just CV keywords.

3. You hire

You receive a structured shortlist of pre-assessed candidates. We manage the interview process, provide market intelligence on compensation, and support you through to offer and acceptance.

Recruitment with purpose

For every placement made through SkyX Hire, 2.5% of the placement fee is donated to a charity of your choice.

No catch. No conditions. No other recruitment service does this. Every hire you make through SkyX creates an impact that goes well beyond the workplace.

You choose the charity. We make the donation. Every single time.

Permanent placements

Full-time hires

Salary-based

Contract placements

Short-term cover

Day-rate flexible

Executive and senior search

C-suite & tech leads

Confidential & discreet
Why SkyX Hire

Ready to make your next hire?

Submit a hiring brief and we'll come back to you within 24 hours with a search plan, a timeline, and an honest assessment of the market for your role.

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How SkyX Works

From needs selection to governed setup

SkyX is designed to show the right path before activation. Basic front-office needs can continue through guided setup; advanced operations move to consultation.

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Select what you need help with

Choose operational needs through the capability selector or AI Consultant.

02

SkyX recommends the right path

AI Front Office needs continue to guided setup. Advanced needs are routed to consultation.

03

Complete business context

An invite-only AI-powered form collects operating details before setup decisions are made.

04

Payment or consultation

In-scope AI Front Office can proceed to payment. Marketplace, managed department or private infrastructure needs stay consultation-led.

05

Governed setup

Account creation, workflow review and activation are handled with human oversight. No automatic activation or autonomous workflow execution.

Trust & Governance

Visibility before automation

SkyX prioritises controlled rollout, draft-first workflows and manual review before activation.

Human-reviewed workflows
Draft-first operational actions
Governed activation
Tenant-aware setup
Data boundaries and role-based access
No autonomous marketplace actions
Visibility before automation
Manual review before activation
Accounting delivered by chartered certified accountants with 10+ years serving UK businesses
IT recruitment backed by 45 years of combined specialist experience across the UK, USA, Middle East and Europe
Packages

Start with automation, then add books and hiring

One clear entry offer, followed by consultation-led growth, managed operations, accounting and recruitment support when your business is ready.

STANDARD ENTRY POINT
Most Popular Entry

AI Front Office

From £499/month
Initial setup from £750
  • SkyX Automate included
  • SkyX Books: add-on available
  • SkyX Hire: add-on available
  • Enquiry capture & smart routing
  • Automated lead follow-up
  • AI-guided readiness setup
  • Human-reviewed activation
  • Example: A local services business uses SkyX to capture enquiries, prepare follow-up drafts and keep booking requests organised.
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Consultation-Led Growth

AI Growth System

Consultation-led
Scoped after business review
  • SkyX Automate included
  • SkyX Books included
  • SkyX Hire: add-on available
  • Sales and marketing workflows
  • Local growth and retention systems
  • Campaign and lead follow-up support
  • Built around business goals
  • Example: A growing business uses SkyX to coordinate lead follow-up, campaign drafts and customer communications with human review.
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Consultation-Led Marketplace Visibility

E-commerce & Marketplace Operations

Consultation-led
Scoped after business review
  • SkyX Automate included
  • SkyX Books included
  • SkyX Hire included
  • Track orders across marketplaces
  • Monitor Amazon and eBay operations
  • Flag returns, disputes and unusual activity
  • Monitor inventory across channels
  • Sort buyer messages for review
  • Prepare daily operational briefings
  • Governance-controlled read-only ingestion - no autonomous marketplace actions
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Configured Around Operations

Managed AI Department

Consultation-led
Scoped after business review
  • Admin, sales, marketing, or support workflows
  • Draft-first operational automation
  • Approval rules and reporting
  • Department-as-a-service structure
  • Example: A growing business uses SkyX to coordinate admin, customer support and marketing workflows with human review.
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Private & Sovereign AI

Private AI Infrastructure

Consultation-led
Scoped after business review
  • Private hosting and data boundaries
  • Sovereign AI architecture
  • Advanced governance controls
  • Built for complex operations
  • Example: A compliance-conscious business uses SkyX to plan private AI hosting, data boundaries and governed workflow controls.
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Example use cases

Where SkyX can fit

These are illustrative workflows, not live customer case studies or guaranteed results.

AI Front Office

Enquiries and follow-up

A local services business uses SkyX to capture enquiries, prepare follow-up drafts and keep booking requests organised.

Marketplace Operations

Seller visibility

An e-commerce seller uses SkyX to monitor marketplace orders, buyer messages, stock issues and disputes from one operational view.

Managed AI Department

Coordinated workflows

A growing business uses SkyX to coordinate admin, customer support and marketing workflows with human review.

Private AI Infrastructure

Controlled AI environment

A compliance-conscious business uses SkyX to plan private AI hosting, data boundaries and governed workflow controls.

FAQ

Common questions

What exactly does SkyX do?+
SkyX provides AI assistants that help with business tasks such as answering enquiries, qualifying leads, preparing marketing content and handling admin workflows. Each assistant is configured around your business and uses human approval for risky actions.
Is SkyX fully autonomous?+
No. SkyX is designed around governed activation, human review and controlled rollout. AI can prepare drafts, summaries and recommendations, but live actions require approved setup and review.
What happens if I only need AI Front Office?+
If your selected needs fit the AI Front Office package, you can continue through guided setup, business context and payment.
What if I select advanced features?+
If your needs include marketplace operations, paid ads, private infrastructure, advanced CRM intelligence or managed departments, SkyX will route you to consultation.
Does SkyX take actions automatically?+
Not by default. The current model prioritises visibility, draft-first workflows, manual approval and governed activation.
Can SkyX support e-commerce sellers?+
Yes, e-commerce and marketplace operations are consultation-led and focus on visibility, message routing, order monitoring, returns and dispute tracking, and inventory signals.
Selective onboarding

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In 30 minutes, we'll audit your automation gaps, review your accounting setup, and assess your hiring needs. No obligation. No hard sell. Just a clear picture of where SkyX can save you time and money.