Our services

Everything a finance department does, done for you.

Choose the services you need now and add more as you grow. Whatever you choose, you get one experienced team and one fixed monthly fee.

Day-to-day finance

Keep the engine running

The routine work done properly and on time, so nothing slips and you never have to chase it.

Bookkeeping

Every transaction recorded and reconciled, so your numbers are always up to date.

What we handle

  • Recording sales and purchase invoices
  • Reconciling bank and card accounts regularly
  • Keeping your accounting software clean and organised
  • A proper month-end close, every month

What it means for you: You always know where you stand, and month-end, VAT and year-end stop being a scramble.

Payroll

Your team paid accurately and on time, every pay day.

What we handle

  • Weekly or monthly payroll runs and payslips
  • Real Time Information (RTI) submissions to HMRC
  • Workplace pension contributions
  • Starters, leavers and statutory pay

What it means for you: Staff are paid correctly without you checking every line, and you stay on the right side of HMRC and pension rules.

Supplier payments

Suppliers paid on time, with every invoice checked first.

What we handle

  • Checking supplier invoices before they are paid
  • Preparing regular payment runs for your approval
  • Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with queries

What it means for you: You approve the run and we do the rest. No duplicate payments, happier suppliers, and cash leaving the business on a planned schedule.

Credit control

Getting paid faster for work you have already done.

What we handle

  • Sending invoices promptly and accurately
  • Polite, persistent chasing of overdue accounts
  • Aged debtor reports so you can see who owes what
  • Flagging slow payers before they become a problem

What it means for you: More cash in the bank and shorter debtor days, without you having awkward conversations with customers.

VAT and compliance

Returns prepared and filed correctly, on time, every quarter.

What we handle

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns under Making Tax Digital
  • Checking the VAT treatment of your sales and costs
  • Tracking every filing and payment deadline
  • Help with HMRC queries

What it means for you: No late-filing penalties or nasty surprises, and the VAT bill planned into your cashflow so it never catches you out.

Reporting and insight

Know where you stand

Clear numbers you can act on, delivered while they still matter.

Management accounts

A monthly report pack, delivered on a fixed date.

What we handle

  • Profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow
  • Comparison against budget and last year
  • Plain-English commentary on what changed and why

What it means for you: Decisions based on this month's numbers rather than last year's accounts. See an example pack.

KPI dashboards

The measures that drive your business, tracked every month.

What we handle

  • Agreeing the KPIs that matter for your business
  • Tracking each one against a target
  • Clear on-track and watch flags, with trends at a glance

What it means for you: You spot problems early and see the effect of your decisions quickly, without wading through spreadsheets.

Cashflow forecasting

See your cash position weeks and months ahead.

What we handle

  • A rolling 13-week cashflow forecast
  • Longer-range forecasts for the year ahead
  • Planning for VAT, tax and seasonal peaks
  • Scenarios for big decisions before you make them

What it means for you: No more cash surprises, and the confidence to hire, invest or take on a large contract knowing the money is there.

Strategic CFO

Plan the next stage

Senior finance support for the decisions that shape your business.

Strategic planning and growth meetings

Regular meetings to review performance and plan ahead.

What we handle

  • Monthly growth meetings to go through your numbers
  • Annual budgets and targets
  • Pricing and margin reviews
  • Support with hiring and investment decisions

What it means for you: The thinking of an experienced finance director alongside you, without the cost of employing one full time.

Board and investor reporting

Board-ready reporting and support when it counts.

What we handle

  • Board packs prepared to a professional standard
  • Presenting the numbers to your board, lender or investors
  • Preparing for funding and banking conversations

What it means for you: Confidence when you are in front of the bank, investors or your board, with numbers that stand up to questions.

Free discovery call

Not sure which services you need?

Book a free discovery call. We'll learn how your business runs, recommend the right mix of services and send you a fixed monthly fee.

Prefer email? enquiries@growth-cfo.co.uk