Three Types of Accountants

Standard Accountant

Most accountants are standard accountants. A standard accountant does your tax, VAT, payroll and accounts.

They will look to reduce your tax bill and may do your bookkeeping.

They will offer limited advice when asked. A standard accountant suits most self-employed individuals as well as new companies and lifestyle businesses.

Growth Accountant

A growth accountant minimises your costs, as well as your tax bill, along with optimising your prices.

They provide regular management accounts. They advise around structuring your business and raising finance.

They spend a couple of hours with you each month. A growth accountant is best suited to smaller companies who are looking to grow.

Virtual FD

Any business with serious growth plans can benefit from a virtual FD who supports with business and financial planning, performance analysis, cash flow management, risk mitigation and business growth support.

There comes a time when a business wants growth and needs an experienced finance expert sitting on their Board and working with them a few days a month.

Why Choose a Standard Accountant

A standard accountant is the best option for those who only want to remain compliant and have someone manage their accounts and tax affairs including VAT.

This option is suited to:

•  Companies who have been trading for less than 3 years
•  Start-ups who don’t need to raise more than £50,000 in finance
•  Self-employed individuals with straightforward affairs
•  Lifestyle business who are content with their current size

Why Choose a Growth Accountant

A growth accountant is the best option for established businesses who want to maximise their profits or grow, start-ups looking for finance or individuals who need advice.

This option is suited to:

•  Companies over 3 years old who want to maximise their profits
•  Start-ups who are looking to raise £50k- £500k in debt or equity finance
•  Self-employed individuals who have more complex affairs
•  Companies who want growth with a turnover below £500,000

Why Choose a Virtual FD

A virtual FD is the best option for business who want further growth or start-ups/ scale ups who need to raise over £500k. A virtual FD is often a requirement for attracting large investment.

This option is suited to:

•  Successful companies who want to be more profitable
•  Companies who want to grow and have a current turnover above £500,000
•  Tech start-ups looking to raise over £500,000 in investment
•  Scale ups who want to raise over £500,000 in debt or equity finance