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What does outsourcing the finance function include?, Bookkeeping, reconciliations, supplier payments, payroll, VAT, month-end close, a management pack with commentary, cash forecasting and a named finance lead, with statutory accounts and the CT600 alongside, so one team owns the whole picture.
Is it cheaper than hiring a financial controller?, Below a full workload, almost always. A controller costs salary plus employer's National Insurance, pension, software, recruitment and cover. An outsourced team is a fixed monthly fee that flexes and carries its own cover.
Can a UK company employ people who live abroad?, Yes, usually through an employer of record, a local payroll registration or a genuine contractor arrangement. Which is right depends on the country, the seniority of the role and how long it will run.
Does hiring abroad create a UK tax problem?, It creates an overseas one more often than a UK one, local payroll, social security, and a possible permanent establishment where the person negotiates or concludes contracts. Plan the hire before the offer, not after the first payslip.
Which growth numbers should a founder report monthly?, Customer acquisition cost and payback, contribution margin, net revenue retention or repeat purchase rate, cash runway and burn, all reconciled to the ledger so they match the accounts.
Why do our dashboard numbers differ from our accounts?, Dashboards usually miss fees, refunds, agency cost, salaries and discounts. Building the metric from the accounting ledger gives one version of the truth, which is what investors test in diligence.
Do you work with founders outside London?, Yes. Filing and bookkeeping are digital, so we act for UK limited companies nationwide, with our office in Morden for anyone who prefers to meet in person.