Financial management and investment administration
We provide financial management services for SMEs, small/mid/large cap companies and investment administration for investment vehicles that wish to outsource their financial functions. Our services include preparing management accounts, valuations, budgeting and payroll. This is particularly attractive for virtual businesses and investment vehicles where directors are responsible for the company but need to be able to rely upon others to manage the day to day activities of the company.
Needs vary from client to client. Our aim is to identify your needs and create a bespoke package of services. Operating as your finance department at another location we will provide you with the information required to run the business efficiently and cost effectively.
The financial services team comprises qualified professionals including chartered and management accountants and provides the following services:
Financial management
- Bookkeeping - Running credit controls and managing debtors through the maintenance of accurate and up to date sales and purchase ledgers
- Cash flow management - Management of company bank accounts including operating as bank signatories, checking statements and reviewing credit/debt arrangements
- Budgeting - Liaising with directors to prepare annual budgets and adjusting these at regular intervals to provide updated forecasts
- Management information - Preparing management information and analysing performance against budget at regular intervals
- Statutory requirements - Preparing annual and interim accounts and reports, managing an external audit and liaising with tax advisers and other external advisers to provide a true and accurate reflection of the company’s financial status
- Payroll - Calculating and paying monthly salaries, submitting annual and monthly returns to the revenue and preparing P11ds.
Investment administration
- Services for investment companies:
- Preparing monthly NAVs
- Ensuring the company meets any regulatory requirements
- Manage client money banking and reconciliations
- Undertake regular settlements and assist with evaluating the share price