Who We
Work With
AIS works with businesses at every stage of growth, from early-stage startups building their financial foundations to established companies preparing for public markets.
Financial foundations that scale with you.
Challenges We Solve
- No time to manage finance alongside building the product
- Can't afford a full-time finance hire
- Investors require clean, accurate financials
- Rapid growth creates complex compliance obligations
What We Deliver
- Investor-ready financial reporting from day one
- Payroll, VAT, and compliance handled without distraction
- CFO-level advice on funding strategy and burn rate
- Scalable finance infrastructure that grows with you
Replace your in-house finance team with senior expertise.
Challenges We Solve
- Finance team is expensive and hard to retain
- Growing complexity exceeds current team's capability
- Lack of strategic financial insight at board level
- Compliance obligations are increasing
What We Deliver
- Full finance department at 40–60% of in-house cost
- Director-level strategic input on every engagement
- Consistent, reliable reporting every month
- Seamless scaling as your business grows
Finance infrastructure for rapid, sustained scale.
Challenges We Solve
- Finance function can't keep pace with growth
- Board and investors require sophisticated reporting
- Complex multi-entity or cross-border structures
- Preparing for institutional investment or exit
What We Deliver
- Finance infrastructure that scales without friction
- Board-ready reporting packs and KPI dashboards
- Complex group accounting and consolidation
- Investment-ready financials at any point
From growth stage to public markets, with the rigour investors demand.
Challenges We Solve
- Accounts not in a state for investor scrutiny
- No experience of IPO or due diligence processes
- Lack of regulatory and compliance infrastructure
- No financial narrative for investor communications
What We Deliver
- IPO-ready financial statements and audit trails
- Financial data room preparation and management
- Regulatory compliance across all requirements
- Investor-grade reporting and communications
From independent restaurants to hotel groups, we manage the financial complexity behind high-volume, multi-site operations.
Challenges We Solve
- High transaction volumes make bookkeeping complex and time-consuming
- Seasonal cash flow creates unpredictable financial pressure
- Multi-site operations require consolidated, comparable reporting
- VAT on food, drink, and accommodation demands specialist knowledge
What We Deliver
- Accurate, timely accounts across every site and entity
- Cash flow forecasting tailored to seasonal trading patterns
- Consolidated management reporting for multi-site operators
- Full VAT compliance and optimisation for hospitality businesses
Project-based accounting, CIS compliance, and cash flow control for contractors and developers.
Challenges We Solve
- CIS deductions and subcontractor payments are difficult to manage
- Project-based accounting requires job costing and margin tracking
- Retentions and staged payments create cash flow gaps
- VAT reverse charge rules add compliance complexity
What We Deliver
- Full CIS compliance and subcontractor payment management
- Job costing and project profitability reporting
- Cash flow management across retention and payment cycles
- VAT reverse charge handled correctly and efficiently
Other Industries We Serve
Beyond our core sectors, we bring deep specialist knowledge to a range of industries — each with its own compliance requirements, tax nuances, and financial challenges.
Dentists & Associates
Specialist accounting for dental practices and associate structures.
Construction & Property
CIS compliance, project costing, and property tax expertise.
Care Homes
Financial management for regulated care and residential services.
Day Care Centres
Payroll, funding compliance, and accounts for childcare providers.
Hospitality & Catering
VAT, payroll, and cash flow for restaurants, hotels, and caterers.
High Net Worth Individuals
Personal tax planning, wealth structuring, and estate advisory.
Corporate Finance
M&A advisory, fundraising, and transaction support for growing businesses.
Real Estate
Property investment accounting, SDLT planning, and landlord tax compliance.
IT (Information Technology)
R&D tax credits, contractor structures, and tech startup financial strategy.
Not Sure Where
You Fit?
Every business is different. Speak to our advisory team and we'll recommend the right financial support for your specific stage, sector, and ambitions.
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