Financial Services
Built for Ambition
From day-to-day bookkeeping to IPO preparation, AIS provides the complete financial infrastructure your business needs to grow with confidence.
Essential Accounting
for Growing Businesses
Straightforward, affordable accounting support for sole traders, self-employed professionals, and early-stage startups — so you can focus on building your business.
What We Handle For You
Bookkeeping & Accounts
Clean, accurate records maintained on Xero or QuickBooks — giving you a clear picture of your finances at all times.
Self Assessment Tax Returns
Stress-free preparation and filing of your annual self assessment, ensuring you pay only what you owe.
VAT Registration & Returns
Guidance on when and how to register for VAT, plus MTD-compliant quarterly filing handled for you.
Payroll for Small Teams
RTI-compliant payroll processing whether you have one employee or a small growing team, including pension auto-enrolment.
Company Accounts & Corporation Tax
Preparation and filing of statutory accounts and corporation tax returns, keeping you fully compliant with Companies House and HMRC.
Cash Flow & Basic Forecasting
Simple, clear cash flow visibility so you always know where your business stands and can plan with confidence.
Built Around Your Stage
Sole Traders
Freelancers and independent professionals managing their own finances.
Early-Stage Startups
Newly incorporated companies needing a solid accounting foundation.
Self-Employed Professionals
Consultants, contractors, and tradespeople across all sectors.
Small Business Owners
Owner-managed businesses ready to professionalise their finances.
“Professional accounting from day one — without the overhead of a full finance team.”
Fixed monthly fees available. No surprises, no hidden costs.
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Finance Department
We act as your entire finance team — operational execution and strategic leadership, under one roof.
Day-to-Day Finance Execution
Bookkeeping
Accurate daily/weekly bookkeeping using Xero, QuickBooks, or your preferred platform.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Supplier payments, client invoicing, and credit control managed on your behalf.
Payroll
RTI-compliant payroll processing for teams of any size, including benefits administration.
VAT Returns
MTD-compliant VAT preparation, filing, and correspondence with HMRC.
Management Accounts
Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting for board and management review.
Cash Flow Management
Rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts and working capital optimisation.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Annual budgets and rolling forecasts aligned to your strategic objectives.
Financial Systems & Controls
Implementation and oversight of finance processes, approval workflows, and internal controls.
CFO-Level Leadership
CFO-Level Strategic Support
Senior-level financial leadership without the cost of a full-time CFO.
KPI Design & Tracking
Define the metrics that matter and build dashboards to monitor performance.
Business Insights & Reporting
Transform financial data into actionable business intelligence.
Fundraising Support
Financial modelling, investor packs, and data room preparation.
“A replacement for your in-house finance team — not a supplement to it.”
Typical saving vs. equivalent in-house team: 40–60% of total cost.
IPO & Stock Exchange
Listing Support
Supporting businesses from growth stage to public markets, with the financial rigour that institutional investors demand.
Pre-IPO Financial Preparation
Restructuring of accounts, audit trails, and financial statements to meet exchange requirements and investor expectations.
Financial Due Diligence Support
Preparation and management of financial data rooms, responding to due diligence queries from investors and advisors.
Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
Coordination with legal counsel, NOMAD, and exchange compliance teams to ensure financial reporting meets all requirements.
Investor Reporting & Communications
Board packs, investor updates, and prospectus financial sections prepared to institutional standards.
Ongoing Post-IPO Finance Support
Continuing to serve as your finance department through listing and beyond, maintaining continuity throughout the process.
Our Experience
Core Accounting
Services
The compliance foundation every business needs, delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our advisory services.
Note: These services are included within our Outsourced Finance Department offering. For clients seeking compliance-only support, we offer these on a standalone basis.
Annual Accounts
Statutory accounts preparation and filing at Companies House.
Corporation Tax
CT600 preparation, deferred tax, and R&D tax credit claims.
Self Assessment
Director and personal tax returns filed accurately and on time.
VAT Returns
MTD-compliant VAT filing and HMRC correspondence.
Payroll
RTI payroll, auto-enrolment, and P60/P11D production.
Tax Planning
Proactive tax planning strategies to minimise liabilities and maximise efficiency.
Let's Build Your
Finance Function Together
Every engagement starts with a discovery call — no obligation, no jargon. We'll understand your business and recommend the right level of support.