MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS.
A CLEARER DIRECTION.
Accounting, financial management and strategic finance expertise for ambitious businesses.
From keeping your books under control to understanding your cash flow, performance and future, Count &
Cardinal gives you the financial expertise you need to make better decisions.
More Than Accounting
Good accounting tells you what happened. Great financial management helps you understand why it
happened, what happens next and what you should do about it.
Reliable records and reporting
Management information and commentary.
Cash visibility, planning and forecasting.
Advisory and decision support.
Finance Department on Demand
Not every growing business needs a full-time CFO, Financial Controller and finance team. But every growing
business needs access to the right financial expertise.
Count & Cardinal can operate as an extension of your business — providing accounting, reporting, forecasting
and financial insight at the stage you need it.
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Management Reporting
Cash Flow Forecasting
Bookkeeping
DISCOVER FINANCE DEPARTMENT ON DEMAND
Services
1. Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
2. Management Accounting
3. Cash Flow & Financial Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
4. Tax & Compliance
- VAT Returns
- Payroll Management
- Corporation Tax
- Tax Returns
5. Fractional CFO
6. Advisory
7. Outsourced Finance
8. Limited Company Accounting
Strong financial records are the foundation of a well-managed business. Our accounting services help you maintain accurate records, stay organised and understand your financial position.
Our accounting services include:
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
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Go beyond basic financial reporting with management information that helps you understand performance and make informed decisions.
We provide meaningful financial insight around profitability, costs, performance and business trends, giving you a clearer picture of where your business stands and where it can go next.
Good financial planning helps you prepare for opportunities as well as challenges.
Our cash flow and financial planning services help you understand your future financial position, manage liquidity and plan with greater confidence.
Our services include:
- Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Stay on top of your financial obligations with reliable tax and compliance support.
We help businesses manage their reporting requirements, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records while providing practical guidance throughout the year.
Our services include:
- VAT Returns
- Payroll Management
- Corporation Tax
- Tax Returns
Access senior-level financial expertise without the cost of employing a full-time CFO.
Our Fractional CFO support provides businesses with strategic financial insight, planning and decision support when they need it.
Business decisions often have financial consequences. Our advisory services provide the insight and perspective needed to evaluate opportunities, manage challenges and plan for the future.
We work with business owners and management teams to turn financial information into practical business decisions.
Build the financial capability your business needs without maintaining a large in-house finance team.
Our outsourced finance solutions can provide ongoing support across accounting, reporting, bookkeeping, payroll and other finance functions.
Running a limited company comes with ongoing accounting, tax and reporting responsibilities.
We provide accounting support tailored to limited companies, helping you stay organised, meet your obligations and maintain a clear view of your business finances.
Management Information
KNOW WHAT
YOUR BUSINESS
IS ACTUALLY DOING.
Your accounts shouldn’t sit in a folder
until year-end.
They should help you
run your business.
TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE SCENES.
EXPERTISE IN FRONT.
Modern finance shouldn’t mean replacing people with technology. It means using technology to make
experienced financial professionals more effective.
KNOW WHAT
YOUR BUSINESS
IS ACTUALLY DOING.
Your accounts shouldn’t sit in a folder
until year-end.
They should help you
run your business.
BUILT FOR BUSINESSES
THAT ARE MOVING FORWARD.
Startups & Growth Companies
Financial structure and visibility as the business scales.
Established SMEs
Reliable accounting plus management insight and planning.
Owner-Managed Businesses
Practical financial support without unnecessary complexity.
Complex & Multi-Entity Businesses
Coordinated accounting, reporting and financial oversight.
FINANCIAL EXPERTISE. WITHOUT THE CORPORATE OVERHEAD.
Experience
Commercial
Thinking Technology
Personal Service
Scalability
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Connect numbers to decisions.
Use automation intelligently.
Work as an extension of the client team.
Support businesses as needs evolve.
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