We know you. Unlike other firms of accountants, my team and I have spent years working in industry so we understand at first hand the pressures of running your own business. As such we are well placed to offer reliable, cost-effective proactive support whenever you need it.
About Paul
The Pocket FD is run by me, Paul Lantsbury, a chartered accountant and professional Finance Director (i.e. F.D.) with over twenty years’ experience of working with small, medium and large businesses across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, retail, hospitality and online. As such, I fully understand the issues faced by every small business. To find out how we can help you, why not get in touch?
We work in the cloud
We're more than just 'tick in the box' accountants. We believe that for your business to grow you need proactive, relevant advice and support and the best way to deliver that is to give you the best tools to help you run your business much smarter and allow us to communicate effectively in real-time with the most up-to-date information. We do this by implementing a range of leading-edge, cloud-based software solutions, such as Xero and ReceiptBank. To find out more about our approach and how it will make your life easier, click here.
Why we are different
We know small businesses - Unlike most accounting practices, Paul and his team have not only worked in business, but have even run their own businesses so are uniquely placed to understand your needs.
We speak in plain English - Having spent many years helping people from all walks of life to understand finance, we always strive to present financial information as clearly as possible, talking your language and avoiding jargon at all costs.
We provide the right information at the right time - As accountants from industry, we understand the critical importance of accurate, timely information and will ensure we deliver this to a timetable which works for you.
We are proactive - As your business partner we'll work hard to advise you on potential issues before they arise and we'll remember all your tax and filing deadlines, so you won't need to.
We believe the best people need the best tools - We use a range of cutting edge cloud-based software to make your life easier and save you money.
Our fees are fixed - Whatever your requirements, we have a solution for you for a competitive monthly fee. You only pay for what you need and you won't get any nasty surprises when the bill arrives.
Our Services
Whilst the core of our business revolves around providing clear, solid financial reporting to enable business owners to better understand their financial performance, we offer the full range of accounting services required by most businesses. These typically include the following:
- Statutory Accounts
- Corporation Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Book keeping services
- Management accounts
- Payroll Processing
- VAT returns
- Maintenance of statutory books
- Business Plan development
- Budgeting & financial modelling
- Business process & control reviews
- Cash flow management
- Financing, acquisition & exit planning
- Establishment of in-house finance teams
- Freelance FD Services
We specialise in working with freelancers, start-ups and SMEs and we always work on a fixed fee basis so you'll only pay for the services you need and you won't get any nasty surprises when the bill arrives. We're also specialists in working in the hospitality industry. To find out more, see our hospitality page.