Fractional CFO support from an award-winning UK firm
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Why Choose Accounts and Legal?
A fractional CFO can give you senior financial input, but the real value comes from how that support fits into the rest of the business. At Accounts and Legal, we don’t look at the numbers in isolation. We bring together accountants, finance specialists and legal experts under one roof, offering joined up advice across the areas that matter. That means if you’re looking at growth, funding, hiring, contracts, tax planning or acquisitions, you’re not getting separate advice from different places. You’re getting one team looking at the full picture. For growing businesses, that makes decisions easier, faster and better informed.
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Léopold ForestTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been using A&L for my business since launch for more than 2 years and it has been working very efficient. They are very proficient in using the latest technologies, from helping me with my accounts, managing better my costs, helping with my payroll, but also on the legal side, helping me understand better legal documents and registering my trademark. A big praise to Sam Millward, who has been overseeing my account very well there. Cannot recommend more ! Santana KaikiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Accounts and Legal are always so reliable and their communication is fantastic. As we are an international business they always have time for our queries and provide suitable solution when needed. Special mention to the payroll team for always being attentive. chloeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stephanie at A&L has been extremely helpful in supporting me with any finance queries I may have. She have offered to complete training for certain aspects that I needed help with, and is always more than happy to assist. Carys has also been great in supporting and facilitating training. Gary BoothTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A great team to have on-side.............. Providing a professional but very personal approach, A&L have been a breath of fresh air throughout our business expansion into the UK. Since being introduced to the company, A&L have readily provided sound, practical advice and have managed our accounts meticulously well. Amy and Shagun, which aptly means 'blessing' in India, have been absolute stand-outs in the support they have provided. I would highly recommend A&L to any business/institution looking for solid, long-term financial support. A quick update to this review, a year on and we are still receiving amazing support from A&L. A particular shout-out to our more recent A&L team - Carys and Stephanie in the accounting area and Millie in payroll. Thanks for your ongoing support, patience and good humour. Date of experience: 09 November 2023 Lucy MullinsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Jack. Lotte MansonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been with Accounts and Legal a couple of months now and couldn't be happier with their service. From initial onboarding all the staff have been great. Our accountant is Sam Millward and from our first meeting both myself and my business partner felt at ease and confident we had made the right choice. Sam is patient with us, explaining all things finance so we both understand. Thanks Sam, this part of the business is no longer scary for us and actually enjoyable! Wick GuruTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had the pleasure of working with Sam for my accounting needs, and I couldn't be more impressed. Sam is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and always goes the extra mile to ensure everything is in order. He’s quick to respond to any questions and takes the time to explain things in an easy-to-understand way. His enthusiasm is infectious, and he consistently goes above and beyond. I’m incredibly grateful to have him as my accountant. Thank you, Sam, for everything you do! Adam FarrugiaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After some pretty disappointing experiences with accountancy firms I have been fortunate to finally find a service that meets my needs. The onboarding has been smooth and Hannah has been brilliant (as have all the team) in helping me with what can be seen as a daunting process. The price is competitive and I am already more positive in the results that can be achieved for my business Temi OlugbengaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired A&L for our accounting needs & the process has been absolute bliss. After having a rough time with our previous accountant, Hannah McBride made sure the process of onboarding was smooth & fun. A genuine pleasure to work with!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
More Than a Standalone CFO Consultant
A lot of fractional CFO support is built around one person.
That can work well, but it can also be limiting. One person may be able to help with strategy, forecasting and reporting, but they won’t always have the wider team behind them to deal with the day-to-day finance work, tax, payroll or legal detail that sits around those decisions.
That’s where we’re different.
You get CFO-level input backed by a wider team who can support the finance function properly. So instead of advice sitting separately from the rest of the business, it can actually be put into action.
What's Our Process?
Book a Discovery Call
Start by booking a discovery call with the team. We’ll ask about your business, your current finance setup and what prompted you to look for fractional CFO support in the first place.
That might be cashflow, reporting, funding, growth plans, or simply feeling like the numbers aren’t giving you enough direction.
Review Your Setup
We then look at how finance is currently working in the business. That can include your management accounts, cashflow forecasting, reporting, systems, payroll, tax position and any internal finance support you already have in place.
The aim is to understand where the gaps are. Sometimes the issue is reporting. Sometimes it’s cashflow. Sometimes the day-to-day finance is fine, but there’s no senior view helping you make decisions.
Shape the Support
Once we understand what’s needed, we build the right level of support around you. That might mean monthly CFO input, regular forecasting and reporting, support with funding or growth decisions, or a wider finance setup that includes accounting, tax, legal and day-to-day finance support. We’re not trying to sell you a fixed package. The point is to work out what level of help actually makes sense for the business.
Work Together
Once we’re working together, we stay close to the numbers and the decisions behind them.
That usually means regular check-ins, clear reporting, cashflow visibility and practical advice when key decisions come up.
As the business changes, the support can change too — whether that means more senior finance input, wider outsourced finance support, or legal and tax advice around growth, funding or acquisitions.
What Our Clients Say
“Accounts and Legal helped me completely transform how I manage the financial side of my business. Beyond just the systems and processes, their support helped me finance my first home while continuing to grow Seene Digital.
The difference has been incredible. We’ve just had our best financial year yet in terms of revenue, expanded our team, and have a much clearer picture of our finances as we plan for the next stage of growth.
I absolutely love working with the team, everyone is so friendly, switched-on and genuinely great at what they do. I always feel confident that I’m getting the right advice and that my business is in safe hands.
Just a huge thank you for making this side of running a business not only manageable but actually enjoyable. It’s made such a difference personally and professionally”.
Emma Williams, Founder of Seene Digital
What You Can Expect From Working With Us
This isn’t about producing long reports that nobody reads.
The aim is to give you clearer numbers, better visibility and more confidence in the decisions you’re making.
That typically means:
- Cashflow forecasts you can actually use
- Reporting that explains what’s happening, not just what happened
- Clearer visibility over profit, margins and costs
- Support with funding, investment or growth decisions
- A senior finance view without hiring full-time
- Access to wider accounting, tax and legal support when needed
You’ll still be close to the numbers, but you won’t be left trying to interpret them on your own.
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Jack Dawber-Axon
Head of Accounting
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0151 312 2000Speak to Jack Dawber-Axon
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Neil Ormesher
CEOMeet Neil Ormesher, CEO of Accounts and Legal.
Neil has been in the industry for over 25 years, and as a fully qualified accountant who has worked his way up the ranks – he knows a thing or two about helping businesses.
In his previous role, Neil was instrumental in helping the Danbro Business Brand grow from zero to 1500 clients. During which he helped develop a bullet-proof team and service offering centered around helping business owners achieve their dreams.
Not only that, but he’s an advocate for everything we hold dearly at Accounts and Legal.
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Speak to Neil Nichols
Neil Nichols
FounderThe brains behind the operation, Neil set up Accounts and Legal back in 2015 driven by a desire to make accounting more useful for business owners.
After working as a business analyst at Bain Capital, Neil became adept at looking at businesses, identifying their problems, and working out how to help.
After conducting his own research, he found that most business owners felt underwhelmed by their accountants.
Something needed to change.
And so, Accounts and Legal was born, a firm designed to be genuinely useful to business owners by combining accounting and legal services under one roof.
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0333 344 0144Speak to Jessica Hall
Jessica Hall
Business Development ConsultantMeet Jessica, Our new Business Development Consultant.
Jess joins the Accounts and Legal team with several years of experience across a whole host of areas, but most importantly, HR and Payroll.
Over the years Jess has become a specialist in finding the right solution businesses and yours will be no different needs. Whether that be for accounting, payroll, tax, legal services or HR!
And when she isn’t finding you a tailor-made solution, Jess is an avid musician and music enthusiast!
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03333440144Speak to Rachel Duncan
Rachel Duncan
Head of LegalMeet Rachel Duncan, our Head of Legal.
Rachel singlehandedly launched the legal part of our offering back in 2019, and since then has worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes.
With over 20 years of experience, Rachel is a specialist in all the things your business will need: from business sales and purchases, due diligence, company restructuring, commercial contracts and commercial leases (the list just keeps going).
To keep things simple, Rachel likes to be known as a ‘Business Lawyer’.
Her experience and commercial know-how mean she goes on the journey with our clients, supporting them with all the various legal ups and downs along the way.
When she’s not keeping everyone at A+L in check, Rachel is a skier, runner and theatre fan.