SME

The question of ‘where next?’ is always part of our conversations with SME clients. While you explore different avenues to take your business, we put the structures in place that make your ambitions possible. Whether you want to expand your business, make better use of tax incentives or widen your margins, our business team will optimise your finances for continued success.

Our experts specialise in SMEs. We help a wide range of businesses to find the right accounting systems and strategies for progression. Our aim is to make your business’s finances easier to manage and structured tax efficiently. Like you, we think independently and have a ‘can do’ approach. We’ll actively look for ways to streamline your accounts, obtain helpful data so you can make informed decisions, and position your business for new opportunities.

At Albert Goodman, we help clients ranging from growing start-ups to established regional businesses to manage accounting obligations and plan business strategies. Our SME experts advise on the full lifespan of a business, from setting up suitable accounting systems to preparing and managing exit.

We can advise you on:

• Growth strategies and business plans
• Online cloud accounting, such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, and data analysis
• Securing funds for growth, including due diligence and financial modelling
• Tax incentives and efficient structures, Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Schemes (SEIS), capital allowances claims and Research and Development allowances
• Pensions and auto enrolment
• Staff remuneration strategies and share incentives to inspire engagement
• HMRC requirements and handling investigations
• Exit strategies, including optimising value and Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax strategies

Our Business team has a wealth of knowledge and experience in accountancy for SMEs, which goes beyond day-to-day management. Using their strategic insights, they will proactively help your business evolve.

You will work with a dedicated expert, who will get to know your business, your ambitions and your own personal needs to design practical and effective strategies.

We can also draw on specialists across the wider Albert Goodman team, giving you access to expertise in corporate finance, tax and select sectors.