Moving away from using an accountant to having a dedicated finance department is a major step for any company, involving recruitment, investment and a restructuring of the organisation.
The ultimate goal is to help them to get the business into a position where they can stand alone and build their own finance department.”
James Sweeney
Outsourcing that work removes any concerns a business owner or director might have about whether or not the time is right to take more control – benefiting from a working relationship that not only offers all the financial support needed, but one that will focus on the growth strategy and development that normally falls onto a finance director.
J Sweeney Accountants focuses on the full range of services for SMEs, including year-end accounts, tax planning, company formation and business plans. At the same time, the firm offers outsourced financial directorships for those who don’t have an in-house finance department.
Director James Sweeney explained:
If you’re a new or growing business there comes a point when you need to think about employing a dedicated financial team, or individual, not only to look after your accounts but to work on the future plans of the business from a financial point of view to help facilitate expansion.
“It takes a while to get to that position, but the services of an outsourced finance department can make all the difference to smaller firms – not only by freeing up time, but being there with the advice and expertise that can make the difference between success and failure.”
J Sweeney Accountants’ service is designed to keeps costs to a minimum for clients and take the pain and effort away from the owner in areas that are vital to the business, leaving them to concentrate on what they do best. Spending time on accounts doesn’t bring money into the business, but it can cost it dearly if it’s a job that’s not done correctly and efficiently.
Another clear benefit of using an outsourced team is that you get the experience and expertise of a whole team, rather than that of an individual, ensuring an all-round service and the input of professionals across a whole range of specialisms where needed.
While we are keen to become a part of our clients’ team for as long as they need us, the ultimate goal is to help them to get the business into a position where they can stand alone and build their own finance department,”
said James.
When they do, we can help them to recruit a team, should they need us to, and then help training their new people on the existing systems and organising a handover when the time is right. Even then, we’re always on hand for historic records or any queries that date back to our time with the company.
“And, of course, if clients want to remain with us for the longer term, then we are happy to carry on offering the service for as long as they need us.”
James Sweeney
Director at J Sweeney Accountants
Contact J Sweeney Accountants at info@jsweeneyaccountants.co.uk or visit the website www.jsweeneyaccountants.co.uk