Freedom In Numbers

A team of Sheffield accountants who describe their work as giving business owners their time back. Freedom In Numbers says its own staff in the city do the bookkeeping and accounts, and that it never sends work or data overseas. For clients who want their records kept close and secure, that promise is central to the offer.

Accounts and tax compliance done in-house

The firm handles accounts and corporation tax, payroll, self assessment, VAT returns, Construction Industry Scheme returns and company secretarial work. Its staff are described as highly skilled and in regular training. The firm completes its work with its own bookkeepers and accountants rather than outsourcing it, and says that clients can rely on that continuity.

Cloud accounting on Xero with live bank feeds

The firm is a Xero partner, and says all of its team take Xero courses to stay current. Client records are kept up to date through bank feeds and receipt capture, so an owner can see the financial position at any time and from anywhere. The cloud set-up includes apps such as Hubdoc and Float, and each client has a dedicated account manager as the single point of contact.

Management accounts and outsourced finance

Beyond compliance, the firm provides management accounts, cash flow forecasting, budgets and tax planning. Businesses that want more support can take on day-to-day management, credit control, supplier and payroll bureau work, attendance at board meetings and custom reporting packs. The firm says its fees are fixed and agreed monthly for each business, and that they can be extended easily if needs change. One-off pieces of work for funding or investment are also taken on.

Preparing VAT businesses for Making Tax Digital

Businesses that are VAT registered must follow Making Tax Digital, and the firm says its Sheffield advisers are fully trained in the rules and can help clients get ready in a few simple steps. The firm says it has won a national award for the high standards of its work and has been a finalist for three years running in customer service excellence and in the quality of its work across the Yorkshire region.