All business owners seek accountant services, but not many realise that their accountant could also provide business advisory services as a finance director. When an accountant mentions business advisory, what they mean is that they could work hand-in-hand with the business to establish specific objectives to help it grow. In the long term, a business advisory can create an action plan to help sell your company for the highest profit. Here at HQ Accountancy we explain what business advisory entails and it works to provide strategic guidance for the company.
A business owner’s first question is: What do I need for a finance director/business adviser when I have an accountant?
Both work to improve the business’s finances. The accountant is in charge of day-to-day financial transactions and financial records for tax and legal purposes. On the other hand, a finance director helps achieve long-term goals. The finance director helps identify objectives that are crucial to maintaining or improving the business performance.
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The first task in business advisory services is number interpretation. During this stage, the finance director goes through step-by-step monthly management accounts, KPI’s and dashboards with the business. During this step, numbers are checked and shared with the business management, delivering insight into the current financial situation.
Additionally, the finance director can also recommend more relevant KPI’s, considering SMART objectives (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound) depending on the business goals, development planning and operative processes.
Finally, the last and most crucial element of business advisory services provides valuable strategic input not just for the finance team but for the whole business. Using the financial information collected throughout the advisory service, the finance director can act as a business coach and develop a strategic action plan for the company.
This identifies meaningful objectives for the business growth and builds a road map of recommended activities to achieve them. As mentioned before, new KPI’s can be identified and recommended to meet your goals.
The finance director becomes a proactive business advisor at this stage, recognising new opportunities based on predictive and historical data. To deliver real value to the business, the accountant needs to build the big picture. For business owners who wish to grow and sell the company in the long term, business advisory services can provide the strategic guidance they need to succeed.
Find out how some of our clients benefit from working with HQ Accountancy.
Entrepreneur
Throughout the process, they were responsive, attentive, and always willing to answer my questions. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch services.
Manager
Their team was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the process seamless. They were thorough and provided valuable advice on managing my finances.
HR Manager
These guys go above and beyond to help you. Great service and 5 stars to Lenka for all her help.
Entrepreneur
The cost of HQ Accountancy’s services will be bespoke to the business in question and their individual needs. For your bespoke quote, contact the team on 0151 458 3090 alternatively email us at info@hqacc.co.uk
Business Advice from HQ Accountancy means working hand-in-hand with the business to establish specific objectives to help them grow. In the long term, a business advisory can create an action plan to help sell your company for the highest profit. If you are looking to grow your business, please contact us so we can explain what business advisory entails and it works to provide strategic guidance for the company.
HQ Accountancy does not only have the best accountancy team, but we also have a team of dedicated growth experts ready to give you strategic guidance that is needed. Once given this strategic guidance you can then begin to watch your business grow, we work hand-in-hand with our business advisory clients to make sure that we can help establish specific objectives which are reachable for your business.
If your business follows the crucial elements of the advisory services which HQ Accountancy provides, not just for the financial team but for the whole business, we have no doubt that you will be recommending our service to everyone. Our team will work with you to identify areas of improvement and develop a strategic plan to drive growth and success.
The time it takes to see results from our business advisory services will vary depending on the specific needs and goals of your business. Our team will work with you to develop a strategic plan and provide ongoing support to help you achieve your goals.
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I have been using this accounting firm for several years now and have always been impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. highly recommended.