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 For SMEs

Adding value through insightful financial analysis

Running an SME means wearing many hats — but accounting doesn’t have to be one of them. At Hayes & Co, we support businesses from the very beginning and adapt as you grow.

Working alongside senior management we adapt our approach to suit clients’ different structures, financial systems and processes, whilst shaping our reporting and analysis around each clients’ particular priorities.

We understand the complexities that come with running a successful business and the nuances involved in starting up, hence we ease the pressure by providing highly technical financial reporting, compliance and advisory requirements. Whether it’s producing full group accounts, consolidated financial statements, directors’ reports, our robust quality assurance and insightful analysis, enhances the quality of clients’ financial information. This helps them identify emerging opportunities and potential performance improvements, which add value to their businesses over the long-term.

Our services for SMEs include:

  • Company Setup: Guidance with company registration, HMRC setup, and VAT registration.
  • Bookkeeping & Compliance: Accurate, cloud-based bookkeeping and regular management accounts.
  • Scaling Support: As you expand, we provide payroll, VAT, and corporation tax services tailored to your stage of growth.
  • Strategic Advisory: Financial dashboards and KPI tracking to help you make smarter business decisions.
  • Tax Planning & Consultancy: Ongoing support to optimise tax liabilities, improve cash flow, and prepare for investment or expansion.
  • General Practitioner: End-to-end support for small to medium businesses.
  • Company Secretarial: We also handle company secretarial duties — filings, statutory books, annual returns — so you stay fully compliant without lifting a finger.

Whether you’re just starting up or ready to scale, Hayes & Co grows with you.

Small business team meeting with Hayes & Co accountant discussing financial strategy and growth planning for SMEs in East London

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