Better numbers. Better decisions.
Better businesses.
Most accountants record your success. We help create it. From a seamlessly run finance function to strategic advice that improves performance and protects what you've earned — we work with ambitious business owners who want an accountant that's genuinely on their side.
Here to support businesses
Cloud accounting function and VAT returns
Accurate, up-to-date books are the foundation of everything else. We use Xero — we're a Xero Gold Partner — to keep your records clean, your VAT returns filed on time, and your financial data ready to use rather than a month behind. If you already use a different platform we can work with that too.
Year End Accounts and Corporation Tax
Your statutory accounts and corporation tax return, prepared properly and filed on time. No chasing, no last-minute surprises, no errors. For most of our clients this is paired with a conversation about what the year looked like and what's coming next — because a set of accounts that just gets filed is a missed opportunity.
Payroll and
Pensions
Accurate, reliable payroll processed on time, every time. We handle everything from monthly payslips and RTI submissions, to auto-enrolment pension administration and payment processing, so your team gets paid correctly and you stay compliant without having to think about it.
Management Accounts and Financial Reporting
Numbers are only useful if you understand them and act on them. We produce monthly or quarterly management accounts that give you a clear, accurate picture of how your business is performing. For clients who want more, we pair reporting with a regular call or meeting to talk through what the numbers mean, what's changed, and what decisions they should be informing. It's the closest thing to having a finance director at a fraction of the cost.
Tax Planning and Advisory
Compliance gets your tax filed correctly. Planning makes sure you're not paying more than you need to. We work proactively with business owners on tax efficiency — whether that's structuring remuneration, planning ahead of a significant transaction, or making sure you're making the most of available reliefs. For more complex situations including restructurings and valuations, we have the expertise to help find a solution that best fits your goals.
Restructuring and Corporate Projects
Growing businesses reach inflection points — ownership changes, group restructures, shareholder exits, acquisitions. These moments have significant tax and commercial implications and they require advice from people who have seen them before. We work with business owners and their legal advisers on the financial and tax structuring of these projects, making sure the numbers work as well as the paperwork.
Farshad, Company Director
"Oakensen have been handling my accounts for just over 20 years, and throughout that time they have consistently demonstrated exceptional knowledge and professionalism in every aspect of their work.
The team is always responsive and accommodating, and their advice across all areas of my business finances has been consistently accurate and invaluable. They are a pleasure to work with—friendly, reliable, and thorough.
I’ve always found their work to be precise, with each return checked and verified by a second person, which gives real confidence in the accuracy of the final documents.
Their service is consistently courteous and professional, and I really value the personal contact; whether by email or phone, I can always speak directly with someone who knows my accounts. Highly recommended and greatly appreciated."
Every business is different, but the journey tends to look the same. First you need to get the foundations right. Then you need to start using your numbers to make better decisions. Then — when the business is running well and profitable — the conversation changes entirely.
01 Book an introduction call
A genuine discussion about where your business is, what's working, and where you want to get to. We'll tell you honestly what we think you need and if we're the right fit we can get you onboarded. Getting the foundations right from day one. We set up your Xero correctly, handle professional clearance from your existing firm, and make sure everything is in order before we start.
02 Compliance & Foundation
Accurate books, clean data, nothing missed, everything filed on time. This is the prerequisite for everything else — you can't make good decisions on bad numbers, and you can't build a profitable business on a broken finance function. At this stage we make sure your accounting is modern, efficient and reliable. You stop worrying about whether things are being done correctly, because they are — and you have a cloud-based system that gives you real visibility rather than a shoebox of receipts and an annual surprise.
03 Performance and Tax
This is where accounting stops being a cost and starts being an investment. We work with you to understand what your financial performance is telling you, where the inefficiencies are, what your tax position looks like, and how to structure the business for profit and growth. We provide regular reporting, proactive tax planning, and an accountant who engages with your business rather than just recording it. For many clients this includes a regular call or meeting where we sit alongside you and talk through what the numbers mean — the closest thing to having a finance director in house at a fraction of the cost.
04 Wealth & Legacy
When the business is running well, profitable and tax efficient, the conversation changes. It's no longer about the business, it's about you. What do you want to do with everything you've built? Extract profits tax efficiently? Scale and expand? Sell? Step back? Pass it on? This level of strategic planning used to require a full-time CFO, a separate tax adviser and a wealth manager all talking to each other. We bring that conversation into one place, at the right time, with people who already know your business inside out.
Frequently
asked questions
Because filed on time and done properly are not the same thing — and the difference rarely shows up until it matters most. it shows up when HMRC comes knocking, when you need clean records to support a loan or an acquisition, when a mistake from three years ago surfaces at the worst possible moment, or when you realise your tax position could have been structured differently if someone had been paying attention. Reliable, technically excellent compliance isn't just about getting things filed — it's the foundation everything else is built on.
If you're making significant decisions about hiring, investment, pricing or growth without looking at up-to-date financial data, you're not looking often enough. Not factoring in the financial impact of your choices and making decsions based soley on gut feeling can only take you so far, and can often make decisions feel far more difficult than they should be. Weighing you down while you could be moving forward.
The process is very straightforward. We handle the professional clearance process with your existing firm and manage the transition so nothing gets missed. They will provide us with any historic information we require as well as all the neccessary references and codes.
We're a Xero Gold Partner and it's our preferred platform — we think it's the best cloud accounting software available and it lets us do our best work. If you're on something else we can work with it, but if you're starting fresh we'll always recommend Xero and help you migrate.
As early as possible — ideally three to five years before you want to exit. The difference between a business that's been structured for exit and one that hasn't can be significant, both in terms of valuation and the tax you pay on the proceeds. If you're starting to think about it, that's exactly the right time to have the conversation.
Our fees vary depending on the complexity of your affairs and the level of support required. We typically work with businesses who value a high standard of professional service that is fast and reliable. Following an initial discussion, we will provide you with a clear proposal of the work required and our fees. We generally charge a fixed monthly fee so that you know exactly what you are getting and don't have any unexpected surprises.