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Accountsway’s virtual CFO services UK gives UK start-ups and small businesses experienced financial leadership, including budgeting, expert financial insight, fundraising support and financial modelling, at a lower cost than an in-house CFO.A qualified CFO work remotely for each month for you. Based in Covent Garden, London, we work with businesses across the UK.
What is a virtual CFO?
A virtual CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is a person who works as a leader for a business remotely by providing financial forecasting, budgeting, financial controlling and risk management. A virtual CFO has capability to think ahead of Bookkeeper or an accountant.
When should you consider a virtual CFO services in UK?
It is not the need of every business to keep a Virtual CFO not from day one. Earlier they hire a virtual bookkeeper for financial management but with the passage of time as their business has needs of virtual CFO
- The number of transactions and expenses increases.
- Cash flow management becomes more complex.
- The need for future budgeting and forecasting increases.
- The business owner needs to understand how to increase profits.
Accountsway helps your businesses by providing virtual CFO in advanced financial management.
What our virtual CFO service includes
Forecasting of cash flow: A cash flow forecast for the next 3 months and for the whole next year, so you can see the short fall in budget before it happens.
Budgeting & Performance Management: Monthly and yearly budgets, plus regular reviews on current performance of business.
Management Reporting & Financial Insights: monthly management and reporting on Profit and loss plus regular reviews on business performance.
KPI dashboards: A virtual CFO must maintain KPI dashboard of business. Matrices that matters for your business model are tracked every month by CFO.
Funding & Financial Modelling: A three-statement financial model (profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow), how much bank funding you need, and a plan for managing debt.
Pricing and profitability strategies: which products, services or customers make money and which don’t.
Who it's for
Growing SMEs
As an SME grows, its finances get more complicated. In the early days, the owner or a bookkeeper can usually keep on top of things. But once the business starts to scale, it needs more than someone tracking the numbers. It needs someone who can use those numbers to plan ahead. That’s where a CFO comes in.
Virtual CFO services are offered to start-ups
When startups are planning to raise investment, they need strong financial support at a low cost. That’s why our firm offers affordable outsourced CFO services to such businesses.
Growing Companies
As a company grows, the stakes get higher. There’s more money on the line, and the decisions carry more weight. When you’re small, a mistake usually costs you a little. But once you’re growing, a single bad call with your finances can set the whole business back. That’s why growing companies need a CFO.
Virtual CFO vs full-time CFO vs bookkeeper
| Bookkeeper | Virtual CFO (Accountsway) | Full-time in-house CFO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Recording Financial Transactions | Forecasting, strategy, funding, reporting | Financial Strategy and Team Leadership |
| Time commitment | Continuous, Task-Oriented | Part-Time Support with Flexible Monthly Hours | Full-time employee |
| Typical cost | Lowest | Monthly Retainer Starting at £150 | Salary plus benefits |
| Best for | Accurate record keeping and Compliant Financial Records | Startups and Small Businesses Requiring Expert Financial Guidance | Larger companies with a finance department |
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How it works
- Free consultation: We’ll discuss your business goals, current financial position, and the challenges that matter most to you.
- Financial Health Assessment: We assess your accounts, cash flow, and financial systems during the first weeks.
- Plan and priorities: Each month you will get reviewed reports and forecasts reports.
- Monthly cycle: Each month you will get management accounts, KPI review and a strategy meeting online will hold with your virtual CFO.
- Flexible Support as Your Business Grows: change the level of support as your business grows or a funding round approach.
Pricing
Our Virtual CFO services start from £700–£1000 per month, with CFO time charged at £80 per hour. Pricing is flexible and tailored to your business size, complexity, and financial needs. Book a free consultation to discuss your requirements and receive a personalised quote.
Why Choose Accountsway for Virtual CFO Services?
Qualified CFO
Our CFOs are ACCA,ACMA and CIMA qualified accountants, combining expertise in financial reporting, tax, audit and strategic business planning.
ACCA: Covers all areas of accounting, with strong international recognition
CIMA: Focused on business planning and strategy, ideal for CFO-level roles
ACMA: Associate Chartered Management Accountant, a CIMA member qualified in management accounting, financial planning and business strategy
Everything Under One Roof:
Part of a full accountancy service: we also handle bookkeeping, VAT, company formation and financial modelling, so your CFO works from numbers we already know
UK based Online services:
Based at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, serving clients across the UK remotely
Easy to Reach 24/7:
Whether it’s a late-night cash flow question or an urgent decision before a meeting, you can reach your CFO 24/7 by email, WhatsApp or call.
See our FAQs!
A virtual CFO works remotely as your business’s financial leader, helping with forecasting, budgeting, financial planning and cash flow control.
- Accountant: Looks at the past. Prepares your accounts and tax returns once the year has ended.
- Virtual CFO: Looks to the future. Uses your figures to forecast cash flow, plan growth and get you ready for funding.
Accountsway’s Virtual CFO service starts from £700 per month for a project. But in some cases, the cost is charged on hourly basis which starts from £80 per hour.
When a business grows and wants to invest more, its finances become complex and it needs future planning. So it hires a CFO instead of a bookkeeper.
Yes. Our virtual CFOs help you plan your money, get ready for investors, and support you when you’re raising funds or applying for a bank loan.
Most SMEs can’t afford a full-time CFO’s salary that’s why a part time or outsourced CFO is better solution for them So, at Accountsway you can get senior level expertise at lower level.
No. Accountsway is based in Covent Garden, London, but the Virtual CFO service is delivered remotely to businesses across the UK.
At Accountsway, clients have easy access to their virtual CFO. You can reach them by phone, WhatsApp or email whenever you need support, and we also arrange a regular monthly meeting to review your finances together.
No. Our Virtual CFO service runs month to month and you can change or cancel with 30 days’ notice, but in case of a project a contract is signed.
Book a free consultation through the Accountsway website, call +44 7752 861965 or email info@accountsway.co.uk. We’ll review where your business is and recommend the right level of support.
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