Business Development with Strategic Management Accounting Services
Forget blindfolded stumbles. Our strategic services are designed to illuminate your long-term goals and transform them into actionable plans. We’re not just about numbers, we’re about vision.
Virtual Finance Director
A VFA can be a key tactical or strategic advantage for small and medium-sized enterprises, providing the insight and expertise needed to grow and succeed, and is particularly helpful when a business either.
- Experiencing rapid growth
- Considering expanding into new markets
- Preparing a sale or merger
- Is facing financial challenges or needs to improve profitability.
Our virtual finance director is a CIMA trained chartered management accountant and member in practice. He has over 30 years’ experience in business, in several sectors, making him ideally positioned to provide financial advice and guidance.
Contact us at Ridgell & Guildway Accountants Ltd to see how we can help you and your business.

Finance and Business Planning
We supply services which support you with financial and business planning through structured, measurable plans and budgets. We can help you understand your financial options to make informed financial decisions, and a business plan to guide you to where you wish to end up.
If you would like guidance on any of the situations listed below, perhaps it is time to contact us Ridgell & Guildway Accountants to see how we can help you.
- Business start-up.
- Business expansion.
- Set and achieve financial goals.
- Make informed financial decisions.
- Cash flow management.
- Risk management.
- Planning for the future.

Treasury Management and Raising Finance
The primary goal of treasury management is to make sure the business has enough cash on hand to meet its obligations – this benefits a business through:
- Improved cash flow management.
- Reduced financial risks.
- Increased investment returns.
- Reduced debt costs.
Ideally, a business wants to forecast future cash flows, identifying potential shortages or surpluses. The other side of the coin is to develop strategies to manage cash flows and assess the impact of business decisions on cash flow.
If you feel this could benefit you and your business, call Ridgell & Guildway Accountants Ltd today.

Tax Planning
Tax planning is about being aware of and making use of suitable tax-efficient opportunities to reduce your tax liability. This can involve a variety of strategies, such as:
- Taking advantage of allowances and reliefs.
- Timing your income and expenses.
- Choosing the right investment structures.
- Claiming all your deductible expenses.
- Make sure you are using all your personal allowance.
- Contribute to a pension scheme.
- Invest in tax-efficient savings accounts.
- Claim all your deductible business expenses.
It is important to note that tax planning is not about tax avoidance – is about using legal and legitimate methods to reduce your tax bill.
Talk to us at Ridgell & Guildway Accountants if you are unsure about how to reduce your tax liability. We can help you understand your tax position and identify any opportunities to reduce your tax bill.
