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Scale your business with confidence and control.

Growing Businesses

Scale with confidence

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Fixed Monthly Fees

  • Monthly Financial Insights

    Know exactly where you stand, every month

  • Proactive Tax Planning

    Reduce your tax bill legally and strategically

  • Growth Strategy Support

    Scale with confidence and expert guidance
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Growth Challenges

You might be wondering...

  • How do I manage cash flow as we grow?
  • What financial systems should we implement?
  • How can we reduce our tax burden legally?
  • Do we need a finance director or financial controller?
We provide clarity, control, and strategic insight to fuel your growth.

Services

Growing Businesses Services

Forecasts, Budgets & Cashflow

Accurate forecasts, budgets, and cashflow planning that help businesses prepare for the future, manage resources effectively, and avoid financial shortfalls.

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Management Accounts & Real-Time Reporting

Management accounts and real-time reporting that provide up-to-date financial insights, helping you track performance, improve planning, and make informed business decisions.

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Outsourced Finance / FDaaS

Get the expertise and personal touch of an in-house FD, without the overheads.

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Bookkeeping & Xero (Platinum Partner)

Stay on top of your finances with accurate bookkeeping and cloud accounting, supported by a trusted Xero Platinum Partner who ensures your records are always up to date.

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Payroll & Auto-Enrolment

Reliable payroll and auto-enrolment services that ensure your employees are paid correctly and on time, while your business remains fully compliant with HMRC and pension regulations.

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VAT Returns

Accurate VAT return preparation and filing that keeps your business compliant with HMRC, avoids penalties, and helps you choose the most efficient VAT scheme.

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Year-end Accounts

Accurate year-end accounts filed on time with HMRC and Companies House, with tax-efficient adjustments and clear reporting that give you peace of mind and insight into your business performance.

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Corporation Tax

Professional preparation and filing of corporation tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC and applying allowances and reliefs to reduce liabilities where possible.

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Tax Planning & Advisory

Tax planning and advisory services designed to reduce liabilities, ensure compliance with HMRC, and give individuals and businesses clear strategies for the future.

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Raising Finance (Capitalise)

Support in raising business finance through Capitalise, giving you access to a wide network of lenders with expert guidance to secure funding that suits your goals.

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Property & Landlord Tax

Specialist tax support for landlords and property owners, covering rental income, property disposals, and compliance with HMRC rules to help reduce liabilities and avoid penalties.

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R&D Tax Relief

Expert support with research and development (R&D) tax relief claims, helping businesses recover valuable funds by identifying qualifying projects and ensuring compliant submissions to HMRC.

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Hannah O’Neill

Owner, Little Oak Interiors

“As our team expanded, our finances became harder to manage. Proactive updated our systems, streamlined our payroll, and introduced regular reporting. It’s made our operations far more organised.”

What's Included

How We Support Growing Businesses

Strategic accounting, proactive tax planning, and the financial insight you need to scale successfully. We become your trusted financial partner as you grow.

  • Monthly management accounts and KPI reporting

  • Cash flow forecasting and working capital management

  • Strategic tax planning and optimization

  • VAT planning and compliance

  • Payroll processing and auto-enrolment pension schemes

  • Year-end accounts and Corporation Tax returns

  • Business planning and forecasting support

  • Unlimited advice from qualified accountants

£900 - £1,600 + VAT

Startup Pricing
All fees agreed upfront and fixed after our free consultation
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Why Choose Proactive

What Makes Proactive Different

  • Proactive Tax Planning

    We don't just file returns we actively find ways to reduce your tax bill

  • Growth-Focused Advice

    Strategic guidance to help you scale efficiently and profitably

  • Real-Time Financial Insights

    Monthly reports that show exactly where your business stands

  • Fixed Monthly Fees

    Predictable pricing with no surprise bills ever

From £200k to £2M in Three Years

Success Story

Proactive helped us scale from a small team to 25 employees. Their cash flow forecasting and tax planning saved us tens of thousands. They're not just accountants they're strategic partners.

“As our team expanded, our finances became harder to manage. Proactive updated our systems, streamlined our payroll, and introduced regular reporting. It’s made our operations far more organised.”

Hannah O’Neill
Owner, Little Oak Interiors

“I always felt behind with VAT, payroll, and accounts, but Proactive brought structure and calm to everything. Their guidance on improving cash flow has helped us take on larger projects with confidence.”

Mark Caldwell
Director, Caldwell Roofing Ltd.

“We needed better visibility as we grew. Proactive gave us clear monthly accounts and helped us understand the numbers properly. Their support has been central to our expansion plans.”

Rachel Stewart
Partner, Stewart & Vale Catering

Packages

What You Get

Choose the package that fits your needs

As a general rule, allow between 1%-1.5% of turnover to cover accountancy and tax expenses

  • Growth Essential

    • Monthly management accounts
    • Quarterly tax planning
    • Annual accounts & tax returns
    • VAT returns
    • Basic payroll services
    • Email & phone support
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  • Growth Plus

    • Everything in Essential
    • Cash flow forecasting
    • Monthly KPI dashboards
    • Strategic tax optimization
    • Priority support
    • Quarterly business reviews
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  • Growth Premium

    • Everything in Plus
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Weekly financial updates
    • Budget vs actual analysis
    • Strategic planning support
    • Unlimited consultations
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Every plan includes free Xero software, unlimited advice, and fixed monthly fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from growing businesses

Our management accounts include profit & loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow analysis, and key performance indicators tailored to your business. We present them in an easy-to-understand format and discuss the insights with you each month.

We take a proactive approach to tax planning, reviewing your structure, timing of expenses, capital allowances, R&D claims, and other reliefs throughout the year. Most businesses overpay tax simply because they don’t plan ahead—we ensure you don’t.

If you’re turning over £500k+, facing cash flow challenges, planning growth or investment, or making strategic decisions, a VFD can provide invaluable insight. We can discuss whether this level of support makes sense for your business.

Year-end accounts are historical and filed once a year with HMRC and Companies House. Management accounts are forward-looking, produced monthly or quarterly, and designed to help you make better business decisions in real-time.

Yes. We provide cash flow forecasting, identify bottlenecks in your working capital, advise on payment terms, and help you plan for seasonal variations or growth investments. Many cash flow problems can be avoided with proper planning.

Most transitions take 2-4 weeks. We’ll review your current setup, migrate your data to Xero if needed, and ensure a smooth handover with no disruption to your operations.