A financial partner, not just an accountant
Most founders don't need more compliance. They need someone who knows their numbers and helps them make better decisions. That's what we do: cashflow forecasting, salary strategy, fundraising support, and proactive guidance, year-round.
What's included
Strategic financial planning
We help you plan ahead: financial models, scenarios, and the numbers behind your growth.
Cashflow forecasting
Forward-looking forecasts so you can see runway, spot pinch points, and act in time.
Salary & dividend strategy
The most tax-efficient way to pay yourself, reviewed as your profits and circumstances change.
Fundraising support
Investor-ready numbers, financial models, and help telling your financial story to investors.
Pricing & margin analysis
We pressure-test your pricing and unit economics so you grow profitably, not just quickly.
A founder's sounding board
Someone who knows your numbers and your business to talk through the big decisions with.
Why founders choose Beacon & Ledger
We're a business advisor and financial partner first. Compliance is the floor, not the point.
We show up before the problem, not after the deadline. Proactive, year-round guidance.
ACCA-qualified with direct startup experience. We've seen the journey you're on.
Advice grounded in your real, live numbers from Xero, not generic best practice.
We speak founder language. No jargon, no mystery, just clear thinking about your business.
Book a free 30-minute call
Want a financial partner in your corner? Book a free call and let's talk about where your business is heading.
Common questions
What does a business advisor actually do?
A business advisor helps you make better decisions with your money: planning, forecasting, pricing, fundraising, and tax-efficient profit extraction. Where a traditional accountant looks backward at compliance, an advisor looks forward and helps you steer. We do both, but advisory is where we add the most value.
I already have an accountant. Why would I need advisory?
Many accountants only handle compliance: filing accounts and tax once a year. Advisory is the ongoing, proactive relationship: monthly insight, strategic input, and someone to call before you make a big decision. If your current accountant only appears at year end, that's the gap we fill.
Do you work with pre-revenue startups?
Yes. Some of the most valuable advisory work happens early. Getting your structure, salary strategy, and financial foundations right before you start trading saves significant money and stress later.
Can you help me prepare to raise investment?
Yes. We prepare investor-ready management accounts and financial models, help you understand and present your numbers, and act as a sounding board through the process. Founders who know their numbers raise more credibly.
How does advisory pricing work?
We tailor quotes to each business. Advisory is usually part of an ongoing monthly partnership scaled to your stage and needs. Book a free intro call and we'll design an engagement that fits.
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