Accounting for a Digital Future
Technology led accounting & finance solutions for Growing businesses
Finance Management
Working with clients to streamline and improve their company accounting and finance functions.
Strategy & Execution
Developing and monitoring business growth strategies and providing detailed guidance and support along the way.
Funding for Growth
Sourcing and obtaining strategic growth funding for clients on a growth path.
Accounting for Growing Businesses
At Smarter Finance, we empower ambitious businesses to grow through strategic, actionable financial guidance. Our mission is to deliver clear, tailored advice that helps you achieve your unique goals. With a strong background in M&A and deep expertise in securing growth funding from institutional investors and private equity, we specialise in supporting clients who are planning a transaction in the next few years. We understand what it takes to pass Financial Due Diligence and position your business for success. We simplify complex financial data, giving you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions—whether you’re preparing for investment, acquisition, or scaling up. Our approach ensures your business is always ready to seize new opportunities and meet challenges head-on. Partner with us and gain a trusted advisor who’s with you every step of the way. 
Our Services
Across our Accounting services we look to deploy our years of M&A experience to make sure anything we prepare will stand up to rigourous third party analysis and due diligence. We have a proven track record in succesfully guiding clients through financial due diligence processes.
Outsource your Finance Function
We can cover every aspect of your finance function using best in class technology to streamline the monthly process and give you accurate, insightful financial information that will allow you to make informed strategic decisions.
Covering bookkeeping, audit-level working papers, in depth analysis and reporting and KPI monitoring- we regularly present our clients financials to third party funders and investors who look to monitor business performance on a monthly basis.
Strategic Analysis & Reporting
Working with business owners and management teams to develop reports that provide key financial data alongside useful graphics and visuals that give the numbers meaning and context.
Each one of our reports are completely bespoke to the clients strategy and requirements, digging in to the key drivers of business value so these metrics can be tracked and improved.
Growth Funding
Over 10 years of raising growth funding for clients. We raise strategic development capital from institutional debt funders whilst ensuring the key terms entered into are suitable for our client.
Financial Due Diligence preparation is a key part of this service. Subject to the amounts being raised it is likely there will be a thorough process, which we are well versed in navigating.
Financial Due Diligence Prep
Are you considering going through a corporate transaction in the next couple of years? Work with us to ensure the financials can enable the transaction to happen on your terms.
Our years of M&A experience put us in the best place to advice you on whether your existing finance function and numbers are sufficient to get you through the deal.
Accounting & Compliance
Whilst this is sometimes an afterthought for clients – it forms a key part of any finance function. Its important that you work with an accountant who can link the Statutory accounts to your chosen growth strategy.
This service covers year-end Statutory Accounts to companies house as well as Corporation Tax returns to HMRC and Self Assessment Tax Returns.
We can cover every aspect of your finance function using best in class technology to streamline the monthly process and give you accurate, insightful financial information that will allow you to make informed strategic decisions.
Covering bookkeeping, audit-level working papers, in depth analysis and reporting and KPI monitoring- we regularly present our clients financials to third party funders and investors who look to monitor business performance on a monthly basis.
Working with business owners and management teams to develop reports that provide key financial data alongside useful graphics and visuals that give the numbers meaning and context.
Each one of our reports are completely bespoke to the clients strategy and requirements, digging in to the key drivers of business value so these metrics can be tracked and improved.
Over 10 years of raising growth funding for clients. We raise strategic development capital from institutional debt funders whilst ensuring the key terms entered into are suitable for our client.
Financial Due Diligence preparation is a key part of this service. Subject to the amounts being raised it is likely there will be a thorough process, which we are well versed in navigating.
Are you considering going through a corporate transaction in the next couple of years? Work with us to ensure the financials can enable the transaction to happen on your terms.
Our years of M&A experience put us in the best place to advice you on whether your existing finance function and numbers are sufficient to get you through the deal.
Whilst this is sometimes an afterthought for clients – it forms a key part of any finance function. Its important that you work with an accountant who can link the Statutory accounts to your chosen growth strategy.
This service covers year-end Statutory Accounts to companies house as well as Corporation Tax returns to HMRC and Self Assessment Tax Returns.
Our Approach
Our approach is grounded in building genuine partnerships with our clients, investing significant time from the outset to truly understand your business, your ambitions, and the challenges you face—so we can deliver advice that’s both relevant and impactful.
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We provde ongoing support an proactive guidance, ensuring you’re always prepared for what’s next.
What Our Clients Say
Discover how we’ve made a difference for our clients through their words.
“Working with this team has transformed how we manage and understand our business finances. More than just financial consultants.”
Tom K – MD
“Since working with Duncan i can safely say i’ve always been up to speed with the financial performance of my business.”
Ed S – CEO
“Our finance department runs like clockwork under the supervision of Duncan and the team, who have supported us through 3 fundraises in the last 5 years.”
Chris E – Founder
“Their detailed reports and regular updates have made a significant impact on our decision-making process.”
Hannah B – Founder
Using our background in M&A, Fundraising and Financial Due Diligence to improve client finance functions.
Some of our M&A and Fundraising Experience
Sale of IT MSP Business to Private Equity backed buyer.
This project involved comprehensive financial analysis and negotiations, leading to a successful deal.
Acquisition
Restructuring
Valuation
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£850k Debt Raise for Gym Group
We guided this merger from start to finish, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned and satisfied.
Merger
Due Diligence
Integration
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MBO of an Energy Management Business including a £1m fundraise.
Our team facilitated a smooth sale process, securing maximum value for our client.
Transaction
Exit Strategy
Negotiation
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