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Whether you have a Food & Drink business in manufacturing, wholesale or distribution, this sector brings many unique challenges. Margins can be tight, competition fierce and income seasonal, so keeping your hospitality business in profit can be tough.

We understand that your business is affected by changes to consumer trends and increased regulation and compliance, so it's important to have an adviser who can help steer you through the unexpected and help make managing your finances less of a burden.

Our dedicated team can help you at every step of the business life cycle, from start up, to expansion and on to eventual sale.

ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Choosing the right accounting software that suits your business needs is vital. Cloud accounting allows you to easily track your management information and budget effectively to help drive the business forward. We can produce management accounts and track key performance indicators for your business, so you can invest time in what you do best – running your business!

VAT

VAT can be a complex area in the most simple business, but add hot and cold food, luxury goods and takeaway food into the mix and VAT in the hospitality sector becomes a minefield. We can help you make sense of the complexities and ensure systems are in place to ensure you remain compliant and take advantage of any reliefs available.

EXPANSION & EXIT

Whether you are thinking of expanding or selling your food and drink business, our experienced team can support you through finance raising, ensuring you have the most tax efficient structure in place, identifying a buyer and maximising shareholder value.

Call NOW to speak to one of our Accountants

Call: 0808 144 5575

What our clients say

“If Bruce and I come up with an idea, Armstrong Watson is like a sounding board. Grant will sit down and he’ll say ‘what about this?’ I used to see accountants as a bit up-tight, a bit beige – they’re not like that.  A lot of accountants you’re just a number, but Armstrong Watson understand the people behind those figures and the passion they have for what they’re doing.”

Bruce and Luke, Carlisle

We use Armstrong Watson for all our VAT, Payroll and other accounting needs due to the excellent advice we recieve.  Grant Smith is more than just an accountant, he gives sound practical business advice and and we value that.

Helen Mullinder, Owner at the Sandwich Club, Carlisle

'I was very 'raw' in a sense, not having started up my own business before. Armstrong Watson told me everything I needed to know and held my hand throughout the process. By introducing me to other clients who had been through the same process, it gave me confidence in my abilities and that little push I needed to make the business succeed. I trust the team implicitly and could not have done it without them. I never thought I could become good friends with my accountant but it has happened and I’m pleased that I’m with such a forward thinking firm.'

Vicky Houseman, Doyly’s tearooms

Key contact

Sally Jones, Accounting Director

Sally Jones

Accounting Director

Call: 01132 211356

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