Services
Consulting
To grow a successful business, you need more than just a good idea — you need a clear strategy, deep expertise, and financial insight. While our core strength lies in financial consulting, we go beyond the numbers. We work closely with you to shape your broader business strategy, identifying key opportunities to drive growth and increase profitability.
We take a strategic, high-level view of your business and provide assistance in critical areas such as cash flow management, funding options, and sustainable growth. We also help you identify and reduce risks that could hinder your progress.
Only 30% of businesses make it past their first three years — with the right guidance, yours could be one of them. Our consulting service is designed to help you get there.
Financial Administration
At Adstrum, we deliver a full suite of business administrative services to keep your finance function running smoothly — and give you the clarity and confidence to make smart, growth-focused decisions.
Whether you are just starting out or scaling up, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our services include:
Bookkeeping – Accurate, up-to-date records so you’re always in control.
Management Reporting – Regular reports that help you turn numbers into actionable insight.
Payroll – Reliable, compliant, and stress-free payroll solutions.
VAT Returns – Reliable support to keep your VAT records accurate and compliant with HM Revenue & Customs.
Business Setup – Expert company secretarial assistance to get your venture off the ground, the right way.
Whether you’re preparing for investment, planning expansion, or simply want peace of mind, you can rely on us to keep your finances in expert hands.
Let’s chat about how we can support your business — get in touch today for a friendly, no-obligation conversation.
Our Approach
There is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ business, so why should your finances be any different? At Adstrum we believe in getting to know you and your business as the unique individuals you are and providing tailored support that will help you achieve your goals and grow. Our passion is your success, and we will work alongside you to provide expertise and skills that can fast-track your progress in every area.
Above all, we don’t believe in using ‘accountant speak’. As a business owner you need to understand exactly what’s going on in your business at all times, and it’s our job to help you do that. So you won’t find us talking in jargon and throwing hundreds of words at you when 5 will do. Instead, we pride ourselves in using plain English and helping you learn how to talk about and understand your finances in your own language, so that you can make the best decisions possible for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
While we can assist with your duties as a director to prepare and file accounts, we are not a chartered accountancy firm, so we aren’t able to sign any accountancy reports for your business. We do work alongside our own team of professional accountants, or we can integrate with your chosen accountant so that they have all the information they need to file your accounts for you.
When you bring us on board as your outsourced financial directors, we essentially take on all of the work normally done by an in-house director. This includes creating detailed management reports, cash flows, profit forecasts, prediction and other strategic information. We're also on hand to answer questions, work on your financial strategy and analysing industry patterns, so that we can provide the best advice possible to grow your business.
Fantastic! We love a good success story. And don’t worry, we won’t abandon you once you’ve grown to the stage that you need someone in-house. Instead, we will help you with the transition and make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. This includes creating the specifics for job roles, helping you interview candidates and providing in-depth training to your chosen person, so you know your business won’t experience any setback when switching from us to in-house talent.
We can help businesses of all shapes and most sizes, but we love working with fast growing start-ups and SMEs. You can find out more about who we help here.
That’s really common! A lot of SMEs aren’t sure what they need exactly, just that they need some help. Because we believe in getting to know your business, the first step will be to an in-depth conversation about your issues, ambitions, and frustrations. When we have a good idea of what you’re trying to achieve and what’s getting in your way, we can provide a tailored solution that addresses each and every requirement. You can learn more about our approach here.
It really depends on the kind of support you need. We don’t try to fit you into a box, and instead assess your business needs and create a personalised package that’s right for you, complete with a bespoke price tag. What we can say is that we are an affordable, scalable solution, and we can always provide you with support within your budget requirements. We grow with you, so the more you need us, the more we can help.
We have a fairly large team of financial support experts within Adstrum, each with extensive experience with large corporates and SMEs. So, when we first start working with you, we will get to know your needs and then match you up with the team member who we think can best support you. With a wide range of skill sets, our advisors often draw on the knowledge of each other to give you the best service possible. Each of our team members follow the Adstrum ethos, and your allocated team member will get to know you and your business and ensure you get the right solution for you.
Our services are designed to take on as much or as little of your finance function as you need. Whether that’s ad hoc business support or handling all your administrative management tasks, we take away the strain and let you focus on what you do best.
First, we have a conversation. We talk about your business, your approach, your goals and plans, and the things that are standing in your way. Once we truly understand your business and what you want to achieve, we can create a bespoke package for you, complete with a roadmap of how everything will work. We will talk to you at every stage, so you always know what’s going on.
We prefer to allow our team to work remotely from our offices, which means virtual meetings are very normal for us. However, we can have regular face to face meetings as well if you would be more comfortable with that, with timings agreed in advance.
Absolutely! We love sharing stories about the fantastic businesses we’ve worked with. Head over to our clients page to see some examples or contact us for even more!
We are always happy to have a no-obligations chat to discuss your business needs. All you have to do is get in touch with us, either by phone or email, and one of our team will give you a call.
