Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Accounting & Financial Services in Exeter
Established in 2014, Finance Department provides flexible outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management solutions tailored to SMEs. Our team combines extensive experience from large corporations and SMEs, with specialists certified in Xero software and CIMA accreditation. We focus on sectors like SaaS, FinTech, and professional services, offering scalable support from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial direction.Our approach prioritises real-time data access, process improvement, and hands-on expertise to help businesses achieve financial clarity and growth. With offices in Exeter and clients nationwide, we deliver personalised service backed by technical proficiency and a commitment to client success.
Services
Bookkeeping Essentials
Management Accounting
Finance Director
Xero Certified Advisors
Business Financial Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of SME-focused financial expertise with Xero certification
- Our team includes CIMA-qualified professionals with multinational corporate experience
- We provide scalable services from bookkeeping to strategic financial leadership
- We implement cloud-based systems for real-time financial visibility and control
- We maintain 98% client retention through tailored, transparent financial solutions
Associations and certifications
- CIMA Accredited Advisors
- Xero Certified Advisors
What people say
Fantastic support
Highly recommended
First class service
Efficient service
Invaluable assistance
Services
Bookkeeping Essentials
Streamlined bookkeeping solutions for SMEs, including payroll processing, VAT returns, and cloud-based transaction management. Our experienced team ensures accurate financial records using Xero software, enabling real-time visibility for informed business decisions. Ideal for companies seeking efficient financial administration without hiring in-house staff.
Management Accounting
Comprehensive management accounting services providing monthly/quarterly financial reports, cashflow analysis, and performance forecasting. We deliver actionable insights through tailored dashboards and strategic reviews, helping businesses optimise financial processes and achieve growth objectives with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Finance Director
Fractional Finance Director services offering strategic leadership for growing businesses. Our experts provide budgeting, merger/acquisition support, and financial process optimisation, combining board-level experience with hands-on implementation to enhance financial governance and drive sustainable expansion for SMEs.
Xero Certified Advisors
Xero-certified implementation and support services enabling real-time financial management. We specialise in system migration, process automation, and training for cloud accounting solutions, ensuring businesses maximise Xero's capabilities for improved efficiency and accurate financial reporting.
Business Financial Solutions
End-to-end financial outsourcing covering statutory accounts, tax compliance, and operational financial management. Our scalable solutions adapt to business needs, combining technical expertise with strategic advisory to support companies from startup phase through to scale-up and exit planning stages.
People
Mike Watts
Managing Director, FCMA
Former Finance Director with 20+ years' experience in multinational corporations and SMEs. Specialises in SaaS finance leadership, business process improvement, and strategic financial management for high-growth companies.
Jo Watts
Commercial Director
Retail business expert with 15 years' experience in commercial operations. Focuses on HR strategy, procurement optimisation, and SME commercial development with particular expertise in micro-business financial management.
Emma Sturgess
Finance Manager, MIAB
Experienced management accountant specialising in FathomHQ reporting, payroll administration, and statutory compliance. Leads Exeter team with expertise in cloud accounting systems and financial process optimisation for growing businesses.
Teresa Grieve
Finance Controller, FCCA
Chartered accountant with cross-sector experience in financial process improvement and compliance. Specialises in technical accounting queries, staff mentoring, and statutory reporting for SMEs and charities.
Glen Chudley
Finance Assistant, AAT
AAT-qualified accountant with expertise in agricultural and medical sector finance. Specialises in VAT compliance, payroll processing, and financial analysis using cloud-based accounting platforms for accurate, timely reporting.
Questions
What accounting services do you specialise in?
We specialise in bookkeeping essentials, management accounting, fractional Finance Director support, Xero implementation, and business financial outsourcing tailored to SMEs.
Which business sectors do you work with?
We primarily support SaaS, FinTech, technology firms, and professional services businesses, with experience across retail, manufacturing, and charity sectors.
Are you Xero accounting software experts?
Yes, we're Xero Certified Advisors with Silver Partner status since 2014, specialising in system implementation and cloud accounting solutions.
Do you offer emergency accounting support?
We prioritise urgent client needs but don't provide 24/7 emergency services. Our standard response time is within one business day.
How do you charge for your services?
We offer tailored pricing based on service scope. Contact us for a free quotation specific to your business requirements.
Can you help with financial forecasting?
Yes, we provide rolling forecasts, budget planning, and strategic financial modelling to support business growth and investment readiness.
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