Referred through their finance intermediary, SJA Groundworks needed accurate, timely numbers and a practice that works alongside the owners - not just files returns.
The challenge
Stuart Campbell and the team at SJA Groundworks were referred to Gortreagh a few years ago through their finance intermediary. Their previous accountant could not give them an accurate, up-to-date picture of performance when they needed it.
Like many owner-managed construction businesses, they needed weekly payroll, bookkeeping, CIS returns, VAT, management accounts and year-end accounts and tax handled as one joined-up service - and explained in plain language, without a finance background assumed.
What we did
- Took on the full finance rhythm: weekly payroll, bookkeeping, CIS returns, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end accounts and tax.
- Kept reporting efficient and clear, so the owners can see how the business is performing without wading through jargon.
- Stayed responsive - answering questions professionally, without making anyone feel silly for asking.
- Worked alongside the business owners, not at arm’s length, to help them make the most of their strengths.
The outcome
SJA Groundworks describe the relationship as efficient, clear and supportive. Everything is handled in one place, explained in terms they understand, and backed by a team that is happy to help when questions come up.
We were referred to Gortreagh a few years ago through our finance intermediary as our previous accountant was never able to give us an accurate and timely up to date picture of our performance. We’ve been really pleased with the service from Gortreagh who are handling everything for us now from weekly payroll, bookkeeping, CIS returns, VAT Returns, management accounts and year end accounts and tax. Everything is done very efficiently and clearly explained in terms we understand, which made a real difference as we don’t have a financial background. They’re responsive, professional, and always happy to answer questions without making us feel silly for asking. Would recommend them to any small business looking for an accountant who cares about getting things right and working alongside the business owners to help them maximise their business strengths.
— Stuart Campbell, SJA Groundworks