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Whether you are looking to establish an entirely outsourced finance department or fill gaps within your existing team, our range of Finance Office services deliver cost-effective and flexible solutions.
Your finance partners
We specialise in streamlining growing businesses, helping them scale efficiently, and in enhancing established businesses, making existing processes more effective and reducing operational friction.
Led by our experienced finance and business professionals, and supported by cutting-edge technology and automation capability, we will design a bespoke solution to meet your needs.
We can offer all the services of a full finance function, or can seamlessly support your existing team – whether filling critical skills or resource gaps, or relieving of the tasks holding you back.
With our Finance Office, you gain more than just financial oversight – you gain a trusted partner and an easy-to-manage outsourced finance solution – so that you can focus on running your business.
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Our Finance Office delivers across three key areas
Core services
We offer a comprehensive suite of core services to support your business, from day-to-day financial management and compliance to insightful performance monitoring and reporting.
- Bookkeeping and record processing – Accurate, timely and compliant handling of all your financial records. Including bank reconciliations, maintenance of fixed asset registers, and appropriate accounting for accruals, prepayments, and deferred income. Find out more.
- Management reporting, data analytics and forecasting – Clear insights, projections and management dashboards to guide smarter business decisions. Find out more.
- Cloud accounting setup – Seamless implementation of cloud-based accounting systems and integrations for efficiency and real-time insights. Find out more.
- Payroll – Reliable payroll management including processing payroll submissions (RTI) and pension auto-enrolment. Find out more.
- VAT compliance – Acting as your agent for HMRC compliance, handling VAT enquiries and deadlines on your behalf and MTD VAT returns (monthly/quarterly).
Optimisation services
We optimise your finance function through smart technology, streamlined processes, and practical planning – making your operations more efficient, scalable and easier to manage.
- Software, app Integration and AI automation – Streamline your accounting system and reduce manual effort through connected smart solutions. Our experienced team works in the cloud with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Hubdoc/Dext, and payment platform integrations (Stripe, Shopify, A2X, GoCardless) and more, delivering accuracy and real-time visibility.
- Budgeting and cashflow optimisation – Improve cash visibility, reduce debtor days, and create smoother, more predictable day-to-day operations. Find out more.
- Process mapping – Let us identify bottlenecks in your current processes and design efficient and robust finance workflows.
Financial management
We provide strategic financial guidance to help you plan ahead, improve profitability and grow with confidence. Our tailored support combines expert insight with practical tools to strengthen decision-making and business performance.
- Business planning and financial modelling – Turn your objectives into measurable plans with defined milestones, financial modelling and practical steps.
- Profit improvement – Analysing key performance areas such as pricing strategy, cost management and operational efficiency.
- Virtual Finance Director and CFO – Experienced financial leadership on demand, without the full-time cost.
Clients say
“The Rouse team delivered a smooth, structured outsourcing experience from day one: clear communication, efficient onboarding and a genuinely collaborative approach.”
Mark Austin, FD/Business Consultant
“If you are time-starved and focused on building client and customer relationships then trust them to manage your bookkeeping and tax affairs with diligence, accuracy and passion.”
Klive Agency
“We’ve switched from a top 10 firm and have immediately felt the difference. The team understand small business finance and offer strategic yet practical counsel.”
Missive
What to expect
Seamless onboarding and tailored support – An initial consultation to understand your goals and tailor our support accordingly to align with your needs.
Regular financial updates – Including management accounts and VAT summaries, delivered via cloud systems – keeping you informed and in control.
Adaptive service – Able to scale your support – from bookkeeping to fractional finance leadership – as your business evolves.
Customised management accounts – Advice and designing of management accounts designed specifically for your business, providing the insights you need to make informed decisions and track performance effectively.
Team focus
Sue Drummond
Partner
Sue leads our Finance Office team alongside Seema Kher and brings over 35 years of experience in accountancy and business advisory services. She oversees service delivery, ensuring the team is backed by cutting-edge technology, ongoing training and continuous professional development to deliver the highest standards of service quality and guidance for clients.
Seema Kher
Partner
Seema leads our Finance Office alongside Sue Drummond and helps businesses to streamline bookkeeping and implement systems that deliver real-time financial information to aid decision-making. She finds it most rewarding to support clients as they grow and scale, helping them achieve their business goals and making “the numbers part of the business feel easy”.
Paul Brannan
Finance Office Manager
Paul manages our Finance Office team, ensuring high-quality, timely service delivery. With over 30 years of experience in accountancy and bookkeeping, he helps clients discover more efficient ways of running their businesses while delivering practical, reliable financial support.
Ryan Finn
Systems and Management Accountant
Ryan has extensive experience in designing bespoke financial systems to improve profitability, reduce costs and streamline finance function processes. He leverages his expertise in accounting and background in technology to deliver value and drive business performance.
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