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"Be in business for yourself, not by yourself"

At Focal Business Group, we support small, medium, large and growing businesses with the commercial, financial, and strategic management they need to thrive

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Helping you focus on what you do best

Running a business can be hard, and dealing with finance typically takes valuable time away from business development. Our services include:

Fractional business advisory

Helping you make better business decisions

Outsourced finance team

Giving you time back to concentrate on your business

Accountancy

Making sure you stay legal and compliant

Services that scale with your business

Our flexible, pick-and-mix service model means you only pay for what you need, adding services as you grow.

Think of us as your lifecycle business partners. Wherever you are in your journey, we can help including; bookkeeping, accountancy, expansion, restructuring, or planning an exit.

Giving you time back

Let us handle all of your financial transaction management:

  • Bookkeeping

  • VAT

  • Payroll

  • Management Accounts
  • Making Tax Digital (MTD)
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Keeping you compliant

Staying ahead of regulatory requirements can be overwhelming. Our accountancy compliance and protection services cover:

  • Preparation of company accounts
  • Corporation tax compliance
  • Companies House ACSP provider
  • Registered office facility
  • Self Assessment
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Advisory & strategic support for growth

As your business grows, so do your financial responsibilities. Our advisory specialists go beyond number-crunching to provide Fractional CFO and Fractional FD services, including:

  • Cashflow forecasting and financial controls
  • KPI reporting, business processes and performance analysis
  • Business funding advisory and strategic growth support
  • Strategic financial management and governance frameworks
  • Growth planning consultancy and operational controls
  • Exit planning and succession advisory
  • Mergers and acquisitions advisory services
  • Company structuring, governance and compliance support
  • Tax planning advisory and financial risk management
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Why choose us?

Seasoned & certified experts

Our expert accountants and advisors deliver best-in-class service across the UK. We’re also Xero software gold partners, and we can assist you in streamlining your financial systems.

 

Tailored solutions

From outsourced bookkeeping, payroll services, KPI reporting and funding advice, to company accounts, corporation tax, budgeting, and cashflow management, our solutions expand with your business.

Embracing technology

We use cutting-edge tools like Xero to deliver real-time financial reporting, helping you make faster, more informed business decisions with greater accuracy, visibility and control.

Exceptional client care

We build lasting partnerships through dedicated client managers who truly understand your business. You’ll have a consistent point of contact, proactive support, and advice that evolves with you, ensuring a responsive, personal service focused on your long-term success.
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Is it hard to switch to a new accountant?

No. Switching to Focal Business Group is simple. It takes three simple steps to move accountants and we look after the process for you.

 

Step 1

Review your current contract & terms to work out how quickly you can switch.

 

Step 2

Notify your current accountant and give the required notice.

 

Step 3

Provide us with the contact details of your current accountant and we will handle the rest.

 
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Our outsourced finance team will handle all your bookkeeping, VAT and payroll needs, while our accountancy team will satisfy your accounts and tax requirements, all backed by our advisory team, who will provide you with insightful management information and forecasts to help you plan ahead and develop your business.

We’re here for you every step of the way.

 

Expertise beyond finance, when you need it

Embracing cloud-based technology means we can support you wherever you are. From our offices in Market Harborough and Huntingdon, we provide services across the UK.
We’ve built relationships with trusted specialists across HR, funding, systems and legal. When you need expertise outside our core services, we connect you with the right people.

Trusted by business owners across the UK

Thank you for attending today. I can’t clearly remember the journey before you and certainly can’t imagine a bright future without your guidance. We all appreciate it so much.
Ms B, DirectorEducation Provider
Focal Business Group has a very modern and diverse workforce. There is always someone available either at the end of the phone or via email to answer any questions and direct you to the relevant professional with the appropriate expertise. Since Focal Business Group took over, queries have always responded to promptly, it’s great not having to wait around for a response.
Mrs S, DirectorHaulage
Great team and very knowledgeable – excellent support for SME’s – I’m qualified to say so as I’ve been with them for 5 years! Top team – keep up the good work guys!
Mr P, Business OwnerProfessional Services
I just wanted to drop you a line to express my thanks and gratitude for the service you provide to myself and my companies. I can honestly say that in the 30+ years of using accountancy firms the service you provide is without doubt on another level. As you know I am quite quick to raise the odd concern but also like to pass on credit where it is due. I look forward to a long and continuing relationship. Please don't ever sell out to a large firm, my previous experiences are things lose the personal touch and go downhill!
Mr B, DirectorRetail
10 years to the day since we opened. Sincere thanks to you and your team, past and present, for the help and support you have given us throughout this time.
Mr R, DirectorRetail
We’ve used Focal for some years and the service they provide is the best we’ve seen, any questions or requests are dealt with professionally and promptly. Focal have also helped us overcome staffing problems and saved us money by streamlining the way we conduct our inhouse bookkeeping and admin by bringing us into the paperless world. With focal you don’t just get accountants, you get business advisors, they are the complete package, and we would highly recommend them.
Mr D, DirectorConstruction Industry
I just wanted to thank you for your partnership this year and the way you have helped our clients feel reassured and made sure they are compliant and well-served for their payroll.
Ms R, DirectorCharity
I just wanted to drop a line to express my thanks for the service you provide to myself and my companies. I can honestly say the service you provide is without a doubt another level!
Mr B, DirectorRetail
Personally, I love catching up with Mike. It keeps things nice and clear in my mind around the accounts and helps me focus – great team at Focal.
Mr B Professional Services
Initially in search of an inhouse Finance Director, I was introduced to Mike at Focal. Not only did I need help with financial reporting and organisation but also developing the structure of the business. Straight away, I felt that Mike just ‘got it’ and he has become an integral part of the development of the business over the last couple of years. Focal now provide tax and accountancy services and a Fractional FD provision with Mike acting as both a financial and business advisor. I feel that Focal provides an absolutely unique service that is so valuable to small business owners like myself.
Mrs H, DirectorDesign & Manufacturer
Thank you so much for doing that for me, I really appreciate it, taken a weight off my mind. Just want to say thank you all so very much for always helping me with my accounts etc. You do a great service.
Mrs SDomestic Services
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Your local business accountants

Wherever you are located, we can help. Embracing cloud-based technology means we can support you wherever you are. From our offices in Market Harborough and Huntingdon, we provide services across the UK, with dedicated coverage in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire.

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Let's grow together

Our aim at Focal Business Group is simple to recall: “Be in business for yourself, not by yourself.” We provide business-to-business finance solutions for companies expanding from outsourced payroll to fractional CFO for ambitious businesses around the UK. Whatever your aspirations, we’ll assist you in planning, growing, and thriving.

 

Planning

Strategic financial planning for your future

 

Growing

Supporting your business expansion

 

Thriving

Achieving sustainable business success

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