Accountancy Services & Company Bookkeeping for Creative Agencies
Action focused business-driven solutions all wrapped up in a bespoke end-to-end business accounting services powered by a financial advisory service, layered with expertise, technology and data.
Perfect partnering for professional services and creative agencies, on and offline.
What We Do
Cloud Accounting & Outsourced Finance Team
Plugging in seamlessly to your business, we act as your end-to-end finance team so you trust things are getting done on time, accurately and efficiently.
Looking after all areas from bookkeeping, customer invoicing, credit control and supplier processing and payments through to VAT, payroll and tax returns, our unique and value-layered set-up operates through our proven virtual cloud accounting model.
CFO Level Management Reporting
We build on the accuracy and speed of data available generated by our outsourced accounting activities to provide our top-class CFO-led Management Reporting, which comes with detailed commentary (in layman’s language), tracking your revenue, sales and commercial goals against your budget, cash planning and profit.
All our reporting comes with a Q&A meeting, ensuring you are armed with all the financial information you need to make impactful data-driven commercial decisions.
Strategy For Creative Services
Providing experienced CFO and COO support to business owners, we help you and your team find solutions to those frustrating business challenges – whether that’s cash flow management, sales and revenue dips, business strategy or diversifying your portfolio and expanding revenue streams, we’re right beside you when you need a boost.Â
We don’t just advise on what needs doing, we have the expertise to do the do, too.
How it Works
Our packages give you an all-you-can-eat, all-inclusive pass to our entire suite of services. Our ‘tapas’ menu (we’re big foodies!) details all our service delivery areas and includes everything you need from a finance department – and of course it comes with plenty of extra value to keep you super-charged all of the time.
You pick the options you want, tapas style – and you can order extra later if you want to add more in. We figure it’s a win-win – transparent, clear and delivered with care. Â
Through this method, we find the most effective ways to drive business growth through our 3-layer service that combines tech-driven finance operations and top-of-the-class monthly reports with bespoke analysis. Our dual-facing CFO service liaises with your other business units to drive change and scalability and also runs your finance department reporting upwards, leaving everything in experienced, capable hands.Â
We know this works, and we’ve got a 100% success rate in implementing solutions driven by our financial reporting. We align to measure, quantify and analyse business performance gaps by finding real solutions to real problems.
Talk to us about what bespoke accounting & finance support for you looks like.
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Identifying The (Highly Frustrating) Symptom
The rapid change in a fast-moving world combined with a lack of accurate commercial and financial intelligence can hold you back from where you want to be.Â
Talk to us about what super-boosting your finance support and reporting could do for you.
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Finding The (Real) Root Cause
Often hidden by disjointed operations, lack of accurate financial data and CFO expertise, we flush out the real root cause of business challenges – whether that’s falling revenue, lost Return on Investment or stagnating growth.
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Implementing The Simple (Impactful) Solution
A proven, trusted service that’s flexible, dependable and accountable, with no compromises on top quality through a combination of financial and commercial analysis – all at a fixed monthly fee with no surprise invoices to dent the cash in your bank.Â
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What Our Customers Say
“My original perception of outsourced accountancy services was that they were very formulaic and structured around basic outputs like end of month reporting and tax returns. We needed someone to support and help form our strategic direction and have found that in spades with Nuvem9.
Above all else, the time that Nuvem9 save our business in doing what they do for us cannot be understated. Leaving such important matters as this in the hands of true experts gives us the time we need to work on the business and focus on what we’re good at.
Working with Nuvem9 has brought balance, stability, mentorship, and experience that we really value as a (relatively!) young and learning leadership team.
In 2024, we’ve completely taken the direction of our business into our own hands and are really excited to have started to land the biggest contracts we’ve ever had in GB, USA and beyond. I credit Nuvem9 for helping us believe in ourselves and have the confidence to level up.”
Andrew McComb, Co-Founder and Co-Head of Consultancy & Services at
Build For Growth Digital, an Ardmore Group Company
Partnering with Nuvem9 has been transformative for our business. They’ve not only saved us a huge amount of time through streamlining our financial operations but have also provided invaluable support and insight through their CFO service which has greatly enhanced our strategic decision-making and is really helping enable our growth. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and have a refreshing down to earth and pragmatic approach. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
Emma, Founder & Managing Director at The Talent Labs
Niall and the team at Nuvem 9 have been a steadfast partner in supporting Array’s journey from start-up to a growing and diversifying medical company… right up to CFO level strategic advice and direction on matters of raising capital, property acquisition and tax. We really couldn’t do it without them!
Dr Chris Hutton, Medical Doctor & CEO @ Array Academy & Array Aesthetics
Stress-Free Packages
We don’t believe in out-of-the-box or cookie-cutter solutions, so we’ve designed our services to cater to your needs, offering you freedom and flexibility with transparent and clear packages and fair, fixed pricing.
TAPAS
Our services menu
In Month Bookkeeping
~ Bank, credit card & payment gateway reconciliations
~ Supplier bill processing
~ Bookkeeping support
Outsourced Accounting
~ Supplier payments
~ Staff expenses management
~ Customer invoicing
~ Credit control
~ Accounting tech & finance operations ownership
Month End & Management Accounts
~ Bookkeeping & Xero maintenance
~ Month-end processing
~ Management Accounts pack
~ P&L
~ Balance Sheet
~ Cash flow
Payroll & Pensions
~ Payroll
~ Pension submissions
Compliance Accounting
~ VAT Returns
~ Corporation Tax Return
~ Statutory Accounts
Advanced CFO Reporting
~ Bespoke & detailed commentary
~ Custom built reports
~ KPI tracking
CFO Advisory
~ Proactive consultancy
~ Regular video meets for one-to-one analysis, insights & advice
~ Commercial and business performance analysis
~ Sales revenue analysis
~ KPI & data dashboards
~ Business valuations & fundraising support
~ Company structure & shareholding advisory
Strategic Planning
~ Budget planning
~ Variable forecasting
~ Cash flow reporting
~ Financial projections
CFO Special Projects
~ EMI
~ R&D support
~ Specialist Tax liaison
~ Strategy & Software implementation & migration
Scaling Without Stress on Costs
You choose between paying for a set of specific services only, or going for an all-you-can-eat option. Simple, effective, impactful – just what we like to cook up and deliver.
To find out what your package cost would be, book a discovery call.
Ultimate Lite
Best when you need only need use of some services, with the freedom to go Ultimate on them- Unlimited use on a selection of service areas that you require for your business now
- Dedicated Account Success Manager
- Fixed fee package for a selection of services from Tapas
- 12 Month price promise
- Flexibility to change your requirements within contract at 30 days notice
Ultimate
Best for ambitious fast-moving companies who have frequent changes in requirements & need access to financial & commercial support- Unlimited use of everything across all the Tapas menu
- A full end-to-end outsourced business unit
- Regular CFO advisory meetings with proactive advice & recommendations
- Access to the Business Strategy Boost Suite, template library & 1-1 strategy sessions
- Dedicated Account Success Manager
- 36 Month price promise
Platinum
Best for high-growth SMEs who desire a done-for-you service, need to bridge key gaps with specialist skills, expand bandwidth & bring proactive C-Level experience into the fold- Everything included in Ultimate, plus:
- Priority service delivery
- Exclusive calendar booking link for CFO support & Strategy meetings with slots available every week
- Key staff & stakeholder management meetings & support
- Unlimited use of everything across Tapas
- Reserved for only 3 businesses at any time, access via application
Every Time We do Business, Something AMAZING Happens
It’s deeply important to us to support the lives of others in ways that matter, so we teamed up with charity partner B1G1 to create impacts all over the world through Businesses For Good, creating positive impacts every day.
With B1G1, every time we do business we give on the basis of ‘buy one, give one’.
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Got questions?
Find a time that works for you to speak to a Senior Chartered Accountant about your business plans and ask us about any accounting or finance challenges you’re facing. Let’s connect!
We Provide…
Agency bookkeeping
No business is the same and we understand that as a creative agency, your financial and commercial needs are specific to you.Â
We help our creative agency clients with their bookkeeping through an outsourced service which means they can free up time internally to work on what they do best – we know this is where a lot of the admin-headache comes from!
All Bookkeeping is provided by experienced Qualified Bookkeepers, and we’ll match you to a Bookkeeper who has experience in your industry to ensure we can provide enhanced and effective support to you.
Business accounting service
We help our creative agency clients with their bookkeeping in a fully outsourced service so they can free up time internally to work on what they do best.
All bookkeeping services are provided by certified qualified bookkeepers and are fully virtual in a proactive, outsourced financial service provider for your business.
Corporation Tax Filing
If you are a Nuvem9 client on a management accounts package, we’ll submit your annual Corporation Tax Filing with HMRC, free of charge.
If you’re on a starter package or submit your corporation tax filing in house, we’ll work with your team to ensure compliance and accuracy.
VAT Return
We’re Vat Accountants and can prepare and submit your VAT returns as part of our Management Accounts Service at the frequency you need them.
Cash flow projections & management
Cash is the lifeline of any business. Whether you are looking to integrate best practices for your cash flow management or optimise your cash to re-invest in your business, we can support you to project, plan and strategise so you get your cash working for you.
Growth Strategy For Agencies
We understand what it takes to grow and scale – we’ve been there too.
Our team have extensive commercial knowledge and experience along with a qualified financial skillset. Working together with you, we help you derive the best strategy for growth in your business – and help you build the map to get there.
From bringing on new partners, shareholders and staff, to repositioning your business or introducing an Employee Options Scheme, we can help you make the commercial decisions that support your growth, supported by your financial position.
Our Virtual FD, CFO and Business Advisory services work either alongside your existing internal or external accounting team or as part of a fully managed accounts package with us.
Cloud Accounting
We’ve been cloud accounting since 2013. It provides a reliable and resilient model than traditional paper records with real-time access.
We can help you integrate your finance software to your existing business software for a streamlined and efficient finance tech solution.
Through our partnerships with platforms like Xero, we can offer provider rates, troubleshooting support and training for your team.Â
A Fully Qualified Team
Our team of Chartered Accountants and Qualified Bookkeepers have existing accounting practice experience and commercial know-how, so you can be sure you’re in good hands.
Limited company accountancy services
Our services come with support for company secretary duties, company set up, annual Corporation Tax and VAT Returns, Company confirmation statements for ltd companies inclusive in our monthly bookkeeping, accounts management services, all under one fixed monthly cost. This gives you the peace of mind that the compliance and HMRC required submissions are taken care of each time they arise.
We also support our ltd company clients with projects like EIS and SEIS, Payroll, R&D Tax Credit Submissions, EMI schemes, fundraising and legal support through our partner service providers.
Exit Strategy For Agencies
Our mission is to help your goals become a reality. If you’re looking to work towards a business exit, we can help you build a solid strategy to get you there.
We’ve supported clients with exiting their business via multi-million pound sales. Our methodology, advisory services and partnership network provide CFO level and commercially strategic guidance that supports these big vision goals.
Business and accountancy advice for small businesses
Our services go beyond accounting. Our team are experienced in a broad range of commercial and financial areas. Our value-led service offers the accounting expertise you need from an experienced chartered accountant as well as commercial know-how for small businesses, whatever stage you are at.
Frequently Asked Questions
My business is a start up. Can you help me with my accounts?
We support businesses who are just registering their companies (and we can support you in this) right up to international SME’s.
What does Management Accounts mean?
How do I know what accounting service or package is best for me?
This can change as and when you need different levels of service each month or on a project basis.
We make and collect payments multiple currencies, can you help?
Using a platform like TransferMate, you often have access to very competitive global currency exchange rates too.
Can I access my accounts whenever I need to?
We’ll set up your finance and accounting process so you can easily and quickly send us receipts and get monthly updates on your financial position. So whether you’re thinking about hiring new staff, renting new office space or kicking off a project, we’re on hand to help you find the way that’s best for you.
Our qualified bookkeeping team and chartered accountants work closely with you to make sure your reporting is accurate and supports your decisions as you move forward in your business.
Can I pay a fixed monthly amount?
All our packages take into account all foreseeable work for your monthly bookkeeping, accounting or project based needs.
We’ll give you a fixed fee, transparent and in advance of any working being done.
If you need any additional support later down the line, we’ll also agree this with you in advance.
In essence, we’ll never do any work without your approval on pricing and scope.
What do you do differently for Creative agencies?
We understand that as a service based business it is pivotal to success that your cash is looked after, your invoices are paid on time and your time in the business is not spent on the day to day accounting or bookkeeping, instead providing instant access to all the essential information as you need it.
We also work with your existing teams to ensure you’re getting the right support for your accounts, as well as advising on your internal processes so things run smoothly, giving you the space to work on what you love.
What do you charge?
We detail all of this at the start so we can give you a transparent, fixed pricing package for the ongoing or project work we support you with.
I’m using Xero. Are you Xero Accountants?
I’m not using Xero. Can you still do my accounts?
Can you help if I already have an accountant?
If you’re already working with an accountant or have any accounting in house, we’ll work along side your existing set up.
Some of our clients continue with their trusted local existing accountants for their bookkeeping and basic management accounts, and we work with them to provide your advanced reporting (on things like cash flow management, projections & budgets), or projects like EIS/SEIS, raising capital and R&D Tax Credits.
Can you look after all of my bank accounts?
We can do this as your sole accountant, or if you have accountant that’s locally based, we can work in partnership with them too.
Knowledge: Finance for Creative Agencies
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How to assess if your 2024 revenue forecast is on schedule, and what to do if it’s not
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