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Business outsourcing services
Outsourcing essential business functions such as accounting and finance, payroll, compliance and company secretarial to an experienced outsourced business services provider can result in substantial efficiencies and cost-savings for your business.
At S&W, we support organisations with diverse needs and at different stages of their lifecycle with business and back-office services. Find out more about the benefits of outsourcing your business services and the tailored support that our specialist team can provide for you.
Business outsourcing services we offer
Cloud business support
Cloud accounting services and software-as-a-service cloud accounting solutions have revolutionised the way businesses operate. Embrace our expertise and technology to optimise your business operations.
Company secretarial services
Bespoke company secretarial services to ensure your company fulfils its statutory obligations through our in-depth secretarial support.
Outsourced payroll services
Tailored yet cutting-edge payroll services by S&W’s expert payroll providers, to support you with specialist and accredited cost-effective business solutions.
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The power of outsourcing your business operations
Download our latest guide to see how you can maximise efficiency and fuel growth by outsourcing your key business operations.
How can business outsourcing transform your business?
With your business services outsourced to the right provider, you can:
- Cut down on costs because outsourced business services are usually more cost-efficient than employing your own in-house teams
- Access expertise and specialist skills that are often costly to maintain in house and difficult to recruit
- Improve efficiencies by benefitting from the streamlined processes and latest technology that a good outsourcing company offers
- Reduce risks and remain compliant with the multitude of regulations and ever-changing legislation
- Retain the flexibility to scale services up or down to accommodate your business needs and plug gaps
- Get up and running fast if you are moving into new markets or jurisdictions
- Free up valuable time to concentrate on your core business
Our business outsourcing offering from S&W
We provide the following outsourced business services and will tailor these to match the specific needs of your business.
Outsourced accounting services
- Outsourced finance function
- Management accounts preparation
- Cashflow advice
- Budgeting
- Cloud business software support and advice
- SMART Financials software, enabling Group Consolidations
- Interim FC and finance team resource support
- Project work and reviews of finance team systems and controls
- Unaudited accounts preparation
- Start-up advice
- Bookkeeper support and training
- Draft Accounts preparation for client Auditors
- iXBRL accounts tagging
- On-site visits
- Second provider support
- FCA returns
- Staff secondments
Unaudited accounts preparation
- Start-up advice
- Bookkeeper support and training
- Accounts preparation
- On-site visits
Tax support and planning
- Personal and corporate tax compliance
- Tax planning
- Pensions and financial planning
- Employment tax advice and compliance
- International tax planning
VAT
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) registration
- VAT returns and registrations
- EC sales list and intrastate
Payroll
- Tailored payroll service
- Statutory payments and deductions advice
- Support with auto-enrolment
- Employment incentives, employment tax and national insurance
Outsourced company secretarial services
- Company formations
- Day-to-day administration
- Reorganisations
Why choose S&W for your business outsourcing?
Companies often turn to us when they’re unhappy with their current provider or now need more support for the next stage of their journey. Often this is because they’re growing fast and need to work with a business outsourcing provider that is experienced, flexible and can scale services at pace. At other times it is because they are new to the UK and need a reputable partner to help them navigate an unfamiliar environment and regulatory regime.
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At S&W
- We provide a full business outsourcing service, operating specialist centres of excellence around functions such as outsourced accounting, payroll or company secretarial. This structure has allowed us to build up a real depth of specialist expertise, to create efficiencies and innovate on behalf of our clients
- You’ll benefit from a high-quality service delivered by experienced and technically astute people. This service is flexible, scalable and can be much more efficient and cost-effective than running your own in-house teams
- We’ll remove the headaches that often plague back-office functions, keeping you compliant and eliminating errors
- We can run your services for you, operating as an extension of your team or step in to relieve pressure points during busy times, when you need short-term cover or are dealing with a particularly challenging task
Get in touch
Let our business outsourcing specialists navigate complexities and create opportunities in your business. Get in touch today with Maria Fandrakis, Partner and Head of Clients & Markets in Business Outsourcing services, for more information on how we can support your business.
Frequently asked questions
When should a business outsource its back office?
If your back-office functions have become too time consuming or error prone, it could be time for back-office outsourcing. Likewise, if your business is scaling or moving into new sectors or jurisdictions, you may benefit from the flexibility and expertise of an outsourced service provider. Struggling businesses can also often cut costs by outsourcing rather than maintaining in-house teams.
Is outsourcing business services expensive?
How much you pay for outsourced business services depends on several factors including the services and level of expertise you need, the complexity of tasks and the volume of work. However, outsourcing business services is often a cost-effective way to access specialist services and skills and can be cheaper than running in-house teams.
Why does outsourcing go wrong?
Many companies have bad experiences when they outsource their business services because they have chosen a provider that doesn’t have the technical expertise or technology to offer a tailored, flexible and scalable service. They are often forced into a one-size-fits-all solution.