- 0191 378 0308
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- Offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Durham, Tees Valley & Edinburgh.
Helping You To Unlock The Hidden Potential In Your Business
Welcome to Switch Accountants – the UK’s leading independent accountancy practice. We can help you to unlock the hidden potential in your business.
Our highly skilled and experienced team of distinguished experts can help your business to build from strength to strength through our world-leading accountancy packages, our internationally renowned business-building systems and our award-winning, industry-leading advanced tax planning services.
To get to know us better, have a look around this website, check out some of our thought leaders’ business books including the latest Business DNA (10th Anniversary Edition), or join us at one of our upcoming seminars or webinars.
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You're In Safe Hands
With Switch Accountants, you are in safe hands. As one of the UK’s leading taxation expert advisory firms, we can help you navigate the complex and ever-evolving world of taxation. Whether you are looking for medium- to long-term strategic solutions or to address short-term challenges, you are in the right place. Our team of specialist tax accountants and advisers, tax lawyers and expert consultants is here to help you.
Meet the Partners
Clare Thompson
Damon Millar
Mark Lewis
Alan Wright
Our Approach
We have one simple aim: to be the industry’s leading advisers in the taxation sector. We strive every day to lead, innovate and pioneer in order to maintain that position as proud industry leaders. We place the highest possible premium on placing our clients at the very centre of our solutions.
We do not try to baffle, boast or bemuse, but instead take the time to carefully understand the full situation and on this basis, advise on the best possible course of action.
We work with both independent business leaders and fellow professional advisers, with the vast majority of our work referred to us from our peers in the industry, who know they can turn to us to assist their clients with complex taxation matters.
We have industry-recognised experts in each area of complex taxation as listed below, which you can read more about on this website.
Why Choose Us?
We believe in making your business journey as smooth and successful as possible.
With us, you can forget the hassle of complicated processes and countless queries. We offer seamless, efficient accounting solutions tailored to your needs. From effortless bookkeeping and strategic tax planning to business growth support and funding assistance, we go beyond just crunching numbers – we actively work to improve them.
Our dedicated senior accountants provide year-round, unlimited support, delivering real-world advice without the jargon. Plus, our unique Switch Scoreboard™ ensures you always have a clear path to success. With our commitment to fixed fees, no missed deadlines, and handling HMRC on your behalf, you can focus on what truly matters: growing your business.
Your Accounts Sorted
We just get the job done for you – promptly and hassle-free. That means no bizarre templates to use, no long lists of dos and don’ts, and no endless lists of queries!
Effortless Bookkeeping
Grow Your Business
Pay Less Tax
Senior Accountant
Unlimited Support
Real World Advice
We’re easy to talk to, speak in plain English and believe that we should help you, not belittle or baffle you. We offer practical advice that works in the real world.
Switch Scoreboard™
Knowledge is power. We’ll use our unique Switch Scoreboard™ to analyse your business, followed by a plan to maximise your strengths & resolve your weaknesses.
Fixed Fees
We’ll discuss your needs and offer a tailored service with a single fixed fee, agreed in advance. That means no hidden charges and no surprise bills, ever.
We Deal With HMRC
Funding Your Growth
We’ll help you to secure funding as, at some point, most businesses require funding to buy assets, to fund growth or simply to provide day-to-day cash flow.
Never Miss A Deadline
Request A Call Back
We offer a full suite of financial services designed to streamline your business operations and optimise your financial health. Whether you’re a sole trader, partnership, limited company, or not-for-profit, our year-end accounts services come with thorough business health checks and tailored development meetings. Our bespoke tax return plans ensure you pay the least tax legally possible, while our VAT specialists handle all compliance and advanced planning needs.
Our payroll bureau covers everything from digital payslips to pension management, and our effortless bookkeeping system takes the stress out of financial record-keeping with just the click of a button. Embracing the latest in online accounting, we support businesses across the UK with digital meetings and paperless technology. For those seeking deeper insights, our Switch Scoreboard™ provides real-time management reporting to drive growth and resolve issues quickly.
Need to outsource your finance department? We’ve got you covered with cutting-edge technology and exceptional service at a lower cost. Whatever your financial needs, we’re here to support you with efficient, expert solutions.
Year-End Accounts
Year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and not-for-profits. All year-end services include business health checks and at least yearly business development meetings.
Tax Returns
VAT Returns
VAT returns completed for you, compliant with Making Tax Digital legislation. Our VAT specialist team members are on hand to advise on all VAT queries, from the basic to advanced VAT planning.
Payroll Bureau
Payroll services, from one employee to thousands. Includes everything from digital payslips and simple reports through to AE pension management, all done for you for one simple fee.
Bookkeeping
Online Accounting
MANAGEMENT REPORTING
OUTSOURCING
We help businesses with an internal accounts team to outsource this department by harnessing the very best in modern technology, resulting in a much better service at a much lower cost.
Pay Less Tax
“Taxation is just a sophisticated way of demanding money with menaces.”
– Terry Pratchett
OUR UNIQUE SYSTEM
ADVANCED PLANNING
If you are a high-profit business and/or high-net-worth individual, or if you have a specific complex tax matter (including investigations), let our experts help you.
R&D TAX CREDITS
Our specialist R&D department secures significant tax reliefs for innovative companies on a yearly basis. Ask us if you are unsure if you qualify, and we can advise.
EXIT PLANNING
There comes a time when a business owner exits, usually due to retirement or to explore fresh opportunities. We will ensure that the tax upon exit is minimal.
Managing your business finances has never been easier with our innovative accounts software. Create branded invoices in seconds from any device and know exactly when they’re opened and paid. Say goodbye to time-consuming bookkeeping and paper bank statements; our smart tools automatically import and categorise transactions, storing everything securely online for up to seven years.
Access real-time financial data and manage your business from anywhere, whether you’re in the office or on the go. Get paid faster with easy online payment options and automated reminders for slow payers. Our software also offers comprehensive credit control solutions, from recurring invoices to direct customer follow-ups.
With seamless integration to over 800 third-party apps, our system not only simplifies your accounting but also connects with your entire business ecosystem, from CRM to inventory management. Empower your business with real-time insights, streamline your workflow, and enjoy effortless control over your finances.
INVOICE CUSTOMERS IN SECONDS
NEVER DO BOOKKEEPING AGAIN!
You never need to do time-consuming and paper-based bookkeeping ever again. We’ll set you up with a suite of tools that allow you to complete your bookkeeping with the click of a button.
SAY GOODBYE TO BANK STATEMENTS
ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE ON ANY DEVICE
Access anytime, anywhere on your Mac, PC, tablet or phone and see up-to-date financials. Run your business from the palm of your hand via our app – send invoices, claim expenses, check figures…
GET PAID FASTER & BY CARD/DDS
AMAZING REAL-TIME REPORTING
Instant access to real-time financials. We’ll also set up dynamic reports for you that help you to track, improve and develop your business. We can support you in real-time from anywhere.
CREDIT CONTROL – DONE FOR YOU!
Integrate With Other Software Systems
Link to over 800 third-party apps and systems that you can also use to run your business eg for inventory, CRM, mileage etc. We’ll regularly recommend business-improving plug-ins for you.
Unleash The Incredible Power Of Artificial Intelligence Into Your Business
Powerful, time-saving software now goes well beyond accountancy. Artificial Intelligence can now help you to both save time and pioneer into new areas in a wide range of settings. We have a dedicated team that install highly efficient software solutions based on the awesome power of Artificial Intelligence.
From processing admin to responding to customer emails to running your marketing campaigns, we have expert knowledge of the right system for you. We can help you to identify how Artificial Intelligence can help you and your business, and on this basis we can design the perfect solution for you and help you to implement it. But hurry, before you are left behind!
In order to put your business on the AI fast track, why not join our brand-new SA AI Academy, in which our cutting-edge strategies for unleashing the awesome power of AI for your business are broken down into bite-sized, ready-to-use, step-by-step systems that any business leader can employ to revolutionise the technological capability of their business.
R&D TAX CREDITS
Our specialist R&D department secures significant tax reliefs for innovative companies on a yearly basis. Ask us if you are unsure if you qualify, and we can advise.
FUNDING CLAIMS
We’ll help you to secure funding as, at some point, most businesses require funding to buy assets, to fund growth or simply to provide day-to-day cash flow.
Capital Allowances
Often due to poor advice, few businesses claim for all possible capital allowances or maximise claims made. We’ll ensure you never pay too much tax.
WIDER TAX PLANNING
Be it a complex tax matter, excessive tax bills, an investigation, the need for long-term or multi-company/country etc tax planning, let our tax experts help.
R&D And Funding Claims
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”
– Benjamin Franklin
Growing Your Business
We go beyond traditional accounting by offering strategic support that drives real business growth. Our unique Business DNA System™ unlocks your business’s hidden potential through a step-by-step approach developed by our senior leaders. With our Virtual Finance Director (VFD) service, you’ll receive expert financial guidance without the hefty price tag, ensuring your business decisions are backed by sound advice.
Our team of growth experts is ready to tackle your biggest challenges – from boosting cash flow and profit margins to securing the right funding for your expansion. Using our innovative Switch Scoreboard™ system, we analyse your business performance, benchmark against competitors, and create action plans to address any issues.
Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or merging a business, we’ll help you navigate these complex decisions with confidence. Our tailored business systems streamline your operations, freeing you to focus on growth. With dynamic, real-time reporting, you’ll have the insights needed to make informed choices and seize every opportunity for success.
BUSINESS DNA SYSTEM
Developed by two of our senior leaders and featured in several of their books, our Business DNA System™ is a proven, step-by-step process to unlock the hidden potential in your business.
VIRTUAL FINANCE DIRECTOR
Every successful business relies upon the careful guidance of a skilled finance director. Yet few SMEs can afford the six-fixture salary. Our VFD service provides this guidance in an affordable way.
TROUBLESHOOTING
FUNDING YOUR GROWTH
When the time is right for you, we’ll help you to secure the most suitable funding – be that to fund the purchase of an asset, to fund business growth or simply to provide day-to-day cash flow.
SWITCH SCOREBOARD™
We’ll use our unique Switch Scoreboard™ system to analyse your business, including benchmarking against your competition, and devise action plans to address problem areas.
BUYING, SELLING & MERGERS
Should you buy another business? Should you merge with or take over another business? When is the right time to sell your business, and for how much? Let us help you to find the right answers…
BUSINESS SYSTEMS
DYNAMIC REPORTING
Real-time reporting using our powerful Switch Scoreboard™ intelligence system, giving you instant knowledge that helps you to identity and resolve business issues and harness your growth.
Our Business Building Approach
We believe that every business has the potential for remarkable growth – if given the right guidance and support. Our Business Building Approach is designed to help you overcome obstacles, optimise performance, and unlock new opportunities for success. Whether you’re struggling with cash flow, profit margins, or team efficiency, our expert team will identify the root causes and craft actionable strategies to resolve these issues swiftly and effectively. We go beyond quick fixes, providing long-term solutions that build a stronger, more resilient business, so you can focus on what you do best: leading your company to greater heights.
Identify & Solve Business Problems
IMPROVE CASH FLOW
If lack of cash is keeping you awake at night, let us banish your cash flow nightmares with countless strategies to keep cash flowing through your business.
GROW PROFIT MARGINS
GET PAID FASTER
DEVELOP TIME-SAVING SYSTEMS
IMPROVE TEAM PERFORMANCE
BENCHMARK AGAINST COMPETITION
We’ll benchmark your business against your competition (local, national, similar-sized and the next level) in a bid to help you to beat them and get to the next level.
CONTROL & CUT COSTS
IMPROVE SALES PERFORMANCE
Our dedicated client-focused marketing department will devise practical, low-cost ways for you to win new customers, get more referrals and make more sales.
FINANCIAL HEALTH CHECKS
Let us take your pulse and assess what is going right and wrong in your business and based on this develop a plan to maximise your business health in the long-term.
Funding Your Growth
When you need it, we’ll secure you the most suitable funding, whether that’s to purchase an asset, fund business growth or to provide day-to-day cash flow.
WHEN TO BUY AND WHEN TO SELL
Should you buy another business? Should you merge with or take over another business? When is the right time to sell your business, and for how much? Let us help!
Thought Leadership
At Switch Accountants Group, we are not just accountants – we are industry thought leaders dedicated to shaping the future of business and taxation. In an increasingly complex world, we relentlessly pursue innovative solutions that deliver exceptional value for our clients. Our founding partners, Damon Millar and Clare Thompson, are recognised as among the UK’s leading business experts, having authored numerous acclaimed business and specialist taxation books. Their insights and expertise are sought after by independent business owners and industry professionals alike.
Beyond writing, our thought leaders are frequently invited to deliver keynote speeches, seminars, and workshops, offering strategic advice to leading UK companies and high-net-worth individuals. We don’t just keep up with the changes; we drive them, helping you navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. To explore how our expertise can support your business, reach out to our team and let’s discuss your unique needs.
Resources & Events
We believe that knowledge is the key to business success. That’s why we offer a wealth of resources and events designed to inspire, educate, and empower you on your business journey. Whether you’re looking to dive deep into our proven business-building strategies through our books, or seeking actionable insights from our live Wednesday Webinars, we have something for every ambitious entrepreneur.
Our flagship events, such as The Accountant’s Bootcamp, provide an intensive, hands-on experience led by industry experts Damon Millar and Clare Thompson. These three-day sessions are tailored to unlock the hidden potential in your business. For those aiming to elevate their company even further, our Business DNA™ Seminars offer a comprehensive approach to overcoming challenges and achieving sustained growth. Join us at these events and gain the tools and strategies needed to take your business to the next level.
Business
Books
One of the best ways for new clients to discover more about our business-building approach is to read some of the business books written by our senior leaders. Why not start with our 10th Anniversary Edition of Business DNA, and discover a 12-step system to unlimited business success?
THE ACCOUNTANT'S BOOTCAMP
Join a select group of highly ambitious business owners on a three-day journey of discovery to total business mastery. Hosted across the United Kingdom and delivered by either Damon Millar or Clare Thompson, these events have the power to unlock the hidden potential in your business.
Wednesday Webinars
Our business growth team run live webinars on a Wednesday to give you a mid-week business boost, sharing practical ideas to help you to build your business. Why not request to join our next webinar; or, if you can’t wait, sign up to see last week’s webinar and give your business a boost!
Business DNA™ Seminars
Take your business to new heights by attending our Business DNA™ Seminar series designed to help you to unlock the hidden potential in your business. These workshops will take you on a journey to total business mastery, allowing you to unlock the hidden potential in your business.
New Business Springboard
MAKE YOUR NEW BUSINESS AN INSTANT SUCCESS
Our New Business Springboard solution is your ultimate partner in transforming your new venture into a thriving, successful enterprise. Our team of business growth experts will work with you on our six-step blueprint to new business success:
CRAFT A DISTINCT BRAND IDENTITY
ACHIEVE POSITIVE CASH FLOW FOR RAPID GROWTH
INNOVATE FOR MAXIMUM PROFITABILITY
Transform your ideas into profitable, scalable and sustainable products and services. We focus on maximum long-term profitability, ensuring that your offering meets unmet market demands and ruthlessly exploits gaps in the market.
Implement Robust Systems for Growth:
DOMINATE THE COMPETITION WITH COMPELLING MARKETING
BUILD TEAMS FOR RAPID EXPANSION
“Opportunities don't happen. You create them.”
The Business Growth Club
THE UK’S MOST EXCITING BUSINESS GROUP
In 2010, Switch Accountants simply received more requests for help from ambitious business owners than we could practically service. As a remedy to this, we created The Business Growth Club, in which we deliver:
- weekly virtual content to members in the shape of a video presentation
- a written article summary
- an action plan for that week.
We also deliver a monthly live question-and-answer session and a monthly ‘Hot Seat’ segment.
As a member, you will be the first to hear our latest thoughts on the world of business and to implement our latest strategies before anybody else even knows about them. You will be able to ensure that every single week of the year, you discover one killer strategy that you can immediately implement to move ahead of your competition. That is 52 steps closer to business excellence and financial freedom every single year.
All of the content is made available in a digitally recorded format, meaning that if you miss any of the live events, you will always have access to the recording. As a member, you will enjoy full access to all of the content delivered during your tenure and we have now made available a premium subscription that includes access to every item of content since the club’s inception.
Every new member receives access to our expertly devised Fast Action series that introduces new members to the club and brings them up to speed in order to be able to implement all of the weekly content. You will also receive a range of bonus content during the year and special offers for events – this is a great benefit when you consider that many of our events sell out before they are even promoted to the wider public, as members have taken all of the places!
One of our founding partners, Damon Millar (pictured – one of the UK’s most sought-after business consultants and speakers – runs our Business Growth Club.
The Business DNA System
6 STEPS TO UNLIMITED BUSINESS SUCCESS
For ambitious business leaders who want to take their business to the next level, look no further than The Business DNA System™. This is Switch Accountants’ unique, tried-and-tested business growth system, which we’ve developed over the course of the last decade, reflecting our experience helping thousands of business owners. In essence, the system shows ambitious business leaders how to implement the full system into their business, providing a springboard through which to achieve your goals quickly and effectively.
While the system can be delivered in a dedicated, one-to-one consulting environment or attendees can enjoy our Business DNA System™ Seminar Series, far and away the most popular version of the system is our virtual solution. In this format, we present a series of step-by-step virtual workshops spanning hundreds of hours, with a Vault of resources made available to each user, meaning that you will have all of the tools you need to implement the system straight away.
Crucially, the system starts with a Fast Action series, giving you a range of ‘quick wins’ that will give you an immediate boost. Once you have implemented this, you can proceed with the full revolutionary programme, which is designed to last12 months with a weekly workshop and recommended action plan for that week released, allowing you to implement the system in bite-sized chunks.
We believe this is the best system we have ever created and easily the most practical, as any business leader can implement the strategies and, of course, there is no limit to the number of people who can attend as the solution is virtual in nature. And you can start at any time, as the series is released in stages during the year. The resources for each step of the system are of paramount importance because they provide a blueprint for immediate, hassle-free implementation.
In summary, the 6 core steps of the system are:
Step 1: Your Road Map for Success
Step 2: Turn On Your Marketing Tap
Step 3: Explosive Profits Formula
Step 4: Cash Flow Freedom
Step 5: Your Winning Team
Step 6: The Auto-Pilot Business
“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen”
Mergers & Acquisitions
HELP WITH THE FIENDISHLY COMPLICATED
Mergers and Acquisitions are fiendishly complicated. There are so many questions that are very difficult to answer. Such as should you acquire another business? Or should you merge with another business? And when is the right time to sell your business, and for how much?
We can help you to find the right answers. We can help you to identify and understand your options in this area and to form a strategic plan. If this involves funding solutions, we can help you to secure those. Then we can help you to make a success of your chosen course of action.
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Exit Planning
ENSURING THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES
For every business owner, there comes a time when they must exit their business. This decision may be due to market conditions or personal circumstances, such as the desire to explore fresh opportunities or in order to retire from the business. As such a time, careful consideration much be taken in order to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
Whatever your particular circumstances, our team can work alongside you at every stage of this process in order to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved. This includes careful planning in order to secure the maximum exit value for you, coupled with minimal tax liabilities upon exiting.
“You must pay taxes. But there's no law that says you gotta leave a tip.”
Outsourced Accounts Department
Transform Your Business with Our Advanced Outsourced Accountancy Solution
We believe an internal accounts department is a relic of a bygone business age. With the powers of modern technology and digital reach, we can replace your internal accounts team or department with a tailor-made, faster, multi-disciplinary, specialist, more accurate and more comprehensive service for a lower overall cost. Through a combination of better qualified, experienced and expert teams available on a proportional basis, the harnessing of modern advanced financial technology and the management and oversight by industry leaders, we can achieve all of this and more for your business. If it sounds too good to be true, we will happily connect you with some of our clients who use this service and now could not live without it, and wouldn’t dream of ever hiring an internal team again!
We will replace your entire internal accounts team or department with a purpose-built, truly dedicated outsourced solution managed by our leading accountants. We will provide everything your existing team does, and more, creating a robust full solution spanning record-collection and bookkeeping, ledger and bank reconciliation, management reporting, cash flow forecasting, KPI management, invoicing, payments and credit control functions, supplier management and monitoring, and much more besides.
What’s more, we provide a direct line of contact via telephone, email and social media under your branding, addressing both your internal and external accounting queries promptly and efficiently. Consider us an extension of your business; to your customers and suppliers, it will feel like we’re at the heart of your business, as if we’re sat in your head office.
You will also benefit from our adaptable expertise, as you can access the true expertise of our specialists as and when you need them, providing advanced financial expertise instantaneously. Hence you can benefit from the deep expertise of our multi-disciplinary specialist team as and when needed, providing a far more comprehensive solution than any internal team could ever do.
Our outsourced solutions are designed to cater to a diverse range of organisations. From small businesses to large corporations with hundreds of outlets, we adapt to your scale and complexity, ensuring optimal financial management. Moreover, as your organisation grows, we can scale our services, providing a smooth growth curve for your business.
By choosing our Outsourced Accountancy Solution, you’re not just streamlining your financial operations, you’re also reducing overall costs. Our advanced, technology-driven approach ensures that you get a superior service at a lower cost than maintaining an in-house team. This is the solution of the future, available for your business today.
“Efficiency is doing better what is already being done.”
Your Own Virtual Finance Director
Bringing the Numbers to Life
A bright, perceptive and creative Finance Director can prove instrumental to the growth of a burgeoning business. Yet a good Finance Director demands a six-figure salary and needs a level of direction and management, and may not find a full-time role satisfying in a smaller organisation. Our Virtual Finance Director service provides the perfect solution. We can provide an industry-leading financial guru that can work with you to accelerate your growth on a virtual basis, meaning you receive the input of a dynamic Finance Director on an achievable fee basis.
When you first start working together, your Finance Director will organise several New Client Blueprint Sessions to get to know your business and your goals, to conduct a business health check, engage in benchmarking analyses and competition trackers and create your own business scoreboard, all of which is used to create an annual business growth roadmap, which you’ll work together in achieving over the next year.
You’ll meet at least once per quarter for comprehensive business development sessions in which we will review the quarter and year to date, updating plans, forecasts and targets as we go, ensuring that progress is made towards meeting and exceeding your business goals. This includes our full range of business tools as per our Business DNA SystemTM including our Switch Insights Report and Benchmarking Reviews, Performance Tracker, One Page Action Plans and so on. During each and every session, you’ll directly benefit from our considerable experience and expertise in addition to a sounding board and the accountability this service provides.
The most common areas in which our Virtual Finance Directors help clients include Identifying and Solving Business Problems; Resolving Cash Flow Issues and Building a Robust Cash Flow; Raising Finance and Working with Creditors; Growing Profit Margins; Controlling and Cutting Costs; Improving Credit Controls; Increasing Team Cohesion and Performance; Creating and Implementing Operational Systems; Developing Brands, Products, Services, Marketing and Sales Performance, and so much more! Get in touch today to see how a Virtual Finance Director can transform your business.
“In the world of business, the right advice at the right time is crucial. It can steer a company away from pitfalls and guide it towards opportunities.”
About Switch Accountants
We provide all the services you would expect from an accountancy with a modern twist, ranging from real-time support to effortless accounts software, in addition to offering a range of business-building services designed to help you unlock the hidden potential in your business.
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Contact Switch Accountants
You can contact the team via:
Tel: 0191 378 0308
Fax: 0191 406 7564
Email: switch@switchaccountants.co.uk
Visit: Offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Durham, Tees Valley & Edinburgh.