Accountants for Restaurants & Hospitality
We help Cardiff restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels keep their finances sharp, stay compliant, and grow with confidence. With nearly ten years supporting hospitality businesses across South Wales, we understand your challenges and speak your language.
Everything we cover
From day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic growth planning, we provide all the financial support your hospitality business needs under one roof.
Payroll & Tips Management
Compliant payroll processing for complex rotas, tips, gratuities and service charges.
VAT & Tax Compliance
Managing VAT returns, corporation tax and sector-specific reliefs so you stay on the right side of HMRC.
Cash Flow & Profitability
Real-time reporting and forecasting to help you manage seasonal peaks, quiet spells and growth.
Cloud Accounting Setup
Modern bookkeeping systems that give you live insights into sales, costs and margins.
What it's like working with a hospitality accountant
Running a restaurant, cafe, bar or hotel means juggling suppliers, staff rotas, customer service and a thousand other things before breakfast. The last thing you need is an accountant who does not understand your world. We work exclusively with hospitality businesses across Cardiff and South Wales, so we know the rhythm of your year, the pressure of weekend service, and the headaches that come with tips, seasonal staff and fluctuating takings.
Our approach starts with understanding your business. We will sit down with you, look at how you currently manage your books, and set up a system that fits around your operation. That usually means moving you onto cloud accounting software so you can see your numbers in real time, whether you are front of house or checking in from home. From there, we handle your bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns and year-end accounts, keeping you compliant and giving you the clarity to make better decisions.
We take the admin off your plate so you can focus on what you do best: running a brilliant business.
More information
One of the biggest concerns we hear is cash flow. Hospitality is seasonal. January is quiet, December is frantic, and if you are not careful the gaps can catch you out. We help you forecast ahead, plan for those quieter months, and make sure you are not surprised by tax bills or VAT payments. We also advise on the tricky stuff: how to handle tips and service charges correctly, what relief you might qualify for, and how to structure your costs so you protect your margins.
What's included
- Monthly management accounts and profit reports
- Payroll processing for permanent and casual staff
- VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance
- Corporation tax and self-assessment filings
- Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
- Advice on tips, gratuities and TRONC schemes
- Year-end statutory accounts and tax planning
Cardiff's hospitality scene is vibrant and competitive. Whether you are running a independent bistro in Pontcanna, a busy coffee shop in the city centre, or a gastropub out in the Vale, you need an accountant who understands the local landscape and the specific pressures you face. We have worked with businesses like yours for years, and we are always just a phone call or email away when you need us.
We also keep an eye on the bigger picture. If you are thinking about opening a second site, renegotiating your lease, or bringing on a business partner, we will help you model the numbers and make sure the move makes sense. Growth is exciting, but it needs to be sustainable. Our job is to give you the confidence and the insight to take the right steps at the right time.
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Here are the questions hospitality clients ask us most often.
Do you work with restaurants and cafes specifically, or all hospitality businesses?
How do you handle tips and service charges?
Can you help with cash flow during quiet months?
What accounting software do you recommend?
How much do your services cost?
Do you come to our premises or work remotely?
What happens if we get an HMRC enquiry or inspection?
Can you help us open a second location?
Let's talk about your hospitality business
Book a free consultation and we'll arrange a no-obligation chat about how we can support you.
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