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Chartered certified accountants with offices in Wiltshire and Hampshire. Accounts, tax, auditing and business advice. We count - you matter.

Need help with your tax and accounting? Call The Count and his team! Previously Stephenson Sheppard & Co. we have been helping clients and their businesses for over 30 years! Sole trader, small business, partnership or limited company, we offer a bespoke service for you and your business. We count - you matter!

08/10/2026

What does a Financial Director notice that an Accountant will not focus on?

An accountant might tell you gross margin has fallen.

A Finance Director asks why.

❓Was it pricing?
❓Labour?
❓Supplier costs?
❓Discounting?
❓Product mix?
❓Poor project recovery?

Then comes the important question:

What are we going to do about it?

This is where Numeric's Financial Director coaching service fits in as a minimum standard.

Established businesses now need an accounting partner who helps directors interpret the numbers, challenge assumptions, and turn financial insights into practical steps.

Telling you the margin has fallen is not where the conversation ends with us; it is where it begins.

07/10/2026

The Autumn Budget is set for 28 October, and speculation is already circulating. You may feel tempted to act on predictions rather than current realities.

Consider a different approach.

Start with what you already know.

➡️What does your cash position look like?
➡️What investment is planned?
➡️What is happening to margins?
➡️What will recruitment cost?
➡️Where are you against budget?
➡️What decisions could genuinely be affected by a tax change?

When the Budget is announced, you’ll be able to measure its impact against your real financial plan, instead of reacting to headlines.

At Numeric, we increasingly guide clients this way. The focus is on forward planning, challenge, and strategic financial thinking. There may be plenty of Budget rumours over the next few weeks.

We base strong financial decisions on numbers, not rumours.

06/10/2026

Every Managing Director needs to listen to the Bank of England’s latest message

“Recent business intelligence highlights that many companies now focus on protecting margins rather than chasing growth.”

This shift deserves real attention.

For years, the standard SME questions have been:
- How do we sell more?
- How do we grow?
- How do we recruit?

But this autumn, some businesses should be asking:

- How can we make our existing business more profitable?

That could involve reviewing pricing, supplier costs, productivity, customer profitability, staffing, or internal processes.

Growth remains important; however, adding £500,000 in turnover holds little appeal if it barely increases profit.

Sometimes the best growth strategy starts with margin.

01/10/2026

The Bank Rate remains at 3.75%. However, businesses should not assume borrowing will ease soon.

The Bank of England said financial conditions have tightened and business rates have risen amid renewed inflation concerns.

If you're thinking about borrowing for equipment, property, acquisitions, or expansion, consider more than just one factor:

"What’s the interest rate?" remains important, but it’s just the start

Make sure to ask:
What return will the investment generate?
How quickly will it pay for itself?
Can cash flow comfortably service the debt?
What happens if the project underperforms?
And what does the downside look like?

Successful businesses don’t automatically avoid borrowing. They have a clear plan for how they'll use and repay the funds.

Save these questions for when your business is considering borrowing.

30/09/2026

There is a moment that directors realise they have outgrown their compliance-only accountant

It's rarely dramatic. Usually, it happens over time.

The business grows.

The team expands.

Decisions become more complex.

And eventually owners realise in that moment:
"I'm making all these decisions myself without insight."

Your business needs something different, and financial advice becomes increasingly valuable.
Compliance remains important.

But advice becomes essential.

Numeric is centralising our services around advice and coaching; follow us to find out more.

29/09/2026

One of the biggest cash flow shocks for growing businesses is still VAT

As businesses grow, VAT payments grow fast. Plenty of business owners feel like they are working harder but not seeing more cash, and VAT is often one reason.

VAT is not your money, but it often sits in your bank account for months before it’s paid to HMRC, which makes it very easy to spend accidentally.

Planning for VAT payments and setting money aside regularly are among the simplest ways to reduce cash flow stress.

24/09/2026

Is your management team driving better business decisions?

A good management pack should answer the questions directors need answered.

For example:
- Are we ahead of budget?
- Are margins improving?
- Do you know exactly where your cash is going each month?
- Which customers owe us money?
- Are payroll costs moving in line with revenue?
- What's the outlook for the next quarter?

If your management team receives pages of numbers but still cannot answer these key questions, your reporting is not doing its job.

Finance Director conversations with Numeric is not about generating more paperwork. It is about helping directors identify the numbers that matter and, most importantly, what actions to take next.

23/09/2026

7 Questions Your Accountant Should Be Asking You (But Might Not)

If your accountant is not asking you these questions, it might be time to consider a change.

1. What are your goals for the next 12 months?
Growth?
Profitability?
Recruitment?
Exit planning?
Your financial strategy should support your business goals.

2. How is your cash flow looking?
Strong businesses can still experience cash flow challenges.
Regular conversations help identify issues before they become problems.

3. Which services or products generate the best profit for your business?
Turnover and profit are not the same thing.
Understanding margins is essential.

4. Are your prices still right for your market and costs?
Businesses review costs every year.
Far fewer review pricing with the same discipline.

5. What major investments are planned in the next year?
Equipment, vehicles, premises and recruitment decisions all have tax and cash flow implications.

6. How dependent is the business on you?
As businesses grow, owner dependency can become a significant risk.

7. What does success look like for you?
The best financial advice starts with understanding where you're trying to get to.

A great accountant should do more than just prepare your accounts. They should challenge your thinking, support your growth, and help you achieve your business goals.

22/09/2026

Corporation Tax: Why the 19% Rate Is Not the Whole Story for Growing Businesses

"We pay 19% Corporation Tax."

But do you really pay 19%?

In 2026, the small profits rate will stay at 19% for profits up to £50,000. The main rate jumps to 25% above £250,000, and marginal relief may apply for companies in between.

However, growing businesses need to be aware of another key detail.
If your business has associated companies, these thresholds can be reduced, potentially increasing your tax rate sooner than expected.

This is why Corporation Tax planning for SMEs should not start with:
"What is the standard tax rate?"

Instead, start with:
"What is our actual company structure, and what are our expected taxable profits?"

As your business grows, tax planning is less about knowing headline rates and more about understanding how the rules apply to your unique situation.

Getting this right can make a real difference to your bottom line.

17/09/2026

Is your growing business being held back by outdated financial systems?

Businesses can grow surprisingly quickly. But financial processes do not always keep up.

We see growing companies where turnover and headcount have increased significantly, yet financial management still relies on manual spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and reports assembled long after month-end. This can quickly become a risk for your business.

As your business grows, you need faster, more reliable information to make confident decisions.

Ask yourself:
- How quickly can you produce meaningful monthly reports?
- Can you forecast cash flow with confidence?
- Are your systems integrated and sharing data?
- Can your management team access the information they need, when they need it?
- Do you fully trust your financial data?

If your business has grown, but your finance function has not, it is time to address the gap. Upgrading your financial systems and processes can unlock better decisions and set you up for sustained growth.

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Salisbury
SP46EB

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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