Services
Business consultancy & outsourced CFO services
At Sampson Fielding, we offer tailored business consultancy services to help you achieve your financial goals and grow. Based in Marylebone (London W1), our team combines the pedigree of a large firm with the personal touch of a small West End practice where we act as trusted business advisors to SMEs and founders.
“Sampson Fielding really understands our business and managed to do so very quickly. They have immersed themselves into the group to provide valuable conversation about the organisation which you would expect to have with someone who works full-time in the business. The staff we have worked with have extremely likeable personalities and have always solved any problems our group has faced.”
Calum MacInnes
CEO, Student Tribe Group
How we help with business consultancy & advice
We offer comprehensive business consultancy services to help you scale your business.
Business Consultancy & Strategic Advisory
We provide tailored advice to improve financial and operational performance. As your strategic business advisors, we help you achieve your goals.
Business Incorporation & Structuring
We help founder and start-up clients incorporate their businesses, advising on the most appropriate legal structures for long-term tax efficiency and filing all necessary documentation.
EIS/SEIS Advisor Services
We advise on and help businesses access EIS and SEIS funding, helping them secure tax-efficient investment and attract early-stage investors to support their growth
Management Accounts & KPI Tracking
As your Finance Director, we prepare monthly or quarterly reports providing a snapshot of financial KPIs and trends. This gives you the information you need to run your operations and helps founders to decide when to scale their business.
FCA Returns & Compliance
We handle FCA compliance and regulatory filings for firms in the financial sector, ensuring your business meets all necessary requirements while remaining focused on core commercial goals.
R&D Tax Credits for Innovation
Our R&D tax advisors help innovative companies maximise their claims. We identify qualifying Research and Development expenditure to obtain vital funding for technical innovation and product growth.
Strategic Decision Support
We work closely with leadership teams to help them make informed, strategic decisions. By acting as your outsourced finance partner, we ensure every move is backed by a clear understanding of your financial position.
Corporate Tax Planning
We ensure our clients meet all filing obligations while utilising every available allowance. Our planning team ensures your business and personal tax affairs are integrated and planned efficiently for both short-term cash flow and long-term wealth.
Outsourced FD & CFO for SMEs
Our experienced professional team offer hands-on, executive-level support at a fraction of the cost of a full-time role. As an outsourced CFO or FD, we provide fully integrated, top-tier strategic advice whether you are a founder navigating an investment round or an SME needing a finance director to oversee your scaling operations.
What does a proactive Chartered Accountant look like?
Expert support
We think about your business and proactively offer suggestions before you even ask. As your outsourced finance partner, we are constantly feeding back key financial insights, empowering founders and management teams to make informed decisions for growth.
Trustworthy & reliable
Our expertise, precision and 'Big Four’ pedigree mean you can feel confident and assured that your accounts and financial matters are being correctly handled. Building longstanding relationships with our clients is at the heart of Sampson Fielding. We are hugely passionate and deeply invested in supporting you whether you are growing your business or managing your personal tax affairs.
Legal guidance and data-driven insights
Beyond ensuring you meet every statutory deadline and FCA requirement, we offer targeted business consultancy based on live data. As your business grows, our level of support increases, providing the CFO-level expertise and strategic oversight necessary for complex operations.
Freeing your time so you can focus
Entrust your entire finance function to us so you can concentrate on what you do best. We flex our service to suit you, whether you need support with a personal tax return or want to completely outsource your business finance, Sampson Fielding goes further. We act as your trusted advisors for any financial query, big or small.
Business consultancy FAQs
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Attracting venture capital or crowdfunding requires a business to be "investment-ready." Beyond a sound business plan, many founders in Central London and beyond find that achieving EIS and SEIS status is the single most important factor in securing outside investment. As your EIS advisors, we help you navigate the application process to ensure your start-up offers the tax-efficient incentives that professional investors demand.
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Every business is different, and the choice depends on your growth stage. Debt capital can be more cost-effective long-term, but equity investment is often more accessible for early-stage scale-ups without extensive credit histories. Our business consultancy team helps you gear up your financials and evaluate your capital structure to increase your chances of a successful raise, whether through traditional banks or private equity.
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Cloud software is no longer optional; it is essential for Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance and real-time decision-making. For a proactive business owner, cloud integration automates menial tasks and provides an accurate snapshot of financial KPIs at your fingertips. This data-driven approach allows our outsourced FD team to provide targeted advice based on live performance rather than historical figures.
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If your business is solving technical uncertainties or seeking scientific advancements, you likely qualify. As R&D tax advisors in London, we review your specific projects against HMRC’s criteria to ensure you aren't leaving money on the table. This funding is vital for innovative SMEs looking to reinvest in product development and further growth.
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A buyer might love your product, but they will scrutinise your data. To secure a fair price, you must provide reliable, transparent financial information. Our management accounts and due diligence services ensure your profitability and future prospects are clearly documented long before you enter negotiations. We help founders prepare for exit by ensuring the "finance function" is as impressive as the business itself.
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Remuneration strategy is a moving target. While a combination of salary and dividends is common, a truly efficient approach considers all income streams, the latest Corporation Tax changes, and available personal allowances. Our Marylebone-based advisors proactively review your total financial picture to ensure you are extracting profit in the most tax-efficient way for both the short and long term.
Partner with a Business Advisor in Marylebone
It’s simple to start a relationship with our Central London firm. Whether you are a founder or an established SME owner, we begin by discovering your unique needs. Visit our Wigmore Street office (located near Bond Street and Oxford Street) to meet with our chartered accountants and build an action plan to scale your finance function.