Outsourced accounting: Fact sheet

Outsourcing your finance function to Moore Kingston Smith gives you access to the expertise and support you need – when you need it. It’s a flexible, scalable solution where we become as integrated into your business as you require. This could be handling day-to-day data entry, managing statutory compliance or providing strategic advisory services and board-level insight.

Flexible, tailored and proactive support

Our approach is tailored to your current needs while remaining adaptable as your business evolves. Whether you’re looking for full-service finance support or targeted assistance in specific areas, we grow with you and provide the right level of service at every stage.

Our app partners undergo rigorous vetting for data integrity, security and scalability before we recommend them to you. We sit on the advisory board of Sage, QuickBooks Online and Xero. This means we help shape their future, ensuring our services remain at the forefront of innovation and best practice.

Quality of client service

You are assigned a dedicated adviser as your primary point of contact. Your adviser works within a close-knit team which enables us to deliver consistent, responsive support while maintaining a strong understanding of your business needs.

Additionally, we operate a blended team model, working with both UK-based and offshore colleagues. This not only extends our working hours across time zones but also gives access to a broader talent pool as well as managing costs. Within the offshore team, we are as stringent about continuity and familiarity as within the UK team.

Advanced project management

We take a proactive and structured approach to managing your timetable and deadlines. We establish clear expectations of key deliverables in your service line agreement. For statutory deadlines, we complete and file well in advance of the deadline, unless there is a reason you wish to delay, in which case we will discuss this with you further. We commit to meeting all agreed-upon deadlines and always communicate proactively.

Client-focused communication

Our priority is to maintain clear, consistent and responsive communication throughout our partnership. We’re flexible and work to your preferences, whether virtual meetings, in person at your premises or ours, regular timeslots or ad hoc touch points, as needed.

Scaling up or down quickly

A key advantage of outsourcing your finance function is the flexibility to adapt as your business evolves. We make scope adjustments straightforward and transparent, immediately updating all relevant documents. We make the process as seamless as possible, minimising disruption while continuing the services engaged.

Quality assurance

We are ISO 9001 compliant, which means our operations adhere to internationally recognised standards for quality management. We deliver a consistent, high-quality service and maintain robust internal processes.

All client deliverables go through a structured, multi-level review process to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with relevant standards. Our quality assurance framework is continuously monitored, enforcing our reliability and accountability.

Smooth transition

When moving from your current outsourced provider or your internal team, we manage continuity and minimise disruption. Before the handover begins, we hold detailed meetings with your outgoing provider or internal team to gain a thorough understanding of your finance operation, establish clear roles and responsibilities and confirm timelines. There is no disruption to vital day-to-day activities, such as VAT returns, management accounts and year-end filings.

Data security

Data security is a core priority for us. We are GDPR compliant and ISO 27001 certified, which means we operate in line with internationally recognised standards for information security management. Our data systems and information assets are safeguarded by rigorous controls and continuous monitoring.

Transparent fees

We price our services competitively, reflecting the costs to us of delivering these services with an experienced team and a strong level of service. Any work outside the agreed scope that incurs additional charge or involves specialist services from other departments will be communicated in advance. All clients are subject to a standard 2% service fee, which is clearly communicated at the point of quotation and included in the engagement documentation.

Get in touch with our outsourcing team today to find out how we can support your business.