Finance and Accounting Operations Consulting Lanop Business & Tax Advisors
When it comes to managing complex financial processes, finance professionals need more than routine compliance. They need a partner who understands the finer points of finance and accounting operations consulting and how these impact business growth. We go beyond accounting; accounting is just a basic service that we provide. We provide insight, strategy, and compliance support customized to your needs and business. Whether you are a CFO, finance director, or financial consultant, our role is to make your operations smoother, more efficient, and more tax-effective. We are trusted by hundreds of accounting & finance professionals across the UK.
Our accounting and finance consulting services
At Lanop, we understand the pressure of balancing strategy, compliance, and reporting. Our accounting and finance consulting services are designed to reduce your workload while giving you clarity and control. Here’s how we help finance professionals and teams achieve efficiency, compliance, and measurable growth in their operations.
Streamline Compliance
- Stay aligned with HMRC, Companies House, and international standards. Our expert finance and accounting operations consulting ensures your reports, filings, and audits are accurate and stress-free.
Optimise Tax Planning
- From corporation tax to R&D claims, our consultants deliver proactive advice that helps accounting & finance professionals reduce liabilities and identify opportunities for savings.
Enhance Decision-Making
- With bespoke accounting and finance consulting, we provide management reports, forecasts, and insights that empower CFOs and finance teams to make smarter, more strategic choices.
What Accounting Services We Offer Finance Professionals
Lanop Business and Tax Advisors offer extensive services tailored to the unique needs of the finance professionals.
We prepare compliant, accurate financial statements aligned with UK GAAP, IFRS, and Companies House requirements, ensuring your accounts are clear, reliable, and ready for investors, auditors, or regulators.
We manage full corporation tax filing obligations while maximising reliefs and allowances. Our specialist guidance keeps you compliant while reducing unnecessary tax burdens.
Whether partial exemption, cross-border supply, or domestic compliance, our VAT advisory ensures accuracy. We handle everything from registrations to submissions with strategic tax efficiency.
From salary structures to pensions compliance, we offer payroll solutions that are accurate, timely, and meet HMRC requirements, ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.
Many finance professionals miss opportunities here. Our consultants review eligible projects and ensure maximum claims are filed with minimal disruption.
We provide forward-looking insights with tailored cashflow projections, keeping businesses prepared and strategic. We’re not only accountants, but we’re also business advisors.
We act as a bridge between your team and external auditors, ensuring accurate, ready-to-review records. You focus on your client while we focus on the minute details
Who We Help
Lanop provides the blend of technical expertise, compliance know-how, and independent assurance that finance professionals need to succeed. Our services are designed for accounting & finance professionals who demand clarity, precision, and proactive support:
- CFOs and Finance Directors in SMEs and corporates
- Finance Managers under pressure from reporting and compliance deadlines
- Independent consultants balancing multiple portfolios
- Analysts, investment managers, and financial advisors with business income
Independent Assurance You Can Trust
In today’s world, businesses are fast moving, and the financial landscape is ever-evolving, independence is not just a requirement; it’s a necessity. Accuracy by external auditors or assurances is increasingly in demand by Boards and stakeholders and secondly, relying solely on internal resources can create potential conflicts of interest and ultimately lead to more problems than solutions.
Challenges They Face
- Keeping pace with HMRC updates and IFRS changes
- Meeting board demands for external assurance
- Avoiding conflicts of interest with internal reporting
- Reducing tax burdens efficiently
- Managing audit preparation without losing time
Tax Planning for Finance Professionals
Even finance experts sometimes struggle with the evolving complexity of UK tax law. From corporation tax to personal returns, the rules are detailed, and missing opportunities means overpaying. As professional accountants, we’re always up to date with the realities of each industry and organization. We’re here to manage your present while you handle the future of your clients. As finance professionals, you don’t have to keep in touch with UK tax law anymore, we’re here to take that burden away
At Lanop, our finance and accounting operations consulting combines deep tax expertise with tailored strategies. We identify allowances, reliefs, and timing strategies that can significantly reduce liabilities for both individuals and companies. We even have an expanded network of individuals that work for HMRC that get the job done with ease. So, you don’t have to worry about managing tax.
Challenges They Face
- Navigating complex corporation tax rules
- Missing out on R&D tax relief opportunities
- Managing personal and business tax together
- Avoiding penalties from incorrect filings
- Balancing short-term cashflow with long-term tax strategy
Workload Relief for Finance Teams
Finance professionals juggle multiple responsibilities, strategic planning, reporting, and compliance. During year-end audits, or major business changes, the workload can spike, creating stress and inefficiency. Moreover, you want someone to regularly do a deep analysis of your financial details and give you clear insights and analysis while you sit back and manage all your work. We’re definitely here for that and we always come for your help with a plan.
Lanop’s accounting and finance consulting services provide relief. We take on compliance-heavy tasks, payroll, filings, VAT returns, freeing you to focus on strategic leadership. We integrate seamlessly with your existing processes and systems, ensuring no duplication of effort. We’ll just be an extension of your current team. Think of us like your own company whose just one message away at your service and performs even better than your most resourceful employees.
And what is the value that it brings at the end of the day? Time saved, reduced stress, and a sharper focus on business growth. Many of our clients have reported saving 20+ hours per month after working with us.
Award Winning Accountancy Firm in the UK
Our Identity
Integrity, honesty, and dedication are the core values at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. Since launching our first Putney office in 2010, we’ve grown into a fully digital, UK‑based accounting and tax advisory firm that blends expert compliance with forward‑looking guidance and business strategy.
Our team of specialized chartered tax advisors and accountants delivers a full spectrum of services including tax planning, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and virtual finance director support all designed to help you manage your business more efficiently and confidently.
We believe accounting is more than numbers it’s about empowering your journey through modern finance. That means applying strategic insight, breaking down complex financial processes, and acting as your trusted partner not just submitting filings.
Put simply, Lanop Business & Tax Advisors is more than an accounting firm we are your strategic ally, dedicated to guiding your financial success with integrity, precision,
FAQ
Accountants for Finance Professionals
Why do finance professionals need external accountants?
Even with strong financial expertise, compliance and tax require dedicated focus. External accountants provide independence, reduce risks, and free up valuable time. Our finance and accounting operations consulting ensures you meet regulatory standards while adding strategic value.
How is Lanop different from general accounting firms?
Unlike generalists, we specialise in supporting accounting & finance professionals. We understand their unique challenges: high reporting standards, multiple income streams, and board-level expectations. Our proactive advisory and compliance support deliver results beyond standard number-crunching.
Do you work with both individuals and teams and how quickly can you integrate with our finance systems?
Yes. We support CFOs, directors, consultants, and finance teams. Whether you need independent assurance, tax planning, or ongoing support, our accounting and finance consulting is tailored to your role and goals and we easily integrate with your team as we work with Xero, QuickBooks, and other leading tools. Our finance and accounting operations consulting ensures smooth integration with your existing workflows, reducing duplication and inefficiency.
Do you handle personal tax as well as corporate tax and R&D tax credits?
Yes. Many clients require both. We streamline personal and corporate obligations, ensuring consistency. From self-assessments to dividends and capital gains, our accounting & finance professionals deliver holistic support. Furthermore, to support you in tax credits, We identify qualifying projects, prepare documentation, and liaise with HMRC. Many clients underclaim due to lack of awareness. Our accounting and finance consulting maximises claims without disrupting your workload.
Can you help with audit preparation and do you provide advisory beyond compliance?
Yes. We prepare your accounts and liaise directly with auditors, reducing pressure on internal teams. Our accounting & finance professionals ensure audits are smooth, accurate, and efficient. Moreover, we provide forecasting, cashflow analysis, and strategy support. Our accounting and finance consulting bridges the gap between compliance and decision-making, giving you sharper insights.
How do I get started?
Simply book a free consultation. We’ll assess your needs, recommend solutions, and provide a transparent quote. Partnering with Lanop ensures your finance and accounting operations consulting delivers value from day one.
