For UK charities & businesses
Virtual Finance Office
Our Virtual Finance Office gives you a complete outsourced finance team. Bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, credit control, VAT and year-end submission are managed together, efficiently and effectively, by one team that knows your organisation.
- Manchester-based, working UK-wide
- Six core finance services in one package
- Charity finance specialists
Why Choose a Virtual Finance Office?
Running finance across several providers, or leaning on one overstretched staff member, leaves gaps. Records don't match, reports arrive late and deadlines creep up.
A virtual finance office brings everything under one team, so each part feeds the next.
One team for your whole finance function
No gaps between separate providers.
Clean records feed accurate reports
Bookkeeping flows straight into management and year-end accounts.
Compliance handled
Payroll, VAT and year-end requirements met on time.
Insight for trustees and leaders
Regular reporting to support informed decisions.
What's Included in Your Virtual Finance Office
Six core services, managed together. Follow any of them for the full detail.
Bookkeeping
Accurate, up-to-date record keeping and regular reconciliation of accounts, ensuring the integrity of your financial data.
Management accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts, analysis of financial performance and strategic insights for informed decisions and reporting to trustees.
Payroll
Full payroll processing, including employee salaries and deductions, in compliance with all statutory requirements.
Credit control
Management of receivables and timely collection of outstanding payments, improving cash flow and reducing bad debts.
VAT returns
Preparation and submission of VAT returns, compliance with VAT regulations and advice on VAT-related matters.
Year-end submission
Preparation and submission of year-end accounts and annual financial statements, including independent examination where required.
Every Part Feeds the Next
The value of a virtual finance office is in how the pieces connect.
Clean, accurate bookkeeping feeds into your management accounts, supports audit and independent examination preparation, enables proper restricted funds management and keeps your organisation compliant. Payroll costs are recorded and reconciled within the same records, and credit control works from the same up-to-date sales ledger.
When you need more than the numbers, our strategic finance support builds on the same foundation, providing planning and oversight for your leadership team.
What our clients say
“Bowdon has supported us with bookkeeping, monthly management accounts, and tax advisory services. Their specialist knowledge ensures every aspect of our finances is handled professionally and efficiently.”
Common questions
Something not covered here? Ask us directly — we're happy to answer.
What's included in the virtual finance office?
Six services: bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, credit control, VAT returns and year-end submission, including independent examination where required.
Is it only for charities?
No. Charities are our specialism, but the virtual finance office is also available to Community Interest Companies and businesses.
Will we get regular reporting?
Yes. Management accounts are prepared monthly or quarterly, with analysis of your financial performance and insights for trustees and leaders.
Does it include year-end accounts?
Yes. We prepare and submit your year-end accounts and annual financial statements, and arrange independent examination where your charity needs one. See statutory reporting.
Can we add strategic support on top?
Yes. Our strategic finance support builds on the virtual finance office, adding planning and oversight beyond the numbers.
How do we get started?
Book a free discovery call, or use our quote generator to get an indicative price for the services you need.
Works alongside
Specialist services that build on your virtual finance office.
Strategic finance support
Planning and oversight beyond the numbers.
Independent examination
External scrutiny of your charity accounts.
Statutory reporting
Year-end accounts and VAT for charities.
Statutory and tax reporting
Accounts, corporation tax and directors' returns for businesses.
CIC annual accounts
Annual accounts for Community Interest Companies.
CIC34 reporting
Your annual community interest company report.
Ready for a finance team that handles it all?
Tell us a little about your organisation and the support you need. We'll come back to you to discuss your requirements and provide a clear quotation.
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Office Base
66 Paul Street London, England, EC2A 4NA
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