ACCOUNTANCY FOR PUBS & THE LICENSED TRADE
Specialist Pub Accountants
Running a pub is different from running most businesses, and your accountant needs to understand that. Asturias Consultants provides specialist accountancy and business support for pubs, publicans and licensed hospitality businesses across the UK.
We look beyond year-end accounts. From wet and food GP to wages, VAT, payroll, cash flow and performance against budget, we help you understand how your pub is performing and what the numbers are telling you.
Accountancy Built Around How Pubs Actually Operate
Pub finances move quickly. A set of accounts produced months after the year end won't tell you why your GP has fallen this week, whether wages are getting too high or how much cash needs to be set aside for VAT.
Our approach is built around giving publicans useful financial information throughout the year. We combine the compliance work your business needs with regular reporting and practical support to help you protect margin, control costs and improve profitability.
Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping gives you a proper view of the business rather than waiting until year end. We manage your records using Xero and digital bookkeeping tools, keeping your accounts organised and your financial information current
From regular payroll processing to workplace pension requirements, we help keep your employees paid correctly and your payroll records up to date. We understand the weekly and variable hours that are common across pubs and hospitality businesses.
More Than Year-End Accounts
VAT can put significant pressure on a pub's cash flow if it isn't monitored properly. We prepare and submit your VAT returns while helping you understand your liability and how much you should be putting aside as you trade.
Know how your pub is performing before problems become expensive. We report on the figures that matter to publicans, including wet and food GP, wages, cash flow and performance against budget, with clear explanations of what needs attention.
Producing accurate accounts and meeting HMRC deadlines is only part of the job. We want you to understand what is happening inside your pub while you still have time to influence the result.
If GP falls, wages start creeping up or cash flow becomes tight, we'll help you understand why. The aim is simple: better information, earlier decisions and tighter control of your business.
Who We Work With
We work with independent publicans, tenants, lessees, freehouse operators and hospitality businesses across the UK. Whether you're taking on your first pub, already running an established business or operating several sites, the level of support can be built around what you actually need.
Looking for an Accountant Who Understands Pubs?
If you want more than a set of accounts at the end of the year, talk to us. We'll discuss your pub, how you're currently managing the finances and where you need more support.