Why should I hire an accountant for my start-up business?
Running a start-up can take its toll, with the inevitable early struggle of managing and overseeing every role within the business.
Eventually, your business will start to grow, and you will find spinning multiple plates more difficult as you expand.
Keeping track of finances during this growth is especially important, which is why you should consider hiring a professional accountant.
Time savings
Managing a start-up’s finances can take up much of a business owner’s time when really, they should be geared towards other aspects of the business such as growth and expansion.
Having an accountant on board can remove this burden and free up time to focus on the core business.
Some of the time-consuming day-to-day financial tasks that an accountant can handle include:
Financial advice and forecasting
Hiring an accountant will also give you the benefit of strong financial advice and valuable insights into the financial situation of your business.
They can help you understand your cash flow, profit margins, and tax liabilities, helping you make better business decisions based on expert advice.
Accountants can also help you create detailed financial forecasts and budgets, providing you with a clear roadmap for the future of your business.
Planning ahead is key to the success and sustainability of any start-up, so the budgeting and forecasting skills of an accountant are crucial.
Compliance
Tax laws and financial regulations can be complex and confusing. For a start-up, these regulations can seem overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with other areas of the business.
If you are not completely on top of compliance, you could run the risk of penalties. Hiring an accountant eliminates this risk.
They stay up to date with the latest laws and regulations and will ensure your business remains compliant.
Keeping compliant will also mean there is no damage to your business’ reputation.
Access to networks and resources
Having an accountant on board with your start-up can open doors to the wider financial world.
Many accountants have extensive networks and can introduce you to potential investors, lenders, suppliers, or partners who can help your business grow.
They can also point you in the direction of useful resources, such as accounting software or business development tools.
Hiring an accountant can not only give you peace of mind when it comes to the financial side of your start-up but enable you to expand the business and plan for the future, increasing the chances of success and sustainability.
Orchard Accountants have specialist accountants dedicated to business start-up services. For more advice about what hiring an accountant can do for your start-up and how we can help, contact us today.
