Whittock Consulting Limited

Whittock Consulting Limited Established in 2013, we are business advisers whose aim is to help businesses grow with proactive and cost effective advice on a range of matters.

We have two key consultancy divisions providing advice to businesses. We have a management accountancy division which also includes the provision of part time Finance Director services. We also have a legal division which offers employment law and company secretarial advisory services.

Thinking about selling one day? The businesses that go for the best price started preparing years before they needed to ...
01/09/2026

Thinking about selling one day? The businesses that go for the best price started preparing years before they needed to 📈

1. Clean, up-to-date management accounts. Buyers want to see a clear financial story, not a scramble to reconstruct one at due diligence.

2. Recurring revenue over one-off deals. Retainers and repeat business are worth more to a buyer than a pipeline of one-time wins.

3. Systems that don't rely on you. If the business only runs because you're in it every day, that's a risk a buyer will price in.

None of this needs to wait for a sale to be on the horizon. It's just good practice either way.

If you'd like help getting the numbers exit-ready, that's what we do: whittockconsulting.co.uk

The clause you don't read properly is usually the one that costs you later📋Contracts, employment terms, supplier agreeme...
25/08/2026

The clause you don't read properly is usually the one that costs you later📋

Contracts, employment terms, supplier agreements: the small print matters, and getting it right the first time is far cheaper than fixing it after something's gone wrong.

Sarah Whittock, our SRA-regulated in-house solicitor, handles the commercial and employment law side of running a growing business, so the detail is covered properly.

Get in touch before you sign the next one: whittockconsulting.co.uk

Some clients tell us it's the numbers. Steve Watkins says it's knowing he can rely on us, every time. 🤝Here's what he ha...
18/08/2026

Some clients tell us it's the numbers. Steve Watkins says it's knowing he can rely on us, every time. 🤝

Here's what he had to say about working with us:

"We have worked with WCL for some time now and have been consistently impressed with the quality and reliability of the accountancy service provided. They are extremely thorough in their approach, with excellent attention to detail, and take the time to ensure that matters are properly understood and dealt with.

Communication is always clear and professional, and they are responsive whenever we need advice or assistance. Importantly, deadlines are consistently met, and we have always been able to rely on them to deliver what is required on time and to a high standard.

Their knowledge, professionalism and dependable approach have made them a valued adviser to our business. We have been very pleased with the support we have received and would have no hesitation in recommending their services to other businesses."

That's the kind of accountancy relationship we set out to build. If it's what you're missing, let's talk: whittockconsulting.co.uk

We're hiring: a part-time bookkeeper to join our team in Warmley 👋The role covers monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for ...
11/08/2026

We're hiring: a part-time bookkeeper to join our team in Warmley 👋

The role covers monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for a real range of clients, from sole traders to businesses turning over millions, handling reconciliations, CIS returns and MTD submissions, and talking to clients directly on the day-to-day.

It suits someone with bookkeeping or accounts experience, confident in Xero, organised and good with people. Payroll knowledge is a bonus, not a must.

Around 24 hours a week, with company pension, on-site parking and real room to develop. If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you. Visit today and contact us for more information: whittockconsulting.co.uk

"Instead of a purely retrospective view" is the phrase that stands out here🔍Simon Mitchell of LinuxIT on working with Br...
04/08/2026

"Instead of a purely retrospective view" is the phrase that stands out here🔍

Simon Mitchell of LinuxIT on working with Brad as outsourced FD: "Brad brought to the team such a quality and depth of management information that we were able to make far better informed strategic decisions so as to ensure future stability, growth and profitability."

That shift, from looking back to looking ahead, is what outsourced FD support is really for.

See how it works: whittockconsulting.co.uk

A new government often wants quick wins. That can mean less warning than usual before something lands on your costs⏱️Wit...
28/07/2026

A new government often wants quick wins. That can mean less warning than usual before something lands on your costs⏱️

With Andy Burnham now in Number 10 and allies signalling a "dynamic start" on the cost of living, the gap between a policy signal and a real change to your numbers could be shorter than you'd expect.

We've pulled together what's genuinely worth watching right now, from employers' NI to business rates to energy policy and what to actually do about it.

Full breakdown on the blog: https://whittockconsulting.co.uk/prime-minister-change/

The demand for senior finance thinking has never been higher. The appetite to hire a full-time FD has never been lower 📊...
21/07/2026

The demand for senior finance thinking has never been higher. The appetite to hire a full-time FD has never been lower 📊

Here's why more SMEs are going fractional:

A full-time FD costs anywhere from £80,000 to £120,000 a year. For most growing businesses, that's not just a big number. It's the wrong number. You don't need 40 hours a week of FD time. You need the right thinking at the right moments.

A fractional FD gives you senior finance expertise: forecasting, strategy, board-level thinking. All without the full-time salary, NI bill, and benefits package that comes with it.
With employer NI costs rising and margins under pressure, more SMEs are realising that outsourced doesn't mean second best. It means smarter.

At Whittock, our outsourced FD service is built for businesses that are growing and need senior finance support without the full-time overhead.

Find out how it works: whittockconsulting.co.uk

SME lending just hit its highest level since 2021 📈UK Finance confirmed this month that lending to small and medium-size...
14/07/2026

SME lending just hit its highest level since 2021 📈

UK Finance confirmed this month that lending to small and medium-sized businesses rose 16% year-on-year to £5.3 billion in Q1 2026. The appetite from lenders is there. The question is whether your business is ready to make the most of it.

Because walking into a funding conversation without the right numbers behind you is one of the most common and costly mistakes growing businesses make. Lenders want confidence that you understand your own numbers before they back you with theirs.

If you are thinking about funding in 2026, now is the time to get your finance function in order.
We can help: whittockconsulting.co.uk

A warm welcome to the newest member of our accountancy team👋Lauren Elliott-Mulraine joins us as a Bookkeeper, bringing e...
07/07/2026

A warm welcome to the newest member of our accountancy team👋

Lauren Elliott-Mulraine joins us as a Bookkeeper, bringing experience from both industry and practice across bookkeeping, cloud accounting and VAT. She's the person keeping the day-to-day transactions in order, so our clients get a clear, accurate picture of how their business is really doing.

Her advice to business owners? Snap the receipt and send the invoice the moment it lands.
Future you will thank you.

Say hello to Lauren: whittockconsulting.co.uk

When another advisor recommends you to their own clients, that means something 💼Simon Buck of Business Thinkers works wi...
30/06/2026

When another advisor recommends you to their own clients, that means something 💼

Simon Buck of Business Thinkers works with Brad Whittock on a shared client, meeting monthly to connect the numbers to the longer term strategy. This is what he says:

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Brad Whittock and Whittock Consulting over the last couple of years as the accountant and part time FD of a client of mine. The 3 of us meet monthly for a collaborative session where we review the numbers and weave them into the longer term strategy. It's a complementary rather than conflicting relationship and we've built a strong partnership over that time. Brad has a unique style of the ability to know the detail in the numbers and forecasting whilst seeing the wider strategic landscape. If you're looking for a part time FD I can highly recommend Brad."

Referrals from people who've seen the work up close are something we're proud of.

Book a call: whittockconsulting.co.uk

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Unit 4, Corum 2, Warmley
Bristol
BS308FJ

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