Accountants & Outsourced Finance in Birmingham
4.7/5· 47 Google reviewsBirmingham has no shortage of accountants, so it is worth being clear about what we are and are not. We are not a city-centre firm with a Colmore Row address and a partner you meet once a year. We are an outsourced finance team, seventeen miles up the A38 in Tamworth, working with Birmingham businesses that need finance capability rather than compliance.
That distinction matters because of who tends to come to us. A Jewellery Quarter manufacturer, a Digbeth agency, an engineering business in Tyseley or Aston — companies turning over one to ten million, too big to run on the owner's instinct and a year-end set of accounts, but nowhere near ready to pay for a full-time finance director. That gap is precisely what a Virtual or Fractional FD arrangement is for: proper management accounts, cashflow forecasting and someone to think the numbers through with, at a fraction of the cost of the hire.
There is a very Birmingham cost we spend a lot of time on, too: the Clean Air Zone. If your vans, HGVs or staff vehicles cross into the city regularly, the daily charges are a real and growing line in your accounts — and they are treated differently depending on whether the vehicle is yours, leased, or an employee's. We make sure they are captured and coded properly rather than disappearing into a general overhead where nobody can see what the city is actually costing you.
We also do a lot of Xero work here, as a Xero Platinum Partner — migrations off desktop Sage for older manufacturers, connected apps for agencies billing time, and reporting that means the numbers are current rather than historic. Being outside the city is not a disadvantage in that world; if anything, it is why we can be cheaper than the firm with the office in the professional quarter.
What working with CASS means for your Birmingham business
We don't just keep you compliant. We help you understand your numbers, make better decisions and plan for the future — with fixed monthly fees based on the support you actually need.
Clear financial visibility
Accurate, up-to-date numbers so you always know exactly where your business stands.
Better cash flow control
Understand and plan your cash flow with confidence, not guesswork.
Confident decisions
Meaningful business insights that help you make sharper, faster decisions.
Less admin, more time
We take the finance function off your plate so you can focus on running your business.
Proactive, year-round support
A dedicated contact with a direct dial — not a once-a-year accountant.
A finance function that scales
Support that grows alongside your business, from start-up to established firm.
Why choose a local Xero accountant in the West Midlands
The West Midlands is one of the UK's most dynamic business regions — from Birmingham's professional services and tech scene to the Black Country's manufacturing heartland. A local Xero accountant helps you cut through that pace with clear, real-time numbers and a dedicated contact who knows your business by name.
How we help Birmingham businesses
From everyday accounting to strategic finance — everything designed to help your business make better decisions and grow with confidence.
Proudly serving Birmingham & the surrounding area
Including Colmore Row, Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth, Aston, Tyseley, Edgbaston, Erdington and Kings Heath.
“Paul and all the team at CASS are extremely knowledgeable and supportive with no question being any trouble to them. They've really helped us to structure our business and lay down great foundations for growth and have also given us so much time back to be able to concentrate on what we do best as they are the best at what they do. Would highly recommend.”
— Trish Whan-Hatfield, Director · Based in Birmingham
What our clients say on Google
Since starting our new business in 2026, Cloud Accounting Support Services has been fantastic. They have made everything so much easier to manage, and their support has always been there whenever we’ve needed help. We couldn’t have asked for a better accounting partner.
Andy Latham
3 months ago
Paul, Ali and the team are simply amazing. Every time I ask for help, someone comes back to me straight away, and I always feel supported. They take the stress out of accounts, explain things in a way I understand, and genuinely care about helping me get it right. Having an accountant like Paul gives me complete peace of mind, and that’s priceless when you’re running a business and wearing lots of hats.
Louise McCarthy
5 months ago
Being new to creating a business, I went to CASS on recommendation and they lived up to that support and more. Paul spent time talking me through all the different stages, helping navigate the additional software and available or quick to respond to my many queries. The wider team with Ali and co, have continued to be great. Would highly recommend anyone using CASS, certainly as a new business from my perspective they have been brilliant
Richard Fisher
a year ago
Frequently asked questions
What owners in Birmingham ask us
What are management accounts?
Management accounts are regular financial reports prepared to help you run the business. They normally bring together profit and loss, balance sheet and other relevant information so you can see what has happened recently and what needs attention.
Read the answerWhat does outsourced finance and bookkeeping cost?
Our pricing is published — you can build your package on the pricing page and see an indicative monthly fee and any one-off costs in about two minutes, without giving us your email address. The figure comes from your numbers: transaction volumes, how many people you pay, how tidy the records are, and which services you want. Prices shown are plus VAT. The figure on the pricing page is indicative, based on the information you give us: we verify the scope on your Discovery Call and confirm your fee in a written proposal before any work begins.
Read the answerCan you prepare management accounts?
Yes. We prepare clear financial reports — traditional management accounts, giving you a regular snapshot of your business's financial performance, including your profit and loss, balance sheet and key financial information. However, we believe business owners need more than just historical reports. Through our Strategic Review & Insights service, we transform those figures into meaningful insights, helping you understand what's driving your business today and what actions you should take next. By combining regular reporting with cash flow forecasting, profitability analysis, strategic planning and practical advice, we help you use your numbers to make better business decisions—not just look back at what's already happened.
Read the answerWhat should management accounts include?
I would normally expect to see a profit and loss account and balance sheet, with cash information alongside them. Depending on the business, it may also include aged debtors and creditors, cash forecasts and selected KPIs.
Read the answerWhat is an outsourced finance team?
An outsourced finance team provides some or all of the finance functions a business would otherwise employ internally. That can range from bookkeeping and payroll through to management accounts, cash forecasting and strategic finance support.
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