Accountants in Birmingham
4.7/5· 48 Google reviewsCASS works with Birmingham businesses as their accountants and, for many of them, as their whole finance function — bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and year-end accounts, and the management accounts, forecasting and Virtual FD support that come after them. We are seventeen miles up the A38 in Amington, Tamworth, which is precisely why we can give you more finance capability for the same fee than a city-centre address can.
Birmingham 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.
An accountant — the whole compliance side, done properly and on time
None of it is the interesting part, and all of it has to be right before anything else is worth doing.
Kept current in live Xero.
VAT and MTD for VATPrepared and filed, with the scheme reviewed rather than assumed.
PayrollIncluding auto-enrolment.
Limited Company Year End AccountsAnd the corporation tax return, explained before they are filed.
Personal Tax and Self AssessmentFor the directors behind the company.
The bookkeeping itself, taken off your hands
This is the most common first conversation, particularly for agencies and consultancies: books weeks behind, VAT a scramble every quarter, and no way of telling which clients or projects actually make money.
We maintain the books weekly or monthly depending on volume, reconcile in live Xero, capture receipts through Dext, and set up tracking so project and client profitability is visible rather than guessed. If the books need rescuing before they can be maintained, that is a clean-up, and we do that too.
Bookkeeping services in BirminghamA finance function, without the hires
For businesses that need finance capability rather than more compliance — the reporting, the forecasting and someone to think the numbers through with.
Monthly or quarterly management accounts.
Cashflow ForecastingWhat the bank balance does next, not what it did.
Strategic Planning and InsightsBudgets, scenarios and the commercial effect of a decision before you commit to it.
Outsourced Finance and Virtual FDAll of it together, with a finance director's input at a fraction of the salary.
How we work with a business in the city
Everything runs in live Xero, so you and we are looking at the same numbers at the same time rather than waiting for a monthly pack. You get a named client manager who knows your business. We come into Birmingham when a face-to-face genuinely helps, and we don't pretend a city-centre office would make your numbers better.
We are a Xero Platinum Partner and a 100% Xero practice, which is how we can keep every client current — migrations off desktop Sage for older manufacturers, connected apps for agencies billing time, and reporting that is current rather than historic.
If Xero itself is the reason you are looking, start hereWho we are a good fit for
Birmingham businesses, broadly one to ten million in turnover, that want an ongoing finance relationship. We do not normally provide compliance work in isolation — filing returns against records nobody maintains serves no one — with ACSP identity verification the stated exception.
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.
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
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The team at CASS have made me feel welcome and at ease from day one. As a business owner, having people I can trust to take care of the accounting side of things takes a huge weight off my shoulders and gives me more time to focus on growing my business. Professional, approachable and supportive—I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. If you’re looking for an accountant who makes everything feel less daunting, you’ll be in great hands with CASS!
Anthony Fletcher
3 weeks ago
Absolutely fantastic service from the team at CASS, (especially Paul). Not only did they support us with our book-keeping/accounting and EPOS system, but they genuinely went above and beyond — even helping us out of hours and on a Sunday to get everything set up properly. Nothing was too much trouble, and their support has been a massive part of getting our pet shop up and running smoothly from day one. We couldn’t be happier with the service we’ve received and honestly couldn’t have done it without them. Thanks again Paul and the team at CASS — truly appreciated! X
Pet supplies Polesworth
7 months ago
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
4 months 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 Planning and 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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