Accountants & Outsourced Finance in Lichfield
4.7/5· 48 Google reviewsLichfield is ten minutes up the A5127 from our office in Amington, and it is genuinely the local business community we know best after Tamworth's own. We have clients in the city centre, out at Fradley Park, and in the villages across the district.
It is not one economy, though, and treating it as one is where generic advice falls down. In the city centre — Bore Street, the Market Square, Bird Street — you have professional practices, independent retailers, cafés and hospitality businesses whose trade rises and falls with the seasons. The Bower, the Christmas market, the cathedral's own calendar and the summer visitors all move the numbers. Cashflow forecasting matters far more here than it does for a business with steady monthly income, because a good August does not pay for a quiet February on its own.
Fradley Park is a completely different proposition: distribution, manufacturing and logistics operating at a scale that has more in common with the M6 corridor than with the cathedral close. Higher transaction volumes, stock, plant, and often shift-based payroll. We work with both, and we do not pretend the same monthly pack suits each of them.
There is a practical Lichfield point worth flagging too. A good number of city-centre premises are listed or sit within the conservation area, which changes how you treat improvement and repair spend for tax — some of it is capital, some allowable, and the line is not always where owners assume. It is worth a conversation before the work starts rather than after the invoice lands. And because Lichfield District Council covers Burntwood and the surrounding villages as well as the city, business rates and reliefs are handled from one place, which at least keeps that part simple.
What working with CASS means for your Lichfield 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 Staffordshire
Staffordshire's economy blends manufacturing and logistics along the A5 and M6 corridors with a thriving base of professional services and independent businesses. A local Xero accountant who understands that mix — and who's a short drive away when you need them — gives you real-time numbers and advice that actually fits how you trade.
How we help Lichfield businesses
From everyday accounting to strategic finance — everything designed to help your business make better decisions and grow with confidence.
Proudly serving Lichfield & the surrounding area
Including Burntwood, Shenstone, Whittington, Streethay, Boley Park, Fradley, Alrewas and Armitage.
“Team CASS have been great supporters of our not-for-profit since day dot. They support us with our Xero and bookkeeping. We wouldn't go any where else. THANK YOU”
— Emma Smith, Founder · Based in Lichfield
What our clients say on Google
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
6 months ago
We are literally just signing up with CASS accounting but already we are seeing benefits for our business and have received such a brilliant level of service from our first enquiry to making our decision. We had met Paul at networking events and we could see how knowledgeable he was but also how friendly and supportive he is and this is exactly what we have received so far. The systems are so organised we know we are in very good hands and we are really excited about what this will mean for us and our business. It really does feel more than accountants, or more than the numbers as CASS say. As a smaller business, we feel we are missing on strategic support and feeling like we have a plan and already feel better about this. Thanks so much, Paul and team. We're really excited to be on board with you and for the future! Hope we're not too much work haha
Penny Kay
2 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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
Frequently asked questions
What owners in Lichfield 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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