Hospitality Accountants London Who Understand Your Numbers
We are specialist Hospitality Accountants London and across the UK for restaurants, hotels, cafés, coffee shops and takeaways. We handle your hospitality bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, tronc and management accounts, so you see what each month really made and stay compliant with HMRC, Making Tax Digital (MTD) and Companies House.
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Financial Challenges Hospitality Businesses Face
Running a restaurant, café or hotel in London or across the UK means more than managing sales and expenses. Margins, labour, VAT, rent and cash flow all need your attention, and every decision shapes next month, your next site and your long-term growth.
Sales Up, Profit Down
Food, labour and energy costs can quietly eat into your gross profit. We show you the numbers behind your takings so you can protect your margins.
Numbers Aren't Clear
Year-end accounts only tell you what has already happened. Our hospitality management accounts give you regular insight into sales, costs and profit.
VAT Getting Complex
Eat-in, takeaway, cold and hot food, service charges and delivery sales can all be treated differently. Our hospitality VAT support keeps your records and returns accurate.
Cash Flow Tight
Busy tills don't always mean a healthy bank balance. Our cash flow forecasting helps you plan for rent, suppliers, payroll and HMRC payments.
Payroll Getting Heavy
Casual staff, changing shifts, pensions, National Insurance, tips and tronc make hospitality payroll harder to get right. We keep it accurate and compliant.
Ready to Scale
A new site means new staff, suppliers and systems. Our multi-site hospitality accounting gives you consistent reporting and control as you grow.
Accounting for the Hospitality Industry, Built for Growth
As specialist Hospitality Accountants London, we support restaurants, hotels and cafés with bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, management accounts, tax planning and cash flow management.
Hospitality Bookkeeping
Active ServiceWe manage your hospitality bookkeeping, including sales and expense recording, bank reconciliations, supplier invoices, and accurate financial records, helping restaurants, hotels, cafés and catering businesses stay organised and make informed financial decisions.
Hospitality Accountants for Every Stage of Growth
Whether you run your first site or manage several across London, your finances change as you grow. We provide specialist accounting for restaurants, hotels, cafés, takeaways and caterers, built around how each business actually trades.
Single-Site Restaurants
Accounting, bookkeeping, VAT and tax support for independent London restaurant owners.
Multi-Site Groups
Consistent management reporting, tax support and financial control across every location.
Hotels & B&Bs
Accountants for hotels and guesthouses, with accounting tailored to room income, departmental revenue and seasonal demand.
Takeaways & Delivery
Help with VAT, delivery platform commissions, margins and site profitability.
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Our expert coffee shop accountants provide practical bookkeeping and tax support for café and coffee shop owners, built around daily trading and changing costs.
Chefs, Caterers & Food Businesses
Accountants for chefs and caterers, covering costs, cash flow, tax and profit as you grow.
Why Hospitality Businesses Need Specialist Hospitality Accountants London
Hospitality has volatile gross margins, tips and tronc rules, delivery-platform income and tight working capital. A general accountant handles the filing. A specialist hospitality accountancy firm helps you run the business.
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OPERATIONAL FOCUS
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OUR SPECIALIST APPROACH
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VAT & TaxHMRC Compliance |
Standard-rated and zero-rated VAT, MTD returns, and accurate records for HMRC |
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Payroll & TroncWorkforce & Tips |
PAYE, National Insurance, auto-enrolment pensions, service charge, tips and troncmaster support |
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Capital AllowancesAsset Tax Relief |
Claims on kitchen equipment and fit-out, using the Annual Investment Allowance where it applies |
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Licensing & Setup Premises & Expansion |
Financial planning for premises, licensing, and expansion costs |
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Profitability & MarginsCost of Goods (GP%) |
GP%, food cost, wage cost and prime cost tracked every month |
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Cash FlowWorking Capital |
Forecasts that show VAT, PAYE and rent commitments before they are due |
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Management AccountsMonthly Insight |
Monthly sales, cost and profit reporting, by site |
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EPOS & Multi-Site / TOMS POS & Platforms |
Sales reconciled from Lightspeed, Square, Zonal, Toast and delivery apps, with commission analysis |
Our Process Is Designed Around Your Hospitality Business
Understand Your Business
We start with a short discovery call to understand your sites, sales channels, systems and financial pressures. You then receive a clear, fixed-price proposal within 24 hours.
Set Up and Take Control
We organise your bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and tronc arrangements, and connect your EPOS and accounting software so your records are accurate and up to date from day one.
Review, Improve and Grow
Each month you receive clear reporting on sales, costs, margins and cash flow, along with practical advice to protect profit and support your next stage of growth.
Trusted by UK Hospitality Operators
Proactive accounting, compliant tronc management, and reliable financial direction every single day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in most cases it is worth it. A specialist restaurant accountant understands mixed VAT rates, tips and tronc, payroll for casual staff, delivery platform fees and gross profit margins. That means more accurate accounts, fewer HMRC errors and practical advice a general accountant may not offer.
Restaurant food is generally standard-rated at 20% VAT. This includes meals eaten on the premises and hot takeaway food. Some cold takeaway food items may be zero-rated, depending on the product and how it is supplied. Delivery orders and service charges need careful recording to keep your VAT returns accurate.
Restaurant accountancy fees depend on your turnover, number of sites, payroll size and the services you need. Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounts are usually priced together. At F&A Accountants, we offer fixed monthly fees, and you receive a tailored, no-obligation proposal within 24 hours.
Yes, often you can. Qualifying equipment such as ovens, refrigeration, furniture and some fit-out costs may qualify for capital allowances, including the Annual Investment Allowance or full expensing for limited companies. Eligibility depends on the asset and your business structure, so speak to an accountant before a major purchase.
The best hospitality accountant for you is one with proven sector experience, clear fixed pricing and proactive advice. Look for knowledge of VAT, payroll, tronc and management accounts, plus accountants who understand EPOS and delivery platforms. F&A Accountants is a specialist hospitality accountancy firm serving restaurants, cafés, hotels and takeaways in London and across the UK.
A tronc is a system for sharing tips, gratuities and service charges among staff, managed by an independent troncmaster. It is not compulsory, but it can be a compliant way to handle tip payroll. Employers must also pass on all tips fairly and have a written tips policy.
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