Leicester-Based Accountants for Founders, Trustees & Creatives Who Want Straight Answers
Hate Numbers? Good.
That’s Why We Handle Them for You.
UK accountancy and tax handled in full, with international training, coaching, and software that explains what the numbers mean and why.
Trusted by Hundreds of UK Founders, Trustees & Creatives
4.9/5 on Google | 300+ Podcast Episodes | Published Author
Where would you like to start?
Tax, accounts, payroll, VAT, business advice, and our own software. Pick the one that needs sorting first. We’ll handle the rest as we go.
Tax & Wealth Management
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Business Training & Support
Arts & Social Enterprise Support
The Stuff You Were Never Taught And Now Need
Bookkeeping. Self-assessment. Corporation tax. Charity SORP. Auto-enrolment. Nobody handed you a manual when you started. We translate the lot into plain English, file what needs filing, and answer the questions you’ve been Googling at 11pm without being patronising.
We Handle The Numbers. Then We Show You How They Work.
Most accountants hand you a return, send the bill, and disappear. We do the work properly, then explain what it means.
– You suspect you’re paying too much tax
– Cashflow catches you off guard, usually before payroll
– Trustees ask questions, and you’re scrambling for answers
– Your bookkeeping is months behind, and you’re hoping nobody notices
– Your last accountant didn’t understand your sector
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Hello. I’m Mahmood 👋
Accountant for thirty-plus years, teacher before that, author of I Hate Numbers, and host of the podcast.
My belief is simple. Once you understand what your numbers mean and where they come from, you make better decisions and keep more of what you earn.
Plan it. Do it. PROFIT.
Behind Every Good Accountant is a Better Team
Serena
Credit Control & HR
Gloria
Payroll & Admin Assistant
Scampi, Sheba & Sherpa
Team Mascots
What Happens When You Get in Touch
1. Free 15-minute call
You talk. We listen. You leave with a clearer head, whether you hire us or not.
2. A plan in writing
Fixed pricing. No hourly billing surprises.
3. We get to work
Onboarding, tidying up the past, setting up the systems that’ll keep you sane.
4. You start to understand it
Plain-English reviews of your numbers, every quarter.
The Reviews We Didn’t Write Ourselves
Things You’re Probably Wondering Right Now
My books are a mess. Will you judge me?
Absolutely not. The mess is why you’re calling and asking for help.
Is the 15-minute call a sales pitch in disguise?
It’s a chat. If we’re a fit, we’ll say so. If we’re not, we’ll point you to someone who is.
Do you understand charities and arts organisations?
Yes. SORP, restricted funds, grant reporting, trustees. We understand it all.
Are you expensive?
Our prices are fair, fixed, and quoted upfront. No hourly billing surprises.
I'm not in Leicester. Does that matter?
We offer UK-wide accountancy services. International audiences benefit from our training, coaching, and Budgetwhizz® software.
What happens if I'm currently with another accountant?
That’s fine. Switching is more straightforward than people expect, and we’ll handle most of it for you.
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