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  • Easy! Just hit the Contact button or email colum@fiscally.uk. From there, we’ll have a quick chat—either over the phone or in person—about your business and what you need. Then, we’ll send over a one-page quote for you to review (no complicated finance jargon, we promise).

    We aim to respond to all enquiries on the same day, because no one likes waiting around.

  • We handle everything finance-related—from bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and tax to those last-minute “Help! I need a loan application!” moments.

    We’re like having a bookkeeper, finance manager, and CFO all rolled into one—as involved in your business as you need us to be.

  • Our fees are based on how many invoices, expenses, and employees you have (if you need payroll). Thanks to our use of AI and automation, we keep costs as low as possible while still giving you top-tier financial management. Everything is paid monthly via direct debit, so no surprise bills!

  • Nope! We’re a Xero-only service. Why? Because we believe in keeping things simple, efficient, and automated. If you’re using a different system, no worries—we’ll migrate everything over to Xero for you as part of onboarding.

  • Once you approve the quote, we sign a simple contract and get you set up on Xero and other essential finance tools. We’ll also link to your bank accounts and start processing transactions from day one.

    Depending on your setup, there may be some extra steps for tax registrations, Companies House filings, and HMRC-required due diligence (nothing scary—we handle it all for you).

  • Absolutely! We offer training on:
    Xero – so you can get the most out of your accounting software
    Bookkeeping & accounting basics – for business owners who want to learn
    Bitcoin & investments – because we love a bit of financial future-proofing
    Banking & finance topics – if you’re just curious about how things work

    We even help you become self-sufficient if that’s your goal—even if it means we eventually lose you as a client!

  • Not in the regulated, FCA-approved sense. But if you want to understand how investments work, what a government bond is, or why Bitcoin is always in the news, we’re happy to explain it in plain English, no jargon.

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  • We make breaking up easy (no awkwardness, we promise). You own all your subscriptions and logins, so there’s no hassle. We just ask for 30 days' notice, and we’ll even help hand things over to your new bookkeeper if needed.

  • We start with a 12-month contract because onboarding takes time, but after that, it’s a rolling monthly agreement with a 30-day notice period.

  • We don’t, because getting you set up properly takes time. But we’re more than happy to walk you through our service, answer all your questions, and give you a demo before you sign up!

  • Our go-to method is email—it keeps everything organised and allows us to turn around queries quickly (usually the same day). You can send us invoices, expenses, or general finance questions, and we’ll get right on it.

    For larger businesses, we can also integrate with internal emails and communication systems.

  • We’re not just another number-cruncher! We focus on:
    AI & automation – Less manual work, lower costs for you.
    Trust & relationships – We’re not just here to do the books; we’re here to help your business grow.
    Flexibility – Think of us as your bookkeeper, finance manager, and CFO in one—on hand when you need us.

  • Yes! We’re fully remote-first, but we visit clients when possible, especially for quarterly finance reports. We believe in building real relationships, not just sending spreadsheets.

  • Yes! We’re associated with the IAB (Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers), which handles our AML (anti-money laundering) compliance and certified as a Xero advisor. Our founder, Colum Hickey, also has various finance and project management qualifications, so you’re in safe hands.

  • Item We provide quarterly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to all clients. If you have specific reporting needs, just let us know—we’re happy to customise our service to suit your business.

💡 Still have questions? Drop us an email at colum@fiscally.uk, and we’ll be happy to help!