Steele Financial

Business Details

Cloud Accountants in Bristol

Steele Financial is a Bristol-based accountancy firm with decades of combined experience in delivering expert financial solutions. Our team of Chartered Accountants specialises in cloud-based accounting, leveraging Xero software to streamline financial processes for businesses nationwide. We offer tailored services including bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, and strategic financial advisory, ensuring clients can focus on growth while we manage the numbers.

Our proactive approach combines technical expertise with sector-specific insights to optimise financial performance. Backed by a commitment to transparency and client-centric service, we provide fixed-fee packages and 24/7 support to meet the evolving needs of SMEs, startups, and established enterprises across hospitality, construction, and media sectors.

Services

Bookkeeping Payroll Services VAT Returns Cloud Accounting Xero Implementation Financial Forecasting Tax Compliance Virtual Finance Office App Advisory Xero Training

Highlights and features

Decades of combined experience in cloud accounting and Xero integration
Tailored financial solutions for hospitality, construction, and SME sectors
Fixed-fee pricing with transparent, no-hidden-costs approach
Nationwide support with Bristol-based expertise and local market knowledge
Award-winning team of Chartered Accountants with proactive advisory services

Associations and certifications

Xero Certified Advisors
ViFi UK Finance Team

What people say

Proactive advice Xero implementation expertise Responsive support Cost-effective solutions Sector-specific knowledge

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Services

Cloud Accounting

Our cloud accounting solutions use Xero to automate financial processes, providing real-time insights and reducing manual work. We help businesses transition to digital systems, integrate apps for enhanced functionality, and ensure secure, accessible financial data. Clients benefit from streamlined workflows, reduced errors, and improved decision-making capabilities through continuous financial monitoring.

Payroll Management

We manage end-to-end payroll processing, including CIS and auto-enrolment compliance. Our services cover salary calculations, tax submissions, payslip generation, and year-end reporting for businesses with 1-200+ employees. Cloud-based tools ensure accuracy, regulatory adherence, and time savings while providing employees with secure online access to payslips.

Xero Implementation

Our Xero migration service transfers financial data from legacy systems like QuickBooks or Excel to Xero. We restructure accounting frameworks, configure integrations, and train teams to ensure seamless adoption. This process eliminates inefficiencies and positions businesses to leverage Xero's full suite of tools for improved financial management.

Tax Compliance

We handle VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and personal tax returns with accuracy and timeliness. Our proactive approach identifies tax-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Services include VAT registration advice, tax-efficient structuring, and audit support for businesses and individuals.

Virtual Finance Office

This comprehensive service replaces in-house finance teams with a dedicated virtual department. We manage bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic advisory, offering cost savings of up to 50%. Clients receive monthly management reports, cashflow forecasts, and tailored insights to drive business growth.

People

Paul Tutin

Chairman and Managing Partner

Paul leads Steele Financial with over 30 years of accountancy experience, specialising in strategic financial advisory for SMEs. He oversees the firm's growth and service quality.

Ben

Managing Director

Ben directs client services and Xero implementation projects. With expertise in cloud accounting, he focuses on transforming financial processes for hospitality and construction sectors.

Ryan Saward

Director

Ryan manages tax compliance and corporate advisory services. He ensures clients meet regulatory requirements while optimising tax efficiency through strategic planning.

Stacey

Accounts & Tax Manager

Stacey oversees day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping and VAT compliance. She provides hands-on support to clients in the media and retail sectors.

Damon

VFO Manager

Damon leads the Virtual Finance Office team, delivering outsourced finance solutions to growing businesses. He specialises in financial reporting and process optimisation.

Questions

What accounting services does Streets Steele offer?

We provide bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns, tax compliance, Xero cloud accounting, financial forecasting, and virtual finance office services for UK businesses.

Why choose Streets Steele as your Bristol accountants?

Our Xero-certified team offers fixed-fee pricing, sector-specific expertise, and cloud-based solutions to reduce costs and administrative burdens for growing businesses.

Do you work with businesses outside Bristol?

Yes, while based in Bristol, we support clients nationwide through cloud technology, maintaining the same personalised service for remote clients.

How does Xero cloud accounting benefit my business?

Xero automates financial tasks, provides real-time insights, and integrates with business apps to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities.

What industries do you specialise in?

We focus on hospitality (restaurants, hotels), construction, media, and SME sectors, offering tailored accounting solutions for each industry's unique requirements.

Can you help with switching accountants?

Yes, we handle transitions smoothly, including data migration to Xero, setup of new systems, and ensuring continuity of financial management services.

Reviews (4)

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John Lewin

Jun 07, 2021 Report

We engaged Steele Financial because we needed a modern, flexible, enthusiastic outsourced solution to our accounting needs. We are a start-up business, having grown at an explosive rate in 2020/21, so we needed a lot of catchup accounting to be done and VAT returns to be brought up to date. Steele Financial were instrumental in getting us to a sound position to enable us to understand where our finances were, identify procedural issues and put in place solutions. They are entirely reliable, hugely pro-active, understand our business and are a real pleasure to partner with. Couldn't recommend them

Jo

May 29, 2021 Report

I joined SF after a lengthy conversation with Ben about how frustrating my previous accountant was, Bens refreshing approach of being a Xero expert and 100% paperless was where i wanted to be, since switching i spend 95% less time sorting/finding invoices as the processes are so simple with Dext. I also paid Ben to re do my previous year draft accounts and finalise as i was conscious my previous accountant didn't have time for me and was too busy to manage my capital allowances etc correctly, and i'm glad i did as they found mistakes and errors within the bookkeeping which meant i would have massively

David Hearth

May 25, 2021 Report

I've had several accountants over the years and by far Steel Financial has been the best experience. Ben and the team are always on hand with great advice, and tailored reporting that suits your business. During the pandemic they sent out fantastic weekly updates to translate the ever changing rules and complexities of tax and grants. Could not recommend these guys enough.

Alex Bodman

May 23, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I changed to Steele Financial after an issue with a previous accountant that could have resulted in not being able to obtain a mortgage and would have led to an increased tax bill. Everyone at Steele Financial has been really helpful and all previous issues have been fully explained, understood and rectified. Would highly recommend.