Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Bromley
Established in 2013 by sisters Linda and Frances Foster, Numbers and Beyond is a chartered accountancy firm dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. With combined expertise spanning decades, including senior roles at Deloitte, The Economist Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, we offer comprehensive services from bookkeeping to strategic financial direction. Our approach prioritises transparency, client education, and leveraging technology to deliver real-time financial insights.We specialise in supporting start-ups and growing businesses through tax planning, part-time finance director services, and cash flow management, ensuring clients maintain compliance while optimising profitability. Our commitment to simplifying complex financial processes has earned us recognition as a trusted partner for businesses across Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst, and London.
Services
Bookkeeping
Annual Accounts
Management Accounts
Credit Control
Part-Time Finance Director
Taxation
Start-Up Services
Payroll
Pension Auto-Enrolment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored accounting packages for businesses at all growth stages
- Our part-time finance director service provides senior-level expertise on demand
- We combine 30+ years' corporate experience with SME-focused financial strategies
- We provide free business resources and practical start-up guidance
- Our cloud-based accounting systems enable real-time financial visibility
What people say
Excellent accountancy service
Prompt and efficient support
Friendly and approachable manner
Highly recommendable expertise
Reliable and trustworthy service
Services
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping service ensures accurate financial record-keeping through cloud-based software solutions. We handle transaction recording, bank reconciliations, and document management while offering flexible client participation levels. Using Xero and FreeAgent platforms, we provide real-time financial visibility with bank-level security. This foundational service supports informed business decisions through reliable data management.
Part-Time Finance Director
This service delivers senior financial expertise for growing businesses needing strategic direction. We provide business planning, budget forecasting, and project management support tailored to growth objectives. Our qualified professionals help implement systems and strategies that improve financial performance while maintaining operational efficiency through regular performance reviews and actionable recommendations.
Taxation Services
Our taxation services ensure HMRC compliance while optimising tax efficiency for businesses and individuals. We manage VAT registration and returns, corporation tax filings, and self-assessment submissions using IRIS software. The service includes proactive tax planning to minimise liabilities and avoid penalties through regular compliance monitoring and strategic advice.
Annual Accounts
We prepare statutory annual accounts for companies, partnerships, and sole traders meeting Companies House requirements. Our service includes drafting financial statements, preparing abbreviated accounts where appropriate, and ensuring timely submissions. We work with clients to produce accurate, compliant financial reports that reflect business performance while meeting all regulatory deadlines.
Start-Up Services
Our start-up support covers essential financial foundations for new businesses. We assist with company registration, tax registrations, payroll setup, and accounting system implementation. The service includes practical guidance through our start-up checklist and ongoing advisory support to help new businesses establish sound financial practices from inception.
People
Linda Foster
Chartered Accountant
Former Finance Director at The Economist Group with 14 years' experience. Fellow Chartered Accountant trained at Deloitte. Specialises in strategic financial planning for growing businesses.
Frances Foster
Prince2 Practitioner
30-year pensions management specialist with experience at Unilever and PwC. Prince2 qualified project manager supporting business growth through financial analysis and system implementation.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, annual accounts, management accounts, credit control, taxation, payroll, and part-time finance director services tailored to SME needs.
Do you support start-up businesses?
Yes, we offer start-up services including business registration, tax setup, and financial planning with our free start-up checklist resource.
Which areas do you serve?
We work with businesses in Bromley, Beckenham, Chislehurst, North Kent, and across London from our Bromley office.
How do you handle tax compliance?
We manage VAT returns, corporation tax filings, and self-assessment submissions using HMRC-approved software to ensure compliance and tax efficiency.
What makes your part-time FD service unique?
Our service combines strategic business planning with hands-on financial management, providing senior expertise without full-time costs.
Can you help with payroll and pension auto-enrolment?
Yes, we process payroll, generate payslips, manage HMRC submissions, and handle pension auto-enrolment compliance requirements.
