Frequently Asked Questions

A: The best way to find out is to have a conversation. There’s no hard sell and no obligation, I simply want to understand your situation and be honest about whether I’m the right fit. If I don’t think I am, I’ll say so.

A: I work virtually with clients across the UK. I’m based near Worcester, and most of my work is conducted remotely, which means geography is no barrier to getting the support you need.

A: This depends on my current availability and the complexity of your requirements. Please get in touch and I’ll give you an honest picture of timescales.  Short projects can normally be completed quickly.

A: Your accountant typically focuses on compliance, preparing accounts, managing tax and ensuring you meet regulatory obligations. A Fractional Finance Director focuses on strategy and decision-making: helping you understand your financial position, plan for the future and make more confident decisions. The two roles complement each other well.

A: Financial mentoring is a one-to-one support relationship that helps you develop a clearer understanding of your finances and greater confidence in making financial decisions. Unlike traditional advisory work, mentoring focuses on building your capability and understanding over time, so you feel empowered, not dependent.

A: This depends on your organisation’s size, complexity and the nature of the support required. Some clients need a few hours of advisory input each month; others benefit from more regular, hands-on involvement. I work flexibly and will always recommend what I genuinely think is right for your situation.

A: Costs vary depending on the scope and frequency of support needed. Because every organisation is different, I work on a tailored basis — either on a retained monthly arrangement or on a project basis. The best starting point is a conversation to understand what you need, and I can then give you a clear picture of what’s involved. There’s no obligation in that initial discussion.

A: Yes. I have experience mentoring finance teams and supporting team members through professional development, including those working towards accountancy qualifications. Please mention this when we first speak.

A: April 2026 for self-employed individuals with income over £50,000. April 2027 for those with income over £30,000. Further rollout is planned beyond that.

A: Yes — the sooner you get set up, the better. Getting Xero configured and your records in order ahead of the deadline means you’re not rushing at the last minute, and you have time to get comfortable with the system before your first quarterly submission is due.