Specialists in construction accounting

If you’re brilliant at your trade but not so good with figures, you need some support.

You could ask your mate’s sister’s boyfriend’s cousin, Sue, who has an A-level in maths. She’ll do your bookkeeping for you around her university course.

Or you could hire Bob. His CV looks pretty good – he knows how to make spreadsheets, and he previously worked in a big finance department as a credit controller.

Or you could call us and have your very own virtual finance department – a team of qualified and experienced financial experts who specialise in construction accountancy.

If you’ve already tried option one or two, then your books have probably taken a battering. But that’s ok; we love sorting everything out and automating the crap out of your processes.

Before you know it, Sue and Bob will be distant memories, and you’ll no longer be running your business blind. Best of all, you’ll be getting financial advice from experts so you can grow your business the way you want.

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SERVICES

How we help

Damage Control

Our first priority is resolving any immediate issues with your cashflow or finance processes – if you’re in the crap, we’ll get you out.

Then, if you’re not already using Xero, we’ll get you hooked up – it’s the best accounting software for construction and trades.

Don’t panic if you’ve never used it before. It’s super simple, and we’ll talk you through everything you need to know.

Tailored Support

Tax returns, CIS, payroll, bookkeeping, credit control, supplier payments, forecasting, budgeting, management accounts – we do it all.

But just because we do it all, it doesn’t mean you need it all. That’s why we tailor our services to your business and your objectives.

Whatever state your finances are in, we’ll get your systems running like clockwork so you feel in control of your cash.

Full Finance Team

Just as you need a range of specialist skills to build a house, you need a range of specialist skills to run a successful finance department.

You could hire one person with a basic understanding of most things. Or you could outsource to a team of experts who have a detailed knowledge of everything.

Think of us as your virtual finance department. You get access to every skill you need without the cost of employing several specialists.

Proactive Advice

Our goal is to help you build the business you want – to grow and thrive. It’s something we excel at and one of the things that sets us apart.

We don’t just tick boxes so we can get paid. We’re proactive in improving your systems, making you more efficient, and giving you practical advice.

And you get bespoke support from an experienced finance director who will help you understand your accounts, so you can make better business decisions.

Are we right for you?

You probably don’t want to settle for any old accountancy firm, and equally, we don’t just take on any client with a pulse. So, who exactly do we work with?

Well, as we specialise in accountancy for construction firms, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we only work with construction or trades businesses. You should also have an annual turnover above £500k and be looking to grow.

And finally, we’re only interested in long-term relationships, not one-off tax returns. It’s not that we don’t love completing tax returns – we do, but not as a standalone service. We want to provide you with a fully outsourced finance department and high-level FD support, not just hear from you once a year.

So, if you want to build a profitable construction business, and you aren’t scared of having a bunch of innovative and straight-talking accountants as part of your team, let’s chat.

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Your bespoke finance package

Your finance package will be tailored to your needs and can include:

  • Personal Tax Returns
  • Credit Control
  • Supplier Payments
  • Cashflow Forecasting
  • Cashflow Management
  • Xero Accounting

The best way to find out what we can do for you is to get in touch. If we can’t help you (or don’t want to help you), we’ll be completely honest.

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FEEDBACK

From Our Happy Clients

Just like to Thank Empowered by Cloud for their excellent Payroll Service. It's just easy, we send over the hours, they do the hard work. Jo is excellent and on the ball. We have little to none errors so we are very pleased with the service.
Michelle McDaidT&P METCALFE AND SON Ltd
The training on Xero and WorkflowMax transformed our business. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the team to anyone who wants real-time information and answers on their business finances. First class all-round.
Bobby SutherlandLS Contracts
We needed a payment and accounting solution that would be automated to improve our cashflow and see our accounts in real time. Our payment system is now automated and we can make much better financial decisions at the click of a button. Highly recommend the team at Empowered by Cloud.
Michael CairnsCelsius Plumbing & Heating
Our new workforce management programme has freed up time for the business. Operations can enter and record information in real time offsite. We can invoice clients in real-time which helps cashflow. The service was very professional & personal. I found it very easy to put trust in Laura and her team very quickly. I now see them as part of my team going forward.
John RossCleanTec
Working with Empowered by Cloud has provided our growing organisation with the confidence that our finances are being taken care of and we are provided with the right information, exactly when we need it. Working closely with Louise has allowed our management to make better financial decisions and focus on growing our business.
Kara BatchelorAlexander Community Development
No business is made great by the payroll department, but you can very quickly destroy workplace trust if payroll isn’t right. So it’s a massive comfort to have someone as proactive and efficient as Jo working away behind the scenes to make sure everyone is paid accurately and on time.
Murray MacPhersonMunro Wilson
Empowered by Cloud have been fantastic at helping us to keep on top of our bookkeeping and accounting. Their initial comprehensive review of our existing arrangements enabled them to gain a solid understanding of our business, and their subsequent help to improve and refine our bookkeeping and forecasting processes has been invaluable.
Rachel StockleySarrani
As a start-up business founder learning to bring in experts or outsource parts of your business can be daunting. Whether you are concerned about cost, control, or quality it can seem like just doing it yourself is the best option - WRONG! Since engaging with Laura and the team at Empowered by cloud our business operation has become more efficient, we have real insight into where the business is financially, and it has given me back time to spend on the business instead of on administrative tasks. The team's commitment to customer service and their proactive approach is fantastic. Everyone we have dealt with is knowledgeable in their area whilst also being approachable, not always the case with accounting companies. 10/10, would recommend.
Andy HartEAV Installations
A little bit star struck working with LinkedIn's top voice 2020! We moved over to work with Laura only a couple of months ago and her team have completely transformed out financial literacy and vision. We went from being completely blind to really aware in such a short space of time. I look forward to the coming months with Laura on the board steering Glampitect in the right direction.
Calum MacLeodGlampitect
I worked with Laura when implementing Xero and WorkflowMax for improving business process. Her expertise, patience and insight were invaluable in designing a systemised approach that worked for the business. Her approach provided assurance during a period of change, which helped iron out company-specific nuances before full rollout was complete. Could not recommend her and Empowered by Cloud more highly, they just get it and more importantly help you get it.
Andrew Loughlin360 Bid
Laura is fast becoming Scotland's go-to expert for Xero solutions for SMEs. In addition to becoming a Xero expert, she has the genuine mission and belief to share what she knows widely to her clients, peers and even competitors as a means of encouraging the wider upskilling of the SME sector but in particular those SME businesses which are too small to employ their own Finance Officer, Finance Director or office manager. Her gift is the ability to articulate and communicate the benefits of using a Xero-based system to furnish the small business owner with the tools and insight of a Finance Director, without the cost of employing one.
Ken Macrae
Quite simply, Laura is fantastic at what she does. We needed a payment and an accounting solution that would be automated, to improve our cash flow. We wanted to also make easier cash flow decisions and needed to be able to see our accounts in real time. Laura spent around 5 days in total back in 2018 with us and the results have been fantastic. Our payment system is now automated and we can make better financial decisions at the click of a button. Highly Recommend Laura and the team at Empowered by Cloud.
Michael CairnsCelsius Plumbing
I’m very happy with the Xero training we got from Laura. Not only did she come to us on a day that was good for us, she also made the day stress free and gave no nonsense training. I really think our small business will benefit more than we realised. I’d highly recommend a day’s training to any small business.
Christopher LawsonLawson Joinery
I reached out on LinkedIn looking for Xero accountancy software training for a new start in our office and Laura’s name kept popping up. We agreed a day and schedule and she delivered an excellent days training. We would have no hesitation in recommending Laura to anyone looking to migrate to Xero or looking for training on the system.
Chris ArkleyRakkhaus Furniture