WHO WE PARTNER WITH
Strategic Accountants for Ambitious Leaders Building £500K+ Businesses
You’re not looking for a bookkeeper or tax filer. You’re building something significant, and need a strategic partner who can match your ambition with clear, proactive guidance, and tools that actually help you make confident decisions.
You've Outgrown Traditional Accounting
Most accountants are built for compliance and reactive admin. They file returns, answer HMRC queries, and provide historical reports. But as your business grows past £500K in revenue, you need more. You need a forward-looking strategy, scenario planning, and someone who understands your vision.
The Cost of Staying Reactive
When your accountant only looks backwards, you’re making critical growth decisions in areas like hiring, expansion, capital investment, exit timing, based on gut feeling and guesswork instead of data-backed confidence. That’s not strategy. That’s risk.
You're a Perfect Fit If You Are...
Building a £500K+ Business
You’re scaling beyond the startup phase and need forward-looking financial strategy, not just compliance and tax returns.
Planning Major Decisions
Hiring senior staff, expanding locations, investing capital, or planning an exit. Decisions that need clarity, not guesswork.
Seeking True Partnership
You want an accountancy team who deeply understands your business, proactively suggests improvements, and is accessible when you need them.
Transparency Matters. We're Not the Right Fit If...
| If this describes you... | ...Here is why we won't work well together |
|---|---|
| You're looking for the cheapest option. | If price is your only consideration and you need basic compliance at the lowest cost, traditional accountants will serve you better. We're a strategic investment, not a commodity service. |
| Your revenue is under £200K. | At this stage, you likely need solid bookkeeping and compliance support more than forward-looking strategy. We recommend finding an accountant who can better support a more hands-off approach. |
| You want a hands-off, transactional relationship. | If you prefer minimal contact and only want someone to file returns once a year, we're not the right fit. We're built for businesses who want an ongoing strategic partnership. |
| You're not open to adopting new tools or processes. | We use cloud-based systems and forward-looking planning tools. If you're committed to paper records and static spreadsheets only, we won't work well together. |
| You're building a lifestyle business with no growth plans. | If you're happy maintaining current operations without expansion, exit planning, or major strategic decisions, our proactive approach won't add value. You'd be better served by a simpler compliance firm. |
If any of the above resonates, we respect that and encourage you to find an accountant better suited to your current needs. Mutual fit matters for both parties.
Hear Their Vision Come To Life
“It’s like having a really good friend who happens to know you incredibly well, but is really bloody good with Excel and pivot tables.”
Michael & Hannah, HMDG
£0 → >£2M ARR → Successful Exit
“It’s like having a really good friend who happens to know you incredibly well, but is really bloody good with Excel and pivot tables.”
Michael & Hannah, HMDG
£0 → >£2M ARR → Successful Exit
“I’ve been working with OutRise from the very beginning. I’ve found them incredibly helpful, great advice and great business tools.”
Henry, Defined Wine
£0 → >£10M valuation
“I’ve been working with OutRise from the very beginning. I’ve found them incredibly helpful, great advice and great business tools.”
Henry, Defined Wine
£0 → >£10M valuation
“Lifting the lid on trends and other issues that we otherwise would not have been aware of. ”
Lizzie, With
Successful Exit to EOT
“Lifting the lid on trends and other issues that we otherwise would not have been aware of. ”
Lizzie, With
Successful Exit to EOT
What Makes OutRise Different
Forward-Looking Strategy
Build out 4-year cash flow forecasts and scenario plans using our Strategic Scenario Engine tool. You see the financial impact of every major decision before you commit.
True Partnership, Not Transactions
We deeply understand your business model, industry, and personal vision. You get proactive suggestions and accessibility, when you need it the most.
AI-Enhanced Efficiency
AI handles data processing and routine queries. We focus on strategic guidance, decision support, and building your financial roadmap.
Exit-Ready From Day One
Whether you plan to exit in 2 years or 20, we set up systems and financials that make due diligence seamless and maximise your valuation.
Common Questions on Partnering with OutRise
What size business is the best fit for OutRise?
Do you specialise in a specific industry?
Is OutRise suitable for early-stage startups?
Client Profile Example
Industry matters less than mindset. Our clients share common characteristics: they’re scaling fast, thinking ahead, and need financial insights that traditional accountants cannot provide. Here’s the type of businesses we typically attract:
£500K+ Revenue
Ready for strategic planning beyond basic compliance
3+ Team Members
Complex enough to benefit from strategic financial insights
Growth Ambitions
Scaling operations, not just maintaining current state
Tech-Forward
Embraces cloud-based tools and modern business processes
Strategic Decisions
Making significant moves that impact the business regularly
Exit Planning
Building long-term value with future goals in mind
| Qualification Criteria | The OutRise Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum Revenue | £500k - £5M+ Annual Turnover |
| Business Stage | Scaling Up & Growing |
| Tech Stack | Cloud-Native (Xero) & Integrated Apps |
| Service Need | Strategy, Forecasting, Guidance (not just accounting) |
“They’ve really understood how we particularly work, rather than some off-the-shelf accountancy solution. Honestly, I don’t think we could be without them at this point. ”
Naomi, SARD
Significant SaaS Growth
“They’ve really understood how we particularly work, rather than some off-the-shelf accountancy solution. Honestly, I don’t think we could be without them at this point. ”
Naomi, SARD
Significant SaaS Growth
Start Building Your Financial Future
If you’re a leader building a £500K+ business and ready to exchange guesswork for data-backed confidence, we should talk. Start with a focused call today.