Accounting

Gravitate partners with businesses to simplify and optimise their accounting processes. These blogs explore key accounting challenges, regulatory changes, and strategies to improve financial clarity and efficiency.

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Why does my accountant keep asking for Receipts?

By the end of this blog, you will fully understand why your accountant needs receipts and how to make the process easier.

Tom South FCCA
August 28, 2025
3 minutes

Business Reporting in the UK: Legals, Tax, P&L and More

Business reporting covers a lot of different areas, including tax obligations, statutory accounts, and internal reports.

Jonathan Carr
August 18, 2025
4 minutes

Cash Flow VS Profit: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse profit and cash flow because they both relate to money in a business. Here's what you need to know about each!

Tom South FCCA
August 1, 2025
3 minutes

Accountant vs Outsourced FD – Roles, Responsibilities & Skills

What are the differences between an accountant and an outsourced FD, and which does your business need?

Josh Clarke
July 22, 2025
3 minutes

Partner Spotlight: FreeAgent

Tom Hasted breaks down some of the key features and benefits of FreeAgent for Business users.

Tom Hasted
July 22, 2025
2 minutes

What is Bank Reconciliation? FAQs

Bank reconciliation is the process of comparing a company’s bank account records with its corresponding bank statements to ensure they match

Tom South FCCA
June 26, 2025
3 minutes

Xero Data Protection – How it works and how to strengthen it

While a system-wide failure of Xero is highly unlikely, yours and your clients’ financial data is too important to leave to chance.

Mike Crocker
June 16, 2025
3 minutes

How to Read a Balance Sheet for a Limited Company

If you know how to read them closely, even basic statutory reports like a balance sheet can tell an important story.

Sam Newton
June 12, 2025
4 minutes

Partnership vs. Limited Company: Which Business Structure is Right for You?

Two common options business owners take are a Partnership or a Limited Company. Both have their pros and cons.

Tom South FCCA
May 29, 2025
3 minutes

Payments on Account (POA) for Self-Assessment tax bills

Payments on Account are advanced payments that you make towards your self-assessment tax bill for a given year.

Jonathan Carr
May 28, 2025
5 minutes

How higher Employer NICs will impact Benefits in Kind (BIKs)

An area that will be impacted by the Employers NI increase is the cost of providing Benefits in Kind (BIKs) for employees.

Adam Betts ACCA
May 9, 2025
2 minutes

Care Homes: Auditors should encourage financial automation

A care home business audit is a high-risk, complex process. Automation can make this far more manageable and efficient for both parties.

Jonathan Carr
April 24, 2025
3 minutes

Digital Accounting and Automation for Private Care Home Businesses

Digital accounting can make your care home business more efficient as operating and staffing costs rise.

Jonathan Carr
April 4, 2025
4 minutes

Financial Controller vs Finance Director – Roles, Skills & Focus

The Financial Controller is an operational role, while the Finance Director is more strategic. Here are the other key differences.

Mike Crocker
March 21, 2025
4 minutes

Audit Readiness – Automation, Clarity & Efficiency

Being audit ready involves accurate and accessible financial records and processes that comply with UK regulations.

Jonathan Carr
March 20, 2025
3 minutes

Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent or Sage – Which is right for your business?

The right software is a powerful tool for managing your finances, ensuring compliance, and making informed business decisions.

Tom Hasted
February 14, 2025
5 mins

Outsourced FD vs "Fractional CFO": What’s the Difference?

These roles involve tailored financial support to businesses without a full in-house finance function, but they are actually quite similar.

Charlotte Turner
January 28, 2025
4 minutes

What is a Financial Controller (FC) and why does your business need one?

A Financial Controller plays a vital role in financial health and efficiency but also keeping your business out of regulatory hot water.

Josh Clarke
January 23, 2025
4 minutes

The Pros and Cons of an Outsourced Finance Director

Mike Crocker
January 21, 2025
3 minutes

What is an Outsourced FD? (And does your business need one?)

An FD is a key role in a growing business, but it may not be appropriate for all companies. This is where outsourcing is a valuable option.

Jonathan Carr
January 21, 2025
3 minutes

What is Digital Accounting and how does it work?

Digital Accounting takes traditional accounting practices and harnesses the latest technologies to make things faster and more precise.

Sam Newton
January 17, 2025
3 mins