How Butterworth Barlow can help you with your architectural business

Business owners juggle a range of tasks and responsibilities, from business planning to shareholder negotiation.

Architectural firms face specific demands and challenges, making handling business finances even more complex.

That’s why working with a specialist accountancy firm is crucial for architects looking to succeed in their industry.

Specialist services, expert advice

Chartered Accountants spend several years obtaining the qualifications and practical experience they need to deliver professional experience.

Working with an established firm gives you access to the specialist knowledge your business needs without the costly investment of employing and training someone in-house.

However, architectural businesses need accounting services that go beyond chartered expertise to offer specialised, in-depth financial solutions tailored to your challenging industry demands.

Butterworth Barlow is one of only two accountancy partners selected by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide specialist accounts and payroll services to architects and practices.

This partnership is based on our understanding of the sector and our ability to offer tailored financial support for architectural firms.

Our unparalleled architectural knowledge and expertise means you’ll benefit from the very best accounting and financial services.

Going beyond accounts with business advice

If you are setting up your own architectural practice for the first time, you may lack experience in handling the financial side of things.

That’s why our support for architectural practices goes beyond annual accounts and bookkeeping to provide tailored business advice.

We can help you structure your business effectively, set up the right systems, and advise on pricing your architectural services.

We can also assist with business tax planning and preparing research and development (R&D) tax relief claims.

Why work with us instead of hire in-house?

There are a range of advantages to working with a specialist accounting firm such as Butterworth Barlow over hiring an in-house accountant:

• Save time and money: With your expert accounting firm partner ready to go, you’ll save on the costs and time of hiring and training an in-house team.
• Future-proof with cloud accounting: Technology is constantly improving, and it can be hard for even the most tech-savvy architects to keep up. Butterworth Barlow’s accountants stay on top of the latest developments and can support you with implementing cutting-edge accounting software.
• Avoid staffing and turnover issues: Seeking the services of an accountancy firm ensures you always have someone to attend to your business’s financial needs.
• Scalability: As your business scales, we will adapt accordingly. This inbuilt scalability will enable you to increase your financial planning capabilities immediately.

Partnering with an accounting firm for your financial needs doesn’t mean compromising on personal client care.

At Butterworth Barlow, we take a proactive approach with our clients and provide a very high level of client service.

Each client is allocated a client manager who looks after their queries, ensuring you receive dedicated, personalised support.

Butterworth Barlow: The accounting firm for architects

At Butterworth Barlow, we provide a full range of accounting and payroll services tailored to fit the demands of the architecture industry.

We understand the challenges you face in managing project-based work, a variable cash flow and staying compliant with your industry’s regulations.

From managing payroll to offering bookkeeping and tax planning advice, we take care of the financial side of things, so you can focus on your projects and clients.

Our team will work to ensure everything runs smoothly, allowing you to manage your business more effectively.

Contact us to find out how we can take care of all your accounting needs.