Looking for business orientated accountants for your café, coffee shop or bakery?
Why choose city mill as your café & bakery accountant?
At City Mill, we are dedicated to providing specialised accounting, tax, and business consultancy services for cafes, coffee shops, and bakeries throughout Hampshire. We understand the unique financial and operational challenges faced by food and beverage businesses and are committed to helping your establishment thrive.
Whether you run a small independent café, a trendy coffee shop, or a bustling bakery, our tailored solutions are designed to address your specific needs and support your business goals. From accurate bookkeeping and tax compliance to strategic business consultancy, our services ensure your financial operations are smooth and efficient.
Our expert team offers café accounting services, coffee shop tax preparation, and bakery business consultancy. We focus on simplifying financial management, optimising your tax position, and providing insights that drive growth. Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on delivering exceptional experiences to your customers.
Accounting for Cafes, Coffee Shops, and Bakeries
Running a successful café, coffee shop, or bakery requires meticulous financial management. Our accounting services are specifically tailored for these food and beverage businesses, ensuring you can focus on delivering excellent customer experiences while we handle your financial records. From bookkeeping to financial reporting, we provide the expertise needed to keep your business’s finances in order.
Tax Preparation for Food and Beverage Businesses
Navigating tax regulations can be complex for cafés, coffee shops, and bakeries. We offer specialised tax preparation services to help you manage your tax obligations effectively. Whether you’re dealing with VAT on food and drink or income tax for your business, our expert team ensures compliance and optimises your tax position.
Payroll and Pension Services
Efficient payroll management is vital for maintaining staff satisfaction in the food service industry. Our payroll services ensure that your employees are paid accurately and on time, handling tax deductions and National Insurance contributions. We also manage pension schemes, including auto-enrolment, so you meet all legal requirements seamlessly.
Bookkeeping Services
Accurate bookkeeping is essential for any café, coffee shop, or bakery. Our professional bookkeeping services, including cloud-based solutions like Xero, streamline your financial management. Xero Cloud Accounting provides secure, user-friendly access to your financial data, helping you manage invoices, expenses, and inventory from anywhere.
Management Accounting and KPI Reporting
Our management accounting services offer detailed financial analysis and performance monitoring tailored to your business. We help you track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to your café or bakery, such as sales per customer, inventory turnover, and profit margins. This insight enables you to make informed decisions and drive business growth.
Business Consultancy for Food and Beverage Businesses
As your strategic partner, we offer business consultancy services designed for the café, coffee shop, and bakery sector. We work closely with you to understand your business goals and create actionable plans to achieve them. From marketing strategies to operational improvements, our advice helps you stay competitive and successful.
Tax Efficient Strategies
Maximising tax efficiency is crucial for cafés, coffee shops, and bakeries. Our tax-efficient accounting services help you reduce your tax liabilities while staying compliant with regulations. We provide guidance on allowable expenses, income structuring, and VAT for food and drink, ensuring your business retains more of its earnings.
Accounts and Tax Preparation
Our comprehensive accounting and tax preparation services are tailored to the unique needs of cafés, coffee shops, and bakeries. We handle everything from bookkeeping and financial statement preparation to tax returns and strategic planning, allowing you to focus on delighting your customers and growing your business.
Advisory Services
At City Mill, we are more than just accountants—we are your partners in success. We provide strategic advice specifically for the food and beverage industry, helping you achieve your short-term and long-term goals. Our advisory services include progress tracking and goal setting to ensure your café, coffee shop, or bakery continues to thrive.
Where We Are Based and Our Service Area
We’re conveniently based in Whiteley and Winchester, Hampshire, making us easily accessible to local clients. Our Winchester office is strategically located near the M3 motorway, just a 30-minute drive from Basingstoke and Southampton. For those in the Solent area—including Southampton, Portsmouth, and Fareham—our Whiteley office is just 20 minutes away, thanks to easy access to the M27.
Although our office is based in Hampshire, we have developed a strong client base in West Sussex, particularly in Worthing, Chichester, and Pulborough. This is thanks to many of our accountants having lived and worked in these local areas over the years. To better serve our West Sussex clients, we offer complimentary onsite meetings throughout the region. If you’re looking for expert accounting services in West Sussex, contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
For clients in Hampshire and West Sussex we can arrange free meetings at your home or office. Contact us to schedule a visit.
We also offer remote services and have clients from across England and Wales. However, we don’t currently serve clients based in Scotland.
We can't wait to hear about your coffee shop or bakery
Ready to take your hospitality business to the next level? Contact City Mill to see how we can help you save time, stay compliant, and grow your business.