Virtual finance department for ambitious businesses

Katy Dales, co-founder and director of Bright Beany

Max Polkey, founder and director of Bright Beany

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Numbers you can trust. A finance team that works as part of yours.

Reliable monthly numbers, a clear view of cash before it becomes a problem, and a senior finance partner in the room when the big decisions come up.

We become your Virtual Finance Department: the day-to-day finance, the monthly reporting and the CFO-level support, in one joined-up team, for less than the cost of a senior hire.

Built for founder-led businesses that have outgrown basic accounting but aren't ready to build a full finance team in-house.

How We Support Your Growth

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The experience behind your numbers

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Between us, our founders have more than 25 years in finance, from KPMG and FTSE-listed groups to founder-led SMEs. Since 2021, we have brought that experience to growing businesses, so you get senior thinking without hiring it.

Our mission;

to help business owners stop guessing, and start growing

Virtual Finance Department

One joined-up finance function, sized to your stage.

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Fractional CFO

Senior finance thinking for the big decisions, without a full-time hire.

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Compliance Pro

Compliance done properly, with a path to more as you grow.

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What our clients say

The team at Bright Beany have really been amazing since I joined them. I’m so glad to have found them and their support as I have grown my business has been invaluable. Their onboarding processes immediately made me feel comfortable and in safe hands, and throughout the team have been knowledgeable, responsive, and personable. I really can’t recommend them enough!

Ben | Director of Thinkworks Consulting Ltd

We recently moved to Bright Beany, the team have been amazing and the best business decision we have ever made. Constantly having a clear sight of your numbers is essential and allows us to push and grow the business knowing this is taken care of. I 100% would recommend to anyone wanting a proactive team supporting them and their business.

Olivia | Director of OCS Financial Planning Limited

The team are personable, knowledgeable, and helpful, and exactly the type of people and service I was after as a first-time business owner. They've walked me through complex systems and regulations in an easy-to-understand manner. If you're looking for a team to help sort out your business, big or small, and help give you peace of mind, I would highly recommend.

Tom | Director of TW Pinder Consulting Ltd

We have been working with Bright Beany for a number of months now and are so glad we found them! They have had a huge impact on our business, supporting us to work in an efficient and financially effective manner. We consistently recommend Bright Beany to our franchisees, colleagues and friends and look forward to continuing with our successful working relationship for many years to come.

Helen | Director of Spark Sensory Limited

The onboarding process was super smooth and easy - I thought it was going to feel like a lot of work to move between accountants but now, I just wish I did it sooner!

Sade | Director of Taide Creative Ltd

We would highly recommend! We’ve been using Bright Beany since we set up our business and they’ve always been super helpful, informative, responsive and encouraging.

Charlotte | Director of Argang Store

The Bright Beany team are amazing! They have made my accounting world so much easier. I have been their client for a year and this has been stress free year, allowing me to get on with what I am good at. Their professionalism is outstanding, communication absolutely spot on. I truly cannot recommend them enough!

Lorraine | Director of Mini First Aid Birmingham Ltd

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