AAB's expertise in the complex topic of Disguised Remuneration and Employment Related Security legislation allowed the various tax implications of our company share incentive plan to be identified and gain approval from HMRC.
Alan Pearson, Tendek
Office of the CFO
Clarity, control, and capacity when decisions matter most.
For businesses that need strong finance leadership, clarity in their numbers, and the support to handle challenges at every stage of growth.
No hiring headaches. No recruitment risk. Just experienced specialists ready when you need them.
FINANCE SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
Finance should give you clarity, not questions.
But growth, change and complex decisions can stretch even the strongest teams.
You need future-proofed systems and strong processes.
Accurate and timely reporting.
Experienced support when pressure builds.
So you can expand with confidence, focus on growth, and stay in control, wherever your business takes you.
FLEXIBLE FINANCE SUPPORT THAT GROWS WITH YOU
Finance needs change as your business grows.
New markets.
New investors.
More complex reporting requirements.
Building an internal team for every challenge isn’t always practical.
Our specialists provide the expertise you need, when you need it.
Our Office of CFO integrate with your existing finance team or provides additional capability where required.
So your finance function grows with your business, ready for every stage of development.
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“We chose AAB because they really understand the challenges of growing a tech-led business. From day one, they’ve been an extension of our management team, offering flexible, hands-on support that aligns perfectly with our culture and values. Their expertise has helped us navigate everything from recruitment to people development, saving us valuable time and ensuring we stay competitive. They’re responsive, professional, and always practical, making HR something we no longer worry about. With AAB’s tailored advice and guidance, we’ve been able to focus on scaling the business while knowing our people strategy is in expert hands.”
Aleks Tomczyk, Founder & Coo, Exizent
PRACTICAL LEGAL SUPPORT WITHOUT THE OVERHEAD
When legal issues become complex, high-value or time critical, you need clear commercial advice you can act on quickly.
Growing businesses often face legal decisions across contracts, people, governance and risk without in-house legal capacity.
We act as an extension of your team, giving you direct access to experienced legal specialists when you need them most.
- Commercial contracts and agreements – Negotiate customer, supplier, technology and strategic partnerships with clarity, confidence and reduced risk.
- Employment and workforce matters – Manage employee issues, workplace challenges and organisational change with practical, commercially focused support.
- Governance, structure and intellectual property – Protect business value, strengthen governance and support long-term growth with clear, commercially grounded advice.
We help you reduce uncertainty, manage risk and make informed decisions, so legal complexity doesn’t slow commercial progress.
CLEAR NUMBERS. CONFIDENT DECISIONS.
Reliable financial information supports every good decision.
But when reporting is inaccurate or delayed, confidence in the numbers disappears.
Our Office of the CFO team strengthens your finance function where it matters most.
Better reporting.
Performance you can trust.
Real-time financial insight.
So your leadership team can see the full picture and act with confidence.
EXPERT FINANCE SUPPORT, THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Every organisation has different finance needs.
Some need stronger day-to-day operations.
Others need support with complex accounting or major transactions.
Our Office of the CFO team gives you targeted support across operational finance, technical accounting, deal activity, and finance transformation — all shaped around your business.
You get clear reporting, reliable systems, and experienced oversight.
- End-to-end finance capability, tailored to your business
- Clear insight for better decisions and seamless integration with your team
- Flexible support that grows with you, without recruitment delays
So finance becomes a source of confidence — not complexity.
OPERATIONAL FINANCE THAT KEEPS YOUR BUSINESS MOVING
When day-to-day pressures leave your team stretched.
Your finance team is under pressure. Critical tasks slip, reporting stalls, and decisions get delayed.
Our Office of the CFO team provide the right expertise at the right time, from transactional support to fractional CFO services, giving you complete peace of mind.
- Smooth operations and accurate reporting – from transactional processing to month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Clear performance insights – KPIs, management information, and practical commentary on monthly results.
- Realistic forecasting and cash flow modelling – so leadership can plan and act with confidence.
So your team has the clarity to make the right calls.
TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE WHEN COMPLEXITY INCREASES
When rules change, transactions grow complicated, and scrutiny rises.
Accounting can be overwhelming. Complex transactions, evolving standards, and audits create pressure.
Our specialists step in to simplify complexity and keep your reporting compliant and on track.
- Comprehensive accounting advice – across IFRS, UK GAAP, and other reporting frameworks.
- Statutory accounts, consolidations, and clear documentation – supporting management judgements with confidence.
- Audit support and technical issue resolution – working closely with auditors to prevent surprises.
So reporting stays compliant, robust, and under control.
DEAL ACCOUNTING SUPPORT FOR CRITICAL TRANSACTIONS
When delays create pressure and mistakes aren’t an option.
Deals move fast. Inaction in accounting creates stress, missed deadlines, and costly errors.
We help your team act decisively and ease pressure throughout the deal process.
- Preparing and reviewing financial data – from budgets and forecasts to transaction reporting.
- Tackling deal-critical accounting issues early – minimising risk before it becomes a problem.
- Completion accounts, purchase price allocations, and acquisition accounting – ensuring transactions close smoothly.
Get deals over the line, without the pressure.
TRANSFORMATION FOR YOUR NEXT STAGE
When growth stretches your team and systems can’t keep up.
Processes become complex. Reporting slows. Finance struggles to keep pace with the next stage of growth.
We level-up finance functions so they work efficiently and grow with your business.
- Strategy and process optimisation – finance strategy reviews and simplification across people, systems, and reporting.
- Systems design and implementation – from selection to training, ensuring tools support growth effectively.
- Business integration and operational support – pre-deal planning through delivery across all functional areas.
So your business is stronger, efficient, and ready to support growth.
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