Hospitality & Leisure Accountants
Accounting for Bars, Restaurants & Cafes
Running a bar, restaurant, or café comes with tight margins, complex VAT rules, and staff payroll challenges. We help hospitality businesses manage cash flow, tax planning, and financial reporting, ensuring they stay profitable.
The hospitality industry operates on tight profit margins, seasonal fluctuations, and complex tax rules, making accurate financial management essential. From VAT on food and alcohol to payroll for staff and tips, keeping up with compliance can be challenging.
At Launch Accounts, we specialise in hospitality accounting for:
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Bars & pubs – Managing VAT on alcohol sales and cash flow
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Restaurants & cafés – Handling payroll, supplier costs, and service charge reporting
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Hotels & B&Bs – Managing bookings, seasonal cash flow, and VAT schemes
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Franchises & multi-location businesses – Scalable accounting solutions for growing brands
Our services can include:
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VAT on food, alcohol & service charges – Ensuring compliance with the complex VAT rates in the hospitality sector
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Payroll, staff tips & pensions – Managing payroll, auto-enrolment pensions, and compliance with HMRC rules
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Stock & supplier cost management – Helping businesses control costs and track profitability
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Cash flow forecasting – Ensuring businesses manage seasonal fluctuations and plan ahead
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Bookkeeping & real-time financial reporting – Using cloud accounting tools to track performance
With rising costs in the hospitality sector, smart financial management is key to running a profitable business.
EPOS Integration
Connect your accounting with EPOS systems to track sales, stock, & financial data.
Multi-Locations
Consolidate accounts across multiple venues with real-time financial insights.
Inventory Management
Optimise stock levels, reduce waste, improve cashflow & cut costs.
Business Expansion
Plan new locations, secure investment, and structure finances for growth.
Let’s Talk About Your Hospitality Business
Need a hand with your bar or restaurant accounts? Give us a shout!
From VAT compliance to payroll and cash flow, we help bars, restaurants, and cafés manage their finances and improve profitability.
Start the conversation today – get in touch to see how we can help.