Because great trade doesn’t always equal great profit — not without control.
Running a bar isn’t just about atmosphere and a strong drinks menu — it requires careful financial management. Cash flow moves quickly, inventory is sensitive, and compliance needs consistent records.
Whether you’re a neighbourhood pub or a late-night venue, your finance needs to tell the truth each week: what you took, what it cost, what was wasted, and what the real margin looks like once staffing and overheads are included.
Specialist accounting creates a calmer control system — stronger reconciliations, clearer reporting, and fewer surprises at VAT quarters or year-end.
Yes — we support pubs, bars and late-night venues. We tailor the finance setup to how you trade, so reporting stays clear and useful.
We help you set up clearer tracking so you can see what’s being spent, what’s being wasted, and where GP is slipping — without overcomplicating operations.
Yes. We keep VAT records tidy and returns accurate, with a focus on defensible reporting and fewer last-minute surprises.
Yes — we can run payroll and help you keep staffing costs visible, which is crucial when trade fluctuates across the week and seasons.
We do. Cloud reporting makes it easier to stay organised, keep records tidy, and improve visibility across your numbers.
Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll understand your venue, tighten the financial structure, and set out a clear plan — delivered with a calm, premium Rothstone experience.
Practical support that improves control, protects margin and keeps compliance tidy — with you at every stage.
Cleaner routines for tills, card payouts and banking — so your sales numbers match reality.
Better visibility over purchasing and stock movement — supporting stronger GP and cost discipline.
Structured VAT records and tidy compliance routines to keep submissions accurate and defensible.
Payroll support and clear visibility on staffing costs — crucial when trade changes by night and season.
Regular reporting that helps you make smarter decisions on pricing, promotions and supplier spend.
Support for growth decisions — backed by clear numbers and tidy compliance.
Need wider support beyond bar and club accounting? Explore our full service lines — delivered with the same Rothstone standard.
Book a free consultation or request a callback and we’ll guide you to the right service.
A composed finance function that supports decisions while you trade — not after the paperwork piles up.
Bars and clubs win when you can see the numbers clearly — early. That means confident control over takings, costs, stock and staffing before margin drifts.
We keep your position stable and decision-ready with disciplined records, cleaner reconciliations and reporting that helps you act quickly. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
The result is finance that protects profitability — without killing the vibe.
| Traditional Accounting Firms | Rothstone Accountants | |
|---|---|---|
| Venue Understanding | General service with limited bar/club insight | ✓Built around takings, stock and staffing realities |
| Takings & Controls | Loose reconciliations, problems found late | ✓Cleaner routines across tills, PDQ and banking |
| Stock & GP Visibility | Limited visibility until quarter-end | ✓Sharper view of margin, shrinkage and cost drift |
| VAT & Payroll | Admin-heavy and reactive | ✓Disciplined compliance with consistent records |
| Overall Experience | Transactional support | ✓Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery |
If you want bar and club accounting delivered with clarity and control, we’ll keep it structured and straightforward.
Book a free consultation or request a callback — we’ll map the best next step.
