Because one busy weekend can look great — but the month can still underperform.
Restaurants operate under constant pressure: supplier prices change, staffing costs fluctuate, delivery platforms take fees, and stock wastage eats into margin. Strong accounting turns that noise into clear signals you can act on.
Whether you run a small café or a multi-site operation, the finance needs to show the truth at every stage: gross profit by category, labour as a percentage of sales, cash movement, and what’s actually driving performance.
Specialist accounting gives you calmer control — improving cash visibility, tightening routines around VAT and payroll, and keeping compliance tidy so you can focus on service and growth.
Yes — we support hospitality businesses of different sizes. We tailor reporting so you can see performance clearly, whether you have one site or several. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Yes. We help structure reporting so you can see GP by category and understand the impact of supplier changes, wastage and pricing decisions.
We can help you keep tips and service charge records organised and ensure payroll/tax reporting is handled consistently, depending on your setup. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Yes. We keep VAT records clean and support accurate returns, including common hospitality complications like mixed sales and refunds. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
We build clean reconciliations that capture fees, refunds and payout timing properly — so sales reporting and cash flow remain accurate.
Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll understand your restaurant model, tighten the financial structure, and set out a clear plan — delivered with a calm, premium Rothstone experience.
Practical support that protects margin, tightens control and keeps compliance tidy — with you at every stage.
Understand your true GP by category and spot margin leaks early — before they become the “new normal”.
Cleaner stock discipline and smarter visibility over wastage and supplier spend — supporting margin protection.
Accurate VAT reporting supported by tidy records — helping you stay HMRC-ready without the stress.
Support with payroll routines and tidy handling of tips/service charge records — keeping reporting consistent.
Clear visibility across takings, supplier payments and platform payouts — helping you stay ahead of cash pressure.
Monthly or quarterly reporting that helps you act early — sales, labour %, GP trends and overhead control.
An organised audit trail and cleaner routines — helping you stay ready for reviews and reduce compliance risk.
Whether you’re adding a site or improving profitability, we keep decisions grounded in clear numbers and tidy reporting.
Need wider support beyond restaurant 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 as you trade — not after the busy season ends.
Restaurants perform best when decisions are made early — before cash tightens, before stock wastage drifts, and before admin becomes a distraction. That requires reliable information, presented clearly and consistently.
We keep your financial position stable and decision-ready: disciplined bookkeeping, dependable reporting and calm oversight that supports VAT, payroll and smarter margin decisions.
The result is finance that protects profitability and supports calmer day-to-day operations.
| Traditional Accounting Firms | Rothstone Accountants | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Understanding | General service with limited sector insight | ✓Built around GP, labour costs and cash realities |
| Stock & Wastage Control | Limited visibility until year-end | ✓Cleaner routines that protect margin all year |
| VAT, Tips & Payroll | Admin-heavy, deadline-driven | ✓Disciplined compliance with consistent records |
| Cash Flow Visibility | Reactive once pressure appears | ✓Clearer view across takings, payouts and suppliers |
| Decision-Ready Reporting | Basic outputs that are hard to act on | ✓KPIs and reporting that supports practical action |
| Overall Experience | Transactional support | ✓Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery |
If you want hospitality accounting that stays organised all year, we’ll keep it structured and straightforward.
Book a free consultation or request a callback — we’ll map the best next step.
