Bookkeeping, payroll and management accounts for business owners and landlords

image of author speaking at an event

Our team of experts looks after business owners, self-employed and investors.

Keeping a close eye on your accounts and payroll is important

Time that is better spent looking after your customers, your staff and your business.

If you'd like to focus on building your business, rather than accounting for your accounts, Kendall Richardson can help.

Looking after bookkeeping, payroll including auto-enrolment and management accounts for business owners is what we do.

Contact us

At Kendall Richardson, we provide friendly, professional and dependable bookkeeping and payroll support to businesses across a wide range of sectors. Our focus is on delivering clear financial information, practical day-to-day assistance and a service built on trust, accuracy and long-term relationships.

Since 2015, we’ve helped businesses of all sizes stay organised, compliant and in control of their finances. Today, led by Clare Richardson and supported by Matt Lightfoot, our team continues to combine their experience with a personal, approachable style that puts clients at ease and frees them to focus on running their business.

Whether you’re looking for accurate bookkeeping, reliable payroll processing or clear management reporting, we’re here to provide a dependable financial foundation for your business.

Contact us

"Hello, I'm Matt Lightfoot"

I act as a fractional FD / CFO for ambitious start-up and growing businesses.

Contact me
Matt Lightfoot - Fractional Finance Director

I started Ascend Advisory to give growing businesses the kind of financial support that makes a real difference day to day.

As a fractional FD or CFO, I work alongside founders, owners and leadership teams to bring clarity and direction to their numbers — without the need for a full-time hire.

I keep things simple, practical, and focused on what really matters for your goals and growth.

Our services

Take a look a the range of services we provide to our clients

Bookkeeping

Our bookkeeping service keeps your financial records accurate, current and easy to understand.

Using Xero, we manage day-to-day transactions, reconcile key accounts and provide clear financial information that helps you stay organised and compliant.

Whether you’re a charity, a farming business, in construction or professional services, we offer reliable support that gives you confidence in your numbers.

Payroll

We provide a dependable payroll service that ensures your team is paid accurately and on time.

Using BrightPay for smooth, compliant processing, we handle all payroll tasks—including HMRC submissions, pension requirements, CIS and holiday tracking—so you can focus on running your business.

Our secure portals also make payslips and reports easy to access for both employers and employees.

Management Accounts

Our management accounts service gives you clear financial insight throughout the year, helping you understand performance and make informed decisions.

We prepare tailored monthly or quarterly reports covering profit and loss, balance sheet movements and cashflow trends.

Where helpful, we can also provide enhanced support with forecasting and budgeting to guide your future planning.

Making Tax Digital (MTD)

MTD will require many sole traders and landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC.

We help you understand the rules, choose suitable software and stay compliant with the new reporting requirements.

If you’re unsure whether MTD applies to you or how to prepare, we can guide you through the process and manage the quarterly submissions on your behalf.

image of author speaking at an event

"I genuinely couldn’t imagine running our businesses without them."

Kieran Osborne
CEO - Squiggle Consult

Read more client testimonials

Google reviews from our clients