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Accounting.
Tax.
Finance.

Simplified.

Save Time. Save Money.

With a Fractional CFO.

Ways that AlderstoneGroup can help your business thrive

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The Fractional CFO Finance Function

With our bespoke Personal CFO package, we are able to provide informed insights into your business, and thanks to innovations in AI, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional accountant.

Click to learn more about the AlderstoneGroup System.

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The Fractional CFO App

Your entire Finance Function controlled through our very own
App. Control your businesses finances on your phone or through our Web App.

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Say hello to our Fractional CFO Finance Function.


A tech-based Finance Function that harnesses the power of digital technology to offer you professional insights and free up valuable time for the tasks that matter.

By generating reports with AI, we lower the cost of your Fractional CFO and spend more time delivering financial expertise that transforms your business.

As part of the Fractional CFO service, you will get:


● CFO mobile app access to manage your whole Finance Function;

● KPI dashboard access;

● monthly strategic planning meetings;

● tailored strategic management reports;

● easy invoice payment: pay several at once after uploading them to the app;

● simple, accurate book-keeping, instead of the time-consuming traditional style;

● two meetings per year with a professional tax advisor.

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The Fractional CFO App

You’ll be able to manage your time much easier when you integrate our Finance Function — compatible with Xero and other big-name accountancy software — into your business.

Use our dedicated app to:

● provide book-keeping entry details quickly and easily;

● capture invoices on your phone and keep accounting records compliant with CA 2006;

● settle multiple invoices at the same time with bulk payments;

● meet every month with your fractional CFO for strategic planning;

● speak to a professional tax advisor every 6 months;

● get clear, up-to-the-minute KPIs, 24/7, within the app.

Responsive Communication

You won’t be dealing with one of those frustrating accountancy firms that takes forever to get back to you, if at all…

The AlderstoneGroup app is your customised point of contact between you and your fractional CFO.

Message us through the app and we will always respond within 4 working hours.

Discover more of your CFO app’s benefits and how it works on our detailed app page.

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Choose Your Package

Thanks to our use of AI, the Fractional CFO is a premium service at a nonpremium price.

We offer three different packages to match all your accounting needs.

See our three high-value packages below and choose the one that suits you best.

GROWTH

£950/yr

+ VAT

Access to Alderstone Group App

Implementation, customisation and operation of AlderstoneGroup Finance Function

Monthly strategic meeting with your fractional CFO

Tailored KPI report reviewed by a Chartered Account

Fully managed on-boarding with CFO and expert tax advisor

Two meetings per year with professional tax advisor

Up to 5 banks connected

2 currencies (Plus an extra charge for any additional currencies)

Payroll and remuneration planning for 2 directors / shareholders

(£5 per payslip per additional employee)

Quarterly VAT returns

200-500 bank transactions per month

GROWTH

£950/yr

+ VAT

Access to Alderstone Group App

Implementation, customisation and operation of AlderstoneGroup Finance Function

Monthly strategic meeting with your fractional CFO

Tailored KPI report reviewed by a Chartered Account

Fully managed on-boarding with CFO and expert tax advisor

Two meetings per year with professional tax advisor

Up to 5 banks connected

2 currencies (Plus an extra charge for any additional currencies)

Payroll and remuneration planning for 2 directors / shareholders

(£5 per payslip per additional employee)

Quarterly VAT returns

200-500 bank transactions per month

GROWTH

£950/yr

+ VAT

Access to Alderstone Group App

Implementation, customisation and operation of AlderstoneGroup Finance Function

Monthly strategic meeting with your fractional CFO

Tailored KPI report reviewed by a Chartered Account

Fully managed on-boarding with CFO and expert tax advisor

Two meetings per year with professional tax advisor

Up to 5 banks connected

2 currencies (Plus an extra charge for any additional currencies)

Payroll and remuneration planning for 2 directors / shareholders

(£5 per payslip per additional employee)

Quarterly VAT returns

200-500 bank transactions per month

How Do We Compare With Other Accountancy Firms?



We offer you a fair medium between the ‘Big Four’ accountancy firms and traditional online accountants.  

You’ll pay more than for traditional online accountants who charge lower fees and often cost you more by overlooking tax reliefs and significant potential savings.  

At the same time, however, you’ll receive the same thorough level of service and expertise as from, say, Ernst and Young or KPMG for much less.  

With us, you’ll save countless hours of time each week and thousands of pounds each year.  

See how we compare below.

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Hiring Your Fractional CFO


We don’t blame you if you want to sign up right now and start working with us straight away. 

And you’re welcome to do that.

… but we’d much rather you speak to us first so we can discuss your needs and set you up with exactly the right package for your company. 

The good things come to those who wait!

Who Are Your Fractional CFO Team?



We’re Edinburgh-based Chartered Accountancy firm AlderstoneGroup and bring 75 years of combined professional experience to your business. 

We’re here to help you uncomplicate the complicated and boost your business by blending accountancy, digital technology and advancements in AI, all with a personalised traditional Chartered accountancy service. 

The result is more time, more savings and growth for your business.

But there’s more to us than just that.

Find out more about AlderstoneGroup on our About Us page.

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Why Hire Us?


Because of one powerful rule: the 80/20 rule. 

Using AI, we chop down your manual accounting to just 30 minutes per week, creating 9 spare hours for powerful input into your business.  

You’ll receive detailed financial insights from us to take your operations to the next level. 

All while keeping you tax efficient and on the good side of HMRC. 

None of this comes at the expense of accuracy or quality, either.

You’ll be working with a team of Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Chartered Tax Advisors (CTAs), and using systems that minimise the potential for error. 

And wishing you’d engaged with us sooner. 

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Of course, we don’t expect you to hire us just like that.

Book a free discovery call with us to discuss the right package for you and take your business to

the next level.

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0131 605 3454

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