Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism

Supporting hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses

Running a hospitality, leisure or tourism business brings its own financial and operational challenges. From managing seasonal demand and staffing to controlling costs, investment and compliance, organisations across the sector face a wide range of financial and operational demands.

We work with businesses of all sizes, from independent restaurants, pubs and hotels to established leisure operators, visitor attractions and national hospitality groups. Our team provides accountancy, tax, audit and business advice across every stage of the business lifecycle.

Who we work with

Our experience includes working with:

  • Hotels and hotel groups
  • Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars
  • Holiday parks
  • Visitor attractions
  • Leisure and entertainment venues
  • Holiday and tourism operators
  • Sports and leisure facilities

How we can help

We support hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses across a range of financial, tax and business matters, including:

  • Accounts, audit and financial reporting
  • Business tax and VAT
  • Payroll and HR support
  • Business valuations, acquisitions and disposals
  • Cash flow forecasting and business planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Whether you’re acquiring a business, selling an existing operation or planning your exit, we can support you throughout the process. Our Corporate Finance team advises on business valuations, due diligence, funding, transaction structures and the tax implications of a sale or acquisition.

Many hospitality and tourism businesses experience fluctuations in income throughout the year. Preparing accurate cash flow forecasts and budgets can help you plan for quieter periods, manage working capital and make informed investment decisions.

VAT can be particularly complex within the hospitality sector, with different rules applying to accommodation, food, drink and other services. We can advise on VAT compliance, review your VAT position and help ensure you’re applying the correct treatment.

Yes. We work with businesses of all sizes, from independent restaurants, pubs and hotels through to larger leisure businesses, visitor attractions and national hospitality groups. Our team supports both owner-managed businesses and larger organisations with audit, tax, accounting and business advisory services.

Recruiting and retaining staff remains one of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality sector. Alongside payroll services, our HR team can advise on recruitment, employment matters, employee relations and workforce planning.

Yes. Our Audit & Assurance team works with hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses of varying sizes, including organisations that require statutory audit. We also provide financial reporting, governance and wider assurance services where required.

Whether you’re opening a new site, refurbishing existing premises or investing in new facilities, we can advise on funding options, financial forecasting, tax considerations and the most appropriate business structure to support your plans.

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