Financial Services

In such a fast-paced and heavily regulated sector, you need a dynamic but professional advisor that understands your business and supports you throughout your business lifecycle with practical, plain-speaking advice. At HaysMac, our expertise in financial services ensures that we can provide you with unique and tailored solutions to meet any challenges you may face.

One of the most respected firms outside the Big 4 (with the bonus of being more personable).

Our team of specialists provide a full suite of services, working with firms of all sizes including fund managers, private equity groups, fintech firms, wealth managers, financial advisors, corporate financiers and multinational billion-dollar asset managers with a UK presence.

Renowned for our excellence in audit and assurance services, we are also very proud of our high standards in specialist tax structuring and advice. More recently, our tax and outsourcing teams have won several awards for client service.

Our work with international groups and advisory on cross-border issues is supported by MSI Global Alliance (MSI), which provides access to service providers in over 100 countries worldwide.

Our Financial Accounting Services

We’re not just here for the big projects or the annual audit. We’ll support you all year round with the everyday services you need, so you can focus on running your business. Most of all, we’ll be ready with knowledgeable, helpful answers and proactive, pragmatic suggestions.

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Audit

Our risk-based audit approach focuses on understanding our clients, recognising their business issues and identifying the impact that they may have on the financial statements. Coupled with our sector experience, we can determine the critical audit areas and devise specific testing based on our thorough understanding of each client's structure, organisation and business risks.

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Outsourcing

Our outsourcing team have a flexible approach and we can adapt our involvement depending on each client's needs. We are able to offer a full outsourcing service where we would take full ownership of the bookkeeping and management accounts preparation.

Alternatively, we can be involved with the data input, bank reconciliations or a high level management accounts review to alleviate the pressure on a client's finance team and we’re happy to tailor a solution which fits with each type of business.

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Corporation Tax

Our tax approach is built on insight and efficiency. We work closely with you to understand your business, reduce disruption, and deliver strategies that improve compliance and optimise tax outcomes.

Combining technical expertise with sector knowledge, we provide clear, practical advice on UK and international tax matters. From accurate tax computations and disclosures to planning for future efficiency, our focus is on solutions that add value to our clients. We also advise on specialist areas such as capital allowances, share schemes, and transfer pricing, ensuring you benefit from available reliefs and remain compliant.

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Employment tax

Managing employment tax effectively is critical for compliance and avoiding costly errors. We work with you to meet HMRC obligations while supporting your internal processes and employee arrangements.

Our team provides clear, practical advice on PAYE, benefits, expenses, and employment status, helping you navigate complex regulations with confidence. We also assist with policy reviews, termination payments, wage compliance, and HMRC reviews, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient.

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Private Client Tax

Managing personal tax and wealth can feel complex—but we make it simple. Whether you’re based in the UK, relocating, buying or selling assets, or planning for succession, our team provides clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances.

We offer specialist support in areas such as inheritance tax, trusts, partnerships, and tax planning across multiple jurisdictions, helping you protect your wealth and plan confidently for the future

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Strategic Tax Support

In a sector where regulatory change, cross-border operations, and tax reporting complexity are part of everyday life, My Tax Partner gives you a senior tax resource embedded with your team, without the cost of hiring a full-time specialist.

Whether you're navigating new Pillar Two / BEPS rules, managing VAT on complex financial services, structuring incentive schemes for traders or portfolio managers, or anticipating evolving HMRC scrutiny, we help you prioritise what matters.

With deep sector insight, we spot reliefs, optimisations, and risks you might not see internally, delivering a steady, strategic approach to tax that helps you manage risk and plan with confidence.

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UK Reporting Fund Status (RFS)

Ensure your offshore fund remains compliant and attractive to UK investors with our end-to-end RFS support.

UK Reporting Fund Status allows qualifying offshore funds to provide UK investors with capital gains tax treatment on disposal, rather than less favourable income tax treatment. To achieve this status, funds must register with HMRC and meet annual reporting requirements, including the calculation and publication of Excess Reportable Income (ERI).

  • Eligibility Assessment: Review of fund structure, strategy and share-class requirements.

  • HMRC Application: Preparation and submission of the RFS registration.

  • Annual Reporting: ERI calculations, investor disclosures and HMRC submissions.

  • Ongoing Compliance: Ensuring ongoing alignment with HMRC requirements, coordinating annual deliverables with administrators, and managing routine updates to maintain RFS status.

Scheme options

Share option schemes participation schemes and, if required, liaising with legal experts to design the most appropriate scheme to incentivise employees.

An EMI scheme is a highly tax efficient scheme which we have a wealth of experience in advising, putting in place and providing a full service. We would need to understand further details around the option scheme including the number of individuals in the scheme, performance criteria, vesting period etc.

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Risk Assurance and Advisory Service

We provide robust audit and risk assurance services. Our specialists will help you make informed decisions by providing independent and objective assurance on your governance, risk management and control environment. Beyond peace of mind, we’ll help you assess performance in different areas of your organisation and so identify operational efficiencies.

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Transaction Services

Pragmatic advice on key transactions and support for your operations:

  • Sale/purchase advisory and structuring

  • IPOs
  • Financial Modelling

  • M&A Due diligence

  • Group rationalisation

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Raising external finance and related tax breaks

We have several experts that provide specialist advice on raising finance via the EIS, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). In cases in which any of these have already been exhausted, we would still advocate that advice is sought from one of our tax specialists to discuss other available options.

For existing investors, our services also include advice on how the company can maintain its qualifying EIS status and obtaining assurance from HMRC in the event that there are any changes to the company’s activities.

Why choose HaysMac as your trusted financial services accountants?

As year-rounders, not just year-enders, we build deeper relationships that last.

The clearest measure of excellent client service is repeat business. We build long term, close-working relationships with our clients and contacts. We want you to keep us up to date on what’s happening with your business.

Establishing a relationship from day one allows us to offer the most helpful proactive advice. Many clients come to us in the early stages of their lifecycle, for help with structuring, firm and VAT registration, and ask us to handle the essential day-to-day aspects such as Company Secretarial, payroll, tax advisory and outsourced accounting.

We get where you’re coming from – then get you where you need to go.

We’re known for our friendly, down-to-earth approach as well as our efficiency – using automation and analytics where appropriate to keep services cost-effective. We also build strong relationships with specialists in other disciplines, which ensures we can refer you to providers who we trust to provide helpful and authoritative answers.

We believe it’s our role to stay at the forefront of developments, so we can always bring our clients the latest news and advice. Our experts regularly speak on topical panels at sector-specific events, publish articles and updates, and share our sector commentary through channels such as LinkedIn.

Not sure what you need?

Our sector teams are equipped with specialists across all service lines, enabling them to assist you with all aspects of your business needs and challenges. Have a problem you need help with? Let us find the solution.

Our services

It’s unusual to find specialist sector know-how at every level of an accountancy firm. We like being a bit different at HaysMac. Partner with the best.

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Karen Allan

Partner, Co-Head of Financial Services

Simon Wilks

Simon Wilks

Partner, Co-Head of Financial Services

Melanie Pittas

Senior Financial Services Partner

Bernadette King

Senior Financial Services Partner

Geoff Johnson

Partner

Elena Ramkalawon

Partner, Head of Outsourcing

Graeme Privett

Partner

Dougie Todd

Dougie Todd

Partner, Co-Head of VAT

Mark Baycroft

Partner

Ed Parkes

Edward Parkes

Director

Naziba Gaffer

Reporting Fund Services Tax Manager

Mike Crowson

Mike Crowson

Partner, Head of Private Equity

Saskia Smart

Senior Manager

Laura Pailler

Laura Pailler

Senior Manager

Ola Egbedeyi

Ola Egbedeyi

Senior Manager

Ranvir Cheema

Senior Manager

Key contacts

Contact us today to speak with a specialist who understands your needs, and can deliver the support that makes a difference.