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Business consultants, accountants & tax advisors · Hertfordshire

Business consultants, accountants & tax advisors you can trust

Advising businesses, sole traders and family offices for over 30 years. Henry James Outsourcing brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist and advise you when navigating the financial challenges that matter most — from day-to-day accounting and tax compliance to complex family office structures, construction disputes and strategic business consultancy.

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Licensed Member in Practice No. 103222
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Registered in England & Wales · Co. No. 06763585
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Hertfordshire offices · Serving clients nationally
Our specialisms
Trusted & confidential
  • Sole Traders
  • Limited Companies
  • Trusts
  • Charities & partnerships
  • Payroll
  • Management accounting
  • Business Reviews & CFO Assignments
  • Tax advice
  • SFO/MFO Accounting and Support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Systems integration
  • Company secretarial services
  • Construction Industry Scheme
SFO
Single family office
MFO
Multi-family office
CFO
CFO Assignments
30+
Years experience
5
Specialist sectors

Single & multi-family office accounting

Advising businesses, sole traders and family offices for over 30 years, Henry James Outsourcing brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist and advise you when it matters most. Whether you are running a growing business, managing your personal tax affairs, operating across multiple entities as a family office, or facing a complex commercial challenge — we have the expertise and the dedication to guide you through it.

SFO

Single family office services

Consolidated reporting, entity management, investment reconciliation, family governance support and bespoke financial reporting for single-family principals.

MFO

Multi-family office accounting

Segregated accounting across multiple family units, shared entity management, coordinated reporting and cross-family tax planning and compliance.

Advisory

Fractional CFO for family offices

Senior finance director capability on a flexible, retained basis. Strategic oversight, principal reporting, investment performance analysis and governance.

Why HJO for family offices

The experience of 30 years. The personal service of a trusted adviser.

Our clients range from sole traders and owner-managed businesses to multi-entity family offices and specialist sector operators. Whatever your situation, you receive direct access to experienced advisers who take the time to understand your business, your goals and your challenges — and deliver practical, commercial advice that makes a difference.

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Consolidated group and family reporting
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Multi-entity accounting across holding structures
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Trust, estate and succession tax planning
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Private investment and property reporting
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Confidential, secure client portal access
Confidentiality: All client engagements are handled with strict confidentiality. We do not publicise client relationships or disclose engagement details without written consent.

Taxation services

Comprehensive tax compliance and advisory for private clients, family offices and owner-managed businesses — from annual self-assessment to complex international tax structures.

Private client tax

Self-assessment returns, non-dom advisory, residency and domicile planning, capital gains, inheritance tax and annual trust reporting for high-net-worth individuals.

Corporate tax

Corporation tax compliance, R&D relief, group tax planning, transfer pricing and advisory for holding companies, trading entities and family investment vehicles.

Tax planning & advisory

Proactive, forward-looking tax planning. Business restructuring, succession planning, sale preparation, HMRC enquiry support and dispute resolution.

VAT & Making Tax Digital

VAT compliance, partial exemption, MTD registration and filing, VAT health checks and advisory for complex VAT structures across multiple entities.

Trust & estate tax

Trust registration, annual trust tax returns, estate income tax, IHT planning and post-death administration for executors and trustees.

HMRC enquiries & disputes

Expert representation in HMRC enquiries, Code of Practice 9 investigations, HMRC correspondence management and tax appeal support.

Standalone service

Fractional CFO services

Senior financial leadership on a flexible, part-time basis — available across all sectors we serve. Whether you are a construction group, hospitality business, sports organisation or fintech company, a fractional CFO gives you board-level financial expertise without the full-time cost.

Strategy
Board-level financial reporting, KPI dashboards, cash flow forecasting, budgeting and scenario planning.
Growth & investment
Fundraising support, investor relations, due diligence, M&A advisory and exit preparation.
Operations
Working capital management, banking relationships, financial controls, restructuring and systems implementation.
Sectors we serve as Fractional CFO
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Construction & property
Project finance, bonding, cash flow and contractor oversight
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Hospitality & leisure
Multi-site P&L, EBITDA management and expansion finance
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Sport & leisure
Club finances, sponsorship accounting and commercial oversight
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Fintech & financial services
Regulatory capital, investor reporting and scale-up finance
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Family offices & private clients
Consolidated reporting, entity management and principal advisory
Fractional CFO enquiry
Interested in a fractional CFO arrangement? Use the dedicated enquiry form below — select "Business Reviews & CFO Assignments" from the dropdown.
Construction specialism

Construction industry & contractual dispute support

Deep expertise in construction sector accounting combined with specialist capability in preparing financial information for contractual disputes and legal proceedings.

We work alongside solicitors, barristers and quantity surveyors in construction disputes — preparing the financial analysis, schedules and supporting documentation that legal teams require to pursue or defend claims effectively.

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CIS accounting & compliance

Complete CIS accounting including monthly returns, subcontractor verification, deduction statements and HMRC compliance for contractors and subcontractors.

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Construction dispute support — financial analysis & documentation

Preparation of financial analysis, schedules and documentation for use in adjudication, arbitration and litigation — supporting solicitors, barristers and construction professionals with clear, court-ready financial evidence.

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Project cost analysis

Detailed analysis of contract costs, variations and prolongation claims. Forensic review of project accounts to support or respond to financial claims.

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Liaison with legal teams

We draft financial information in formats required by solicitors and counsel, attend meetings and assist in presenting financial evidence clearly and compellingly.

Specialist sectors

Deep expertise in your industry

We don't just understand numbers — we understand the sectors our clients operate in. Each sector benefits from our full range of services including fractional CFO where needed.

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Construction

CIS, subcontractor management, project costing, contractor compliance and contractual dispute support.

+ Fractional CFO
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Hospitality

Multi-site accounting, tips legislation, VAT on food and drink and venue finance.

+ Fractional CFO
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Sport

Player contracts, image rights, club accounting and sports business consultancy.

+ Fractional CFO
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Fintech

R&D relief, regulated entity accounting, investor reporting and compliance.

+ Fractional CFO
Secure client access

Your private client portal

Every client has access to a secure, private portal — upload documents, view correspondence, access accounts and communicate with our team, all in one place.

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Secure document vault
Upload ID, signed documents, correspondence and financial records — all encrypted and accessible only to you and your HJO adviser.
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Secure messaging
Correspond confidentially with your HJO adviser — thread-based, encrypted messaging for sensitive matters, with full history retained.
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Accounts, reports & tasks
Access completed accounts, tax returns and management reports, plus your live task list — see exactly what we're working on and what's due.
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Billing & invoices
View, download and pay invoices, track outstanding amounts and access a full billing history — all in one place.
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Your always-on AI tax adviser

Get instant answers to your UK tax and business questions — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ask HJO is powered by advanced AI and tuned to HJO's 30 years of expertise.

✓ Unlimited tax & business questions
✓ Upload documents for AI analysis
✓ Current 2025/26 tax rules & rates
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General guidance only — not regulated tax advice. Always confirm specific matters with an HJO adviser.
Transparent pricing

Get an indicative fee estimate

Select a service below to get an indication of likely fees. All estimates are non-binding and exclude VAT. For a confirmed quote, or if you are switching from another adviser, please speak to us directly — we will match your existing adviser's fee in year one.

Document assistance

Contract assistance

Paste or upload any contract or agreement and our AI assistant will provide a plain-English summary, identify key clauses, flag potential risks and suggest questions to raise with your solicitor. Downloadable template documents also available below.

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Important legal notice — please read before using this service
This contract assistance service is an AI-powered document aid only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Henry James Outsourcing Limited is not a law firm and is not authorised to provide legal advice.

You must seek authorised legal advice from a qualified solicitor before entering into, signing or acting upon any contract or agreement. The analysis provided is a general aid to assist your understanding and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice. HJO accepts no liability for any loss arising from reliance on this service.
Analyse a contract
Paste your contract text below or describe the agreement
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Contract assistance
Paste your contract text on the left and our AI will provide a plain-English breakdown of the key terms, flag any clauses that need attention, and suggest questions to raise with your solicitor.
What we analyse:
✓ Plain-English summary of key terms
✓ Risk flags and unusual clauses
✓ Missing or weak provisions
✓ Suggested rewording for negotiation
✓ Questions to ask your solicitor
✓ Tax and financial implications
Template library
HJO document templates
Professional, HJO-drafted template documents to assist your business. Each template includes guidance notes and is designed as a starting point — always review with your solicitor before use.
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Contract for Services
Consultancy or freelance services agreement. Covers scope, payment, IP, termination and confidentiality.
£35 + VAT
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Employment Contract
UK-compliant employment agreement covering salary, hours, holidays, notice periods and restrictive covenants.
£45 + VAT
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Non-Disclosure Agreement
Mutual or one-way NDA for business negotiations, partnerships or supplier relationships.
£25 + VAT
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Construction Services Agreement
Subcontractor agreement for construction works. Covers scope, payment schedule, retention, variations and CIS obligations.
£55 + VAT
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Shareholder Agreement
Protects minority and majority shareholders. Covers voting rights, dividends, share transfers, drag-along and tag-along.
£75 + VAT
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JCT Guidance Notes
Plain-English guide to JCT contract forms — which to use, key clauses to negotiate, and what to watch out for as contractor or employer.
£30 + VAT
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Letter of Engagement
Professional services engagement letter covering scope, fees, responsibilities and standard terms. Suitable for accountants, consultants and advisers.
£25 + VAT
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Director Service Agreement
Service agreement for company directors. Covers duties, remuneration, expenses, confidentiality and garden leave.
£55 + VAT
All templates are HJO-drafted and provided as a starting point only. They do not constitute legal advice. Always review with a qualified solicitor before use. Prices exclude VAT at 20%.
Bookkeeping services

Purchase ledger fee calculator

Enter your monthly invoice volume below to get an illustrative bookkeeping fee.

Your invoice volumes
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Management accounts required?
Monthly reporting pack
70%
All complexMixedAll simple
Simple = known supplier, clear coding · Complex = new supplier, split nominals, unclear VAT
Illustrative monthly fee
£385
+ VAT · indicative only
Annual estimate
£4,620
Per invoice
£6.42
Hours per month
7.0h
Total invoices
100
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Starter tier
Up to 50 invoices/month — ideal for small businesses
Based on 7 minutes weighted average per invoice at £83/hour. Simple invoices: 5 mins. Complex invoices: 10 mins. Bank reconciliation: 1.5 hrs per account per month. Management accounts: +4 hrs/month. All fees exclude VAT at 20%. This is an illustrative estimate — final fees confirmed in your engagement letter.
Volume pricing guide
Purchase ledger · £83/hr · 7 min avg
Invoices/month Hours Per invoice Monthly fee Annual fee Tier
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Tax & business news

The latest from HMRC, HM Treasury and Companies House — updated automatically. Stay informed about changes that affect your business, your tax position and your sector.

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Tax & business updates for your sector

Each month we send clients a plain-English update covering tax changes, key deadlines and sector-specific news relevant to their business.

✓ HMRC & Budget updates
✓ Sector spotlight each month
✓ Key filing dates & deadlines
✓ Plain English — no jargon

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Contact us

Arrange a confidential consultation

Whether you're looking for a specialist family office adviser, tax planning support or help with a construction dispute — we're ready to listen.

Telephone
01707 903 225 — Hatfield
Offices
Unit 15, Hearle Way
Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9EW
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