Leisure & Hospitality

We have experience of dealing with a wide range of clients operating in the Leisure, Hospitality, Food and Drink sectors, ranging from internationally known boutique hotels to local food outlets. Through our knowledge we are able to help you to operate efficiently and so help limit the impact of external influences that can directly affect profitability.

We have vast experience in this sector and we are accountants, auditors, tax and strategic advisers for hotels across London and the South East. Our client’s businesses range in size from small boutique establishments to an exclusive 5 star family owned hotel in London. We are also actively involved in the M&A market within the sector.

Our restaurants clients are located all over the country from urban areas to small villages. We’re experienced at working with franchise operations - an attractive route for individuals looking to set up in this sector - and we assist clients at every stage of the process.

Our services to the sector range from the day to day financial management of the business to advising on business sales, mergers and acquisitions.

Through our specialist knowledge we are able to make constructive suggestions that can impact on profit. Our specialists are also experienced in dealing with the accounting and tax implications of the “tronc” system.

Operating as a business in the food and drink sector whether it is in manufacture, wholesale or distribution, or a combination of all three, brings unique challenges. We recognise that businesses in this sector are particularly susceptible to events that are outside your control - legislative changes, and any number of natural or man made events.

Our experienced business advisors to the food and drink sector focus on helping businesses to plan for what they know about, and help them to be fully prepared for the unexpected. Focusing on planning means you can ascertain your financial position at any time, make prompt and timely decisions, and operate as efficiently as possible. We help businesses to plan for what they know about, and help them to be fully prepared for the unexpected.

Running a sports club can often involve a complex trading structure, with parts of the organisation trading as a commercial entity and other parts operating under the not for profit umbrella.

Your sources of income and funding can affect the tax implications to the club. This requires careful consideration and attention to structure. Sports clubs need advisors who combine technical knowledge with commercial perspective - and that’s what we provide.

Our specialists will work with you to also advise you on business growth, organically or by acquisition

Our services to Leisure and Hospitality businesses include:

• Management Consultancy
• Asset Appraisal and Benchmarking
• Corporate Finance - advice on raising finance, buying and selling businesses, sales and lease back finance, mergers and acquisitions and exit strategies
• IT - strategic reviews and recommendations
• Financial Services
• Tax efficient corporate and group structure
• Tax Efficient Asset management
• Human Resources Management - advice on planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, employee relations and change management

• Audit and Accounts
• Tax Advice - Corporation tax, VAT, PAYE
• Employment Law Advice - including contracts, grievance procedures and other employment issues
• Payroll
• Outsourced Services
• International Tax - including advice on overseas employees, secondments and ex-pat workers

Alliotts are members of Alliott Group, an international alliance of independent accountants and lawyers, and as such we are able to provide similar quality services in 70 countries worldwide.