Accounting Services for Pubs, Restaurants & Hospitality Businesses
Running a hospitality business comes with long hours, tight margins and complex finances. Boxed Accounting provides specialist hospitality accounting, helping pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels across the UK gain clarity, control costs and improve profitability — so you can focus on your customers while we handle the numbers.
Who We Work With
- Pubs and bars
- Restaurants and cafés
- Hotels and guest houses
- Food and drink venues
- Multi‑site hospitality businesses
Common Financial Challenges in Hospitality
Tight margins and fluctuating cashflow
Small profit margins and inconsistent income make financial stability challenging.
Complex VAT rules for food, drink and takeaway
Multiple VAT rates increase the risk of mistakes and missed savings.
High staff turnover and variable payroll costs
Changing staff levels lead to unpredictable payroll expenses.
Managing tips, service charges and tronc schemes
Tips and service charges require careful handling to stay compliant.
Limited visibility over true profitability
Lack of clear reporting makes it hard to see what’s really profitable.
How Boxed Accounting Supports Hospitality Businesses
Cloud bookkeeping integrated with POS systems
Automated bookkeeping linked to your POS for accurate, real-time numbers.
Accurate VAT management and timely submissions
Correct VAT handling with on-time submissions and full compliance.
Weekly or monthly payroll, pensions and tips handling
Flexible payroll support covering wages, pensions and tips.
Regular management reports and cashflow forecasting
Clear reports and forecasts to help you plan and stay in control.
Advisory support on pricing, margins and expansion decisions
Strategic advice to improve margins and support growth decisions.
Why Choose Boxed Accounting
Hospitality‑specific accounting experience
Real‑time financial visibility
Time‑saving systems that reduce admin
Friendly, responsive support when you need it
What Happens When You Get in Touch
Free consultation to understand your venue and challenges
Review of VAT, payroll and bookkeeping systems
Clear proposal and onboarding
Ongoing support and reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle different VAT rates on food and drink?
Yes — including mixed and reduced rates.
Do you manage payroll and tips?
Yes — including tronc schemes and pensions.
Can you help improve margins?
Yes — through reporting, analysis and advisory support.