Industries we work with

Restaurant & Hospitality Accountants

Specialist accountants to restaurants, bars and hotels, Livingstones Accountants empower hospitality entrepreneurs to achieve their business ambitions through award-winning accountancy, tax and advisory services.

We work side-by-side with fine dining restaurants, themed restaurant groups, hotels, franchises, individual bistros, gastro pubs, bars and pop-ups.

Less Financial Admin
We provide a full 'menu' of cost-effective accounting and payroll services using our receipt scanning, remote EPoS login, intelligent supplier payment run and cloud based bookkeeping platform. This reduces your day-to-day administration burden by upto 80%.
More Growth
So, whether you're dreaming of becoming a restaurant entrepreneur, about to open your next site, becoming a chain, expanding internationally, reducing cost, restructuring the Tronc, improving margins or planning an exit... we have the expertise, experience and shared determination to make it happen.
A Full ‘Menu’ of Accountancy Services
  • Leading restaurant and hotel accountants based in Dubai, UAE
  • Preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and statutory audit
  • Regular meetings to present management accounts with industry relevant KPIs
  • Cloud based accountancy services including document collection, receipt scanning, automated bookkeeping and supplier payments
  • Comprehensive tax and VAT advice
  • Business advisory including expansion, franchising, valuations, restructuring and recovery
  • Advice on debt, equity and alternative financing options
  • Property acquisitions and fit out expenses
  • Review of financial and internal controls
  • Food and beverage margins
  • R&D Tax Relief for caterers and restaurants
  • Remote link to EPoS Systems and EPoS sales/big data analysis

Creative Industry & Media Accountants

Based in the bustling business district, Livingstones Accountants are a leading provider of accountancy, tax and advisory services to the creative sector.

Our specialist knowledge empowers a range of businesses in the creative and media sector, including architects, photographers, artists and art galleries, film, advertising and creative agencies, digital marketing agencies and printers, to business overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions.
  • Creative and media accountants Based in Dubai, UAE
  • Preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements
  • Outsourced payroll and outsourced accountancy services
  • Xero certified accountants
  • VAT advice and planning
  • Startups, owner-managed businesses and well established businesses

Outsourced and Cloud Accounting Services

Livingstones Accountants Business Support department is a multi-lingual outsourced finance department that works seamlessly with both UK and International businesses.

Importantly, all our outsourced accounting services are fully scalable and flexible, allowing you to ‘pick and mix’ from a comprehensive range of services to best suit the needs of your requirements. Moreover, all financial data can be instantly uploaded to Sage Online or Xero, a cloud based accounting package that allows you real time access to key financial information.

  • Outsourced accounting services
  • Outsourced bookkeeping services
  • Management accounts
  • Multi-currency accounting
  • Budgets and cash flow forecasts
  • Processing payments and receipts
  • Bureau supplier payments
  • Maintaining fixed asset and general registers
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance
  • Outsourced payroll services
  • Company secretarial services
  • Credit control and debt collection
  • Certified Xero accountants

Xero Acountants in Dubai

Livingstones Accountants combine cost-effective online cloud based accounting services with the added advantage of offline experience, expertise and advice from a top firm of Chartered Accountants.

We work with some of the UK’s most prolific entrepreneurs, fast growth tech/digital businesses, the creative industries, restaurants and international businesses, so we’ll understand your specifics requirements and offer proactive, tailored advice.

Cloud Based Xero Functionality
  • Dashboard: Instantly see all your bank balances, recent sales and upcoming bills.
  • Mobile: Do invoicing, expenses and track cashflow on the go.
  • Purchase Orders: Create and email custom purchase orders and copy to bills for payment.
  • Expense Claims: Handle personal expenses – just review and approve receipts.
  • Pay bills: Manage your spending and make bill payments in bulk to creditors.
  • Collaboration: Real-time Collaboration with us, your accountants.
  • Xero accountants.
  • No accounting software can substitute hands on advice from an experienced accountant. That’s why we offer telephone support and regular face to face meetings.
  • Conversion from existing software.
  • Management accounts
  • Processing payments and receipts
  • Supplier payments
  • VAT returns
  • Payroll
  • Credit control and debt collection
  • Xero training, support and setup

Small Business Accountants
Accountants for Entrepreneurial start-up’s and Small Business

Small business accountants, Livingstones Accountants provide a full range of accountancy, tax and payroll services small businesses with big ambitions.

So whether you're startup with big ambitions, a restaurant with expansion plans, a tech startup eager to become a unicorn, a UK business expanding internationally, a property developer structuring your next build, or an established business looking to restructure or exit, we have the expertise, experience and shared determination to make it happen.
Small Business Accountancy Services
  • Sometimes it's better to talk things over in person... that's why we offer regular face-to-face meetings at our office in Business Bay, Dubai
  • In addition to direct telephone and email access to a dedicated Partner-level accountant with the relevant experience and expertise
  • Cloud based Bookkeeping
  • Year End Accountants and Tax Returns
  • Online Xero Accounting
  • Quarterly VAT Returns and Compliance
  • Monthly Management Report
  • Payroll

Specialist Business Accountants

Specialist accountants to the retail and wholesale industry, Livingstones Accountants provide a full ‘bag’ of cost-effective accountancy services.

We work with some of the world’s most exciting retailers, small independent boutiques, e-retailers and e-commerce.
A Full 'Bag' of Accountancy Services
Our unique document collection and cloud based bookkeeping software means we can provide a full 'bag' of cost-effective accountancy, payroll and tax services, including:-
  • Leading retail accountants based in Business Bay, Dubai
  • Preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and statutory audit
  • Regular meetings to present management accounts with industry relevant KPIs
  • Cloud based accountancy services including document collection, automated bookkeeping and supplier payments
  • Outsourced payroll services
  • Comprehensive tax and VAT advice
  • Advice on debt, equity and alternative financing options
  • Property acquisitions, stamp duty and fit-out expenses
  • Review of financial and internal controls
  • Remote link to EPoS Systems

Accountants for Technology and Digital Companies.

Livingstones Accountants empowers tech entrepreneurs achieve their ambitions by providing an award-winning accountancy, tax and advisory service.

Your Trusted Adviser
We are often referred to as a 'trusted adviser' by our clients, not just on accounting issues, but also to provide guidance and support on funding options and industry connections.
You Can Rely On Us To Provide:-
  • Technology Accountants
  • Preparation of statutory annual accounts and financial statements
  • Comprehensive international tax advice
  • Payroll and outsourced accountancy services
  • Xero certified accountants
  • Xero training for tech CFOs, FD and finance teams
  • Accountants for Tech startups

Healthcare

Healthcare is one of the most vital industries in any country today and also one of the most challenging. Providers face uncertain revenues; increasing costs; and changing payment systems. It is therefore imperative to have operational stability and efficiency; strategic development and implementation; and optimal levels of performance and quality assurance. We will help you streamline your processes; meet regulatory requirements; and better manage your revenue and expenses in today’s challenging environment. We can help develop creative solutions; design and implement strategies to improve quality and the level of services; get a handle on all the details and work with you to develop a blueprint for running your practice more effectively.

Construction

In recent years, significant real estate development has been a signature feature of the UAE. From the tallest buildings in Dubai to the world-famous architects in Abu Dhabi, the UAE has meant development. Development is much deeper than these high-profile projects. Physical infrastructure has transformed, with dedicated industrial areas, commercial clusters, free zones and massive mixed-use developments designed to provide additional tourist facilities and vastly increase retail and office space. Liberalized real estate and property laws generated unprecedented development in this sector.
How we can help our clients

Whether you are in property management or real estate development, you are presented with unique challenges to grow and maintain your business. Real estate values fluctuate, financing opportunities come and go and the laws and regulations surrounding the real estate industry are ever-changing.

Our real estate experts have the knowledge, insight and expertise to keep our clients one step ahead of the competition. In addition to public accounting, our team has worked for private real estate companies and consulting firms, so we know what you need to comply with state and local regulations and to ensure a healthy cash flow.

We offer custom accounting, tax and business advisory services, all tailored to the real estate market. No matter if you’re involved in commercial or residential real estate, we are familiar with your business and how it can achieve success.

Finding a good partner to help you deal with sales, management and financial challenges can determine your success. Our specialists can provide you with business and management insight to help you reach your goals.

 

  • Restaurant & Hospitality
  • Creative industry & Media
  • Outsourced and Cloud Accounting
  • Xero Acountants
  • Small Business Accountants
  • Specialist Business Accountants
  • Technology & Digital Industries
  • Healthcare
  • Construction

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