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We’re not an accounting firm

At Quantico we’re passionate about doing things differently. Our problem solving technique always starts with a blank piece of paper, and ends with whatever’s best for our clients. Here’s why we think that’s so desperately needed in the accounting sector.

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Dan Hully

The Finance Team of the Future

The accounting sector has been too slow to adapt, and as a result it isn't providing fast growth businesses with the support they need. Let's take a look at what's gone wrong and what the future looks like.

The accounting career path is broken

Job satisfaction in the accountancy profession is in a slump. At Quantico, we think we know why. We also think we’ve got a solution. Let’s find out more.

How to make your first finance hire

Are you a tired of searching for receipts and manually entering payments? Has the growth of your business left your accounting firm behind? If so, it might be time to make your first finance hire. Let's find out how.

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Case Study: Building an efficient function at Hometouch

A case study of our partnership with Hometouch; building an efficient finance function.

A practical guide to the 2020 Budget for startups and scale-ups

A raft of measures designed to protect and grow the British economy have been announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget, but how much of the £600bn investment will benefit start-ups and SMEs?

International payments - how to make your life easier

As businesses expand to work on a global scale, the requirement to make international payments cheaply and efficiently becomes increasingly important. However, despite advancements in FinTech international payments remain a costly hassle for many.

Three areas a modern CFO need to master

In the age of data, the role of the CFO in a scale-up has changed. To be a success, you need to develop expertise in three key areas.

A multipotentialite case study: Iona

We recently sat down with one of the most energetic members of our team, Iona, and delved into all the many unique parts of her life outside of work.

Xerocon 2019: What’s new in accounting technology and what does it mean for London’s scaleups?

This November, Quantico made the trip to Xerocon, Xero’s conference for cloud accounting leaders. Here is a review of what we saw and the insights we gained.

What is a Quantico Finance Business Partner?

We believe that the old fashioned dichotomies in accounting don’t work. It's not right to ask someone to choose between working either in practice or in industry, or to choose between a detailed oriented role as a Financial Controller or a strategic role as a CFO.

Reward at Quantico

For centuries professional services firms have used the partnership model to incentivise their staff. We don't think that gives our generation what they need. Here's what's next.

Business banking: As frustrating as ever

There's a lot of innovation in banking products for micro-businesses and freelancers, but not much has filtered up to meet the needs of startups and scale-ups

Should I buy an electric car through my limited company?

The technology behind electric cars is getting better every year, and they are starting to look like a viable eco-friendly alternative to the traditional car. For business owners, does it make sense to buy an electric car privately, or through your limited company?

Cloud accounting: The best is still to come

Cloud accounting software has had a transformative effect on our industry over the last five years. But the figures show it's still only scratching the surface. Let's find out what's next.

Three elements of an effective budget

A good budget is one of the key points of contact between finance and the rest of the business. Done well it fosters control and empowers teams. Done poorly it leads to disorder and confusion. In my career as an FD and external advisor I’ve seen both extremes.

Case Study: Systems for scale at Feedr

How we partnered with Feedr to build systems for scale