Resolute Chartered Accountants for Pubs & Bars Nationwide in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for pubs & bars across the UK, from free houses to tied tenancies and multi-site groups. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles wet and dry sales, alcohol VAT, tronc and tax planning for licensed businesses and pub owners.
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Accounting Built for Pubs and Bars
Pubs and bars face accounting challenges that general accountants rarely handle. Wet and dry sales, tied versus free house structures, cellar stock control, gaming income and alcohol VAT all demand advisors who know how licensed businesses operate and maintain margins.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with free houses, tied tenants, cocktail bars, gastropubs, nightclubs and multi-site pub groups across England, delivering structured financial support for licensed businesses and individual owners. Every VAT return, payroll run and tax submission is handled accurately.
Helping Pubs and Bars Maximise Wet Sales Margins
Pub owners need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares wet and dry sales analysis, cellar stock reports, VAT returns, tronc payroll and tax planning, giving pubs clear visibility over drink margins, food income and available reliefs.
Whether you run a free house, hold a tied tenancy, operate a cocktail bar or a multi-site pub group, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your setup, keeping the business and individual owners covered on VAT and tax.
Our Accounting Services for Pubs & Bars
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for pubs & bars, designed around the demands of wet and dry sales, tronc and licensed businesses operating across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Pubs and Bars Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of wet sales, cellar stock and compliance.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with licensed premises.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Pubs and Bars Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports pubs, bars and licensed businesses throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist sector accounting to licensed premises nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Whether you need help with your tax return, payroll, VAT, or business advisory, our qualified UK accountants are ready to provide clear, practical guidance for your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions pub landlords, bar owners and licensed trade operators ask about specialist accounting for the sector.
How are wet and dry sales tracked?
Wet sales cover drink revenue and dry sales cover food. Each must be tracked separately through EPOS coding to reveal true margins. Drink margins typically run higher than food.
What is tied versus free house?
Fruit machine and gaming income is a separate revenue stream subject to Machine Games Duty. It must be tracked, reported and paid to HMRC independently from food and drink sales.
How is gaming machine income reported?
Fruit machine and gaming income is a separate revenue stream subject to Machine Games Duty. It must be tracked, reported and paid to HMRC independently from food and drink sales.
Is VAT on alcohol always standard-rated?
Yes. All alcoholic drinks are standard-rated at 20% whether served on or off the premises. Food VAT treatment differs depending on whether items are consumed eat-in or taken away cold.
How is live-in accommodation handled?
If you live above the pub, private use of utilities and other costs must be separated from business expenses. Only the business proportion is allowable against taxable profits.
Can ABM support pubs nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves pubs and bars across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to free houses, tied tenants and multi-site pub groups.