Attentive Chartered Accountants for Restaurants in the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for restaurants across the UK, from independent eateries to multi-site hospitality groups. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles food VAT, tronc systems, payroll, stock control and tax planning for restaurant businesses and individual owners.
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Hundreds of businesses across the UK trust ABM Chartered Accountants for reliable, expert, and genuinely personal accounting services. See why clients rate us as their most trusted financial partner.
Accounting Built for Restaurant Businesses
Restaurants face accounting challenges that general accountants rarely handle. VAT on eat-in versus takeaway food, tronc tip distribution, payroll with split shifts, perishable stock control and cash reconciliation all demand advisors who know how hospitality businesses operate and protect margins.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with independent restaurants, cafes, takeaways, pubs, bars and multi-site groups across England, delivering structured financial support for restaurant businesses and individual owners. Every VAT return, payroll run and tax submission is handled accurately.
Helping Restaurants Control Costs and Stay Compliant
Restaurant owners need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares VAT returns with correct food classification, tronc payroll, stock cost analysis, cash flow forecasting and tax planning, giving restaurants clear visibility over food costs, labour percentages and available reliefs.
Whether you run an independent restaurant, a cafe, a takeaway, a pub or a multi-site hospitality group, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your setup, keeping the business and individual owners covered on VAT, payroll and tax.
Our Accounting Services for Restaurants
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for restaurants, designed around the demands of food VAT, tronc compliance, payroll and hospitality 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 Restaurants Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Strong grasp of food VAT, tronc and stock control.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with hospitality businesses.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Restaurants Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports restaurant businesses and owners throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist sector accounting to hospitality businesses 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 restaurant owners, cafe proprietors and hospitality group directors ask about specialist accounting.
How does VAT work on food?
Eat-in food and hot takeaway food are standard-rated at 20%. Cold takeaway food is generally zero-rated. Alcohol is always standard-rated. Correct EPOS coding prevents costly VAT classification errors.
What is a tronc system?
A tronc pools tips and distributes them through an independent troncmaster. Employer National Insurance is not due on tronc payments, making it the most tax-efficient method for staff tips.
How should food costs be tracked?
Track food cost as a percentage of revenue, aiming below 35%. Monitor portion sizes, supplier pricing, wastage and shrinkage through regular stock counts. Rising food cost percentage signals margin problems.
How is restaurant payroll managed?
Restaurant payroll involves split shifts, zero-hours contracts, casual staff and tronc. National Minimum Wage compliance must be checked each pay period. Accurate time records and rota planning control labour costs.
Are delivery platform fees tracked separately?
Yes. Commissions from Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat must be tracked to reveal true delivery profitability. Without separate tracking, delivery revenue can appear profitable when margins are actually negative.
Can ABM support restaurants nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves restaurants and hospitality businesses across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to independent venues, cafes and multi-site groups.