Accountancy services for hospitality and leisure
Specialist support for businesses that never sleep
Expert accounting for pubs, restaurants, hotels, and leisure venues
Running a hospitality or leisure business means dealing with challenges that other industries simply don’t face. From managing seasonal fluctuations and complex payroll arrangements to navigating machine games duty and tronc schemes, the financial landscape for pubs, restaurants, hotels, and leisure venues is uniquely demanding.
At Smethurst & Co, we’ve been supporting hospitality and leisure businesses for years, from traditional country pubs to busy restaurants, holiday parks and arcades. We understand that while your customers are relaxing and enjoying themselves, you’re managing one of the most operationally complex industries in the UK.
Our accountancy services for hospitality and leisure businesses
Hospitality payroll solutions
Hospitality payroll is arguably the most complex in any industry, with multiple contract types, variable hours, and additional complications around tips and service charges.
Machine Games Duty Compliance
Gaming machines are subject to specific duty rates depending on their category and stakes.
VAT and Import Duty Management
Hospitality businesses face some of the most complex VAT scenarios, particularly around food, drink, and imported goods.
Why hospitality and leisure businesses choose Smethurst & Co
We don’t just know accounting – we know hospitality. Our team understands the seasonal pressures, staffing challenges, and operational realities of running hospitality businesses.
When you explain your situation, we immediately understand both the commercial context and the compliance implications.
Our recommendations balance compliance requirements with commercial reality. We understand that in hospitality, customer service and operational efficiency often take priority, so we make sure our processes and advice work around your operations.
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Our pricing promise
We are fair and competitively priced. Fair in our pricing, fair throughout the work we do for you, and fair in genuinely investing time to support you and your business.