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How a Growing London Accounting Firm Completed 100% of Year-End Work On Time Without Hiring a Single New Employee
The Problem
Picture this: a growing accounting firm in Central London hitting that familiar wall every year-end. Great team, solid reputation, but suddenly drowning in work when December rolls around. Sound familiar?
This particular firm had built up a nice client base across the capital over the years, but success brought its own headaches. In London's competitive market, client expectations are sky-high, and when year-end hit, it wasn't just busy—it was chaos. Account closures were backing up, reconciliations were piling high, and the team was starting to crack under pressure.
The writing was on the wall: something had to give, and it wasn't going to be pretty.
What They Were Up Against
Peak season was becoming a nightmare
The team went from manageable workloads to complete overwhelm in a matter of weeks. Reviews were getting rushed, details were slipping through cracks, and everyone could feel the stress building.
Those non-negotiable deadlines
HMRC doesn't care if you're swamped. Companies House won't give you extra time. Miss a filing deadline and you're looking at penalties, upset clients, and damaged reputation.
The hiring dilemma
Bringing on new permanent staff for a few months of madness? In London's expensive talent market, that's not just risky—it's costly. But temporary staff need training, and who has time for that when you're already behind?
Clients getting restless
Long-standing relationships were starting to show strain. In London's fast-paced business environment, clients expect premium service, and these delays weren't cutting it. More phone calls chasing updates, more apologetic emails about delays. Not the kind of service they'd built their reputation on.
What They Actually Needed
They weren't looking for someone to completely overhaul how they worked—they just needed capable hands who could hit the ground running. No lengthy explanations, no steep learning curves, just experienced accountants who could slot in and get stuff done.
Their wish list was pretty straightforward:
- Qualified accountants who understood UK compliance inside and out
- People who could work with their existing systems and processes
- Reliable delivery without constant supervision
- Support that felt like an extension of their team, not some faceless outsourcing arrangement
- All of this without breaking the bank or getting locked into long-term contracts
How Integra Stepped In
We kept it simple. Instead of trying to reinvent their wheel, we just gave them more hands to turn it.
Our team integrated with their existing workflow—no system changes, no process overhauls, no disruption to how they liked to work. We simply picked up where their team left off and kept things moving.
What we handled:
- Statutory accounts preparation from start to finish
- Reconciliation backlogs that were keeping everyone up at night
- Tax pack preparation ready for final partner review
- All the grunt work that was eating into their team's time
How we kept everyone in the loop:
- Shared progress dashboard so partners could see exactly what was done and what was coming next
- Regular updates without the need for constant check-ins
- Clear handover points so nothing fell between the cracks
The Results
Every single deadline met
100% of year-end work completed on time. No last-minute panic, no weekend scrambles, no stressed-out phone calls to clients.
Quality improved, not just speed
With the pressure off, their team could actually review work properly instead of rushing to keep up. Better work all around.
Happier clients
Faster turnarounds meant clients got their reports when expected, sometimes even ahead of schedule. Fewer follow-up calls, more satisfied relationships.
Team stayed intact and sane
No burnout casualties, no resignations, no hiring headaches. The firm stayed lean and efficient while handling their biggest workload ever.
It was exactly what we needed—experienced people who just got on with it. No fuss, no drama, just solid work delivered on time. Made our year-end actually manageable for once.
- Managing Partner
The Bottom Line
Sometimes the best solution isn't the most complicated one. This firm didn't need a complete transformation—they just needed the right support at the right time. They got through their busiest period without compromising on quality, relationships, or their team's wellbeing.
Ready to make your next year-end stress-free? Get in touch to see how Integra can seamlessly support your team during peak season.
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