Accountancy
practice finance

Tailored finance solutions, designed to support accountants with cash flow management and long-term growth

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Accountancy finance challenges

We are dedicated to supporting your core challenges with accountancy practice finance.

Unpredictable cash flow

Delayed client payments and seasonal revenue dips can make it difficult to maintain financial stability and meet recurring tax, VAT, and insurance deadlines.

Rising compliance pressures

Frequent changes in tax and VAT regulations can create planning headaches for firms, with hard deadlines that don’t always align with your available working capital.

Managing your practice’s future

Accountancy firms can often struggle to fund growth plans, without having to compromise daily cash flow or delay tax obligations.

Accountancy expertise, backed by partnerships

Shire Professions Finance are proud to be a member of the NACFB.

This has strengthened our mission to make finance a positive tool – not a panic button – for accountants.

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Who we serve

With decades of specialist experience, we provide expert finance tailored to the needs of accountants.

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Accountants

From rising costs, to unpredictable client payments. Maintaining financial stability while planning for long-term growth is a common challenge for many firms. Our tailored loans for accountants help you meet vital obligations and invest in your future. From tax payments to technology upgrades, we provide fast decisions and flexible finance built with your accountancy practice in mind.

Finance that moves your accountancy practice forward

Ensure your firm stays competitive and meets professional obligations, without disrupting daily operations. Access the best terms available for your business.

Cash flow

Cover VAT and tax bills, PII renewals, or working capital needs.

With tailored finance that helps accountants manage cash flow pressures and remain financially resilient.

  • Funding available from £5k
  • Spread VAT payments over 3 to 12 months
  • Spread tax bills over 6 to 12 months
  • Fixed rates and repayments, with monthly reminders

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Growth

Whether you’re investing in infrastructure, or planning for an expansion.

Our loans for accountants support long-term growth, with less financial strain and more control of your cash.

  • Funding from £5k
  • Spread costs over 12 months to 5 years
  • Fixed rate finance instalments

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Partners

We also provide finance support for your clients – not just accountants.

With flexible referral plans, we work collaboratively to help firms support their clients’ financial needs while staying aligned on our shared values.

  • Fixed rates and repayments, with monthly reminders
  • Decisions made fast

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Cover VAT and tax bills, PII renewals, or working capital needs.

With tailored finance that helps accountants manage cash flow pressures and remain financially resilient.

  • Funding available from £5k
  • Spread VAT payments over 3 to 12 months
  • Spread tax bills over 6 to 12 months
  • Fixed rates and repayments, with monthly reminders

Apply Now

Whether you’re investing in infrastructure, or planning for an expansion.

Our loans for accountants support long-term growth, with less financial strain and more control of your cash.

  • Funding from £5k
  • Spread costs over 12 months to 5 years
  • Fixed rate finance instalments

Apply Now

We also provide finance support for your clients – not just accountants.

With flexible referral plans, we work collaboratively to help firms support their clients’ financial needs while staying aligned on our shared values.

  • Fixed rates and repayments, with monthly reminders
  • Decisions made fast

Apply Now

3 steps to smarter accountancy practice finance

1

Request a quote: Speak with a specialist advisor to discuss your financial requirements.

2

Quick underwriting decisions: We review your application with our panel of funders to find a solution tailored to your needs.

3

Fast pay-out service: Once approved, you can receive your funds in as little as 24-48 hours.

What our clients have to say

We have proudly supported firms since 1990:

I am very pleased with the service I have received from Shire. My contact is with Bradley Bates who I find very pro-active, professional and friendly. His communication and response times are spot on and I trust him to do the best on our behalf.
Professional, yet friendly service. Excellent communication.
Been dealing with Mark P at Shire for some time now and he is excellent. Friendly, professional, proactive, speedy and ever-helpful. I have only positive feedback – long may it continue!
Great service
I dealt with Sieed Hassan at Shire and am happy to say he provided first class, completely professional guidance and support from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Trusted customer
Gianni replied to my request immediately, kept me updated throughout and Shire were able to assist with the funding I needed.
Excellent service
I was most impressed with the swift and efficient arranging of the loan I needed.
A most impressive and seamless service
Friendly and professional. Ayesha is always quick to respond to our funding requirements and the service is first class. Would definitely recommend.
Trusted customer
Very efficient, friendly, and with excellent advice. Loan sorted in next to no time.
Brilliant service
Excellent service from start to finish. Kirsty was delightful to deal and processed my application in no time. All completely painless!
Smart and efficient
Amazing service. Hassle free and great advice and delivery.
Great service and advice
Excellent service and friendly with it.

Very helpful speedy and efficient.
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Excellent service and turnaround of funds.
Excellent service
Excellent and very fast.
Excellent service
Excellent. Helpful, efficient and proactive.
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Excellent, proactive and timely.
Excellent
We received an excellent service from Gianni our account manager, he was most patient, exceptionally helpful and understanding. Resolved any issues fast and without fuss. Delighted to recommend.
Exceptional service
Excellent service from Gianni.
Excellent service
Quick and friendly response
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Preferential rates
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Dedicated 1-2-1 support
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Backed by accredited partners
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100+ years combined experience in professions finance
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Dedicated 1-2-1 support
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Backed by accredited partners
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100+ years combined experience in professions finance

Flexible finance, built for accountants

Whether you want to expand, smooth cash flow, or invest in your firm. Our team of accountancy experts can help find the right finance solution for you.