Outgrowing your spreadsheets? Good. That means you're growing.
If your bookkeeping and finance are still being run the way they were when you started out, they are probably struggling to keep pace with where your business is now. Sakura helps growing SMEs move from bank balance guesswork to real financial visibility, without the cost or complication of building an in-house finance team.
Book a Discovery Session →What business challenges are you facing?
These are the challenges we hear most often from business owners whose companies have grown faster than their finance function.
Cash Flow Concerns
You can see money moving in and out, but you couldn't say with confidence what your cash position will look like in ninety days.
No Real Management Information
You have an accountant and a bookkeeper, but no proper monthly reporting or numbers you can actually act on.
Supplier and Customer Chasing
Payments feel reactive rather than planned, and you're often the one following up.
Still Doing the Basics Yourself
Sending invoices, chasing payments and reconciling accounts still land on your desk, taking you away from running the business.
Inconsistent Bookkeeping
Your books are updated when there's time, rather than on a routine, which means problems only surface after the fact.
Decisions Made on Gut Instinct
Big calls, like hiring or taking on new premises, are being made on a feeling rather than on the numbers.
A finance function that actually keeps pace with your growth
This is where many growing businesses hit a wall. You have accounting software, a bookkeeper and an accountant, but what's often missing is the layer that turns all of that into decisions you can trust. Sakura brings you routine, reliable reporting and a genuine partner who understands your numbers, so you always know where you stand.
We work to a proven monthly rhythm covering sales invoicing, supplier processing, full bank reconciliation, payment allocation, payroll and a final review, so nothing slips through the cracks. From there, you get up to date profit and loss, balance sheet, aged debtor and creditor reports, and a rolling thirteen week cash flow forecast, so you can act early rather than finding out months later.
Forecasting & Budgeting
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Management Accounts (monthly)
Cash Flow Forecasting & Management
Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
Tax Planning & Compliance
Credit Control & Supplier Payment Runs
VAT & International Tax Support
Whether you need the bookkeeping foundation tightened up or a fuller finance team wrapped around your business, Sakura adapts to where you are now and grows with you.
Get in Touch →What changes once your finance function catches up
Time and Headspace Back
Clients typically reclaim [PLACEHOLDER: £/€ value] worth of management time each month, time that goes back into running the business rather than the books.
Stronger Cash Flow
On average, debtor days fall by [PLACEHOLDER: X%] within three months of coming on board.
Decisions Backed by Real Numbers
Clear monthly reporting that guides hiring, pricing and expansion, so every major decision is backed by data rather than instinct.
Support That Scales With You
From bookkeeping foundations right through to fractional CFO support, Sakura grows with your business, so you never have to start again with someone new.
Senior Expertise Without the Overhead
Access to senior finance experience at a fraction of the cost of a full time hire, without the recruitment, holiday cover or pension contributions.
Sheena Campbell
I have to do next to nothing to expedite matters... I think you are wonderful. Once again in a shorter time than it takes to say 'Damian, you are wonderful', you respond to my query. I have to do next to nothing to expedite matters and immediately any stress or worry is lifted.
Vic Kimmel
Damian Connolly and Sakura are like an extended part of our own team with super powers in the area of finance.
Liam Hughes
Damian’s critical eye and creative thinking have been invaluable for me over the last year of strategic review meetings
Caroline Durack
Working with Sakura gave us the ability to understand our finances more accurately and helped us in our strategic thinking. This in turn allowed us to make more informed decisions pertaining to our direction of travel as a business.
Eamon Chawke
Thanks to Damian’s advice and guidance, the finance team operates more efficiently and our financial visibility of the business has materially improved. We are now much more confident that we can achieve our 5 year goals !
Deirdre Monks
I got back in touch with Damian last November after a few years, and it honestly felt like no time had passed. He was the first person who came to mind when I had a very specific query, and I knew he was the expert to ask - and he absolutely delivered. Damian has a real talent for explaining things clearly and in plain English, which gave me total confidence in his advice. And rightly so, because everything he advised turned out to be 100% spot on. Highly recommend!
Dominic Goodfellow
Fantastic company. Damian is clear, professional and very measured in his approach, which is welcomed. Excellent customer service. A breath of fresh air. Highly recommended.
Evan Frechette
Damian was very helpful in his consultation, and took the necessary time to listen to my situation in great detail. His explanation for what I needed for my new business was very informative and knowledgeable.
Cyril Lynch
Damian and the team at Sakura provided great support when I set up my consulting company and on an ongoing basis they continue to provide professional, timely and reliable services with regard to the production and filing of annual accounts and the associated compliance requirements.
I would highly recommend Sakura Business Solutions for their dedication, commitment and ability to get the job done!
Ronan Reilly
Damian and the team at Sakura have provided excellent advice to me and also assisted a number of clients to whom Sakura have been recommended. Sakura advised in a professional and capable manner and now, post BREXIT, their offices in Dublin and London are likely to be very valuable to prospective clients seeking professional advice.
Cathy Moore
Sakura Business Solutions and Damian have provided invaluable guidance to our business as we transitioned from sole-trader to limited company. They have also advised us throughout the Covid-19 crisis and kept us fully updated on available government supports. The introduction of Quickbooks has been very useful to us, it is easy to navigate and a very effective tool for managing our accounts. We highly recommend Sakura Business for accountancy and business advice.
Jane Manzor
I have known Damian from Sakura Business Solutions for just over a year. He is a true professional and has been very helpful to me in particular in tax and planning advice. He is also very current and has been a huge help in keeping me up to date on government supports since Covid 19. I would highly recommend Damian and his team for all of your accounting and financial needs. 5 stars!
Jo-Anne Mac Millan
When I moved from my previous accountant, I was feeling overwhelmed and unsure about the financial side of my business. Accounts and bookkeeping aren’t my strong points, and I needed support I could trust. Damian and the team at Sakura stepped in and made the transition seamless. They handled the handover efficiently and took time to understand how my business works and what I needed from them. I’m no longer worried about year-end surprises, and I feel more confident making decisions. It’s been a genuinely positive shift, and I’m delighted I made the move to Sakura.
Jean Evans
Damian is a fountain of knowledge and is so generous with his time and knowledge around all things accounting, tax, scaling your business, getting exit ready and working to go international in business between Ireland and UK or vice versa.
He is a true gentleman, very approachable, particularly on topics that can feel and seem overwhelming. He is calm and patient; definitely an ally to have in your corner!
FREE RESOURCE
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Your finance team, without the payroll
With Sakura, you get the benefits of an in-house finance team without the fixed salary cost. You will always know exactly where your business stands and what to do next, month after month.
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