Accountancy consultancy advises businesses on navigating financial challenges

A Warwickshire accountancy consultancy specialising in strategic planning advises businesses to seek support early to help navigate significant factors such as the current volatile economic climate and changes in legislation.

Leask Advisory Solutions (LeaskAS), which has been operating since 2010, says that many businesses are becoming increasingly cautious and taking longer to seek help when faced with difficult situations. In fact, they should act quicker to put themselves in the best possible position to deal with changing circumstances.

LeaskAS was founded by Julia Leask, who advises and coaches start-ups and SMEs on business planning and forecasting, funding and profitability analysis, strategy guidance and international operations.

She also uses her decades of experience to advise on navigating profitable growth, act as a sounding board for ideas, and translate complex financial data into easy-tounderstand information.

Husband David Leask, who has spent more than 25 years working with global technology providers in the UK, Europe, USA, and Japan, also offers complimentary IT Strategy and advisory services to clients as part of the LeaskAS portfolio.

While LeaskAS focuses mainly on strategy, the firm also has a dedicated network of experts in areas such as payroll, bookkeeping, accountancy, tax, funding and pensions.

Julia also posts informative bite size videos on her LinkedIn profile and YouTube channel to help inform businesses on relevant topics.

Julia said: “Businesses face increasing financial pressures and navigating these complex situations can be difficult.

“We are seeing businesses wait longer to seek support when they should be acting more quickly and getting help earlier to respond to adverse situations. This is often due to clients being overwhelmed with their data and needing help interpreting it to make timely, informed decisions.

“We work alongside a client’s existing finance teams and focus on strategy—not only when times are tough but also when the business is experiencing change, such as rapid growth, diversification, or an overseas expansion.

“I also provide business coaching to help business owners understand their financial situations and advise on improving them.”

Julia was awarded the CIMA plaque in 2022 for her voluntary work for her professional institute. Additionally, she was presented with the Woman Who Achieves Through Networking award in 2018. Passionate about connecting with others and sharing ideas, she is in the process of creating a dedicated group for women business owners.

She added: “While we have some fantastic women in business networking groups within the Midlands that attract people of all levels across different business areas, we are currently missing a space specifically for businesses owned and led by women.

“I am currently working with various partners to make this happen, and I hope to create a space where we can share ideas and best practices while having fun and as a platform for coaching and mentoring. I’d love to hear from women leaders interested in getting involved.”

Further information about LeaskAS is available at https://leaskas.co.uk/, and people can also connect with Julia directly through LinkedIn and at julia@leaskas.co.uk.