UK finance setup for overseas businesses

Entering the UK market brings more than incorporation and sales. Businesses also need dependable invoice processing, supplier controls, payment routines and finance administration. Lion Contracting Services helps overseas businesses establish practical UK finance back-office processes without having to build a large local team immediately.

A structured start for UK operations

We help you turn your UK finance activity into a repeatable operating process. That can include documenting how invoices arrive, who approves expenditure, how suppliers are created, how payment information is checked and how records are handed to your accountant or finance team.

• UK supplier and invoice workflow design
• Approval and payment-control procedures
• Finance inbox and document organisation
• Purchase order and non-purchase-order invoice handling
• Month-end preparation and management information support
• Coordination with your accountant, controller or overseas finance team

Designed for international teams

Our approach is designed for businesses that operate across borders and need clear communication between a UK operation and an international headquarters. We can work with English, Dutch and German-speaking stakeholders, helping your team understand responsibilities, hand-offs and escalation points.

Systems and processes

The right process depends on your existing systems, transaction volume and control requirements. We can work alongside platforms such as Xero, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP and Oracle, while keeping the process documentation clear enough for every stakeholder to follow.

A practical pilot

A focused pilot can be used to map the current workflow, process a defined group of transactions and identify control or capacity gaps. The result is a prioritised improvement plan rather than a generic finance transformation document.

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