“As a small, family-owned company that has been trading for over 150 years, trust and continuity are hugely important to us. We have been working with the team at Mullen Stoker for over 20 of those years, and in that time they have become an integral part of our business. They handle everything from payroll and bookkeeping through to management accounts, financial reporting, and strategic oversight. They effectively work alongside the management team fulfilling the FD role and also providing us with a full finance function. This allows us to focus on running the business and continuing the legacy built by generations before us, confident that our finances are in safe hands.
What sets Mullen Stoker apart is the breadth of their support and the proactive way they add value. They don’t just deliver accurate numbers; they understand our business inside out and provide the insight we need to make informed decisions. Over the years, they have achieved meaningful savings for us — from negotiating favourable financing arrangements to purchase new machinery to securing better terms on electricity, and other operational deals. Their expertise has had a direct and positive impact on our bottom line.”
Just as importantly, the team are approachable, responsive, and genuinely committed to our success. We see them as a trusted partner rather than an external advisor. Their continuity and consistency over two decades have given us real stability and peace of mind. For a family business like ours, they feel like part of our in-house team, and their contribution has been invaluable to the growth and resilience of the company.”
“When I was looking for someone to replace our outgoing FD, a trusted contact introduced me to Mullen Stoker, whose Virtual FD service appeared to be the ideal fit for our Group and whose expertise was highly regarded. I wanted more than just number-crunching, I required someone who could take a strategic view, spot opportunities, and guide us towards growth.
Working alongside Mullen Stoker has more than met what we’d hoped for and expected. Within the first two months, they identified a tax saving and an immediate and real cash flow benefit of more than £45,000, something I never thought would be possible, let alone be done so quickly.
Having a Virtual FD has brought huge benefits to our business: the flexibility to scale, support when needed, access to a wide range of expertise, and fresh insights that have helped us make smarter financial decisions, without the overhead of a full-time, in-house hire.
What’s more, working with Mullen Stoker has also given us direct access to their brilliant accountancy team, whose knowledge in more complex and specialist areas has been a real asset. They’ve guided us through situations that would have been far more challenging without their support, making sure every detail is handled with precision and care.
I can honestly say that working with Mullen Stoker has transformed the way we handle our finances, and I would recommend them to any business looking for a Virtual FD, they truly make a difference.”
“I am extremely impressed with the level of service and professionalism I receive from Mullen Stokers IT Solutions. I have found them to be reliable and friendly where nothing seems to be too much trouble, I always get the impression no matter when I contact them they always have time to sort my problem. I truly believe that I don’t think I’d getter a better response time anywhere. I love the reassurance that I can call on them anytime I have an IT problem or question. I recently had a situation where I had to meet a deadline but was having technical difficulties, I contact them and they went beyond my expectations to help, the problem got fixed and I met my deadline.”
“I am a Chartered Accountant, but not registered to undertake Audit work. I worked with Mullen Stoker on the audit of one of my clients and they were excellent; very helpful and efficient, and went beyond the call of duty to help.”
“I would like to thank you for looking after one of my longstanding clients who had a problem with the Tax Office. You and your associate dealt in a very friendly but professional manner. I now have a very happy client and I would have no hesitation in dealing with your company again.”
The exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable and responsive team at Mullen Stoker are an absolute pleasure to deal with. From the formation of a Limited company to the completion of annual accounts has been a simple and hassle free process. I recommend the team unreservedly.
“Searched for a good local service which would ultimately become an integral part of my management process and not just another accountant. Mullen Stoker was a great fit for my business which allowed me to focus on the important factors and not get distracted by the financial processes. Here we are nearly 15 years later and it’s still one of the best decisions I made!”
“Mullen Stoker are more than just an ‘auditor’ to the Hellens Group. They make time to understand the business and our aims and objectives. This understanding allows them to add real value to the business and how we plan and operate. The MS team are all very personable and happy to assist wherever they can. As a business owner, you require taxation advice on both a personal and corporate level. Mullen Stoker is particularly strong on taxation advice for business owners and has an excellent team to call upon. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mullen Stoker whether you are a start-up business or an established SME”
“Your patient, friendly and enthusiastic approach is greatly appreciated and I always find it a pleasure working with you.”