Testimonials

Andrew Pailor - MD of JJ Hardy & Sons Limited.

"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."

Callum Thompson - CEO of Green Zone Surveys & The ECLS Group

"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."