Specialist Support for Tourism, Leisure and Food and Drink Businesses
The hospitality, tourism, leisure and food and drink industries are vital to the UK economy – driving employment, visitor spend, and local development across the country. At Streets, we’re proud to support businesses in these dynamic and experience-driven sectors with tailored accountancy, tax, and business advisory services.
Whether you run a hotel, restaurant, café, brewery, visitor attraction, leisure centre, or catering business, our specialist team understands the commercial pressures you face – from managing seasonality and staffing challenges to navigating tax, funding, and strategic growth opportunities.
We’re here to help you maximise your opportunities, strengthen financial resilience, and plan for long-term success.
Trusted Advice, Grounded in Experience
Our specialist team works with a wide range of businesses, including:
- Hotels and hotel groups
- Restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars
- Breweries, vineyards and distilleries
- Food producers, caterers and wholesalers
- Holiday parks, glamping sites and camping facilities
- Visitor attractions and heritage sites
- Sports and leisure centres
- Health and wellness retreats
- Tour operators and travel businesses
- Event venues and conference centres
- Golf clubs and leisure resorts
Our advisers combine technical expertise with real-world insight into the operational realities of the industries we serve.
Our Services for Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure and Food and Drink Businesses
We offer a comprehensive range of services, tailored to the needs of your sector:
Accounting and Financial Management
- Statutory accounts preparation and filing
- Management accounts and financial reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
- Financial benchmarking and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking
Virtual Finance Office (ViFi)
- Our ViFi service provides a flexible, cost-effective alternative to maintaining an in-house finance team.
- Outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing and credit contro
- Real-time cloud accounting and financial dashboards
- Regular financial reporting and actionable insights to support management decisions
Taxation Services
- VAT registration and advisory (including the VAT complexities of food, alcohol and admissions)
- Corporation tax compliance and planning
- Employment tax advice, including tips, gratuities and Tronc schemes
- Capital allowances claims on property developments, refurbishments and fit-outs
- Support with R&D tax claims for food innovation businesses
Business Strategy and Growth Support
- Strategic business planning and growth advice
- Funding and finance support, including asset finance and tourism or rural grant applications
- Succession planning, M&A support and business sales advisory
- Advice on opening new sites, franchising and diversification
Payroll and Employment Support
- Full-service payroll management and auto-enrolment support
- Tax-efficient employee benefit and incentive schemes
Sector-Specific Support
- Seasonal business accounting and tax planning
- Profitability and margin improvement advice for hospitality and food businesses
- Stock management systems support
- Planning for business resilience in fluctuating demand environments
Why Choose Streets?
Specialist Sector Knowledge
We understand the hospitality, tourism, leisure, and food and drink industries inside out – supporting businesses from family-run restaurants to destination hotels and large-scale visitor attractions.
Flexible, Scalable Support
From independent start-ups to multi-site groups and regional operators, our services flex and grow with your business.
Proactive, Forward-Thinking Advice
We don’t just help you stay compliant – we help you manage risk, improve performance and plan for future growth.
Virtual Finance Office (ViFi)
Our ViFi service provides real-time financial support, freeing up your time and resources to focus on delivering outstanding guest, visitor, and dining experiences.
Hospitality Accounts FAQs
Do hospitality and tourism businesses need a specialist accountant?
What should I look for in an accountant for my hotel, restaurant, or venue
Choose someone with proven sector experience and an understanding of industry-specific issues. Streets works with a wide range of businesses – from hotels to food producers – offering proactive, practical support.
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in this sector?
How can an accountant help my business grow?
What is ViFi and how does it help?
ViFi is our Virtual Finance Office – providing outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, and real-time financial insight. It’s a cost-effective way to manage your finances without a full in-house team.
