How A Farm Streamlined Bookkeeping Saving Money
About the business
How we helped
We took the time to really understand Fir Farm’s day-to-day flow, getting to know the people, their priorities, and what mattered most.
By working closely with the family and management team, we gently introduced new systems and processes in a way that felt natural and supportive.
Taking care of the admin and smoothing out communications meant the Fir Farm team could finally step back from the bookkeeping and farm secretarial work and focus on what was important to them.
We weren’t just there to organise files—we were there as a steady hand, always just a call away, giving Fir Farm the confidence and headspace to explore new ideas, strengthen their finances, and stay true to their commitment to quality and sustainability.
What we did
- Financial Management: Budgets, cashflow forecasts, and payroll systems for real-time financial insight
- Operational Efficiency: Centralised document management, supplier invoice procedures, and staff pre-payment cards to reduce admin workload
- Customer Service: Remote telephone answering service to enhance customer support and free up the farm team
- Cost Savings: Payroll migration to Xero and implementation of efficient systems, resulting in estimated savings of £6,000 per month in overhead costs
- Strategic Support: Financial proposals for new ventures, technology research and adoption, and ongoing administrative/personal assistant services
- HR Support: Contracts of employment, salary benchmarking, annual reviews, and disciplinary guidance
Where we are now
With TPT’s comprehensive support, Fir Farm Holdings was able to streamline operations, reduce costs, and boost efficiency across every area of the business.
The farm team was freed to focus on their core work and sustainable growth, while customer service and internal motivation both improved. Stronger financial management and strategic planning empowered Fir Farm to pursue new ventures with confidence, knowing they had a trusted partner by their side.
In the client’s words
“Kate, Kirsten and The Paperwork Team have been an invaluable asset in the running of our business at Fir Farm Holdings. With such a broad spectrum of knowledge, capabilities and expertise, they are always happy to help and assist in all aspects of the business. We couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you for all your help over the years.”
Phil & the Fir Farm Team