Chartered Accountant (FCA) and Forensic Finance Specialist with 18 years of experience advising UK mid-cap firms. An expert in liquidity management, HMRC compliance, and optimizing tax structures for innovation-led growth.
Eleanor Hargreaves is a senior partner at a boutique London accountancy firm, holding full Fellow status with the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales). She specializes in rescuing SMEs from cash flow crises and guiding high-growth tech firms through the labyrinth of UK R&D tax credits and audit exemptions. Her writing cuts through the jargon of financial reporting, offering pragmatic strategies on invoice factoring, handling HMRC winding-up petitions, and preparing for statutory audits without disrupting operations. Eleanor provides deep technical insight into managing Sterling fluctuations and structuring dividends to maximize shareholder value while remaining fully compliant with UK tax laws.