Azets

Manage accounting and compliance with expert support and clearer financial insight, freeing time to focus on running and growing your business.

Get expert guidance and practical support to make informed decisions, manage business challenges, and pursue growth with confidence.

Build confidence in financial information, meet compliance needs and support sound business decisions with independent audits, assurance and practical advice.

Access practical business expertise to support growth, manage financial and operational challenges, and simplify complex business needs.

Connect business services and systems, streamline digital processes, and use accessible data and expert support to improve business operations.

Plan tax affairs, manage compliance and identify opportunities to reduce tax liabilities with tailored advice for businesses and individuals.

Plan your finances, make informed investment decisions, and grow and protect your wealth for a more secure future.

Get coordinated accounting, tax, payroll, HR and advisory support to manage cross-border operations and meet local requirements across Finland, the Nordics and beyond.

Accounting services

Azets provides tailored accounting services to help businesses manage finances, stay compliant and make informed decisions. Services include bookkeeping, financial reporting, accounting and tax support, company secretarial services, business advice and international accounting. Azets can handle selected accounting processes or the full process, using digital tools and technology integration to support efficient administration.

Category: Accounting Services

• Understand Financial Performance
  Access financial reporting and information that helps you understand your business’s financial performance and make informed decisions.
• Maintain Compliance
  Get support with accounting requirements, tax filings and relevant legislation to help your business meet its compliance obligations.
• Outsource Accounting Tasks
  Choose support for specific accounting processes or the full process, freeing company resources to focus on core functions and growth.
• Make Informed Decisions
  Work with advisers who consider your business processes and financial information to provide practical guidance for business decisions.
• Coordinate Cross-Border Accounting
  Access coordinated accounting support for operations in multiple countries, with assistance on local requirements and cross-border obligations.
• Automate Accounting Processes
  Integrate systems and use automation to reduce manual accounting work and help minimise errors.
• Manage Company Administration
  Get support with company secretarial services and accounting administration, helping reduce the administrative workload on your business.
• Implement Accounting Software
  Get accounting software alongside implementation, training and support from one provider.
• Accelerate Receivables Collection
  Outsource invoicing, accounts receivable and debt collection tasks to support liquidity and faster collection of receivables.
• Access Financial Expertise
  Get CFO or controller support for daily operations, transitions and complex financial situations when additional expertise or resources are needed.
• Process Expense Claims
  Use modern tools to process travel and expense claims efficiently and reduce the time spent on receipts for employees and finance teams.

Advisory services

Azets provides business advisory services combining expert advice, practical support and digital technology. Advisers help businesses with strategic planning, compliance, administration and decision-making. Services include business planning, financial forecasting, strategic growth, operational improvement, risk management, due diligence, funding and finance, and succession planning. Support is tailored to business needs and can help organisations grow, refinance or sell throughout the business lifecycle.

Category: Management Consulting

• Plan For Sustainable Growth
  Identify market opportunities, consider strategic partnerships and develop a strategy to expand the business.
• Navigate Business Transitions
  Get advice tailored to your business journey, including support when you are looking to grow, refinance or sell.
• Build A Clear Roadmap
  Develop a business plan that sets out a vision, realistic goals and a strategy to guide the business toward its objectives.
• Anticipate Financial Needs
  Use tailored forecasts to understand cash flow and support budgeting, planning and informed financial decisions.
• Improve Efficiency And Profitability
  Review and improve business processes to streamline operations, increase productivity and minimise costs.
• Identify And Mitigate Risks
  Assess potential financial, operational and reputational risks and develop a plan to help protect the business.
• Secure Suitable Business Funding
  Explore funding options, prepare plans for lenders or investors and get support with negotiating terms and considering funding structures.
• Navigate Complex Compliance
  Get expert assistance with compliance requirements as part of practical business advice and support.
• Make Informed Business Decisions
  Use practical insights into business performance to inform decisions and support business ambitions.
• Assess Transaction Risks
  Evaluate a target business's financial health, operational efficiency and potential risks to support decisions during transactions.
• Prepare For Business Continuity
  Plan for future leadership and ownership transitions to support a smooth transition and protect business continuity.
• Free Up Time For Business
  Get support managing time-intensive administration so you can focus on running and growing your business.
• Access Wider Expertise And Opportunities
  Draw on Azets' UK and global network for support with strategic decisions, operational tasks and potential business opportunities.

Audit and assurance services

Azets provides personalised audit and assurance services, including statutory, internal, specialist and forensic audits, assurance engagements and independent reviews. Its partner-led team combines local expertise with international standards to assess financial statements, controls, risk management, processes and compliance. Clients receive independent insights and practical advice, while audits are conducted with minimal disruption.

Category: Audit and Assurance Services

• Meet Financial Reporting Requirements
  Obtain an independent audit of financial statements to meet regulatory requirements, support compliance with accounting standards and provide a true and fair view of the business.
• Assess Information Independently
  Receive independent assessments of financial forecasts, transaction due diligence or regulatory compliance to help evaluate information and processes.
• Evaluate Controls And Risks
  Assess internal controls and risk management processes, identify areas for improvement and receive recommendations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing risk.
• Complete Audits With Less Disruption
  Work with a partner-led team that combines local expertise with international standards and provides pragmatic analysis and advice while aiming to minimise disruption.
• Support Confident Business Decisions
  Use independent insights and practical advice to maintain confidence in financial information, navigate the changing audit landscape and support wider business objectives.
• Investigate Financial Irregularities
  Investigate suspected fraud or financial irregularities with support from an experienced forensic team, helping uncover the facts and protect the business from financial loss.
• Address Sector-Specific Audit Needs
  Draw on audit experience across diverse sectors, including complex manufacturing and industrial environments, to receive insights tailored to the organisation and its risks.
• Gain Value From External Audits
  Access external audit expertise at a competitive price, with the service positioned to provide added value for the business.
• Review Financial Information
  Obtain an independent, limited-assurance assessment of financial information, with a cost-effective alternative to a full audit available for certain businesses.

Business services

Azets provides practical, personalised business support for organisations of all sizes and industries. Services include business growth planning, corporate finance, debt advisory, forensic accounting, HR consultancy, payroll services and risk management. Specialists support growth opportunities, transactions and funding, investigations, HR and payroll requirements, and risk planning. The service brings together accounting, tax, HR and payroll support. It also provides fully managed payroll processing, legislative compliance, tax and pension management, digital payslips and reporting, employee self-service, local and multi-country payroll, and a BACS-approved bureau service. Corporate finance guidance covers mergers and acquisitions, disposals, valuations and raising capital.

Category: Management Consulting

• Pay Employees Accurately And On Time
  Managed payroll processing covers salary calculations and tax deductions to support accurate, timely employee payments.
• Simplify Complex Business Support
  Access coordinated expertise across accounting, tax, HR and payroll to help address interconnected operational and compliance requirements.
• Navigate Key Financial Transactions
  Get guidance on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, valuations and capital raising to support strategic objectives.
• Plan Sustainable Business Growth
  Identify opportunities, consider strategic partnerships and develop plans aimed at sustainable expansion.
• Secure Suitable Business Financing
  Get support with funding assessment, lender identification, financing structures, negotiation and debt raising.
• Investigate Financial Irregularities
  Investigate suspected irregularities, trace transactions, uncover hidden assets and access expert testimony for legal proceedings.
• Manage Payroll Obligations
  Get support with payroll tax filings, pension contributions, statutory deductions and pension auto-enrolment requirements.
• Access Payroll Information Online
  Provide digital payslips, custom reports and secure employee access to payroll documents and queries.
• Manage Payroll Across Countries
  Support payroll processing across jurisdictions while addressing local compliance requirements.
• Protect Payroll Data In The Cloud
  Use secure cloud-based solutions for payroll data, reports and electronic payslips.
• Strengthen Human Resources Management
  Receive advice on hiring, employee relations, performance management and employment-law compliance.
• Work With A Dedicated Contact
  Work with a consistent payroll contact who understands the business's needs.
• Identify And Mitigate Business Risks
  Plan for potential financial, operational and reputational challenges by identifying risks, mitigating them and developing a risk management plan.
• Reduce Payroll Time And Errors
  Automated payroll systems reduce the time required for processing and are designed to minimise errors.

Digital solutions

Azets provides digital and technology services that bring software, business processes and client services together in a secure digital workplace. Clients can use Azets software or integrate chosen systems through the service delivery model. The offering includes Cozone and its applications, software solutions, business process integration, cloud technology, technology advisory, document digitisation, training and data dashboards. Cozone provides cloud access to business services, information and applications, including document collaboration, HR, expenses, activity planning, reporting, contract management, invoicing, budgeting and forecasting. Other solutions include Azets Drive, Azets Employee, Azets Expense, Azets Activity, Azets Report, Azets Agreement, Azets Invoice, Navita by Azets and LS Central. Services also support digital workflows and secure, compliant data handling.

• Bring Services Together In One Place
  Access services, data and compliance information through a central digital platform.
• Bring Essential Business Information Together
  Access key company information, including balances, contracts, reports, invoices, payroll and HR, in one place.
• Collaborate And Share Documents Securely
  Work with advisers and other users, exchange files, assign approvers and track activity. Security controls include two-factor authentication, IP restrictions and audit logging.
• Connect Software With Business Systems
  Use Azets software or integrate selected systems to connect business applications and processes.
• View And Compare Financial Reports
  Access and manage accounting and payroll reports, customise reporting and compare financial information across companies using synchronised data.
• Plan Budgets And Forecasts
  Use budgeting, forecasting and automated reporting, with data import, access controls, multiple languages and two-step authentication.
• Access Services From Any Device
  Use one login to access platform services and information from any device without installing software.
• Streamline Business Processes
  Bring business system integrations together with outsourced payroll, bookkeeping and invoice processing.
• Create Scalable Digital Work Processes
  Use cloud technology and digital processes designed to scale with business needs, with support for secure and compliant data handling.
• Improve Technology And Data Use
  Get technology and data advice, including cybersecurity and digital transformation support, or access outsourced technology specialists.
• Connect Applications And Manage Access
  Use connected business applications and synchronise information across payroll, accounting, financial and HR processes while assigning access according to responsibilities.
• Manage Time, Leave And Payslips
  Support time reporting, vacation planning and mobile payslip access, with information synchronised directly with payroll.
• Manage Expenses And Capture Receipts
  Manage claims and travel costs in one app, process receipt photos with OCR, convert currencies and connect expense data with accounting and payroll systems.
• Plan Activities And Track Deadlines
  Coordinate financial-cycle work, keep deadlines visible, synchronise calendars and attach related files for collaboration.
• Store Contracts And Track Key Dates
  Keep agreements centrally available and receive reminders for upcoming renewals or terminations.
• Turn Business Data Into Useful Insights
  View data in dashboard formats and use it to inform decisions and improve business performance.
• Manage Invoices And Payment Dates
  Create digital invoices, organise incoming invoices, track approaching due dates and digitise paper invoices.
• Support Retail And Hospitality Operations
  Use an ERP solution designed for retail and hospitality businesses.
• Make Paper Records Digitally Accessible
  Convert paper records and archives into digital information that is more accessible and takes up less filing space.
• Train Teams In Cybersecurity And Compliance
  Provide organisation-wide training in cybersecurity and compliance.
• Tailor The Platform To Client Needs
  Use a platform designed to accommodate client requirements, with navigation, layout and interactive elements intended to improve the user experience.

Tax services

Azets provides tax advice and planning for businesses and individuals, covering corporate and personal tax, international matters, transactions, property, payroll and indirect taxes. Specialists help identify tax optimisation opportunities, navigate legislation, and manage reporting and compliance. Advice also covers allowances, exemptions, tax-efficient investments, inheritance and estate planning, and tax implications of business and personal financial decisions.

• Reduce Corporate Tax Burden
  Identify tax optimisation opportunities while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
• Submit Tax Reports On Time
  Assistance with local and international reporting supports accurate, timely submissions and helps clients maintain compliance.
• Plan Personal Tax Affairs
  Receive advice tailored to personal circumstances to understand tax obligations and plan around income, capital gains and inheritance taxes.
• Manage Cross-Border Tax
  Guidance on international transactions, transfer pricing and tax structuring helps businesses address cross-border obligations and global tax costs.
• Manage Indirect Tax Obligations
  Understand VAT and customs duty obligations, support compliance and consider ways to minimise related costs.
• Plan Wealth Transfer Efficiently
  Inheritance tax and estate planning advice helps clients consider allowances, exemptions and tax-efficient arrangements when planning for their financial future and loved ones.
• Plan For Future Tax Changes
  Proactive advice helps clients respond to evolving tax legislation and consider future tax implications in the context of broader financial goals.
• Optimise Transaction Structures
  Tax advice on mergers, acquisitions and related corporate finance matters supports consideration of tax implications when structuring a deal.
• Manage Employee Tax Obligations
  Support with employee tax, social security and secondment matters helps businesses address workforce-related tax and compliance requirements.
• Identify Tax-Efficient Opportunities
  Guidance on allowances, exemptions, reliefs, lower tax rates and tax-efficient investments helps clients assess relevant opportunities.
• Plan Property Tax Matters
  Advice on property investment and transaction tax matters helps clients make informed decisions.
• Cover Potential Inheritance Tax
  Arranged life assurance can provide cover for potential inheritance tax liabilities.

Wealth management

Azets provides tailored wealth management advice to help individuals and businesses manage finances, achieve goals, and grow and protect wealth. Services include financial planning, investment management, retirement and later-life planning, inheritance tax planning and protection planning. Advice is tailored to clients’ circumstances, objectives and risk tolerance.

• Create A Personalised Financial Roadmap
  Get a financial plan tailored to your current circumstances and goals to guide your financial future.
• Align Investments With Your Goals
  Receive a tailored investment strategy and portfolio management designed to align your investments with your objectives and risk tolerance.
• Plan For A Secure Retirement
  Plan your savings, choose suitable retirement arrangements and develop an approach for generating income in retirement.
• Preserve Wealth For Future Generations
  Understand inheritance tax and plan ways to reduce your liability while preserving wealth for future generations.
• Protect Your Family, Assets, And Business
  Plan protection for your income, family and assets, and consider business protection insurance as personnel and business ambitions change.
• Prepare For Later-Life Needs
  Explore long-term care options, plan for financial needs in later life and ensure your wishes are respected.
• Plan Your Finances Tax-Efficiently
  Receive advice on tax efficiency as part of planning and managing your wealth.

International Services

Azets supports international companies operating in Finland, including subsidiaries and branches, and businesses with operations across the Nordic countries and beyond. Services include accounting, tax, payroll, HR and business advisory tailored to cross-border needs. International accounting is supported by local-language expertise, a common software platform, coordinated teams and real-time reporting. Nordic payroll is tailored to local regulations. Azets also provides tax planning, legal advice, financial administration, centralized reporting, consolidation and regulatory compliance support.

• Coordinate Accounting Across Borders
  Access unified accounting support for operations in multiple countries, with expertise in cross-border regulations and requirements.
• Coordinate Teams And Reporting
  A common platform and coordinated international team support communication and real-time reporting across country operations.
• Manage Compliant Nordic Payroll
  Support payroll across Nordic countries with local-regulation compliance, expert consultants in each country and secure cloud-based solutions.
• Manage Cross-Border Tax Obligations
  Get support with tax planning, risk identification and tax obligations for international business activities, including operations in Finland.
• Access Local Expertise In Multiple Languages
  Receive country-specific support in local languages and current recommendations that can be conveyed to the parent country.
• Get Support For Finance, Payroll And HR
  Discuss financial administration, payroll and HR requirements with advisers who support international business needs.
• Centralize Reporting And Consolidation
  Coordinate reporting and consolidation across operations, including tailored reporting for parent companies and support for regulatory compliance.
• Navigate Legal And Regulatory Requirements
  Access legal advice for different stages of business and support with regulatory compliance across international operations.
• Automate Financial Administration Processes
  Use electronic financial administration, process automation and accounting software to support operations across country borders.