Paul Kingham

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About Paul Kingham

I work with founder-led and family-owned UK businesses (typically with a turnover of £750k+) who want clarity, control, and confidence in their finances, whether they are scaling, stabilising, or planning for exit.Many of the directors I support are successful on paper, yet privately feel: Further growth will only add complexity and pressure They’ve tried to grow before, and it didn’t deliver what they hoped The business relies too heavily on them That time, health, or family life is being quietly sacrificedAnother year passes, and everyone works harder, but the business doesn’t really move forward.What my clients want insteadProfitable, sustainable growthConfidence they’re keeping more of what they earnClear financial insight to support better decisionsA trusted partner who understands both the numbers and the human side of running a family businessThat’s where Kingsmith comes in.How we helpKingsmith provides a Virtual Finance Team (VFT) and strategic advisory support explicitly designed for founder-led and family businesses.Rather than a single adviser, clients gain a joined-up finance function that brings structure, insight, and forward planning.Our work focuses on three core areas:Strategic Advisory & ConsultancyTurning numbers into insight through management reporting, forecasting, cash-flow clarity, and decision support.Leadership & Owner SupportHelping business owners become stronger, calmer, more effective leaders, with a business that doesn’t depend solely on them.Compliance & ControlQuietly and efficiently handling accounts, tax, and governance so there are no surprises or last-minute stress.Why work with meI’m a Chartered Accountant, Certified Business Coach, and Institute of Leadership member with over 30 years’ experience.I’ve worked with businesses from £100k to £600m, overseen £2.5bn+ of transactions, improved finance systems by over 75%, and helped develop leaders who’ve gone on to build exceptional businesses.Most importantly, I understand the realities of founder and family businesses, the pressure, responsibility, and emotional weight that come with them.If this resonates, feel free to DM me.A conversation is always the first step.