We're Not Your Typical Finance Firm

Started in a small Stoke-on-Trent office back in 2019, zandriquetu grew from one person's frustration with overcomplicated budget tools. We thought there had to be a simpler way for businesses to see where money was actually going.

Team workspace with financial planning documents and collaborative environment

How We Got Started

Our founder spent years watching small businesses struggle with budget software that seemed designed for accountants rather than actual business owners. The breaking point came when a friend's café nearly closed because they couldn't figure out their cash flow in time.

That's when we decided to build something different. Not another spreadsheet template or complex dashboard—just straightforward budget analysis that makes sense when you're running a business at midnight after a long day.

Six years later, we're still in Stoke-on-Trent. Still keeping things simple. And we've helped over 300 businesses across the UK understand their finances without needing an accounting degree.

What Matters to Us

These aren't just words on a website. They're the principles we argue about in team meetings and the standards we hold ourselves to when nobody's watching.

Clear Communication

We explain financial concepts like we're talking to our non-accountant friends. Because honestly, that's usually who we're talking to.

Honest Assessments

Sometimes the answer is "your budget's fine, you don't need our help." We'd rather tell you that than sell you something you don't need.

Real Partnerships

We're not here to audit your books and disappear. Good budget work takes collaboration—and often a few messy conversations about priorities.

Meet Two of Our Team

We're a team of eight, but here are the folks you'll probably talk to first. They're good at what they do, and even better at explaining things without the jargon.

Rhiannon Voss

Senior Budget Analyst

Rhiannon joined us in 2021 after working at a big accounting firm where she spent most of her time translating finance-speak into English. She's brilliant at spotting spending patterns most people miss.

Ludovic Parnell

Finance Operations Lead

Ludo handles the operational side of budget reviews. Before zandriquetu, he ran his own consultancy and learned the hard way how important cash flow tracking is. Now he helps other businesses avoid those mistakes.

Our Approach to Budget Work

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all budget solutions. A retail shop in Manchester has different needs than a design studio in Bristol. So we start by listening—really listening—to how your business actually works.

Then we build budget frameworks that fit your reality. Not theoretical best practices from a textbook, but practical systems you can actually maintain when things get busy.

Initial conversations focus on understanding your specific situation and priorities
Budget reviews happen in plain language, with clear recommendations you can act on
Follow-up support continues as your business changes and grows
We adapt our methods based on what actually works for each client

Detailed budget analysis and financial planning session

Collaborative budget review meeting with business owners

Financial documentation and budget optimization process

Want to Talk About Your Budget?

We offer free initial consultations where we'll look at your current situation and give you honest feedback. No pressure to sign anything—just a straightforward conversation about whether we might be able to help.

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