Who We Work With - Architects
Architectural practices ready for clearer financial leadership
We work with owner-led and director-led architectural practices with growing teams — typically between 5 and 20 people — who have reached the point where finance needs more structure, clarity, and leadership.
These are practices delivering strong work. Projects are progressing, the team is busy, and demand is there. But financially,
things can feel less clear than they should.
You might recognise some of this:
•You’re busy delivering projects, but profitability isn’t always clear
•Cash flow feels inconsistent, despite a strong pipeline
•You have an accountant, but they focus on compliance rather than insight
•Reporting exists, but doesn’t give you confidence in decisions
•You’re unsure whether it’s time to hire internally — or what role you actually need
Nothing is going wrong.
You’ve simply reached the stage where your practice needs a more structured finance function — not just year-end accounts or reactive advice.
The type of practice we work best with
Our clients are hands-on directors who care about both the quality of their work and the long-term strength of their business.
They are open to improving how their finance function operates, and they value working in partnership — not just outsourcing tasks.
They want:
•Clear, reliable financial information they can trust
•Better visibility across projects, fees, and profitability
•Confidence in decisions around growth, hiring, and pricing
•Space to focus on design and delivery, without carrying the financial workload themselves
Where we fit
Pink Lily Accounting acts as your Virtual Finance Department — giving you the structure, reporting, and financial leadership of a full finance team, without the need to hire internally.
We take ownership of the financial function, while working alongside you as a trusted partner — bringing clarity, calm confidence, and practical insight to how your consultancy operates.
For engineering consultancies who want a finance function that genuinely understands their world, this becomes a steady, long-term partnership — not just a service.