About Us

Virgate are champions of collaborative working. We provide clarity with calculations and bring finesse to finances with our unique style of financial accountancy and technology.

Friendly, approachable, and flexible.

We are not just an extension of your business; we partner and collaborate as a team. Looking out for the best interests in the company and optimum outcomes for the future.

Founder and CEO

Sarah Travell

An impressive portfolio in retail and hospitality that has spanned over 15 years in accountancy, Founder and CEO Sarah Travell is a qualified Chartered Accountant and the visionary behind Virgate. From small independents to multi-million pound chains, Sarah’s renowned reputation in the industry has lead to the financial success of businesses across the country.

Her greatest reward is gaining the trust of clients to take their enterprise forward with fast-thinking reactions to the market and proactive processes that deliver results. Sarah took her esteemed experience of helping to grow businesses as part of their in-house team and set up her own practice, Virgate, to revolutionise finances. Bringing on board experts in the economic field our dynamic, responsive and highly knowledgeable team are on hand for you.

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Your One Stop Shop

There is a vast amount of legislation, compliance procedures and deadlines that all business owners have to face. We provide the ‘one stop shop’ for all accountancy needs as our team supports our clients. From the daily bookkeeping all the way through to their year-end accounts.

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Industry Expertise

The Virgate team have extensive experience and exposure to so many businesses in the retail & hospitality industry. This puts us in the fantastic position to help businesses to grow and thrive, by advising on industry standards and best practices.

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A Personal Service

You are assigned your own dedicated account manager, who handles any question or request you may have. We also create a direct phone number and dedicated email address so that we can act on behalf of your team.

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What our clients say...

Very fast response times, flexible, easy to work with. They helped us sort out our financial management and take it forward to the level we need as we grow.

Phillip Oppenheim, Managing Director at Cubana Bar & Restaurants

The team is friendly, dynamic, efficient and works with you for the benefit of your business and a fraction of the cost of having full time in house finance staff.

Jamie Robb, Managing Director at Marlborough Tiles Ltd

I am highly satisfied with the professionalism and expertise demonstrated by VIRGATE. Their streamlined systems and proactive communication ensure efficient and accurate financial management. The team’s dedication to client-centricity is commendable, providing personalized attention and valuable insights. I confidently recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable accounting solutions.

Olivier Mention, Finance Operation Support Manager

Barworks is a London focused bar group with 18 sites. We decided to out-source our accounts function in order to reduce our central costs, improve the efficiency of our management accounts process.

Scott Chillery, Barworks FD

Now more than ever we must rely on a financial partner that we can both trust in and who will ultimately save us money with Sarah and her team exceeding all expectations.

Adam Taylor, Founder, The Feathered Nest Country Inn

They have gone above and beyond, using the latest technology to combine various elements of the business, and providing expert advice on our finances.

Moe Hashimi, Managing Director at 42 Acres Ltd

As a business that has previously received quite basic bookkeeping and accountancy services, Virgate are in a different league. It’s a ‘proper’ bookkeeping and accounts service aligned to my needs.

Louise Palmer-Masterton, Founder at Stem + Glory

Sarah has been an invaluable tool for the growth and success of my business. I know I can depend on her to always be at the end of the phone any time of day to answer my questions and give me advice.

Ajith Jayawickrema

Their communication is excellent, and this is really important to us. They’re always there if we need them. They’re happy to explain things to us with patience and clarity.

Sidonie Warren, Founder at Papersmiths

Virgate’s package encompasses many weekly/monthly tasks that I would do myself giving me much more time to focus my attention on other activities within the business, a more better use of my time.

Claire Davies, Director, The Red Lion (Arlingham) Ltd

In just a short time we have already seen a 10% increase in our gross profit. As well as other efficiencies such switching to National more cost effective suppliers.

Angelee Sidar, Founder at Soul Deli

Working with Virgate has been an exceptional experience. Their professionalism and personalised approach to our financial needs have truly streamlined our accounting processes, making day-to-day operations much smoother. What stands out is their dedication to client service—Virgate ensures that we always feel supported, even through complex financial scenarios. Their ability to tailor their services to the unique needs of our property has made a significant difference in how we manage and plan our finances. Virgate’s proactive and hands-on approach has allowed us to navigate challenges more efficiently, making them an invaluable partner. I would highly recommend Virgate for any organisation seeking reliable, client-focused financial management solutions.

Saira CIELOSZYK, General Manager Ibis & Adagio London Sutton Point