Wealth & Business Operations Specialist

Advocating for better financial education and management.

As a UK-registered accountant with over a decade of experience in managing business development, operations, and finance, as well as personal finances, I am passionate about helping clients become successful, efficient, and compliant.

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leila@leilasiassi.com

Services

Wealth Management

Wealth management is the process of creating a financial plan that helps you achieve your life goals. Whether you're looking to protect, maintain, or enhance your wealth in the most tax-efficient and cost-effective way possible, or seeking ways to support your growing lifestyle, I can assist.

We begin with a comprehensive financial review to examine all aspects of your personal finances and outgoings. Taking the time to plan your financial future is one of the most important investments you can make. I can help you make informed decisions about your money, with a strategy that aligns with your goals and that you fully understand and support.

Financial Planning

What are your life goals in the short, medium, and long term? What are your personal or family objectives to help you achieve your financial and lifestyle aspirations more easily?

Once I review and understand what is most important to you, I will recommend a tailored financial plan. This can also include investment management advice and guidance. My recommendations will be based on your needs and objectives, developing a systematic approach to help you reach your goals while ensuring that you are prepared for any unexpected challenges.

New Business Launch

There are many small moving parts that must be considered when planning for your new business and its launch. Adequate preparation takes time. Launching a new business can be thrilling, and many companies are eager to see it happen, but a little patience can make the big event all the more rewarding.

Most businesses launch without a clear, concise business plan, which later distracts from and undermines the company's foundations. We often focus on what we know well (the product) and avoid the unknowns. I am here to help bring your idea together, drawing on my experience. My clients need to understand every word, every number, and every comma in their business plan.

Business Development

Is your business growing or more established? Are you wearing too many hats and not focusing on the core of your product, the reason you launched your business in the first place? Business development can be summarised as the ideas, initiatives, and activities that help make a business better. It involves creating long-term value for an organisation through customers, markets, and relationships.

As a co-founder of an e-commerce business with over eight years of experience working between the UK and the Middle East, I offer a wealth of knowledge, guidance, and advice in operations, e-commerce, marketing, sales, and buying.

Business Operations

Everything that happens within a company to keep it running and generating revenue is collectively referred to as business operations. A good business plan will often include a section dedicated to operations, ensuring that company founders understand the systems, equipment, people, and processes needed to make the organisation function effectively.

Once a business is established, and especially after a period of growth, it’s important to regularly assess and analyse business operations to identify inefficiencies and improve communication. Comparing operations with industry benchmarks and best practices can help a company ensure that its business operations are optimal, cost-effective, and aligned with stakeholder interests.

Corporate Accounting

Does your business need the development and implementation of accounting procedures and financial policies? Corporate accounting involves managing a company’s finances, preparing accounts and cash flow statements, and analysing and interpreting financial results.

I can assist you with bookkeeping, report creation, financial analysis, budget planning, business forecasting, payroll processing, pension assistance, VAT, expense management, receivables tracking, and more. Ensuring compliance in these areas allows for cost efficiency and effective processes, leading to stronger business growth and profitability.