Factotum

What Factotum does

Factotum Group LLP is a UK-based limited liability partnership founded in 2019 and headquartered at 85 Great Portland Street, London, that operates as a multi-disciplinary business process outsourcer for growing companies. It bundles six service pillars — accountancy, tax and payroll; marketing; IT services; people/HR; advisory and financial modelling; and recruitment — under a single integrated proposition, targeting businesses at multiple growth stages that need outsourced back-office and growth functions. The technical foundation is described as cloud-based, drawing on modern cloud accounting platforms, managed IT tooling, and digital marketing stacks; proprietary offerings include People Pulse (on-demand HR) and a Security Awareness Training program, while acquired brands Numeritas, Media Bounty, BIG little LDN, Sydney Tyler, Accountancy Action and Modus Analytics contribute higher-end advisory, creative, PR, recruitment and data analytics capabilities respectively.

Revenue mechanics are entirely professional-services based: bespoke, quote-based engagements delivered on ongoing retainers, project work, or managed-service contracts, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Distribution is direct and consultative — primarily in the UK and US — supplemented by the Abacus Worldwide international referral network. Ownership is retained by the founding/management team with Bobby Lane (a 28-year chartered accountant and ex-CFO of SSH) serving as CEO; no venture or institutional capital is identified in the source materials.

Name

Factotum

Legal name

Factotum Group LLP

Website

https://wearefactotum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Factotum is a London-headquartered, UK- and US-operating business process outsourcer that delivers integrated accountancy, marketing, IT, HR, advisory and recruitment services to growing businesses through a single multi-disciplinary team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Process Outsourcing

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employee Lifecycle Transactions (Transfers, Promotions, Job Changes) (BPAAAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Compliance & Policy Administration Outsourcing (incl. regulatory reporting) (BPACAKAK), Application Outsourcing (AO) (BPAEAMAA)

Keywords

• Business process outsourcing
• Cloud accounting services
• Managed IT services
• HR advisory services
• Executive recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Accountancy, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services: Comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll processing, management and statutory accounts, corporate tax, and personal tax services. Delivered as ongoing outsourcing engagements.
2. Marketing Services: Full-service marketing including strategy, branding, creative campaigns, PR, web design, digital marketing, and fractional CMO services. Revenue generated through project-based and retainer engagements.
3. IT Services: Managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and technical support delivered as ongoing service engagements.
4. People/HR Services: HR operations, compliance, performance management, employee relations, and wellbeing services provided as integrated support or on-demand HR solutions.
5. Recruitment Services: Executive search, strategic hiring, and talent acquisition services across all levels including permanent, temporary, and contract placements.
6. Advisory and Financial Modelling: Financial modelling, FP&A, transaction support, model audits, and training services delivered through Numeritas team.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Factotum is a multi-disciplinary business process outsourcing firm that delivers integrated professional services to UK and US businesses, including accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll and tax; advisory and financial modelling; managed IT and cybersecurity; marketing, PR and digital; HR/people services; and executive and specialist recruitment. Services are sold and delivered under direct, customized engagement contracts, supported by acquired specialist brands such as Numeritas, Media Bounty, BIG little LDN, Sydney Tyler and Accountancy Action.

Product overview

Factotum is a multi-disciplinary business outsourcing company providing a comprehensive suite of professional services. The offering consists of six core service pillars: Accountancy, Tax, Payroll & Bookkeeping; Advisory (Financial Modelling); IT Services; Marketing; People/HR Services; and Recruitment. Within this structure, Factotum operates several acquired brands including Numeritas (financial modelling advisory), Media Bounty (B Corp-certified advertising agency), BIG little LDN (strategic marketing and PR), Sydney Tyler (IT recruitment), and Accountancy Action (accountancy sector recruitment). The company also offers branded sub-products such as People Pulse (on-demand HR solution) and Security Awareness Training (cybersecurity education). The portfolio is designed to provide end-to-end support for businesses at various growth stages, from startups to established enterprises, through a combination of in-house capabilities and specialized acquired entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Media Bounty: B Corp-certified integrated advertising agency providing creative campaigns, media planning and buying, and digital marketing services.
• BIG little LDN
• Numeritas
• Accountancy Action

Products and services

• Accountancy, Tax, Payroll and Bookkeeping Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 availability and extended team support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NumeritascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Factotum acquired Numeritas to enhance advisory and financial modelling capabilities. Numeritas specializes in developing bespoke financial models for FP&A, transactions, due diligence, and model audits. Stephen Aldridge, Co-Founder at Numeritas, joined as Head of Advisory Services.
• Sydney TylercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2022Factotum Group acquired Sydney Tyler Limited's talent acquisition business to expand recruitment, executive search, and headhunting capabilities. Sydney Tyler brought nearly 50 years of combined expertise in building teams for technology and digital businesses serving clients worldwide.
• Modus AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2022Factotum Group acquired the data analytics business of Modus Analytics. Tim Shaw, former Managing Director of Modus, joined Factotum as Head of Data Analytics to support clients in leveraging data for better decision-making.
• Abacus WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFactotum Group LLP is an independent member of Abacus Worldwide, an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. Through this membership, Factotum enhances its ability to provide assistance, referrals and increased knowledge to clients with international business needs. Member firms exchange relationships and resources, and Factotum provides other members access to UK market expertise.
• Media BountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedia Bounty, a B Corp-certified integrated advertising agency, joined the Factotum family. The agency brings creative campaigns, media planning and buying, and digital marketing capabilities with a focus on sustainable brands and lifestyles.
• BIG little LDNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG little LDN, a strategic marketing and PR agency, joined Factotum bringing strategic marketing, PR, and communications expertise to expand integrated service capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mazars UK: Mid-tier international accounting and advisory firm with a strong UK practice serving owner-managed and mid-market businesses. Comparable in delivering integrated accounting, tax, and advisory services.
• KPMG UK: Global Big 4 professional services firm offering accounting, advisory, tax, and consulting. Overlaps with Factotum across accountancy and advisory pillars but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Deloitte UK: Global Big 4 firm whose former Assistant Director (Stephen Aldridge) now leads Factotum's Numeritas advisory arm. Comparable for advisory, financial modelling, and transaction support services.
• BDO UK: UK member of the BDO international accounting and consulting network serving mid-market companies. Comparable across accounting, tax, and advisory offerings for the same mid-market segment Factotum targets.

Direct peers

• Peninsula Group: UK-based HR, employment law, and health & safety outsourcing provider serving SMBs. Directly comparable to Factotum's People/HR pillar and Cloud HR Compliance focus.
• Bench.co: North American bookkeeping outsourcing firm combining software with dedicated accountants. Comparable in serving SMBs with bundled bookkeeping and back-office support, although at significantly larger scale.
• The HR Dept: UK HR outsourcing franchise providing outsourced HR services to small and mid-sized businesses. Comparable as an outsourced HR operations provider competing in the same UK SME segment.
• Pilot.com: US-based bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services outsourcing firm for startups and SMBs. Directly comparable as a tech-enabled accounting/back-office outsourcing competitor targeting growing businesses with an integrated service model.
• Citation: UK HR and compliance outsourcing firm providing employment law, HR, and health & safety support to SMEs. Closely comparable in offering outsourced HR operations and compliance administration.

Emerging players

• Xero: Cloud accounting platform whose partner program supports bookkeeping and accounting firms delivering outsourced services on top of Xero. Comparable as the underlying technology layer powering Factotum's cloud accounting offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wearefactotum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wearefactotum
• Instagraminstagram.com/wearefactotum
• Xx.com/wearefactotum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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