Innovative Accounting Solutions for SME’s

We work closely with manager owned businesses, acting as their finance function which helps them grow their business using technology and key financial data.

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Our Story

Venture Finance Management was set up by our founders, Dom Talbot and Oliver Cooke who met playing for the same football team. 

Working in both Accounting practices and business partnering roles, they saw the opportunity to work with closer with SMEs to help them achieve their goals and ambitions.

So, in 2020, during the global pandemic, Dom and Ollie finally took the plunge and Venture Finance was born. Fast forward to the present day, Venture has gone from strength to strength. Working with some world class businesses whilst growing a dedicated team, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. 

We’re very excited to see what the future holds!

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Meet The Team

Oliver Cooke

Co-Founder & Commercial Director

Oliver is our Co-Founder and Commercial Director, after spending 10 years working in Accountancy Practices and Finance Business Partnering roles whilst becoming a Chartered Certified Accountant, he co-founded Venture to provide business owners with an outsourced finance function.

“There was a gap in the service provided by traditional accountants to smaller companies compared to larger companies with a full finance function. Growing SME’s need a more rounded finance function and access to financial advice compared to bare minimum compliance but don’t have the resources to employ a full finance team”

Outside of Venture, Oliver likes to spend time with his family, play football and go to the gym.

Dom Talbot

Co-Founder & Operations Director

Dom is our Co-Founder and Operations Director.

Personally, Dom has over 18 years’ experience both in the Public and Private Sector. Initially working for HMRC, where he acquired AAT and Taxation qualifications. Roles and experience included Personal and Complex Taxation, Risk and compliance in the Construction Industry Sector and Senior Operational Management Roles – leading on projects and other Government campaigns involving Personal and Complex Taxation legislation changes. Following on, Dom ran his own independent Business, providing bookkeeping services to Small Businesses and Sole Traders.

During the pandemic, Dom, and Oliver - who had been friends previously, identified a gap in the market for growing businesses who were missing out on key accountancy services. Not long after, Venture Finance Management was born.

Outside of life as a Venturion, Dom loves spending time with his wife, Linzi and two daughters, Izabella and Gia. Dom also likes going out with friends and Crossfit training.

Paddy O-Neill

Trainee Finance Business Partner

Paddy is a Qualified Bookkeeper and a member of the AAT. He also assists with Payrolls, Self Assessments and the client onboarding process. With previous experience in B2B Sales, Paddy will always take the time to answer any questions our clients may have and provide valuable support where needed.

Outside of work, Paddy has trained in Martial Arts since the age of 5. A black belt in Karate, has previously won a British Title and fights for the Great Britain Squad.

Lauryn Whitton

Trainee Finance Business Partner

Lauryn is the second Trainee to join Venture Finance Management and collectively holds just over 4 years’ experience working in a junior finance role. Lauryn is currently coming towards the end of the AAT Level 4 qualification this summer. Her ambition is to become a chartered accountant through studying with ACCA. Lauryn takes pride in delivering excellent services to all clients and is looking forward to what the next few years will bring. Outside of work Lauryn enjoys meeting with friends and walking her two dogs Lola and Mylo.

Our Team is Crucial To Our Success As A Business

Through passion and graft, our team delivers fantastic results for our clients. We also put a huge emphasis on training our staff in the latest accounting practices, so we can continue to lead the way in cloud based accounting. 

Based in the Cotton Exchange in Liverpool’s thriving Business District, our doors are always open if you want to drop in for a coffee (or maybe even a beer) to discuss your finances and future plans.

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Our Values

Honesty

We’ll always be honest and transparent in our communication with you. If we think something isn’t working we’ll find a solution and you’ll never be stung by hidden charges. 

Graft

We’re not shy of rolling our sleeves up and digging in to get the job done, no matter what state your current accounts are in. In fact, we pride ourselves on our strong work ethic.

Technical Excellence

We never stop learning and developing our knowledge. As industry leaders we make it our mission to continuously educate our team and our clients.

Ambition

Thinking big is in our DNA. We understand that to achieve great things you must be prepared to put in the hard yards.

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