At Hayes & Co, we believe accounting should empower, not overwhelm.
Our mission is simple: to give SMEs, freelancers, and creatives the clarity, time, and confidence they need to grow.

We’ve spent years working alongside small businesses, creative professionals, and independent freelancers — and we know the unique challenges each face. From unpredictable cash flow to self-assessment headaches, from managing royalties to scaling a growing team, we’ve seen it all.

Our founder, Desiree Hayes, knows firsthand what it’s like to juggle work and finances. Having worked as a freelancer for many years, she’s felt the frustration of chasing invoices, navigating taxes, and trying to focus on her craft at the same time.

That experience, combined with a career spent advising SMEs and creative businesses, shaped the values Hayes & Co is built on: empathy, clarity, and real partnership.