From Xero Invoice to Next-Day Payment
While Xero has transformed the way firms invoice and collect payments, many practices still face the challenge of waiting weeks or even months for fees to be paid. That’s where Keys Finance can help. Keys Finance can integrate directly with Xero in a matter of minutes, making it quick and easy for accountancy practices to […]
Celebrating a Few Milestones
This year marks a number of important milestones for Keys Finance. It is 35 years since the business was established in Belfast, 30 years since we wrote our first insurance premium finance agreement and 20 years since we launched our professional fee finance offering for accountancy practices. Those milestones are worth acknowledging, but they are […]
My First 3 Months at Keys Premium Finance
Over the past three months, I’ve had a fantastic start with the business and have really enjoyed getting to know both our existing broker partners and the wider market. A key focus has been strengthening and building on the relationships already in place, ensuring brokers continue to receive the support, service, and solutions they need […]
Outstanding Invoices? A simple shift can have a big impact
Late payment isn’t just a nuisance anymore, it’s a defining pressure on UK businesses. Recent figures show that 90% of UK companies experienced late payments in the past year, with average delays of 32 days beyond agreed terms. SMEs alone are carrying £23.4bn in overdue invoices at any given time, with 54% of B2B invoices […]
Why Next-Day Fee Finance matters for Accountancy firms
January marks the start of a new financial year for many businesses, and for accountancy firms it’s often the busiest season. From preparing year-end accounts to managing tax deadlines, practices face mounting workloads, and inevitably longer debtor days. This is where our Next-Day Professional Fee Finance facility can help. The January Challenge: Cashflow Pressure The […]
Ulster Bank and NatWest support scaling at Keys Finance
Ulster Bank has supported one of Northern Ireland’s largest specialist finance providers to expand and develop its core product offering throughout the UK and Ireland. The provision of a significant senior debt credit line by Ulster Bank has supported the scaling of Keys’ two principal products, insurance premium finance and accountancy fee finance, allowing the […]
Flexible Finance: How to keep your cashflow merry and bright
The festive season brings celebration, reflection, and for many professionals, a surge in year-end financial activity. Whether you’re an accountant helping clients close their books or an insurance broker managing seasonal renewals, December can be a demanding time. At Keys Finance, we specialise in Next-Day Fee Finance, Insurance Premium Finance, and custom payment solutions designed […]
Unlock New Clients with Keys Premium Finance: Start Smarter
In today’s insurance market, speed, confidence, and client experience are the difference between winning and losing business. That’s why Keys Premium Finance has designed its Pre-Approved Credit Service, an innovative solution built to help brokers secure new clients effortlessly and strengthen long-term relationships. Why It Matters When it comes to onboarding new clients, every minute […]
Partnerships at Keys: Strengthening the Accountancy Industry
At Keys Finance, we believe that true value doesn’t just come from what we do in-house, it comes from who we are in partnership with. Two of our key strategic alliances are with Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). These partnerships deepen our industry connections, broaden the […]
Keys Premium Finance Welcomes Bob Darling as Non-Executive Director
Keys Premium Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Darling as Non-Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter in the company’s growth journey. Bob brings a wealth of experience across the lending, premium finance, and broking sectors and is a highly respected figure in the industry, most recently serving as CEO and then […]