Swoop Funding is a global fintech platform that helps businesses discover and secure the right funding solutions to fuel growth. Through a single digital marketplace, Swoop connects organisations to loans, equity investment and grants, simplifying the funding journey with tailored recommendations, streamlined applications and expert support.
Implementation & Subscription Costs
Annual Subscription
Implementation Cost
Amortisation Period (years)
Month End & Financial Close
Month End: Time to Close
£35/hr
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Management Reporting
£45/hr
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Budget vs Actual Analysis
£45/hr
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
Invoice Processing
£25/hr
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Payment Processing
£25/hr
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Credit Control & Collections
£25/hr
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Reconciliation & Data Management
Bank Reconciliation
£25/hr
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Intercompany Reconciliation
£35/hr
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Manual Data Entry & Spreadsheets
£25/hr
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Audit & Compliance
Year End Audit Support
£55/hr
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Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
£55/hr
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Multi-Entity Consolidation
£55/hr
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Strategic & Ad-hoc Activities
Ad-hoc Analysis & Queries
£45/hr
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Financial Planning & Analysis
£75/hr
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Error Resolution & Corrections
£35/hr
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Financial Impact Analysis
Annual Time Savings
0 hrs
Across all finance activities
Annual Cost Savings
£0
Based on fully-loaded costs
Annual Net Benefit
£0
After subscription & implementation
Return on Investment
0%
Payback in 0 months
Understanding Fully-Loaded Employment Costs
This calculator uses fully-loaded hourly rates that reflect the true cost of employing finance professionals in the UK. These rates include base salary plus all employment-related costs based on 2025/26 rates:
Accounts Assistant (£28,000)
Base Salary£28,000
Employer NI (15%)*£3,450
Pension (3%)£840
Benefits & Overheads (15%)£4,200
Total Annual Cost£36,490
Hourly Rate£25/hr
Accountant (£47,000)
Base Salary£47,000
Employer NI (15%)*£6,300
Pension (3%)£1,410
Benefits & Overheads (15%)£7,050
Total Annual Cost£61,760
Hourly Rate£35/hr
Management Accountant (£60,000)
Base Salary£60,000
Employer NI (15%)*£8,250
Pension (3%)£1,800
Benefits & Overheads (15%)£9,000
Total Annual Cost£79,050
Hourly Rate£45/hr
Financial Controller (£75,000)
Base Salary£75,000
Employer NI (15%)*£10,500
Pension (3%)£2,250
Benefits & Overheads (15%)£11,250
Total Annual Cost£99,000
Hourly Rate£55/hr
Finance Director (£100,000)
Base Salary£100,000
Employer NI (15%)*£14,250
Pension (3%)£3,000
Benefits & Overheads (15%)£15,000
Total Annual Cost£132,250
Hourly Rate£75/hr
CFO (£140,000)
Base Salary£140,000
Employer NI (15%)*£20,250
Pension (3%)£4,200
Benefits & Overheads (15%)£21,000
Total Annual Cost£185,450
Hourly Rate£125/hr
Notes: * Employer NI calculated at 15% on earnings above £5,000 threshold (2025/26 rate). Benefits & Overheads include recruitment costs, training, equipment, workspace, software licences, and management overhead. Working hours calculated at 1,820 hours per year (52 weeks × 37.5 hours minus holidays and bank holidays). Base salaries reflect mid-range market rates for UK finance professionals as of 2025.
