About Sarah
Battle Financial is led by Sarah Penny ACMA CGMA MBA, a senior finance professional with extensive experience supporting growing businesses.
Sarah has worked at leadership level across a range of organisations, combining technical expertise with a practical, commercial approach. She brings this same mindset to every client - thoughtful, clear, and grounded in real-world decision-making.
Professional Credentials
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Sarah Penny ACMA, CGMA Licensed Member in Practice of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Battle Financial operates under professional standards, ethics and continuing professional development requirements set by CIMA.
Federation of Small Businesses
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Battle Financial is a member of the Federation of Small Businesses, the UK's leading membership organisation supporting small businesses.
This keeps us connected to the issues, legislation and challenges affecting business owners.
Xero Cloud Accounting
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Battle Financial works with Xero to provide modern cloud accounting for small businesses.
This allows clients to access their financial information in real time, keep records organised, and collaborate easily with us.
Xero Certified Advisor
Xero Migration Specialist
Battle Financial is a certified professional advisor for Xero.
This means we are trained to help businesses set up and use Xero effectively, maintain accurate financial records, and produce clear reporting throughout the year.
Xero Payroll Specialist
Xero Migration Specialist
Xero Migration Specialist
We manage payroll through Xero, helping businesses run compliant and efficient payroll for directors and employees.
This includes payroll processing, HMRC RTI (Real Time Information) submissions, payslips, and ensuring payroll records integrate correctly with your accounting system.
Xero Migration Specialist
Xero Migration Specialist
Xero Migration Specialist
Battle Financial can move your accounts from other systems into Xero safely and accurately.
We handle the migration of balances, contacts and transaction history, ensuring your new system starts cleanly with reliable financial data.
