Recommended partners
Our trusted network
At Pillow May, we believe the best advice comes from having the right people around you. Over the years, we’ve built trusted relationships with our partners and have direct points of contact within their teams, so we can easily introduce you to the right person. All our partners share our values of being practical, reliable and client-focused, so you can feel confident you’re in safe hands.
Software partners
Xero
Xero is a cloud-based accounting platform that helps businesses manage their finances in real time. We’ve worked with Xero since its early days and have seen first-hand how it helps businesses stay on top of their numbers. In our experience, it strikes a really good balance between being easy-to-use and offering the level of detail and insight most business owners need day-to-day.
Xero support
FreeAgent
FreeAgent is a cloud-based accounting platform designed for small business owners, freelancers, and landlords. It brings together invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and tax reporting (including MTD VAT) in one place. We value its straightforward design and clear reporting, which make it easier for clients to understand their numbers without feeling overwhelmed. Where it’s the right fit, we recommend FreeAgent so clients are using software that genuinely supports the way they work.
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Dext
Dext is a cloud-based, AI-powered tool that pulls key data from receipts, invoices, and bank statements, so you don’t have to deal with as much manual entry. As a team, we use Dext every day, so we have first-hand experience of how much admin time it saves and how it helps things run more smoothly overall.
Dext support
BrightPay
BrightPay is a payroll management tool that supports accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing. We use BrightPay within our own business as well as for our clients. We value its clarity, reliability, and strong compliance features. We recommend BrightPay for businesses looking for a dependable payroll system that keeps both employers and employees well informed.
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FuseSign
FuseSign is a digital document signing platform that enables documents to be signed securely and without delay. It helps streamline the completion of key paperwork, improving efficiency for both our team and our clients. FuseSign is easy-to-use and enhances the client experience while maintaining security and professionalism.
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Tripcatcher
Tripcatcher is a mileage and expense tracking tool that helps businesses stay organised and compliant. It removes the need for manual logs and calculations, improving accuracy while saving time. We find Tripcatcher simple to use and it integrates smoothly with accounting systems.
Tripcatcher support
Banks
Allica Bank
Allica Bank is a business bank built specifically for established small and medium sized businesses, combining modern digital banking tools with a personal bank manager and offering favourable interest rates. We value their relationship-driven approach and their understanding of the real-world challenges that businesses face, which is why we recommend Allica to clients who want all the benefits of a well-designed app backed up by real human support.
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Capital on Tap
Capital on Tap provides business credit cards alongside flexible funding options, designed to help companies manage cash flow and day-to-day spending through a simple and accessible platform. We value their focus on control, particularly the ability to issue individual cards to employees while maintaining clear oversight of spending limits. This makes expense management more efficient and reduces the administrative burden often associated with traditional expense processes.
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Mettle
Mettle is a digital business bank designed for start-ups and smaller businesses looking for a simple way to manage their finances. It integrates well with accounting software, helping to reduce administration and improve financial visibility. It also offers FreeAgent for free as part of its service, which can be particularly useful for smaller growing businesses. We recommend Mettle for clients who want a clear, easy-to-use banking solution to help them get started and stay organised.
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Modulr
Modulr is a payments platform that enables fast, secure transactions, including payroll payments, directly from accounting software. We use Modulr to streamline payment processes for both our team and our clients, reducing delays and removing the need for manual input. It integrates seamlessly with systems such as Xero and BrightPay, supporting efficient financial workflows. We recommend Modulr for its reliability, speed, and ability to simplify day-to-day payment processes.
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Insignis Cash Solutions
Insignis Cash Solutions is an FCA-regulated, award-winning cash management platform that gives individuals, companies, charities, and trusts a simple way to manage savings without adding unnecessary complexity. The ability to access many savings accounts from one platform is why we recommend Insignis to clients who value flexibility, diversification, security and a more strategic approach to their cash holdings.
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Professional advisors
Smooth IT
Smooth IT provides day-to-day IT support, including hardware, Microsoft 365 management, and general troubleshooting. They also help with security, from cyber awareness training to user access, ensuring systems run safely and efficiently. They understand the realities of running a small, modern business, which comes through in a practical, straightforward approach. We’ve found them proactive, reliable, and genuinely focused on helping us and our clients work efficiently and securely.
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Thrings Solicitors
Thrings Solicitors is a leading UK law firm with offices across the South West. We regularly work with them to support clients on legal matters such as shareholder agreements, company restructures, and document reviews, alongside their accounting and tax needs. Thrings Solicitors’ commercial awareness and clear communication makes working with them straightforward. We trust them to provide practical, well-considered business legal advice, in the best interests of our clients.
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Oakfield Lee Financial Planning
Oakfield Lee is an independent financial advisory and estate planning firm based in Wiltshire, led by chartered financial planner Rebecca Lee, that supports our clients with personal pensions and financial planning. We recommend Oakfield Lee because they take the time to understand each client’s goals, not just the numbers, helping them make confident, informed decisions about their future as well as enabling us to provide truly joined-up financial and tax advice.
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Face2Face HR
Kirsty Ducksmith of Face2Face HR provides practical, people-focused HR support to businesses of all sizes. We work closely with Kirsty to support clients with day-to-day HR matters, helping them manage their teams with confidence and clarity. She brings a calm, pragmatic approach, making complex or sensitive situations easier to navigate. Kirsty focuses on straightforward, real-world solutions that protect both the business and the people within it.
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Wansbroughs
Wansbroughs LLP is a well-established law firm based in London and Devizes. We’ve been working closely for many years, referring clients to them for wills, estate planning, and general personal legal advice, which we know will be both clear and timely. We have always found them to be reliable, pragmatic and highly knowledgeable and our clients appreciate their approachable style and ability to explain complex issues simply.
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Positive IFP
Positive Independent Financial Planning is led by principal and Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) Matthew Burman. We’ve worked with Matthew for many years and have seen the value he brings to our clients’ pension pots and their broader financial planning. We recommend Matthew for his focus on long-term outcomes and for the trusted, lasting relationships he builds. Our clients consistently tell us they appreciate his clear advice, responsiveness, and practical, down-to-earth approach.
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