About us
Real-Time Accounting & Strategic Finance for Growing Businesses
Founded by a Chartered Accountant who believes businesses deserve better than outdated financial information and reactive accounting.
Cloudworx exists to give businesses real-time financial visibility and strategic guidance—without the cost and complexity of traditional accounting.
Why Cloudworx Exists
The problem we saw everywhere:
Businesses making critical decisions based on outdated financial information | Accountants delivering historical reports weeks after month-end | SMEs unable to afford CFO-level strategic guidance | UK and US businesses paying premium rates for basic accounting | South African businesses drowning in SARS compliance and spreadsheet chaos
The problem we saw everywhere:
The solution we built:
Real-time, cloud-based accounting that gives businesses current financial visibility | Fractional CFO services that provide strategic guidance without full-time cost | Outsourced finance functions leveraging South African talent for UK/US businesses | Professional accounting services that help SA businesses get control of their finances | Employer of Record services that let businesses hire South African talent without legal complexity
The result:
Businesses that understand their numbers in real-time | Strategic financial guidance that supports growth | Cost-effective solutions that don't compromise on quality | Long-term partnerships built on trust and results
Meet Gareth Price CA(SA)
Your partner, not just your accountant.
The Background
Chartered Accountant (South Africa) with over 13 years of experience | Served hundreds of businesses across UK, US, and South Africa | CFO at BackaBuddy, South Africa's leading crowdfunding platform | Expert in cloud accounting, strategic finance, and international outsourcing | Founded Cloudworx to make world-class finance expertise accessible to businesses of all sizes
The Philosophy
Real-time, not historical: Businesses need current information to make good decisions—not last month's numbers
Strategic, not just compliance: Accounting should support growth, not just tick regulatory boxes
Proactive, not reactive: Spot opportunities and risks before they become critical
Transparent, not complicated: Finance should be explained in plain English, not accounting jargon
Partnership, not transaction: Long-term relationships built on trust, not one-off engagements
The Approach
For UK & US Businesses
Fractional CFO services for strategic financial leadership | Outsourced finance and accounting leveraging South African talent | Employer of Record services to build remote teams in SA | Real-time visibility through cloud accounting | Cost-effective solutions without compromising quality
For South African Businesses
Professional accounting and SARS compliance | Cloud accounting setup and migration | Catch-up accounting for businesses behind on their books | Strategic CFO guidance for growth | Real-time financial visibility and management
Our Values
What We Stand For
Honesty & Transparency
We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear | Clear communication, no jargon, no BS | Transparent pricing with no hidden fees | If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you
Quality & Professionalism
CA(SA) qualified expertise | High standards for accuracy and compliance | Professional service delivery | Continuous improvement and learning
Responsiveness & Accessibility
Fast turnaround on queries and requests | Available across time zones | Multiple communication channels (email, phone, WhatsApp, video) | You're never left waiting or wondering
Long-Term Partnership
We're invested in your success | We get to know your business deeply | Proactive advice and strategic guidance | Many clients have been with us for years
Modern & Forward-Thinking
Cloud-based systems and real-time visibility | Embracing technology and automation | Always looking for better ways to serve clients | Not stuck in "this is how we've always done it"
Who We Serve
Businesses We Help
UK Businesses
SMEs needing fractional CFO services | Companies wanting to outsource their finance function | Businesses looking to hire South African talent | Teams ready to embrace cloud accounting and real-time visibility
US Businesses
Startups and scale-ups needing strategic finance guidance | Companies wanting cost-effective finance solutions | Businesses building remote teams in South Africa | Teams seeking extended coverage across time zones
South African Businesses
Local SMEs needing professional accounting services | Companies behind on SARS compliance | Businesses wanting to move from spreadsheets to cloud accounting | Teams needing strategic CFO guidance for growth
Our Services
Why Smart Businesses Choose South Africa
Fractional CFO Services
Strategic financial leadership without the full-time cost | Financial planning, forecasting, and fundraising support | Board-ready reporting and investor relations | Real-time dashboards and proactive guidance
Outsourced Finance & Accounting
Your entire finance function, handled remotely from South Africa | Bookkeeping, management accounts, financial reporting | Real-time visibility with significant cost advantages | Scalable as you grow
Employer of Record (Hire SA Staff)
Build your South African team without legal complexity | We handle employment, payroll, compliance | You get talented staff for your business | Perfect for customer service, tech, finance, operations
South African Accounting Services
Professional accounting and SARS compliance for local businesses | Monthly bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, annual financial statements | Real-time cloud accounting setup | Strategic CFO guidance when you need it
Why Businesses Choose Cloudworx
What Makes Us Different
Qualified Expertise You Can Trust
CA(SA) qualified with years of experience | Deep knowledge of UK, US, and SA business environments | Strategic thinker, not just a compliance accountant
Real-Time, Cloud-Based Approach
Xero | Real-time financial visibility | Proactive monitoring and alerts | Access your numbers anytime, anywhere
Responsive & Reliable Service
Fast turnaround on queries | Available across time zones | Clear communication in plain English | Dedicated account management
Cost-Effective Without Compromise
Fraction of the cost of in-house staff or traditional firms | South African base means excellent value | No compromise on quality or professionalism
Long-Term Partnership Mindset
We get to know your business deeply | Proactive advice, not just reactive reporting | Invested in your success | Many clients stay with us for years
Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say?
“We have been clients of Cloudworx since April 2015 and have never looked back. They have helped sort out our gym business accounting troubles and have set us on an efficient path going forward. We will always be grateful for their service and support.”
“I am really massively thankful that I chose you guys as our partners in business – I have never had a day of regret and you have made our business a lot better and simpler for us”
“Cloudworx has been an amazing partner over the years. They have always been willing to help and they have taken care of our accounting and tax obligations so that we can focus on our core work.”
“Working with Cloudworx has been a joy. As a start-up founder busy doing numerous urgent things in our business, having Bryan, Gareth, and the team handle our finance and compliance has saved us a great deal of time and headaches. The level of professionalism and care for our business has been unrivaled and I recommend them highly. As a founder, they help you mitigate the risks you would encounter later on as a scale-up and have advised us on several things that have changed the trajectory of our business.”
”Here at Studio Bolland we pride ourselves in creativity, but like most creatives, we’re not particularly good when it comes to numbers! Thankfully we use Cloudworx so that we don’t have to be. They guide us through keeping our accounts healthy, and their easy cloud-based systems make sending quotes and invoices a walk in the park. They’re always quick to help and have suggested routes that have ended up saving us money. They’re our go-to for most financial questions, and we’re super grateful to have them looking after our accounts. Here’s to many more years of you keeping us in SARS’ good books!”
Getting Started
Ready to Work Together?
Book your free 30-minute consultation.
We'll discuss:
✓ Your business and current challenges
✓ Whether our services are the right fit
✓ How we'd work together and what you'd get
✓ Next steps if it makes sense
No obligation. No pressure. Just honest advice from a CA(SA) who's helped hundreds of businesses.
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