BUSINESS, FINANCE & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

More time for the work that moves you forward.

Flexible, discreet expertise for busy founders, executives and growing teams—delivered remotely and through regular visits and face-to-face meetings at clients’ premises. From project management and business operations to accounting, bookkeeping, tax and executive support, Cornerstone works as a practical extension of your business.

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One joined-up teamOperations, projects, finance and executive support
Flexible expertiseScale support up or down as needed
Focused on outcomesClear ownership and measurable progress

TAKE BACK YOUR WORKING WEEK

You lead the business.
Cornerstone handles the rest.

When operational demands, financial deadlines and important projects compete for attention, the work that drives growth can quickly get pushed aside.

Cornerstone brings experienced people and clear ownership to day-to-day work, keeping projects moving.

HOW CORNERSTONE CAN HELP

Practical expertise,
built around you.

Bring together the right mix of operational, financial, project and executive expertise—without building several separate in-house roles.

Business operations & project management

Plan and coordinate projects from brief to completion, including timelines, budgets, suppliers, stakeholder communication, meetings, actions, risks, reporting, events and process improvement.

Accounting & bookkeeping

Day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, cash-flow reporting, management information and year-end preparation.

Tax returns & financial administration

Preparation and submission of tax returns, VAT support, payroll administration, HMRC correspondence, financial records and deadline management.

Executive & administrative support

Inbox and diary management, meetings, correspondence, customer follow-up, travel planning, research and confidential assistance for leaders and teams.

Systems, documents & reporting

CRM and database management, digital filing, presentations, reports, templates, workflow design and practical systems that keep information clear and accessible.

Marketing & communications support

Newsletters, mailing lists, social scheduling, customer communications, online research and coordination support for campaigns and business events.

Website design, creation & management

Professional, user-friendly websites designed and built around your business, with support from initial planning and content coordination through to launch, ongoing updates, maintenance and day-to-day management.

Jo Gardener, Founder and Business Owner of Cornerstone Executive Services
Founder & Business Owner Jo Gardener Cornerstone Executive Services

MEET JO GARDENER

From trusted individual support to a capable, specialist team.

Jo founded Cornerstone in 2020 to give busy professionals the capable, responsive support that growing businesses need. What began with Jo providing hands-on executive and administrative support has grown into a capable team handling a wide range of business needs.

Today, Jo leads a team of accountants, bookkeepers and executive support professionals, supporting businesses across the UK and internationally. Together, they provide dependable expertise across finance, administration and day-to-day operations—while retaining the personal, discreet approach on which Cornerstone was built.

Whether you need help with a specific project or consistent ongoing support, Jo and her team work as a natural extension of your business.

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CLIENT EXPERIENCES

Trusted by businesses that value dependable support.

Client story
“Jo made invoicing and payment follow-ups simple, professional and stress-free, allowing me to focus on my clients and business.”

Reliable. Professional. Friendly.

Cat Eley-Gaunt
Independent Financial Adviser

“Cornerstone has taken away the admin that was draining my energy, giving me back valuable time and headspace. Jo is a trusted partner I can always rely on—delegating to her is a no-brainer.”

Trustworthy. Reliable. Fun.

Karen Cureton
Cureton Consulting

“Cornerstone’s reliable, proactive support keeps our day-to-day administration, invoicing and VAT returns under control, giving me confidence that important tasks are managed effectively. Delegating this work frees valuable time to focus on clients and the areas that add the most value.”

Reliable. Diligent. Professional.

Adrian Bracken CMIOSH
Managing Director, AB&H Safety Services Limited

Client story
“Jo takes care of the property administration and personal-assistant tasks that would otherwise take up my time, from landlord matters to arranging and keeping on top of household insurance. Her dependable, practical support means the details are handled efficiently and nothing gets overlooked.”

Dependable. Efficient. Discreet.

Richard Hayes LLB (Hons), DipPFS
Independent Financial Adviser

SIMPLE FROM THE START

How it works

  1. Talk it through

    Share what is taking up your time and where support would make the greatest difference.

  2. Agree the priorities

    Choose the right mix of tasks, hours and working arrangements for your business.

  3. Get your time back

    Jo takes ownership of the detail while keeping you informed and in control.

LET’S MAKE YOUR WEEK EASIER

What could you do with a few more hours?

Tell Jo what is taking up your time and arrange a friendly, no-obligation conversation about the support you need.

Email Jo directly at jo@cornerstonedesk.services