Most small businesses see their accounts once a month, sometimes only at year end when the auditor asks. By then the numbers are old, the decisions have already been made, and the surprises are too late to fix.
The Accountant reads supplier invoices the moment they land. It picks up bank transactions as soon as statements come in. It records, reconciles, and keeps your books current to yesterday.
It handles the VAT return when it is due. It prepares the management accounts when you want them. It generates customer invoices and tracks who has paid.