Ian Hand - Stocktaker

About us

This Family Business was originally established in 1979 by former Fullers Brewery stocktaker John Hand in order to offer a reliable and specialised Stocktaking and Valuation Service to Hotels, Public Houses, Clubs and other Licensed Trade Premises. In 1983 he was joined by his son Ian who assisted in successfully steering the business into the computer age. Ian is a Fellow of the Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors and adheres to their high standards. In 1991 he won the 'George Webber' Award for Student of the Year.

Stocktake services are provided to Hotels, Public Houses and Clubs in the Devon, Cornwall and Somerset area.

Our Services:

Fully Extended Bar Report

This is the main service provided to the majority of clients. A computerised report consisting of brand by brand analysis of all goods stocked, with individual information on gross profit margins, stock on hand, deliveries, opening stock, closing stock, closing values and brand sales. The Summary Report then shows the information at group level (i.e. Draught Lager, Draught Bitter, Bottled Beer etc). A section is available for allowances such as Pipe Clean, Wastage, Discount Sales and the like. The surplus or Deficit for the period is then illustrated. This also includes Reports for Year to date figures and Cost Price increases over the period.

Food Stocktaking

Normally shown in the form of Trading Accounts giving Gross Profit, opening and closing values, Purchases and Revenue. Detailed Purchase/Supplier reports are also available.

Business Transfers and Valuations

A Valuation service of all saleable items and glassware is available for clients wishing to take over or sell licensed trade premises, where a Stocktake is required on the day of changeover. A Valuation Certificate can also be provided for stocktakes or valuations undertaken at the clients financial year end. The clients accountant normally requires these.