Management Accounts

Management Accounts give you a true picture of how your business is performing, where it is succeeding, and where it is struggling. They transform your raw financial data into actionable insights that enable informed decision making.

Make Better Business Decisions

All businesses generate data, and everyone tells you how important this data is. The problem is extracting worthwhile information from the endless ocean of numbers.  If you are struggling to fully understand financial performance, you’re in the right place.

Gravitate Management Accounts cut through the noise and put the key information front and centre. From monthly/quarterly reports to cash flow forecasts, we believe quality Management Information should feel like a business cheat code.

Actionable insights for your business

Gravitate will set you up with real-time financial insights and reports, including:

  • Profit & Loss Accounts
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow and Budgeting
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Aged Debtors & Creditors
  • Up to date HMRC liabilities so you know what is owed in VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax
  • Detailed commentary translating the numbers into a language you understand

Bespoke reporting more regularly

If you only see your accounts once a year, your performance data may be out of date. How can you expect to make timely business decisions based on this?

Rather than seeing a set of accounts just once a year, Gravitate will provide you with a full set of management accounts each month or each quarter. These management accounts are bespoke for each company, so we can show you the most useful information for running your business.

We will also include all adjustments for depreciation, accruals, prepayments, accrued income and deferred income on your behalf.

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Management Accounts FAQs

What is the difference between Management Accounts and Financial Accounts?

Management accounts are for internal use. They have a flexible format, focus on decision-making, and are not necessarily compliant with strict accounting standards. Financial accounts are for external use and must adhere to a strict accounting standard. They focus on providing a true view of the company’s financial position and are prepared annually.

How often should Management Accounts be reviewed?

There are no set rules for Management Accounts, but monthly or quarterly is ideal. Regular updates allow you to stay on top of your business's performance and adjust in good time.

Do you need an accountant to prepare Management Accounts?

Management Accounts are not a statutory document, so it is possible to prepare them yourself. However, we strongly recommend working with a qualified accountant who can use their expertise to ensure accuracy and provide meaningful analysis.

What KPIs do Management Accounts focus on?

The KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) that Management Accounts focus on will depend upon the priorities and needs of each business. Common KPIs include gross profit margin, net profit margin, cash conversion cycle, customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, and return on investment.

How detailed should Management Accounts be?

As there are no set rules in place, Management Accounts should be as detailed as the business needs them to be. For more complex businesses, they can be extensive, whereas simpler businesses may wish to just focus on a few key risk areas.

Can Management Accounts identify unprofitable products or services?

Yes, this is one of the most useful aspects of Management Accounts. By analysing revenue and cost data at a product or service level, you can see what is underperforming and make informed decisions about whether to continue with them or not.

Our Clients Know Best

We love our clients and they love us too, here are a few testimonials from our clients about our services.

"We transitioned over to Gravitate at the start of our 2023/24 financial year... Gravitate are the perfect firm for this! Friendly, knowledgeable and professional, the team speak in my language, as Accounts are foreign to me. They're always there on the end of the phone/whatsapp/email and if one person is out of the office, another picks up the query immediately.They allow me to focus on what I do best, work on and in the business!I could not recommend these guys more in order for you to take better financial control of your business! Great work guys"
Pete Swatkins
"Working with Gravitate has been a breath of fresh air for this side of my business. They immediately got to grips with the way we do things and the transition was smooth. Their culture, values and team spirit is a perfect fit. And they are brilliant with their marketing and brand message."
James Biggin
"I would highly recommend Gravitate Accounting. Since moving to them we've felt that we have much more understanding of the financial side of our business and we've felt that Mike really cares about helping us. Gravitate really focus on the relationship between the accountant and the client and we wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Thank you!"
Stephanie Seddon
Right Choice Mortgages
"Mike and the team have been absolutely amazing in helping me transition from the old spreadsheet accounting to more efficient digital systems. They made the process straight forward and communicate in a way which the layman understands....Thanks! Nick"
Nicholas Riley
Engeniaire
"We've really enjoyed working with Gravitate after moving from a larger Sheffield competitor.We've found the service and the communication absolutely top notch, we couldn't be happier - they've helped us move our business on to the next level."
Ash Young
Evoluted
"Jessica explains everything so clearly, I always feel better after speaking with her. They are pro's at Gravitate with such attention to detail."
Nikki Armytage-Foy
Electric Woman
"I've loved working with the team at Gravitate over the past year or so. Modern accountants that use up-to-date tools that streamline things massively. On top of that, they're helpful, friendly and generally a pleasure to work with. The results show they've got the formula right- they're growing very quickly.I've already recommended them to friends, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again!"
Chris Iverson
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics
“We actually came across Gravitate when in the process of trying to recruit for a full time FD. Using them was one of the best decisions we've made. They've helped us automate our accounts, and the help during Covid has been beyond what anyone could expect from a supplier. Highly recommended.”
Sean Reddington
Thrive Learning
"I trust Gravitate accounting with all the finance & accounting needs for my business. They take all the stress out of accounting, explain complicated accounting problems very simply, they are very responsive & very easy to communicate with. As well as suggest & integrate apps/ software to make expense claims & invoicing easier; they also always send me a helpful video explaining the details alongside our quarterly reports. I would highly recommend Gravitate to anyone"
Rex Rusling
The Rec Hub
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