Management Accounts Manchester
Know your numbers, every single month.
Most business owners only find out how the year went when the accountant files the annual return — which is too late to do anything about it. Management accounts change that. You get a clear monthly view of profit, cash, and margins while there is still time to act on it. Fixed monthly fee, ACCA qualified, same-day replies.
- Monthly profit and loss ready within days of month-end
- Cash position and runway visible at all times, not just year-end
- Margin and cost breakdowns so you know where money is going
- Decisions based on current figures, not twelve-month-old accounts
No long-term contract. If the reports are not useful after three months, you leave with clean books and nothing owed.
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Fixed pricing. Same-day reply.
What our clients say
★★★★★
Proactive Advice, Best Accountant Used
“Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice.”
★★★★★
Complex Financials Made Easy to Understand
“Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand.”
★★★★★
Always Responds, Incredibly Trustworthy
“He always responds to messages and calls so quickly, has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is absolutely trustworthy.”
★★★★★
Patient and Genuinely Helpful for New Owners
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice.”
Sound familiar?
Running the business on gut feel because the numbers are never there?
For most owner-managed businesses in Manchester, the figures that matter most — profit, margins, cash runway — only appear once a year, months after the fact. By that point, the pricing decision has already been made, the hire has already happened, and the slow quarter has already passed. Monthly management accounts exist precisely to close that gap.
- ✕ Month-end figures arrive weeks late and are already out of date
- ✕ No clear view of which products, jobs, or clients are actually profitable
- ✕ Hiring, pricing, and investment decisions made without current data
What clear numbers look like
Management accounts prepared monthly mean you always know where you stand. The reports are plain, readable, and ready to act on — not a folder of spreadsheets that requires a degree to interpret.
- ✓ Monthly reports prepared and ready within days of period close
- ✓ Profit, margin, and cost breakdowns by area so nothing hides
- ✓ Current figures in hand before the next pricing or hiring decision
- ✓ Fixed monthly fee — no surprises on the invoice either
What Manchester business owners say
Clients who came for compliance and stayed because the numbers finally made sense. A selection of what they found after switching to a more proactive approach.
I had the pleasure of working with Hasan for our business’s financial needs, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. They provided exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations. Hasan is always prompt in responding to my inquiries and made complex financial concepts easy to understand. Their attention to detail and commitment to accuracy gave me great confidence in my financial decisions. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accountant
Hasan at Edward Harris has been superb for us. He has organised our books, compiled documentation for HMRC and been proactive with advice. Best accountant I have used.
Three things every management accounts service covers
Monthly reporting, performance analysis, and a direct line to ask questions. Not a report that lands in your inbox with no explanation attached.
Monthly Profit and Loss Reports
A clear income and expenditure summary prepared every month, within days of the period closing. You see revenue, costs, gross margin, and net profit without needing to dig through the bookkeeping yourself. Format is plain and readable — built for a business owner, not an auditor.
Prepared monthlyCash Flow and Balance Sheet Visibility
Alongside the P&L, you get an up-to-date view of your cash position, what you are owed, and what you owe. Knowing your cash runway removes a significant amount of guesswork from day-to-day decisions. No more relying on a bank balance that does not account for outstanding invoices or upcoming tax.
Every reporting periodKPIs, Trends, and Plain-English Commentary
Each report includes a short commentary on what the numbers mean and where attention is warranted — not just the figures themselves. Key performance indicators are tracked month-on-month so trends surface early, before they become problems. Questions about the report are answered the same day.
Included as standardConsistently rated five stars across the board
Clients range from sole traders to growing limited companies across Manchester and Greater Manchester. The consistent thread is a service that is responsive and genuinely useful.
Switched Accountants, Found One Who Responds
“I cannot rate this company highly enough. I started off with an incredible expensive company who I could never reach or get good advice from – then THANKFULLY found Hasan who has been our accountant ever since.”
WhatsApp Access Makes Communication Genuinely Efficient
“We have been working with Hasan for almost a year. He’s been very helpful providing us with knowledge as new business owners. It’s great we can WhatsApp for general queries, making communication more efficient.”
Patient With New Owners, Great Advice Throughout
“Hasan has been amazing and extremely helpful he has been very patient with me being new to running a business, he had given me some great advice and I will continue to use Edward Harris & Hasan”
What makes this different from a standard accountant
Most accountants prepare management accounts if you ask. Fewer explain what they mean or flag something before it becomes a problem.
Reports that actually get read
Management accounts are only useful if you understand them. Every report comes with a plain-English summary of what the numbers mean and where to focus. No jargon, no acronyms left unexplained. If a margin has narrowed or a cost line has shifted, that gets flagged directly rather than buried in a spreadsheet.
Proactive contact, not just delivery
The report does not simply arrive in your inbox and disappear. If something in the numbers warrants a conversation — an unexpected cost movement, a cash position tightening ahead of a tax payment — you hear about it. Year-round proactive support means issues are raised before they become decisions made under pressure.
Questions answered the same day
When a figure in the report prompts a question, you can ask it by phone, email, or message and get an answer the same day. This is not a call centre — Hasan handles client queries directly. Clients consistently mention the speed and accessibility as the thing that sets the service apart from previous accountants.
Up and running in four straightforward steps
The process is designed to require as little from you as possible upfront. Most clients are receiving their first report within a few weeks of getting in touch.
Get in touch, no pressure
Call 0161 706 1523, email info@edwardharris.co.uk, or use the contact form and expect a reply the same day. The initial conversation is free and without obligation. You explain what you need — monthly management accounts, additional advisory support, or both — and we take it from there.
We review your current position
We look at your existing bookkeeping, software setup, and what information is currently available. If the books need tidying before meaningful reports can be produced, that is handled as part of the onboarding process. You do not need to have everything in perfect order before starting.
Agree the format and frequency
We agree what goes into the reports, how often they are prepared, and what commentary format suits you. Some clients want a full P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet monthly. Others want a more focused KPI summary. The fixed monthly fee is confirmed before anything begins — no surprises later.
Monthly clarity, on schedule
Each month, your management accounts arrive on time with a plain-English commentary and any flags worth discussing. Your business decisions are based on current numbers, not estimates. Which is, frankly, the way it should be.
“Excellent service! Hasan took over and sorted out my accounts with a swift and hassle free service. I would highly recommend for your accounting needs.”
A few things people usually ask first
What exactly is included in a monthly management accounts report?
At minimum, a profit and loss statement, a balance sheet, and a cash flow summary prepared for the period just closed. Most clients also receive a short commentary covering what has changed month-on-month and any areas worth attention. KPI tracking can be added depending on what metrics matter most to your business — revenue per job, gross margin by product line, debtor days, and so on.
What does it cost and what is included in the monthly fee?
Pricing is fixed monthly and confirmed before we begin — there are no hourly rates or surprise add-ons. The fee covers report preparation, commentary, and the ability to ask questions about the figures as they arise. The exact amount depends on the complexity of your business and the reporting format agreed. A free initial conversation gives you a clear quote without any obligation.
My books are behind. Can you still set up management accounts?
Yes, and it is more common than you might expect. Most clients who start management accounts do so because they have realised they do not have a current picture of the business — which usually means the bookkeeping needs attention first. We handle catch-up work as part of onboarding. The cost and timeline for that is agreed upfront so there are no surprises.
Is there a long-term contract or minimum term?
No long-term contract. Management accounts are typically provided on a rolling monthly basis and you are free to stop with reasonable notice. If after the first few months the reports are not serving a purpose for your business, you leave with clean books and nothing further owed. The aim is to make the service genuinely useful — not to lock you in.
Can management accounts be used to support a loan application or investor conversation?
Yes. Up-to-date management accounts are often the first thing a lender or investor asks for, alongside cash flow projections. Reports prepared to a consistent monthly standard carry considerably more weight than figures pulled together at short notice. If you are approaching a bank or external funder, we can ensure the format and commentary are suitable for that purpose.
Can management accounts help me reduce my tax bill?
Indirectly, yes — and quite practically. When you can see your profit position month by month rather than waiting for the year-end figure, there is time to make decisions that affect your tax liability while the year is still open. Pension contributions, timing of expenditure, and director remuneration planning all benefit from having current numbers available. Tax planning conversations are easier and more useful when both parties are looking at the same up-to-date figures.
Stop finding out how the year went after it has ended.
Monthly management accounts from a Manchester-based ACCA chartered accountant. Fixed monthly fee, plain-English reports, and same-day replies when the numbers raise a question.