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We turn your bookkeeping into clear, plain-English monthly reporting, so you can make confident decisions backed by real numbers. [Book a free consultation](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/contact-us) [What's included](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services/management-accounting#included) What's included ## Reporting that tells you what to do next Everything you need to understand performance and plan ahead — explained in plain English. ### Monthly & quarterly accounts Regular management accounts that show how the business is really tracking. ### Cashflow monitoring & forecasting A forward view of the money so you can plan and avoid nasty surprises. ### Profit & margin analysis Understand where you actually make money — by product, service or client. ### KPIs & dashboards The handful of numbers that matter to you, tracked and visualised. ### Budget vs actuals See how you're performing against plan, and where to adjust. ### Plain-English commentary A clear narrative of what the figures mean — not just a wall of numbers. How it works ## From books to insight, every month A simple rhythm that turns your day-to-day bookkeeping into decisions you can act on. 1 ### Free consultation We learn your business and the questions you most want your numbers to answer. 2 ### Set up reporting on Xero We tailor your chart of accounts, KPIs and dashboards to how you operate. 3 ### Monthly close We reconcile and close the month so the figures are accurate and complete. 4 ### Clear report + conversation You get a plain-English report and a chat about what it means for you. Why Fantail ## Numbers you understand, from someone who explains them - ### Real-time numbers for decisions Always-current accounts mean you decide on today's figures, not last quarter's. - ### A Chartered Accountant who tells the story Michaela explains the why behind the figures, not just the what. - ### Technology-forward Automation and cloud dashboards keep reporting efficient and accurate. [Book a free consultation](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/contact-us) Who it's for ## Built for growing businesses Management accounts come into their own when you're making decisions about people, pricing and growth. We tailor them to your sector. [Creative & agencies](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/industries/creative-agencies) [Retail & eCommerce](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/industries/retail-ecommerce) [Hospitality](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/industries/hospitality) [Professional services](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/industries/professional-services) ## Simple, transparent monthly packages Management accounts are included in our Growth and Established plans, or added to any package. [See pricing](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/pricing) More services ## Related services ### [Bookkeeping Accurate, reconciled books — the foundation your management accounts are built on. Learn more](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services/bookkeeping) ### [Cloud accounting & Xero setup Get set up on Xero with the dashboards that power great reporting. Learn more](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services/cloud-accounting-xero) ### [VAT & compliance Deadlines tracked and returns filed on time, with no surprises. Learn more](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services/vat-compliance) ### [Xero training Confidence to read your own numbers between reports. Learn more](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services/xero-training) ### [Payroll Your team paid correctly and on time, feeding straight into your accounts. Learn more](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services/payroll) ### [All services See the full range of support, from bookkeeping to payroll. Browse all](https://www.fantail-accountancy.com/services) FAQs ## Management accounting questions What's the difference between bookkeeping and management accounts? Bookkeeping records what's happened — every transaction, reconciled and accurate. Management accounts take that data and turn it into insight: how you're performing, where you make money, and what to do next. Bookkeeping is the foundation; management accounts are the story it tells. How often will I get management accounts? Most clients receive them monthly, which keeps decisions current; some prefer quarterly. We'll agree a rhythm that matches how quickly your business moves and the decisions you're making. What reports will I actually receive? Typically a profit & loss, balance sheet and cashflow view, alongside the KPIs and dashboards that matter to you, plus a short plain-English commentary explaining what's changed and why. We tailor the pack so it's genuinely useful, not just thorough. Do I need to be on Xero? It's how we work best — as a Xero Gold Partner, Xero gives us the real-time data and dashboards behind great reporting. If you're on another system, we'll review it and, where it helps, migrate you to Xero with no disruption. Can you help me act on the numbers? Yes — that's the point. Each report comes with a conversation, so you're not left interpreting figures alone. Michaela is a Chartered Accountant who'll help you turn the numbers into practical next steps. ## Want to really understand your numbers? Book a free, no-obligation consultation with Michaela. 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