Accounting for management consultants
Accountants for Consultants in Manchester
Give your clients clear direction, with a clearer view of your own business.
Strategy projects and change programmes can involve long delivery periods, subcontractors and staged fees. Strong client results do not automatically mean predictable cash flow or a healthy margin on every engagement.
We can help your management consultancy keep records organised, prepare for tax and understand the numbers. Agree the support and fee before you commit.
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A fixed fee agreed around your needs
Clear explanations and practical support
Built around the way you work
Understand the commercial picture behind your client work.
We can help you organise project records, prepare accounts and plan for tax. Regular reporting can give you a clearer view of delivery costs, fees earned and the commitments coming next.
01 / SUPPORT
Keep engagements organised
Separate retainer work, project fees and reimbursed costs. Reconcile payments and retain contracts that explain the arrangement.
02 / SUPPORT
Review project returns
Compare fees with associate costs and delivery time. Identify work that is absorbing capacity without producing the expected margin.
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Plan company obligations
For incorporated consultancies, agree the records and timetable for company accounts and corporation tax. Discuss personal income alongside the company position.
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Get year-end ready
Agree the records and timetable for your management consultancy. Discuss accounts preparation and the returns required for your business structure.
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Plan for tax deadlines
Understand what information is needed and what to put aside. We can review your income and costs against the rules that apply to your circumstances.
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Keep your team’s pay organised
If you employ staff, agree a payroll routine for starter information, changes and pay dates. Confirm what is included in the engagement.
A client’s experience
Helpful support, in their own words.
A client’s experience of working with Jay. This review describes the service, not a sector-specific financial outcome.
“Jay was brilliant, he offers a quick, efficient and quality service.”
Sam Yearsley
An individual experience, not a guarantee of tax savings or turnaround.
A straightforward start
Let’s make the next step clear.
Tell us about your management consultancy
Bring your questions, current software and next deadline. We will discuss how income and costs move through the business.
Agree the right support
We set out the work, responsibilities and fee. You know what is covered before deciding to proceed.
Build a workable routine
Agree how records will be shared securely and when information is needed. Good communication helps keep deadlines manageable.
Questions about management consultants
Your accounts, explained simply.
Should I track profitability by engagement?
Where projects differ in scope and staffing, separate reporting can be useful. Consistent project codes and cost records help explain which work contributes to profit.
Does my consulting contract need an IR35 review?
An engagement through an intermediary may require an off-payroll assessment. The real working arrangements and applicable rules matter, not just the contract’s label.
How should I record reimbursed travel and other client costs?
Retain receipts and the contract or invoice showing how costs are charged. Reimbursement does not automatically remove the need to consider accounting and VAT treatment.
Can you work with the accounting software I already use?
Tell us what you use and how your records are kept. We can discuss a workable process rather than insist on a change before understanding your needs.
Can you help if my records are behind?
Tell us the periods involved and any deadlines or HMRC letters. We will assess the work and agree a realistic timetable. Do not assume an urgent deadline can always be met.
Will having an accountant stop HMRC asking questions?
No accountant can guarantee that. Accurate records and properly supported returns help you explain your position. Any HMRC enquiry should be discussed promptly.
General information, not personalised tax advice. Treatment depends on your circumstances and current rules.
Useful reading for your management consultancy
Make everyday admin easier.
Practical FreeAgent guides for everyday invoicing, project records and expenses. We can discuss how these tasks fit your business.
Make more room for your management consultancy.
Tell us what is taking too long or causing concern. We will discuss the support you need and explain the next step.
Manchester and Stretford offices
Meet us by arrangement at 5 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BP or 10 Milton Road, Stretford M32 0RD.
Contact us to arrange a conversation
No need to send financial documents before we agree a secure way to share them.
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