Accounting for hospitality
Accountants for Hospitality Businesses in Manchester
Look after your guests, with a clearer view of the business behind the service.
Seasonal bookings, staffing and supplier costs can change quickly. A busy period may bring cash in, but it also creates commitments that need planning beyond the next service or check-in.
We can help your hospitality business 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
Plan for the quiet weeks as well as the busy ones.
We can discuss bookkeeping, payroll and management accounts across hospitality operations. Keep the different revenue streams and costs visible so decisions are based on the business, not just a busy calendar.
01 / SUPPORT
Organise different revenue streams
Separate bookings, food, drink and other sales where relevant. Reconcile deposits, refunds and payment-provider reports.
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Understand seasonal cash flow
Review income alongside wages, stock and fixed overheads. Reports can support staffing and purchasing decisions across the year.
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Keep payroll information timely
Agree a routine for variable hours, starters and changes. Tips and service-charge arrangements need their own review.
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Get year-end ready
Agree the records and timetable for your hospitality business. 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.
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A straightforward start
Let’s make the next step clear.
Tell us about your hospitality business
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 hospitality
Your accounts, explained simply.
How do I plan accounts around seasonal trading?
Keep regular records and compare income with fixed costs and future commitments. Reporting during quieter periods is as useful as reporting during peak trading.
Should deposits and cancellations be recorded separately?
Keep booking terms, payments and refunds traceable. Accounts and VAT treatment can depend on the arrangement, so agree a consistent process.
Does one VAT treatment apply across accommodation, food and drinks?
Not necessarily. The actual supply and current rules matter. Keep revenue categories identifiable and review the operation rather than apply a blanket assumption.
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 hospitality business
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 hospitality business.
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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