Management accounts that drive real decisions
Annual accounts tell you what happened a year ago. Management accounts tell you what's happening now, and what to do about it. We produce clear monthly reporting, track the KPIs that matter for your stage, and talk you through the numbers.
What's included
Monthly P&L and balance sheet
Clear management accounts each month so you always know how the business is performing.
Cashflow reporting
Where your cash is going and what's coming. The number that actually keeps founders up at night.
KPI tracking
The handful of metrics that matter for your stage: burn rate, runway, margins, MRR.
Budget vs actual
We compare performance against your plan so you can course-correct early, not late.
Investor-ready reporting
Reports your board and investors can actually read and trust during fundraising.
A monthly conversation
We don't just send a PDF. We talk you through what the numbers mean and what to do next.
Why founders choose Beacon & Ledger
Management accounts turn your bookkeeping into decisions. They're the difference between recording the past and steering the future.
We translate the numbers into plain English and tell you what to actually do about them.
Real-time Xero data means your reports reflect this month, not last quarter.
Investor-ready from day one. When you raise, your reporting is already board-grade.
A genuine financial partner reviewing your business monthly, not an annual compliance check.
Book a free 30-minute call
Want real visibility on your numbers? Book a free call and we'll show you what monthly reporting looks like.
Common questions
What are management accounts?
Management accounts are regular (usually monthly) financial reports, typically a profit and loss, balance sheet, and cashflow, produced to help you run the business. Unlike statutory year-end accounts, they're for you, not HMRC, and they're about decisions, not compliance.
Does my startup really need management accounts?
If you're making decisions about hiring, spending, pricing, or fundraising, then yes. Flying on year-old annual accounts means you're always reacting late. Monthly management accounts give you the visibility to act early, and they're essential once you're raising or scaling.
How are management accounts different from bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping records and reconciles your transactions. Management accounts take that data and turn it into insight: performance against budget, cashflow forecasts, and the KPIs for your stage. Good bookkeeping is the input; management accounts are the output you actually use.
Will this help me with fundraising?
Significantly. Investors expect clean, consistent monthly reporting and a founder who knows their numbers. We produce investor-ready management accounts and help you present them confidently, which builds credibility in a raise.
How often will I get my management accounts?
Monthly for most clients, usually within a couple of weeks of month end. We pair the reports with a conversation so the numbers actually inform your next move, rather than sitting unread in your inbox.
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