Cashflow Forecasting and Bookkeeping Support for SMEs
Business owners need clear and current figures to understand what is happening, anticipate pressure points and make informed decisions. Delayed bookkeeping or unrealistic forecasts can hide problems until options become limited.
AA Compliance Compass provides practical bookkeeping, cashflow forecasting and business-finance support for start-ups and SMEs that need better visibility and more organised financial information.
Need clearer figures or help getting financial records organised? Arrange a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your current position and priorities.
Arrange a free 30-minute consultation
Financial and bookkeeping support
- Cashflow forecasts for business planning and funding applications
- Short-term and 12-month cashflow planning
- Sales, cost and working-capital assumptions
- Business budgets and scenario planning
- Bookkeeping and transaction organisation
- Bank and account reconciliations within the agreed bookkeeping scope
- Accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit-control support
- Financial information packs for management review
- Bookkeeping catch-up and process improvement
- Preparation of organised records for an accountant
Cashflow forecasts that explain the assumptions
A forecast is only useful when the assumptions are visible and realistic. Income timing, payment terms, recurring costs, tax provisions, loan repayments, owner drawings and working-capital requirements all need to be considered.
Forecasts are therefore presented in a clear format with the assumptions explained, enabling the business owner to update the figures and understand the effect of different decisions.
How the work is completed
- Agree the purpose, period, level of detail and information required.
- Review existing records, expected income, costs and payment timings.
- Prepare or update the bookkeeping records, forecast or budget.
- Check the information for consistency and discuss the significant assumptions.
- Provide the completed information and agree any ongoing update requirements.
Professional boundaries
Anne is a qualified bookkeeper. The service does not replace statutory accounts, audit, regulated financial advice, tax advice or legal advice. Where these services are required, records can be organised for review by the client’s accountant or appropriately authorised adviser.
Frequently asked questions
Can you prepare a cashflow forecast for a funding application?
Yes. The forecast can be prepared alongside a business plan and aligned with the costs, income assumptions and funding requirement described in the application.
Can you help bring bookkeeping records up to date?
Yes, subject to reviewing the volume, condition of the records, software access and required deadline.
Do you prepare statutory accounts or tax returns?
No. The service focuses on bookkeeping, business forecasts, budgets and organised management information. Statutory accounts and tax advice should be handled by an appropriately qualified accountant or tax adviser.
Can you provide ongoing monthly support?
Yes. Regular bookkeeping, cashflow updates and management-information support can be agreed according to the needs of the business.
Discuss your cashflow and bookkeeping
Need clearer figures or help getting financial records organised? Arrange a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your current position and priorities. Call 07889 890234 or email anne.ashman@compliance-compass.co.uk.