Accountancy for Hospitality Businesses, Bury Manchester

Running a café, restaurant, takeaway or pub means managing staff, stock, suppliers and customers – often while working with tight margins and fluctuating costs.

At Davenports Accountancy, we understand the financial pressures that come with running a hospitality business. We provide practical accountancy support that helps you stay organised, understand your numbers and make better decisions about your business.

Whether you’re running a single independent venue or managing a growing hospitality business, we’re here to take care of the numbers while you focus on your customers.

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What is Covered by Our Hospitality Accountancy Service?

Our accountancy services can be tailored around your business and the level of support you need.

We can help with:

Bookkeeping and setting up or managing Xero and QuickBooks
VAT returns and ongoing VAT compliance
Payroll for permanent, part-time and casual employees
Tronc and tips management
POS system support, including integration with systems such as Square
Management accounts and regular financial reporting
Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
Profitability and performance tracking
Year-end accounts and tax returns
Funding support for new equipment, refurbishment or business growth
CIS support where applicable to construction and refurbishment work

From your day-to-day bookkeeping to year-end accounts and future planning, we can provide the financial support your hospitality business needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Our Hospitality Accountancy Service?

Understand how your business is really performing

Busy doesn’t always mean profitable. Regular reporting can help you understand your sales, costs, margins and cash flow so you have a clearer picture of how your venue is performing.

Stay on top of cash flow

Hospitality businesses often have money moving in and out every day. We can help you monitor cash flow, plan for upcoming liabilities and make sure important costs such as VAT, payroll and tax don’t come as a surprise.

Spend less time on paperwork

Your time is better spent running your business. By taking care of bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and other financial responsibilities, we can reduce the amount of time you spend dealing with accounts and administration.

Make better business decisions

Clear, up-to-date financial information can help you decide when to invest, recruit, change pricing, reduce costs or expand your business.

Keep your accounts and tax organised

We’ll help you stay on top of important deadlines and financial responsibilities throughout the year rather than leaving everything until your year-end.

Why Choose Davenports for Your Hospitality Accountancy?

We understand hospitality

Hospitality businesses face challenges that don’t always apply to other industries. Staffing costs, stock, wastage, seasonal demand, daily sales and tight margins can all have a significant impact on profitability.

Our approach takes these realities into account.

Support throughout the year

Accountancy shouldn’t just be about producing a set of accounts once a year. We can work with you throughout the year, helping you understand what’s happening within your business and plan for what’s ahead.

Straightforward advice

We believe accountancy should help you run your business, not make things more complicated. We’ll explain your figures and responsibilities in plain English and give you practical advice you can actually use.

Accountancy that can grow with your business

Whether you’re opening your first café, running an established pub or planning your next venue, our services can adapt as your business changes.

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FAQs

Do you provide accountancy for cafés, restaurants, takeaways and pubs?

Yes. We provide accountancy support for a wide range of hospitality businesses, including cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaways.

We’ll tailor our service around the size and requirements of your business, so you get the support that’s right for you.

Can you manage payroll for hospitality staff?

Yes. We can manage payroll for hospitality businesses with permanent, part-time and casual employees, helping you stay on top of your payroll responsibilities.

Can you connect our till or POS system with our accounting software?

Depending on the systems you use, your POS or till system may be able to integrate with accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.

This can reduce manual data entry and give you a clearer, more up-to-date view of your sales and finances. We can help you find the right setup for your business.

Can you help with VAT for a hospitality business?

Bookkeeping and cash flow records typically include sales invoices, supplier bills, bank transactions, receipts, payments, wages, VAT, CIS and other business expenses. Recording these transactions accurately helps you monitor income and outgoings, manage cash flow and keep your financial records in order.

Can you provide ongoing bookkeeping and wider accounting support?

Yes. We can help with VAT registration, VAT returns and ongoing compliance, as well as ensuring your accounting records are properly maintained. Hospitality VAT can be complicated depending on what you sell and how your business operates, so professional support can help you get things right.

Can Davenports help if I'm opening a new café, restaurant or pub?

Yes. Getting your finances organised from the beginning can make running your new hospitality business much easier.

We can help with business setup, accounting software, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, payroll and tax planning, giving you a solid financial foundation from day one.

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