Expert Accountants for Freight & Logistics Companies
Freight and logistics businesses operate in a fast-moving, margin-sensitive industry. From fuel cost volatility to cross-border VAT compliance, financial control is critical. At Co-gency Chartered Accountants, we support logistics firms across Manchester, Salford, and Swinton with practical, sector-specific accounting solutions.
- 30+ Years’ Industry Accounting Expertise
- Chartered Accountants
- Fixed-Fee Pricing – No Surprises
Do Freight & Logistics Companies Need Specialist Accountants?
Absolutely. Logistics accounting involves:
- Fuel Cost Management: Monitoring fluctuating fuel expenses and protecting margins.
- Cross-Border VAT: Complex VAT rules for EU and international transport.
- Fleet Financing & Asset Management: Managing vehicles, depreciation, and lease agreements.
Without industry-focused advice, cash flow pressure and compliance risks can escalate quickly.
How Co-gency Supports Logistics Businesses
We provide financial clarity and control to help your transport operations stay profitable and compliant.
Cash Flow & Cost Control
- Fuel cost analysis and budgeting
- Route profitability tracking
- Driver cost allocation reporting
Fleet & Asset Accounting
- Vehicle depreciation planning
- Lease vs purchase analysis
- Capital allowance claims
VAT & International Compliance
- Cross-border VAT advice
- Making Tax Digital compliance
- HMRC investigations support
Payroll & Driver Management
- PAYE for drivers and warehouse teams
- Expense claims & mileage tracking
- Pension auto-enrolment compliance
"Thinking About Taxes?" – Let Co-gency Handle Them
Our proactive approach ensures:
Accurate VAT filings (avoiding penalties)
Maximised capital allowance claims
Year-round strategic support
Why Choose Co-gency Chartered Accountants?
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Logistics-Focused – We understand fuel costs, fleet planning & tight margins
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Fixed Fees – No hourly billing surprises
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Tech-Enabled – Cloud accounting for real-time insights
What Our Customers Say
FAQs
Freight & Logistics Accounting FAQs
Logistics accounting is heavily operational and cost-driven. It often requires:
- Job or route profitability tracking
- Fuel cost and overhead allocation
- Fleet depreciation, leasing and capital allowance planning
- VAT handling for domestic and cross-border services
Yes. A general accountant may miss key areas such as:
- Fleet and asset financing structure
- Fuel VAT rules and expense substantiation
- Driver payroll, expenses, and compliance reporting
- Cash flow planning for invoice delays and seasonal demand
Most logistics businesses benefit from cloud accounting such as Xero or QuickBooks,
often connected to invoicing, mileage, and expense tools. The “best” setup depends on:
- Your number of vehicles/drivers
- Whether you want job/route tracking
- How you invoice (per load, per mile, per contract)
Many freight businesses struggle with delayed customer payments while fuel and payroll must be paid weekly.
We help by:
- Creating rolling cash flow forecasts
- Improving invoicing processes and debtor tracking
- Advising on funding options like invoice finance
Fees depend on your size, number of drivers, volume of invoices, and whether you need payroll/VAT support.
Book a free call and we’ll provide a clear fixed-fee quote—no obligation.
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