Expert Accountants for Manufacturing Companies
Manufacturers face constant pressure from raw material costs, stock control, production overheads, and complex VAT/import rules. Whether you produce goods in-house, run a factory operation, or manage multi-site production, you need financial reporting that tracks true costs and protects margins. At Co-gency Chartered Accountants, we support manufacturing businesses across Manchester, Salford, and Swinton with compliance, cost control, and tax-efficient planning.
- 30+ Years’ Industry Accounting Expertise
- Chartered Accountants
- Fixed-Fee Pricing – No Surprises
Do Manufacturing Businesses Need Specialist Accountants?
Absolutely. Manufacturing accounting requires accurate cost tracking and strong compliance controls:
- Stock, WIP & COGS: Correct valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Costing & Overheads: Allocating labour, energy, machine time, and production overheads correctly.
- VAT & Imports/Exports: Navigating VAT rules for international trade and post-Brexit supply chains.
Without specialist support, margins can be distorted, cash can get locked in stock, and compliance risks increase.
How Co-gency Helps Manufacturing Businesses
We build financial clarity into your manufacturing operation — improving reporting, cost control, and tax efficiency.
Costing, Margins & Management Accounts
- Product and batch costing to protect margins
- Monthly management reporting and KPI dashboards
- Overhead allocation and profitability analysis
Stock, WIP & Inventory Control
- Stock valuation methods and reconciliations
- Work-in-progress tracking and reporting
- Reducing cash tied up in slow-moving inventory
VAT, Imports & HMRC Compliance
- VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance
- Import/export VAT and documentation support
- HMRC queries and dispute resolution
Payroll & Capital Allowances
- PAYE and pension (auto-enrolment) submissions
- Shift patterns, overtime and payroll reporting
- Capital allowance claims (Plant & Machinery, equipment etc.)
"Thinking About Taxes?" – Let Co-gency Handle Them
Tax deadlines and HMRC investigations don’t have to be stressful. Our proactive approach ensures:
Accurate VAT & accounts filings (avoiding penalties)
Maximised deductions & allowances (claiming every allowable expense)
Year-round support (not just at year-end)
Why Choose Co-gency Chartered Accountants?
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Manufacturing-Focused – We understand costing, WIP, stock and production overheads
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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
Manufacturing Accounting FAQs
We set up costing that captures raw materials, labour, and overheads so you can see true margins
by product line, batch, or customer — and make better pricing and production decisions.
WIP represents items currently in production that aren’t finished goods yet.
Correct WIP tracking improves stock valuation, profit reporting, and cash flow visibility.
Often yes. Many businesses can claim capital allowances on qualifying Plant & Machinery,
equipment, and certain improvements — reducing Corporation Tax.
We review your spend to ensure you claim everything available.
Fees depend on transaction volume, payroll size, stock complexity, and reporting requirements.
Book a free call for a tailored fixed-fee quote.
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