Expert Accountants for Travel Businesses & Tour Operators
Travel businesses manage customer deposits, supplier payments, seasonal demand, and complex VAT rules. Whether you run a travel agency, tour operator, coach tour business, or experience provider, you need accounting that protects cash flow and keeps you compliant. At Co-gency Chartered Accountants, we support travel and tourism businesses across Manchester, Salford, and Swinton with clear reporting, tax efficiency, and proactive advice.
- 30+ Years’ Industry Accounting Expertise
- Chartered Accountants
- Fixed-Fee Pricing – No Surprises
Do Travel & Tour Operators Need Specialist Accountants?
Absolutely. Travel accounting has unique challenges that general bookkeeping can miss:
- Deposits & Deferred Income: Correctly handling customer deposits and revenue timing.
- Supplier Payments & Margins: Tracking costs across hotels, airlines, and ground operators.
- VAT Complexity: Including the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) where applicable.
With the right systems, you can protect cash flow, understand margins by trip, and stay fully compliant.
How Co-gency Helps Travel & Tour Operator Businesses
We provide financial structure, reporting, and compliance support — so you can focus on delivering great travel experiences.
Cash Flow & Seasonal Forecasting
- Forecasting for peak and off-peak seasons
- Managing deposit timing and supplier commitments
- Budgeting for marketing and operational costs
Trip Costing & Margin Reporting
- Profitability reporting by trip, route, or package
- Supplier cost tracking (hotels, flights, transport)
- Pricing strategy and margin optimisation
VAT, TOMS & HMRC Compliance
- VAT returns and Making Tax Digital compliance
- TOMS guidance and margin calculations (where applicable)
- HMRC dispute resolution and compliance reviews
Payroll & Staffing Support
- PAYE and pension (auto-enrolment) submissions
- Seasonal staffing and payroll planning
- Expense and allowance tracking (where relevant)
"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/TOMS filings (avoiding penalties)
Maximised deductions (claiming every allowable expense)
Year-round support (not just at year-end)
Why Choose Co-gency Chartered Accountants?
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Travel-Focused – We understand deposits, seasonal cash flow & tour 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
Travel & Tour Operator Accounting FAQs
Travel businesses often receive deposits before the trip happens.
That income may need to be treated as deferred revenue until the service is delivered.
We help you set this up correctly so your accounts stay accurate.
TOMS is a special VAT scheme for businesses selling travel packages.
VAT is calculated on the margin rather than the full selling price (where applicable).
We advise on whether you fall under TOMS and manage the calculations and reporting.
We improve visibility with cash flow forecasts, support deposit/supplier planning,
and help tighten invoicing and debtor control — reducing the risk of seasonal cash crunches.
Fees depend on booking volumes, payroll, VAT/TOMS needs, and reporting requirements.
Book a free call for a tailored fixed-fee quote.
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