Restaurant & Café Accounting UK | AU Finance & Advisory

A busy restaurant can be selling well and still struggle to generate cash. EPOS totals, card settlements, tips, supplier invoices and payroll often sit in separate systems. Reconciled records make those figures usable.

How we can help

Daily takings and payment reconciliation

We can build an agreed routine that ties EPOS sales, card processor settlements, bank receipts, refunds and cash takings together. Payment-provider fees and settlement timing are checked rather than treated as missing revenue.

Food cost, labour and operating margins

We help present food and beverage costs, payroll and overheads in management reports so owners can see how trading performance changes over time. For multi-site operators, reporting can be segmented by location when source records support it.

VAT, payroll and statutory accounts

Our routine services can include VAT returns, PAYE, bookkeeping, year-end accounts and Corporation Tax returns within an agreed engagement. VAT treatment of tips, service charges, delivery platforms and promotions needs to be assessed on the facts.

Management reports owners can use

Depending on scope, monthly reporting can compare sales, gross profit, labour costs, expenses and cash against prior periods or a budget, with clear questions for the next management meeting.

What we review at the start

The initial review is used to agree realistic deliverables rather than prescribe a one-size-fits-all package.

Daily till and card settlement records
Food and drink supplier invoices, credits and stock information
Payroll, pensions and tips/service-charge policies
Bank records, VAT information and previous accounts

Frequently asked questions

Can you work with our existing EPOS and accounting software?

We start by reviewing the records and exports you already have. Xero is our preferred accounting platform, but existing QuickBooks or Sage arrangements can be discussed where suitable.

Can you help a restaurant with several sites?

Yes. We can agree location-level reporting when transactions, payroll and costs can be attributed reliably to individual venues.

Do you provide fixed-price restaurant accounting?

We discuss your transaction volume, number of sites and reporting requirements first, then agree a clear scope and fee in writing.

Speak with AU Finance & Advisory

Tell us about your business, reporting needs and current difficulties. We will discuss a suitable scope and provide fees in writing before work starts.

Book a free initial consultation

Or email info@accounting-universe.co.uk

Financial forecasting and funding preparation are financial-information services, not regulated investment advice or credit broking. Outcomes are not guaranteed.

Accounting and financial control for UK restaurants and cafés