When a General Accountant Isn’t Enough:

• Margins that jump month to month for no clear reason

• Stock values that swing thousands when the count is done

• WIP that never matches what’s physically on the floor

• Prices based on gut feel because costing isn’t accurate

• A finance setup that can’t explain production performance

• Cashflow pressure even when sales look strong

• Production reports that don’t match the accounts

• A year-end accountant who can’t answer operational questions

These aren’t basic accounting problems.
They’re manufacturing finance problems and they’re fixable.

Most accountants simply aren’t set up to support manufacturing businesses properly, leaving leaders working harder than ever for less return.

If this sounds like you, Skynet Accounting could be the strategic financial partner you’ve been searching for.

Who We Work With:

We support manufacturing and engineering businesses where accurate costing, strong financial control and stable margins really matter.

Our clients include businesses in:

• SMT and electronics assembly
• CNC machining and precision engineering
• Plastics dip moulding and injection moulding
• Sheet metal and fabrication
• Industrial engineering and component manufacturing
• Mixed production and multi-process environments

We work with manufacturers of all types and sizes, from small specialist workshops to multi-line production facilities.

What matters is complexity: products, machines, processes and margins that need proper financial control.

If your production team is working hard but the numbers never line up, you’re exactly the type of business we specialise in supporting.

What We Actually Do:

We provide financial management built around how factories work, not how generic accounting firms operate. Every part of our support links finance with production so your numbers finally make sense.

Product Costing & Margin Control

We rebuild your costing so it reflects real material use, labour time, machine rates, overheads and scrap. You see which products and customers are profitable and which are silently eroding margin.

Stock, WIP & Production Flow

We correct stock inaccuracies, negative stock, poor WIP control and values that never match what’s on the floor. Your accounts finally align with your production reality.

Cashflow & Working Capital

We track how cash moves through materials, WIP, debtors and creditors, giving you visibility and fewer surprises. Cash becomes stable and manageable.

Management Accounts for Factory Environments

Clear monthly reporting that explains margins, cost drivers, output and operational performance. Not a generic P&L. Insight that you can actually use.

Virtual Finance Office for Manufacturers

For owners who want full support. We run the entire finance function: management accounts, VAT, payroll, budgeting, costing reviews and CFO/FD-level guidance.

Compliance & Tax for Manufacturing Businesses

Accounts, tax returns, VAT and payroll prepared with accurate costing, stock and WIP data so your year-end numbers are correct and predictable.

What You’ll Get Working With Us:

All-In-One Financial Support

Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and cashflow handled properly. Plus costing, manufacturing efficiency and accurate cost-per-unit or batch. One point of contact for your full finance function.

Dedicated Client Support

Direct access to your client manager whenever you need it. Straight answers, practical guidance and no delays.

Transparent, Fixed-Fee Pricing

No hourly rates or surprise bills. Unlimited support for a fixed monthly fee so you can focus on running your factory without watching the clock.

Pay Less Tax With Specialist Support

We maximise tax savings using capital allowances, R&D claims and manufacturing-specific reliefs so more of your profit stays with you.

Advice That Fits Your Industry

From costing to cashflow, we speak your language. We spot what general accountants miss because manufacturing is what we do.

Complete Peace of Mind

We handle the paperwork, compliance and HMRC so you can run your factory with confidence, not stress.

How We Work:

We keep things simple, practical and built around how your factory actually runs.

1. We start by understanding your production reality
A short call to walk through your costing, margins, stock, WIP and cashflow challenges. No forms, just a clear picture of what’s happening.

2. We review your numbers against how your factory operates
We look at materials, run times, machine rates, labour, scrap, stock movements and reporting. This shows exactly where the gaps and inconsistencies are.

3. You receive a clear, actionable plan
Not a long report. A straightforward plan that explains what needs to be fixed, in what order, and why. Costing, controls, reporting and cashflow all aligned with your production flow.

4. We build the right financial structure around your factory
We correct costing, fix stock and WIP issues, improve reporting, stabilise cashflow and put proper controls in place. Your numbers start matching your shop floor.

5. We run the ongoing finance work
Management accounts, VAT, payroll, budgeting, costing reviews and day-to-day finance are handled properly so you stay in control without doing the work yourself.

It’s not just a service,  it’s a partnership that evolves as your business grows.

Skynet Accounting isn’t your typical accountant.

We make sense of your shop floor and your finances, helping you control costs, protect margins and run your factory with clarity.

You get simple, predictable pricing and support that actually fits how your production works.

Manufacturing and engineering businesses deserve an accountant who understands the demands of machines, materials, labour, WIP and margins, not someone who only sees a year-end report.

Why Choose Skynet Accounting

All-In-One Financial Support

Accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and cashflow handled properly. Plus costing, efficiency and accurate cost-per-unit or batch.

Dedicated Client Support

Direct access to your client manager. Clear answers without the waiting.

Transparent, Fixed-Fee Pricing

Unlimited support for a predictable monthly fee. No surprises.

Tax Savings That Fit Manufacturing

R&D, capital allowances and industry-specific reliefs used properly.

Advice That Fits Your Industry

We understand costing, operations and shop-floor reality. General accountants don’t.

Complete Peace of Mind

We deal with the paperwork, compliance and HMRC. You focus on production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with small manufacturers?

Yes. We support businesses of all sizes, from specialist workshops to multi-line factories. What matters is complexity, not turnover.

Do you replace my existing accountant?

You can choose. Some clients keep their year-end accountant and we run the operational finance function. Others move everything to us.

What makes you different from a normal accountant?

We understand costing, stock, WIP, run times, margins and shop floor reality. Most accountants don’t. Our work links production with finance so your numbers make sense.

Do you visit the factory?

If needed, yes. Many costing and stock issues are easier to understand by seeing the workflow and machinery in action.

Can you fix my product costing?

Yes. We rebuild costing from the ground up: materials, run times, labour, overheads, scrap, machine rates and cost-per-unit.

Is this only for manufacturers?

Yes. We work only with manufacturing and engineering businesses. It’s what we specialise in.

Do you offer one-off projects?

For costing, stock or WIP reviews, yes. For ongoing support, we work on a monthly fixed-fee basis as your finance function.

How soon can you start?

Usually within 7–14 days depending on workload.