Where projects lose margin and visibility, and how we restore both

Complex projects generate complex data: timesheets, materials, subcontractors, and change orders. WIP builds up while billing lags, and revenue recognition becomes inconsistent. Without a clean job-costing structure, margins drift and decisions lag behind reality. Grant or R&D work adds another layer where evidence and narratives matter as much as numbers.

We fix this by aligning your project tools with a chart of accounts that supports meaningful job costing. WIP schedules are run on a pattern, milestone billing is tracked against deliverables, and timesheets roll into the ledger in a way that preserves clarity. If R&D tax credits are in scope, we help structure the process so qualifying activities and costs are captured with the right evidence. A recent client moved from inconsistent WIP to a steady monthly pack; margin slippage was flagged early, and billing was brought forward in line with progress.

Services for Engineering Businesses

Bookkeeping

Job-costing ready bookkeeping that keeps WIP, materials, and labour clear.

Payroll

Accurate payroll with timesheet integration and starters/leavers handled.

Tax Advice & Returns

On-time compliance with sensible planning baked in.

CFO & Advisory

Cashflow, pricing, and capacity planning you can act on.

Year‑End Accounts

Audit-exempt statements with a tidy audit trail from projects to P&L.

R&D Tax Credits

Eligibility review, cost mapping, and defensible narratives.

How We Work

Discovery

A short call to understand your setup, goals, deadlines, and who currently does what.

Scope & Quote

Clear pricing and timelines — no surprises. We note variables like volume or complexity.

Onboarding

Checklist, secure uploads, and account setup for consistent reporting.

Delivery & Reviews

Accurate monthly or quarterly reports with reconciliations and summaries.

Frequently
Asked Questions

Can you handle WIP and milestone billing properly?

Yes. We implement a WIP routine and ensure revenue recognition aligns with milestones and contracts, so month-end reflects the work done.

It can. We map timesheets into the ledger with the right cost codes so labour stays meaningful at the job level.

Clear qualifying activities, costs mapped to those activities, and concise narratives. We’ll help set this up so the claim stands on its own.

What Our Clients Say

“Payroll is now zero‑drama, and our VAT returns are predictable.”

Salon owner, Limerick

“They took us from spreadsheets to a clean monthly close in one quarter.”

Retail client, Dublin

Let’s make your next finance decision easy

Book a short, friendly call with an accountant who’ll listen first, map out your options, and outline concrete next steps—no jargon, no pressure, and no obligation.