Industrial Precision in Bookkeeping

Professional Accounting and Bookkeeping for Manufacturing

Streamline your finances, stay compliant, and maximize your cash flow with tailored accounting solutions designed specifically for the manufacturing industry.

Build a Strong Financial Foundation for Your Manufacturing Business

Manufacturing businesses face complex financial challenges, from tracking raw materials and work-in-progress inventory to managing finished goods and production costs. 

Our specialised bookkeeping services help manufacturers maintain accurate inventory records, reconcile accounts, and generate reliable cost of goods sold (COGS) reports. Beyond bookkeeping, we also provide payroll for small businesses, ensuring your employees are paid accurately and on time while helping you stay compliant with payroll obligations.

By partnering with Numerix, you gain a trusted financial team dedicated to supporting the growth and long-term success of your manufacturing business.

Common Financial Challenges in the Manufacturing Sector

Managing manufacturing books comes with unique hurdles. We help you navigate:

Inventory Accounting (Raw, WIP, Finished)

Correctly valuing and tracking inventory across three stages: raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. 

Inventory Reconciliation

Closing the gap between physical stock and digital records with zero margin for error.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Accuracy

Accurately calculating COGS, including direct materials, direct labour, and overhead absorption.

COGS Tracking

Dynamic tracking of direct and indirect production costs to preserve your margins.

Production Job Costing

Allocating costs to individual production runs or jobs to understand per-unit profitability.

Supply Chain Cash Flow

Managing liquidity across long lead times and volatile raw material pricing.

Cash Flow in Long Production Cycles

Managing cash flow when materials are purchased weeks or months before customer payment is received.

Payroll & Workforce

Streamlined compliance and complex shift management for diverse manufacturing teams.

BAS & GST on Manufactured Goods

Correct GST treatment across the full supply chain from raw material purchase to finished goods sale.

Multi-Site Reporting

Unified financial transparency across disparate production facilities and warehouses.

Our Accounting and Bookkeeping Services for Manufacturing

From daily transactions to complex project financial management, our comprehensive accounting and bookkeeping services ensure your business remains profitable and compliant:

Inventory Accounting

Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods accurately with monthly stock reconciliation and write-off reporting.

COGS & Margin Reporting

Monthly COGS calculation including direct materials, labour, and overhead, so you know your true production margin.

Production Job Costing

Allocate all costs to individual production runs or jobs for per-unit and per-run profitability analysis.

Accounts Payable & Supplier Management

Process all supplier invoices, manage payment runs, and reconcile supplier statements on time.

Payroll & Labour Cost Allocation

Manufacturing Award payroll and allocation of labour costs to production activities and jobs.

BAS, GST & Excise Lodgement

Accurate quarterly BAS including correct GST treatment for all input and output supplies.

Why Choose Numerix

  • Expertise in raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory accounting

  • Accurate COGS reporting and production margin tracking

  • Payroll for small businesses, including Manufacturing Award compliance

  • Cash flow forecasting aligned with production cycles

  • Fixed monthly pricing with no lock-in contracts

Accounting & Bookkeeping Software We Use

Partners & Apps

What Our Clients Say

Our team of expert accountants and bookkeepers is here to support you, giving you the tools and insights you need to achieve your business goals effortlessly.

Ready to Get Your Manufacturing Books in Order?

Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation, and let us review your current financial setup to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement. We’ll show you how to streamline your bookkeeping processes, enhance financial visibility, and implement a clear, reliable system that supports confident and informed decision-making.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question

We set up WIP as a separate inventory account in your accounting software and allocate materials and labour costs as production progresses. At period end, we value WIP accurately based on completion percentage and cost accumulation.

Yes, we integrate with Cin7 (now Cin7 Core), Unleashed, MYOB Advanced, and most major inventory platforms. Stock movements flow directly into your accounting system without manual entry.

We work with you to establish an overhead absorption rate based on your production volume, machine hours, or direct labour hours, whichever best reflects how your facility operates. This ensures your COGS includes a fair share of fixed production costs.