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Finance automation

Automate management accounts commentary.

A first draft of variance commentary is prepared from the numbers, ready for the finance lead to edit.

Free introductory call. Choose a time in Calendly.

AreaFinance
Tools to assessXero, Spreadsheets

We confirm suitable connections, access and file hand-offs before agreeing a build.

Typical scopeKnowledge system or workflow build
Clerq offerWorkflow build · priced to scope

How it works

The workflow, step by step.

Generic description of how this kind of automation is usually built. Your version is scoped before we agree a build.

  1. Pull actuals vs budget
  2. Identify the material variances
  3. Draft commentary in your house style
  4. Finance lead edits and issues

Human review

Commentary is edited and owned by a person.

Proof

Results.

Illustrative workflow recipe. Inputs, connections, review points and outputs are agreed for each build. This is not a customer case study.

Expected effort and savings depend on your volumes. Model yours in the ROI calculator.

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Questions

Asked before we start.

Can a UK SME automate management accounts commentary?

Yes, where the process is repeatable and the data is in a system. A first draft of variance commentary is prepared from the numbers, ready for the finance lead to edit. Commentary is edited and owned by a person.

What does it cost to automate management accounts commentary?

Typically covered by Knowledge workflow (individually quoted). If the process is unclear, start with the £499 assessment. Scope and final price are agreed before work starts.

Which tools does it work with?

Xero, Spreadsheets. We confirm suitable connections, access and file hand-offs before agreeing a build.

Next step

Let’s talk about your recurring work.

Choose a time in Calendly to discuss what keeps coming back onto your team’s desk. Any assessment or build is agreed separately.

Prefer email? stephen@aiclerq.com

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What does it cost?

Assessment £499 with a two-hour systems walkthrough and report. Simple workflow £995; connected workflow £1,500-£3,000; bespoke work individually quoted. Basic care £150-£250/month; active improvement from £750/month. Scope and final price agreed first.

Where should I start?

Start with a free introductory call. Choose a time in Calendly. The optional £499 assessment includes a two-hour walkthrough of one team and its systems, preparation, a prioritised report and a short follow-up call. A defined build can be quoted directly.

Do you work with Xero / QuickBooks / Sage?

We start with your current tools. We confirm suitable connections, access and file hand-offs before agreeing a build. The Xero example does not establish support for every accounting platform.

Is it safe? Who approves?

Payments, supplier decisions and customer replies stay under human approval. We agree the inputs, secure sharing method, access permissions and responsibilities before work starts. Use only a brief description in the public enquiry form. Do not send confidential records. See our privacy policy for website data handling.

Is my business too small?

Sometimes AI is not worth it yet. If the process is unclear, automating it makes it faster and worse, and we will tell you so. Try the readiness check.