This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Check GOV.UK or ask an accountant about your own situation.
A marina has several income streams: annual and visitor berths, storage, fuel, chandlery and services. Costs are mostly fixed, and income is seasonal.
What “real time” really needs
Up-to-date books depend on how often you record and reconcile. AvrioBooks has no automatic bank feeds, so import statements weekly and use bank rules to categorise repeats. A weekly routine gives you a near-current view. See bank feeds vs statement imports.
Separate your income streams
Use separate income accounts or segments for berths, fuel, storage and services, and see which earns the most.
Annual berth fees
Invoice annual berths in advance with recurring invoices and spread the income across the season with your accountant’s guidance.
Fuel
Fuel is low-margin and often subject to specific duty rules, so record sales and purchases carefully. Take advice on the VAT and duty treatment.
Seasonal cash flow
Forecast the quiet months so winter costs are covered. See cash flow forecasting software.
What AvrioBooks does not do: it is accounting software, not a payroll, time-tracking or job-scheduling system, and it has no automatic bank feeds (it imports CSV, OFX, QFX and QIF statements). Use specialist tools for those jobs and bring the figures into your books.
Frequently asked questions
Does AvrioBooks have live bank feeds?
No. It imports CSV, OFX, QFX and QIF statements, so import weekly to stay current.
Can I separate berth, fuel and storage income?
Yes, with income accounts or segments.
Does it manage berth bookings?
No. Use a booking system and record the income in AvrioBooks.
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