How I Automate Management Accounts with Excel
(and How You Can Too)
A practical masterclass for management accountants who are ready to escape manual month-end madness
Turn your static, stressful reporting process into a dynamic, automated system that updates with (almost) one click - with powerful, modern techniques that I walk you through step-by-step.
This isn’t something new that you will need to build. You’ll be able to apply the automation (layer by layer) to your existing reporting package.
Why Month-End Feels So Hard (and How It Can Be Different)
Month-end shouldn’t feel like a race against the clock - but for many accountants, it’s a blur of manual updates, cross-checking numbers, and fixing the same errors over and over again.
Those repetitive steps don’t just waste hours - they drain focus, delay insights, and keep you from working on the bigger picture.
Now imagine a different reality: you change the reporting date… and the whole pack updates in seconds. No formatting chaos. No data-chasing. Just done.
That’s exactly what this masterclass will walk you through - step-by-step, on a real set of accounts.
Why the Trial Balance Isn't Where I Start
In this short introduction, I’ll share my approach to automating management accounts, why I don’t begin with the Trial Balance, and what you can expect from the Masterclass.
What You’ll Really Get From This Masterclass
This isn’t a quick tip video or a generic “Excel tricks” tutorial - it’s a complete walkthrough of the exact system I use to automate my own management accounts every month. You’ll see how I build it in QuickBooks Online, but the approach is universal. You can adapt it for your own software.
The techniques I use are drawn from modern Excel at an advanced level - but they’re broken down step-by-step so you can follow them and implement as you go. Even applying just one of the changes you’ll see will save you time immediately, and the effect compounds the more you use it.
And while you won’t find a polished, scripted studio production here, you will get the reality of how automation works in practice: real examples, real problem-solving, and real results you can put into action straight away. It’s like sitting next to me while I build - with every decision explained and every snag fixed as we go.
I’ll show you how to:
Source & clean data directly from your accounting system
Build a dynamic Trial Balance engine for multi-period automation
Automate key reports like P&L, Balance Sheet, and Variances
Add supporting reports like bank transactions & customer balances
Make your model bulletproof with built-in checks & edge-case handling
Speed up month-end with tools like Power Automate & Outlook
My Journey to Automating Management Accounts (and How It Can Help You)
Hi, I’m Agnieszka Nyka, founder of Purpose Logic Ltd.
I’m not just “good with Excel” - I’m a management accountant (ACCA part-qualified) with 25 years’ hands-on experience and a Master’s in Applied Mathematics. My whole career has been about finding smarter, more logical ways to work, and for the last two decades, I’ve specialised in building Excel-based automation for month-end reporting.
It all started when I realised I was spending far too much time manually pulling together the same management accounts every month. I began experimenting with ways to make Excel do the heavy lifting - first for myself, then for colleagues, and eventually for clients.
The real breakthrough came when I combined modern Excel features like Dynamic Arrays with Power Query, QuickBooks Online, and a few other clever tools. Suddenly, I could transform a static reporting process into a dynamic, almost one-click system - and I knew I had to share it.
Since then, I’ve spent countless hours refining the process, testing it in different industries, and training other accountants to use it. What I’m sharing in this masterclass is the exact approach I use in my own work - no theory, no fluff.
You’ll see how to take real accounting data and turn it into a fully automated set of management accounts, step-by-step. It’s not a studio-polished production - it’s real, unscripted problem-solving you can follow and adapt for your own needs.
And the best part? You can start applying what you learn straight away. Even one change will save you time this month - and the effect will compound over every reporting cycle.
📚 What You’ll Learn – Masterclass Module Breakdown
Here’s the step-by-step journey we’ll go on together:
Module 1: Build the Foundation – Sourcing & Cleaning Your Data
Pull raw nominal ledger data from your accounting system and turn it into a structured, ready-to-report dataset using Power Query.
Pull data directly from your accounting system
Use Power Query to clean and structure it for reporting
Module 2: Set the Engine – From Raw Data to Dynamic Core
Design a dynamic Trial Balance engine that updates across multiple periods and becomes the core of your reporting flow.
Create a dynamic Trial Balance for multi-period automation
Lay the foundation for all automated reports
Module 3: Automating the Core Reports
Build fully automated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports directly from your Trial Balance engine — ready to update with just a change of date.
Profit & Loss
Balance Sheet
Module 4: Beyond the TB – Supplementary Reports That Matter
Layer in additional time-saving reports like bank transactions, customer and supplier balances to create a complete month-end pack.
Bank transactions
Income Summary
Dynamic Account Drilldowns
Customer balances
Supplier balances
Module 5: Fortify the Model – Scale & Safeguard Your System
Add built-in checks, flags, and edge-case handling to make your system reliable, scalable, and ready for the real-world messiness of accounting data.
Build built-in checks and error controls
Handle tricky edge cases
Module 6: Stress Test & Extend – Real-World Durability and Time-Savers
Finalise your system with optional time-saving enhancements like Outlook and Power Automate, and ensure it’s flexible enough to handle month-end pressures with ease.
Use Outlook & Power Automate to speed up reporting
Move closer to the “one-click month-end”
This masterclass is for you if:
✅ You prepare management accounts regularly and want to cut hours from the process.
✅ You’re ready to use modern Excel features like Dynamic Arrays and Power Query - even if they’re new to you.
✅ You want a repeatable, automated month-end workflow you can rely on every time.
✅ You’re willing to follow step-by-step and adapt the concepts to your own accounting software.
✅ You value practical, real-world demonstrations over polished, scripted theory..
Is This Masterclass Right For You?
Don’t buy this masterclass if:
❌ You expect a “one click” magic button that works without setup.
❌ You want a generic Excel tutorial rather than an accounting-specific system.
❌ You’re not prepared to work with your own accounting data or adapt the method for your setup.
❌ You need an instant solution without investing a few hours to implement it.
❌ You expect studio-quality production rather than authentic, unscripted learning.
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
This masterclass is designed to be a game-changer for your month-end process. But if you decide within 14 days that it’s not the right fit for you, I’ll refund you in full - no questions asked, no hard feelings.
Masterclass Refund Policy
I want you to feel confident in joining the Masterclass and taking your first steps towards automating your management accounts. That’s why I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee - no questions asked.
If you’re not satisfied within 14 days of purchase, simply email me and I’ll process your refund - subject to the conditions below. you to feel confident in joining the masterclass and taking your first steps towards automating your management accounts.
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Refund requests must be made within 14 days of purchase.
Requests received after this period will not be eligible.
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f you book and attend a discounted 1:1 consultation (exclusive to Masterclass buyers), the Masterclass becomes non-refundable.
This is because the consultation represents a significant portion of the value provided and is delivered as a separate service.
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Email agnieszka@purposelogic.co.uk within 14 days of purchase with the subject line:
Masterclass Refund Request – [Order Number]
You have no obligation to provide a reason for your refund request, but I would appreciate it if you did - as it helps me improve the Masterclass for future buyers.
Refunds will be processed back to your original payment method within 5–10 business days.
Frequently asked questions
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Shortly after your payment is processed, you’ll receive a link to the course platform with access to all videos and materials.
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No. This is a one-time payment for unlimited access to the course and all future updates. There are no extra fees for delivery, payment processing, or anything similar. If access terms ever change in the future, you’ll still keep your unlimited access.
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If you buy now, you’ll get unlimited lifetime access to the course and all future updates. If access ever becomes time-limited in the future, you’ll still keep your unlimited access.
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A complete, step-by-step walkthrough showing how I transform a set of manual management accounts into a fully dynamic, automated system. File required to follow along are also provided.
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The videos total over 8 hours of training.
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No. What I show on screen and provide as downloadable resources will be enough to follow along and give you the confidence and skills to adapt the method to your own system.
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Not necessarily. I use fairly advanced modern Excel techniques, but they are few, repeatable, and extremely powerful. You may need to stop an pick up some functions that are unfamiliar to you as they’ll be game-changers for automating all sorts of accounting tasks beyond just this masterclass.
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Yes — but it may require adaptations and workarounds. I’ve successfully implemented this method for clients using Sage 50, Sage 200, and Dynamics 365, as well as older versions of QuickBooks Desktop.
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If you’re already highly skilled in Excel, love automation, and have plenty of time, you could figure it out yourself — there are no “secrets” here. But this masterclass saves you that time, giving you the exact steps, logic, and shortcuts I use, so you can see results much faster. Many techniques are simple but not obvious, and you’ll have plenty of “Aha!” moments.
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Please submit your question via form on the Contact Me page
How Support Works
When you join, you’re not just getting the full Masterclass - you’re also getting ongoing opportunities to ask questions and learn from other accountants putting this into practice.
Here’s exactly what’s included:
📌 Course Related Question Submission
You’ll have access to a dedicated submission form where you can ask questions directly related to the Masterclass content.
Questions must focus on clarifying points from the training or applying the taught methods to your own setup.
I will regularly review submissions and choose which to answer based on what will bring the most value to the wider group.
Answers will be provided in generalised form and added to course updates, bonus lessons, or shared as free content - not sent individually. You’ll receive a notification via the newsletter whenever new answers are added.
🔐 File Upload & Confidentiality Policy
I’m here to help you automate with confidence - but it’s important to set clear expectations:
Please do not upload any confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable financial data via this form.
If you submit a file, you’re agreeing that:
I may anonymise and adapt it for general use or educational demonstration (without identifying your business or clients).
If your question or file contains sensitive data and needs to stay private, you’ll need to book 1:1 support - which is charged separately.
If you're unsure, err on the side of caution - or reach out to ask whether 1:1 support is needed for your case.
📅 Limited-Time Group Calls (Launch Bonus)
For a limited time after launch, I’ll host live group calls where buyers can:
Share feedback on the Masterclass
Ask questions about the material
Hear from other accountants implementing the method
These calls are feedback-focused - they’re not for solving individual, file-specific issues.
I’ll email you in advance with the dates, times, and joining instructions so you can easily take part.
🎯 Need Personalised Help?
If you’d like me to look directly at your setup or guide you through implementing the system in your own files, you can book a 1:1 consultation at a discounted rate (exclusive to Masterclass buyers).
Why Book a 1:1 Support?
The Masterclass is a complete, evolving resource designed to give you everything you need to implement the automation method on your own.
You do not need to book a 1:1 consultation to benefit from it — the training, templates, updates, and group Q&A are more than enough to get you up and running.
That said, sometimes you just want someone to look over your shoulder and guide you directly — and that’s where a private 1:1 consultation can make all the difference.
Masterclass buyers get a special rate of £100/hr (normally £125/hr) for 1:1 support.
It’s perfect if you want me to:
Review your own Excel-based automation in detail
Help you adapt the method to your exact accounting setup
Troubleshoot a specific challenge you’re facing with your reports
If you want personalised, hands-on support beyond the course content and group Q&A, this is your fast track to getting it done right.
Join the Masterclass
(Launching mid October 2025)
Learn the exact, step-by-step system I use to automate management accounts - the same method I’ve implemented for myself and my clients.
Save hours every month, remove the month-end chaos, and take control of your reporting process.
Your one-time payment includes:
8+ hours of real, unedited, practical training
Manual accounts template and fully automated final version
Other supporting files
Lifetime access + all future updates
Course-related question submission system (answers shared for all)
Limited-time live group calls for feedback and Q&A
Discounted 1:1 consultation rate if you ever want personalised help
💰 Launch Price: £297 (one payment, lifetime access).
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