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Order to Cash (O2C)

Boost Cash Flow, Optimize Collections, and Enhance Financial Accuracy

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Create a More Predictable and Transparent Revenue Cycle

The Order-to-Cash (O2C) process is a critical part of financial operations, linking customer sales, invoicing, and collections. A well-run O2C cycle ensures accurate billing, timely payment, and reliable cash flow forecasting, while maintaining strong internal controls and high levels of customer satisfaction.

AcoBloom empowers finance teams to streamline their entire receivables cycle through standardised workflows and robust accounting procedures designed for accuracy, compliance, and consistency. Our O2C solutions help businesses reduce collection times, minimise bad debt, and ensure precise revenue recognition—enabling more effective management of working capital and overall financial health.

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Customer Invoicing

Streamline timely and precise billing with automated invoicing, synchronised with contract terms and delivery schedules.

Smart Collections Management

Accelerate cash inflow with AI-assisted follow-ups, automated ageing insights, and structured escalation workflows that reduce outstanding balances.

Revenue Recognition

Implement UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS-compliant revenue recognition procedures (including IFRS 15) for accurate reporting and audit compliance.

Credit Risk Management

Leverage AI-driven insights and automated monitoring to assess customer creditworthiness, track real-time exposure, and safeguard your receivables against potential defaults.

Cash Application and Reconciliation

Accurately and promptly match payments to invoices to ensure real-time, error-free financial records.

Receivables Reporting and Forecasting

Create real-time dashboards and ageing reports that enhance visibility into Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), collection trends, and cash flow forecasts.

Industry-Specific Order to Cash Solutions

We tailor O2C services to meet the individual billing and receivables needs of different industries.

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Delivering Efficiency, Control, and Predictable Cash Flow

End-to-End Receivables Management

From invoice issuance to cash allocation, we manage the complete Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle to ensure smooth and timely collections.

UK GAAP & IFRS Revenue Recognition Expertise

Our accounting specialists ensure revenue is recognised in full compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS 15 standards, meeting all audit and regulatory expectations.

Automation and Technology Integration

We leverage cloud-based accounting platforms and ERP solutions to minimise manual tasks and enhance operational accuracy.

Optimise Cash Flow and Working Capital

We improve liquidity by accelerating cash inflows and reducing your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through proactive collections management and data-led reporting.

Tailored O2C Solutions

We design and implement adaptable processes customised to your business size, sector, and specific customer billing models.

Experienced O2C Team

Drawing on deep sector knowledge and practical experience, our specialists deliver clarity, compliance, and predictable cash flow performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Order to Cash (O2C) is the end-to-end financial process that begins when a customer places an order and concludes when payment is collected. It encompasses invoicing, credit management, collections, revenue recognition, cash allocation, and reporting, ensuring accurate revenue accounting and healthy cash flow.

A well-executed O2C process ensures timely payments, accurate billing, reliable cash flow, and compliance with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS 15 revenue recognition standards. It strengthens internal controls and enhances customer satisfaction by providing clarity and consistency.

We adhere to UK GAAP and IFRS-compliant revenue recognition methodologies. Our experts identify performance obligations within customer contracts, recognise revenue systematically as obligations are satisfied, and maintain fully audit-ready documentation throughout.

AcoBloom provides real-time dashboards, ageing reports, and trend analysis with a focus on key metrics like Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and collection efficiency. This visibility enables proactive management of working capital and more informed cash flow forecasting.

We assess customer creditworthiness, monitor real-time exposure, and implement structured risk mitigants. This proactive approach helps prevent defaults and maintains the health of your receivables ledger.

Through real-time reporting and ageing analysis, AcoBloom enables businesses to anticipate cash inflows, identify collection bottlenecks, and actively manage working capital with greater confidence and control.

Yes. We handle a variety of complex billing models common in the UK, including subscriptions, milestone payments, retention arrangements, and multi-entity invoicing. We ensure accurate billing, compliant revenue recognition, and effective collections for each structure.

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