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Custom Report Builder

Create tailored reports with the columns, filters, date ranges, and formats you need. Save configurations for quick reuse.

Accessing the Builder

Navigate to Reports > Custom Report Builder.

Building a Report

The report builder uses a three-panel layout:

Left Panel — Configuration

Report Name: Give your report a descriptive name.

Report Type: Choose from:

  • Transaction List
  • VAT Summary
  • Category Breakdown
  • Vendor Analysis
  • Period Comparison

Date Range: Select start and end dates, or use quick presets:

  • This Month
  • Last Month
  • This Quarter
  • Year to Date

Filters:

  • Transaction Direction — All, Sales Only, or Purchases Only
  • VAT Categories — Multi-select: Standard, Zero-Rated, Exempt, Standard Import
  • Minimum Amount — Filter out small transactions

Output Format: Choose export format:

  • CSV
  • Excel
  • PDF
  • JSON

Middle Panel — Column Selection

Select which columns to include in your report:

  • Date
  • Description
  • Customer/Vendor
  • Net Amount
  • VAT Amount
  • Gross Amount
  • Direction (Sale/Purchase)
  • VAT Category
  • VAT Rate
  • Invoice Number
  • Category
  • Import Batch
  • Status
  • Notes

Use Select All, Clear All, or Reset to quickly manage columns. Drag columns to reorder them.

Right Panel — Preview

Click Load Preview to see a sample of your report (top 5 rows, first 4 columns) before generating the full report.

Generating the Report

  1. Configure your settings in the left panel
  2. Select columns in the middle panel
  3. Preview to verify the output
  4. Click Generate & Download

Saving Configurations

Save your report setup for future use:

  1. Configure the report as needed
  2. Click Save Configuration
  3. To reuse, click Load Saved and select a saved configuration

Next Steps