The Missing Statement of Account in Odoo
Odoo, even in its enterprise version, lacks a comprehensive Statement of Account report. While reports like the Partner Ledger, Aged Receivables, and Aged Payables exist, they often fall short of providing a clear, consolidated view of customer or vendor accounts. This reporting gap created significant challenges for several of our Irish clients, including Connect Electronics, BookHaven, Kadona Wholesale Ltd., and Galro (Ireland) Limited.
The Reporting Challenges Users Faced
These businesses faced common pain points:
Fragmented Information
Extracting a complete picture of account activity required navigating multiple reports, leading to inefficiency and confusion.
Lack of Clarity
Standard reports often lack clear labeling, making it difficult for non-accountants to understand the nature of transactions (invoices, payments, credit notes, etc.).
Manual Effort
Generating and sending account summaries to customers and vendors was a time-consuming manual process, involving individual emails and potential for errors.
Limited Customisation
Businesses lacked the ability to tailor reports with specific information or branding elements to enhance communication and professionalism.
Currency Inconsistencies
Generating reports in customer-specific currencies was not readily available.
Numla's Solution
A Custom Statement of Account Report
Recognising these challenges, Numla developed a custom Statement of Account report within Odoo, extending the platform’s reporting capabilities to meet the specific needs of our Irish clients. This solution delivers:
Consolidated View
Provides a single, comprehensive overview of all account activity, including invoices, payments, credit notes, and aging balances.
Clear and Concise Presentation
Uses clear labels and intuitive formatting to ensure easy understanding for all users, regardless of accounting expertise.
Automated Distribution
Enables scheduled, automatic email delivery of statements to customers and vendors, with options to exclude specific recipients or send manually as needed.
Customisation Options
Allows businesses to personalise reports with their branding, add custom fields, and tailor email templates for a professional touch.
Multi-Currency Support
Generates statements in the customer's preferred currency for improved clarity and convenience.

The Results
The impact of Numla's Statement of Account report has been significant:
Improved Accuracy
Automated reporting minimises errors associated with manual data extraction and reconciliation.
Reduced Disputes
Clear, detailed statements reduce discrepancies and minimise customer or vendor disputes.
Enhanced Efficiency
Automation frees up valuable staff time previously spent on manual report generation and communication.
Stronger Relationships
Transparent and easily understandable statements foster trust and improve customer and vendor relationships.
Optimised Cash Flow
Clear aging information facilitates timely payment collection and better cash flow management.
Greater Financial Control
Provides management with a clearer, more accessible overview of customer and vendor account health.
Wrap-Up
Numla's custom Statement of Account report empowers Irish businesses using Odoo to overcome the limitations of standard reporting and unlock the true potential of their financial data. By providing clarity, efficiency, and automation, this solution helps businesses strengthen relationships, optimise cash flow, and drive growth.
Get Your Custom Statement of Account
Enhance financial clarity with a customisable Statement of Account.