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
- 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
- Configure your settings in the left panel
- Select columns in the middle panel
- Preview to verify the output
- Click Generate & Download
Saving Configurations
Save your report setup for future use:
- Configure the report as needed
- Click Save Configuration
- To reuse, click Load Saved and select a saved configuration