Practical contractor guide

What your bookkeeper needs at month-end

Prepare a complete handover before reconciliation begins.

Gather the records

Complete bank and credit-card statements for every included account.Receipts, supplier invoices and your sales invoices or sales records.Details of transfers, owner contributions and withdrawals requiring clarification.

Answer open questions

Explain transactions the bookkeeper has flagged.Provide missing receipts where available, or identify what is still outstanding.Tell the bookkeeper about new accounts or changes to your business records.

Review the handover

Check the list of reconciled accounts and unresolved differences.Review routine reports and ask about unexpected entries.Pass tax decisions and tax-return preparation to your accountant.

General workflow guidance. Apply your own business requirements and agreed service scope.

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