I am new to this area of bookkeeping work and I would like guidance in the necessary steps to do the paperwork for my client's accountant who will submit the figures to Companies House.
I have a client who wants me to do the necessary paperwork for their accountant, but I have not done this line to work before, albeit I have gained the qualifications to get going.
I have all the necessary paperwork and files, but where do I start and want are the actions I execute. Sorry for being inexperienced, but I want to learn to gain experience from the best.
Please can someone give me bullet points of what to do and I will execute them.
as a minimum they will be looking for the extended trial balance, all bank statements, fixed asset register, last years full accounts and the previous years CT600.
If you use Sage they will be looking for a copy of the Nominal Activity report (excluding no transactions) or if you use something else then the equivalent of that report.
It would also be helpful if you could supply an end of period stock valuation.
Hope that helps get the ball rolling.
Shaun.
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Shaun
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Hi David
I always ask the Accountant as each one is different. A good one should ask for all supporting paperwork. If they are sage users/same software as you have some will want a backup so they can get to as many reports as they want. If they dont get the backups also send copies of the detailed VAT reports. Its also worth asking when they like to do their adjustments - some do on last working day of year (my preference), some do on the 1st of the next - useful info for when you get the adjustments back.
Ive had one ask for cheque books and paying in books - rare these days!
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You should check out answers with reference to the legal position
I know it is well delayed, but I have been quiet busy lately and this is the only time I can schedule into my working life to say "Thank you" for your advice. I didn't use it to the task in hand because my client's work was basically straight forward. Thanks again to you both.
