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How we work
Getting started and the monthly cycle
What happens after the first call, and what a normal month looks like.
Getting started
- Step 1CallA short call about your business, your software and roughly how many transactions you have each month.
- Step 2QuoteA fixed fee and an engagement letter setting out scope, timelines and confidentiality.
- Step 3Set-upAccess to your software, a secure folder for documents, and an agreed opening position.
- Step 4Monthly cycleWe record, reconcile and close the month, then send your report.
- Step 5Year endYour books are already reconciled, so year-end and audit work is shorter.
A normal month
- During the monthYou upload documentsInvoices, bills and receipts go into your secure folder as they arrive.
- Days 1 to 5StatementsYou send bank, card and cash statements for the month.
- Days 5 to 10Recording and reconciliationWe post the month and reconcile every account.
- Days 10 to 12QuestionsYou receive one list of open questions.
- Within 15 working daysYour reportSent once we have complete records for the month.
What we need from you
- Trade licence
- Access to your accounting software, or exports from it
- Bank, card and cash statements
- Sales invoices and supplier bills
- Expense receipts
- Last financial statements or opening balances
- VAT registration details, if registered