Accounts to Trial Balance
At the end of each financial year your accountant needs complete, accurate records before they can prepare your statutory accounts and tax returns. Verdi Bookkeeping prepares your accounts to Trial Balance with all the supporting schedules, so your accountant receives a tidy, reconciled set of figures ready to finalise and submit to HMRC and Companies House.
A Trial Balance lists the closing balance of every account in your books, from bank and cash to sales, costs, debtors, creditors and loans. When it balances and is backed by clear schedules, your accountant can concentrate on adjustments, tax and sign-off rather than untangling the underlying records. That often means a smoother year end and fewer queries coming back to you.
Our team has more than 25 years' experience preparing year-end records for London businesses, from entertainment and voice agencies to solicitors, publishers and small limited companies. You will have a named bookkeeper who knows your records throughout the year, so the year-end pack is prepared by someone who already understands your business and the questions your accountant is likely to ask.
What's included
- Completing and checking the bookkeeping for the full financial year
- Final bank, credit card and loan reconciliations at the year end
- Reconciling the sales and purchase ledgers to their control accounts
- Schedules of debtors and creditors at the year-end date
- Prepayments and accruals schedules
- Fixed asset additions and disposals listing
- VAT control account reconciliation
- PAYE, NIC and pension liability reconciliations
- Directors' loan account or partners' current account analysis
- A balanced Trial Balance with notes on anything unusual
- A single, organised pack sent to your accountant
Who does what at the year end
| Task | Verdi Bookkeeping | Your accountant |
|---|---|---|
| Year-round bookkeeping and reconciliations | Yes | Reviews |
| Trial Balance and supporting schedules | Yes | Reviews |
| Year-end adjustments and tax computations | Supplies information | Yes |
| Statutory accounts and sign-off | No | Yes |
| Filing with HMRC and Companies House | No | Yes |
For a fuller explanation, read our year-end checklist: bookkeeper vs accountant.
Who it's for
This service is ideal for:
- Small limited companies, which must file accounts at Companies House within nine months of the year end
- Partnerships preparing figures for the partnership return
- Entertainment and voice agencies, TV production companies and publishers with a high volume of transactions
- Solicitors and barristers who want their office records in order before the accountant's review
- Businesses whose accountant has asked for better-prepared records
Deadlines and filing rules change, including the phased introduction of identity verification for directors at Companies House, so check GOV.UK or speak to us or your accountant for the latest position.
How it works
- Free initial chat. We discuss your year end, your accountant's requirements and the state of your records.
- Gather records. We collect bank statements, invoices, loan and asset documents, payroll reports and any existing ledgers or software access.
- Complete and reconcile. We bring the books up to date and reconcile every balance sheet account.
- Prepare the Trial Balance and schedules. We produce the Trial Balance with supporting schedules and note any items for the accountant's attention.
- Handover to your accountant. We send the pack to your accountant and answer their queries so they can finalise and file.
Why choose Verdi Bookkeeping
Accountant-ready
Your accountant receives a balanced Trial Balance and organised schedules rather than a box of paperwork.
Queries handled
We deal with your accountant's questions directly, saving you time at a busy point in the year.
A named bookkeeper
The same person who knows your records all year prepares your year-end pack.
Over 25 years' experience
Our team has long experience preparing year-end records for limited companies, partnerships and professional practices.
Related services
A good Trial Balance starts with regular bookkeeping, accurate VAT Returns and correct payroll and PAYE records. Sole traders and landlords may prefer our Self Assessment support.
Frequently asked questions
Do you prepare and file statutory accounts?
No. We prepare records to Trial Balance with full schedules. Your accountant finalises the statutory accounts, signs them off and files them with HMRC and Companies House.
Can you work with my existing accountant?
Yes. We regularly work alongside clients' accountants and can agree with them in advance exactly what schedules and format they prefer.
What if my bookkeeping for the year has not been done?
We can write up the whole year from your bank statements and paperwork before preparing the Trial Balance. The sooner you contact us after your year end, the more time there is to do it properly.
When should I send you my records?
As soon as possible after your year end. Leaving plenty of time before your accountant's filing deadlines makes the process smoother for everyone.
Make your year end easier
Speak to us about preparing your accounts to Trial Balance, ready for your accountant.
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