What should I check each month?
Month-end is more than ticking boxes. It is the short pause that shows what is missing before it becomes a surprise.
Try this first
- Reconcile the bank and card accounts.
- Check invoices sent but still unpaid.
- Check supplier bills waiting for approval.
- Confirm payroll information is complete and approved.
- Save receipts and supporting documents with the transaction.
- Write down unusual items for the accountant or registered specialist.
Do not forget the quiet items.
Small businesses often focus on the bank balance and miss the work sitting around it: a supplier bill in an inbox, an invoice never sent, a purchase with no supporting document or a payroll change waiting for approval.
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Peter can look at the workflow, explain what he can take on and set out a practical first step.
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