NerdNumbers

Year-End Accounts Technology Checklist

A step-by-step checklist for preparing year-end accounts using modern cloud tools, covering everything from bank reconciliations to CT600 filing and post-completion review.

Tip: use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) to save or print this checklist for offline use.

1.Pre-Year-End Reconciliation

  • Reconcile all bank accounts up to the year-end dateXeroQuickBooks Online
  • Clear all suspense and unallocated items
  • Reconcile the VAT control account
  • Review and reconcile intercompany balances
  • Process all outstanding supplier invoicesDextHubDoc
  • Reconcile credit card accounts
  • Review fixed asset register for additions and disposals
  • Confirm all payroll journals are postedBrightPayStaffology

2.Year-End Close

  • Post prepayments and accruals journals
  • Post depreciation journals
  • Review and post bad debt provisions
  • Post stock adjustments (if applicable)
  • Review debtors and creditors ageing reports
  • Post director's loan account adjustments
  • Review and finalise the trial balance
  • Lock the accounting period to prevent changesXeroQuickBooks Online

3.Filing & Compliance

  • Prepare and review draft accounts
  • Prepare corporation tax computationTaxCalcTaxFiler
  • File CT600 with HMRCTaxCalcTaxFiler
  • File accounts with Companies House
  • File confirmation statement with Companies House
  • Prepare and review directors' report
  • Check all statutory deadlines are met and logged in practice managementKarbonSenta

4.Post-Filing & Review

  • Send final accounts to client with summary letter
  • Update client record with key dates for next year
  • Review lessons learned and process improvements
  • Set up recurring tasks for next year-endKarbonSenta
  • Archive working papers and supporting documents
  • Schedule a client review meeting to discuss results

Want to streamline your year-end process?

We help accounting firms automate and optimise their year-end workflows with the right tools and integrations. Book a free discovery call.

Book a Free Call →
Year-End Accounts Technology Checklist for Accounting Firms | NerdNumbers | NerdNumbers